At the Township

Here is a link to the Georgian Bay Township newsletter https://www.gbtownship.ca/en/living-here/resources/GB-Times/November-2025-Final.pdf

You will find it loaded with important information on what’s happening at the township. Including:

• 2026 Municipal Grants
• 2026 Budget
• An appeal to community minded individuals to consider running for local government, as the 2026 municipal election is less than one year away.
• A survey that will help shape rental rates for facilities in the township
• Winter parking By-law
• Library news and events
• Community activities, holiday events and services such as the toy drive, Santa Claus parade and the Port Severn / Honey Harbour food bank.

Georgian Bay Township Zoning By-law Review

Representatives from both Six Mile Lake associations met with the mayor, councillors and planning staff to discuss progress on the upcoming Zoning By-law review that will begin in 2026. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss GFA building size issues on Six Mile Lake. The main issue is that most potential development falls within the legal non-conforming section of the existing Zoning By-law (Section 4-11), because older dwellings that are closer to the shoreline than the current setback are being re-developed and therefore existing by-law parameters do not apply to them. The planning department is waiting for feedback from Muskoka District on this issue and so we will re-convene in February 2026 to further discuss this matter. Stay tuned.

Have a happy and safe holiday season!

The SMLCA board wishes all of you a happy and safe holiday season and a reminder to check your smoke alarms and change the batteries if necessary.