A significant win for the SLCO and all of Muskoka

The SLCO has been sharing with you the news as it happens in our collective fight with the MLA and other lake associations to defend the Township of Muskoka Lakes Official Plan from the appeals brought by Our Muskoka, Miller Paving and Lippa.

As you know, we have been planning to hold a ‘Stand Up for Muskoka Rally’ on August 9, 2025 to demonstrate how important the Official Plan is to the future of all Muskoka Lakes.

Today we have some very positive news to share.

In May the Muskoka Lakes Association filed a motion with the Tribunal to dismiss the appeals. We were notified this week the Tribunal ruled in our favour and all appeals have been dismissed. The appeals, had they been successful, would have resulted in the removal of long-standing policies protecting the unique environment of Muskoka including limits on lot coverage and a 2,000-meter buffer zone from lakes for aggregate pits and quarries.

Read the full press release here.

Due to the Tribunal's ruling, the Rally to Stand Up for Muskoka, scheduled for August 9th at the Milford Bay Community Centre, has been cancelled.

This does not mean the fight is over! We continue our work supporting the Township of Muskoka Lakes as it amends its Comprehensive Zoning By-Law which implements the Official Plan. The MLA and partners are active participants in that process.

 Comprehensive Zoning By-Law Update | Engage Muskoka Lakes.  

You can subscribe to updates from the Township at the bottom of their website page. Please also consider attending the Open House on the Comprehensive Zoning By-law tomorrow, Saturday, July 26th from 12-2 pm at the Port Carling Community Centre at 3 Bailey Street. 

Watch for updates from us should further developments arise.