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Last updated: Aug. 22, 2025

2025 Construction Season


Bay St. Sidewalk Reconstruction

As part of Phase 3 of the Bay and Beyond project, sidewalks along Bay St., from Sarah St. to Greavette St., will be closed starting the week of Aug. 25, 2025 to complete a full sidewalk rebuild.

Closure Dates: Week of Aug. 25, 2025 – mid-September 2025

Closure Area: Bay Street, from the west side of Sarah Street to the Greavette Street intersection

What’s Happening?
Crews will be removing the existing sidewalk, preparing the base, and pouring a new sidewalk to make Bay St. safer and more accessible for everyone.

Pedestrian Access and Detour:
To reach the Muskoka Wharf during construction, please follow the detour route:

  1. From Bay/Sarah, go north on Sarah St. to Brown St.
  2. Turn west onto Brown St. and follow to Greavette St.
  3. Turn south on Greavette to Bay St.
  4. Enter the Wharf through the east entrance at 908 Bay St.

Full-size maps with the pedestrian detours (Part A and Part B) are available in the right-hand side menu under Stage 2 (2025) project information.

⚠️️ Important Notes:

  • No through access on Bay St. during this closure.
  • Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained.
  • This area will be an active construction zone, and conditions may change daily.

Thank you for your patience as we continue to make improvements to Bay St. Your cooperation in following posted detours and site directions will help keep everyone safe while we complete this work.

Vehicle Detour & Road Closures

Closure: Bay St. from Greavette St. to Sarah St., including no through access at:

  • Hughson St.
  • Wanda Miller Rd.
  • Clairmont Rd.

What are the impacts on motorists and pedestrians?

Motorists:

  • James St. will be open for through traffic as a detour, with signage to help travellers navigate around the closure.
  • Access to Clairmont Rd. will be maintained from Wanda Miller Rd.
  • Access to Greavette Street will remain open for local commuters.
  • James St. will be utilized as the designated truck route.

Pedestrians:

  • Sidewalks will mostly stay open, but short closures may happen during active construction.
  • Watch for signs to help guide you safely around any temporary disruptions.

Gravenhurst Businesses: All Downtown and Muskoka Wharf businesses are open! Follow the signs or simply enter the address of your destination into your GPS, our navigation partners (Google Maps / Waze) have updated route information to get you where you need to go.

Thanks to everyone for your continued patience and support as this important work moves forward.


Bay & Beyond Background

The Bay and Beyond project is a multi-year partnership between the District of Muskoka and the Town of Gravenhurst to upgrade aging infrastructure dating back to 1944. This essential work will help ensure reliable access to clean drinking water and efficient wastewater services, which we all depend on every day, even if we don’t always see them.

But it’s not just what’s happening underground; Bay and Beyond is also bringing big improvements to how we move and connect around town. Here’s a snapshot of what’s included:

  • Creating more opportunities for active transportation
  • New, multi-use trail from North Muldrew Lake Road to the Wharf Sports Field
  • New, improved parking area at the Wharf Sports Field
  • Upgrades to intersections and traffic signals, including enhancements to accessibility
  • New pedestrian crosswalk downtown at Sharpe Street and Muskoka Road South
  • New street lights from Cherokee Lane to Greavette Street
  • New, smooth driving surfaces and improved drainage
  • Replacement of sidewalks and curbs
  • and most importantly, the full replacement of 80-year-old underground infrastructure (water pipes, storm and sanitary sewers, and watermains) to keep Gravenhurst connected for generations.

More Info:

Detailed maps and updates on Phase 3 and Stage 2 are available under the “Stage 2 (2025) Project Information” section on the right-hand menu.

Questions? We're here to help - contact us at bayandbeyond@muskoka.on.ca.

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Last updated: Aug. 22, 2025

2025 Construction Season


Bay St. Sidewalk Reconstruction

As part of Phase 3 of the Bay and Beyond project, sidewalks along Bay St., from Sarah St. to Greavette St., will be closed starting the week of Aug. 25, 2025 to complete a full sidewalk rebuild.

Closure Dates: Week of Aug. 25, 2025 – mid-September 2025

Closure Area: Bay Street, from the west side of Sarah Street to the Greavette Street intersection

What’s Happening?
Crews will be removing the existing sidewalk, preparing the base, and pouring a new sidewalk to make Bay St. safer and more accessible for everyone.

Pedestrian Access and Detour:
To reach the Muskoka Wharf during construction, please follow the detour route:

  1. From Bay/Sarah, go north on Sarah St. to Brown St.
  2. Turn west onto Brown St. and follow to Greavette St.
  3. Turn south on Greavette to Bay St.
  4. Enter the Wharf through the east entrance at 908 Bay St.

Full-size maps with the pedestrian detours (Part A and Part B) are available in the right-hand side menu under Stage 2 (2025) project information.

⚠️️ Important Notes:

  • No through access on Bay St. during this closure.
  • Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained.
  • This area will be an active construction zone, and conditions may change daily.

Thank you for your patience as we continue to make improvements to Bay St. Your cooperation in following posted detours and site directions will help keep everyone safe while we complete this work.

Vehicle Detour & Road Closures

Closure: Bay St. from Greavette St. to Sarah St., including no through access at:

  • Hughson St.
  • Wanda Miller Rd.
  • Clairmont Rd.

What are the impacts on motorists and pedestrians?

Motorists:

  • James St. will be open for through traffic as a detour, with signage to help travellers navigate around the closure.
  • Access to Clairmont Rd. will be maintained from Wanda Miller Rd.
  • Access to Greavette Street will remain open for local commuters.
  • James St. will be utilized as the designated truck route.

Pedestrians:

  • Sidewalks will mostly stay open, but short closures may happen during active construction.
  • Watch for signs to help guide you safely around any temporary disruptions.

Gravenhurst Businesses: All Downtown and Muskoka Wharf businesses are open! Follow the signs or simply enter the address of your destination into your GPS, our navigation partners (Google Maps / Waze) have updated route information to get you where you need to go.

Thanks to everyone for your continued patience and support as this important work moves forward.


Bay & Beyond Background

The Bay and Beyond project is a multi-year partnership between the District of Muskoka and the Town of Gravenhurst to upgrade aging infrastructure dating back to 1944. This essential work will help ensure reliable access to clean drinking water and efficient wastewater services, which we all depend on every day, even if we don’t always see them.

But it’s not just what’s happening underground; Bay and Beyond is also bringing big improvements to how we move and connect around town. Here’s a snapshot of what’s included:

  • Creating more opportunities for active transportation
  • New, multi-use trail from North Muldrew Lake Road to the Wharf Sports Field
  • New, improved parking area at the Wharf Sports Field
  • Upgrades to intersections and traffic signals, including enhancements to accessibility
  • New pedestrian crosswalk downtown at Sharpe Street and Muskoka Road South
  • New street lights from Cherokee Lane to Greavette Street
  • New, smooth driving surfaces and improved drainage
  • Replacement of sidewalks and curbs
  • and most importantly, the full replacement of 80-year-old underground infrastructure (water pipes, storm and sanitary sewers, and watermains) to keep Gravenhurst connected for generations.

More Info:

Detailed maps and updates on Phase 3 and Stage 2 are available under the “Stage 2 (2025) Project Information” section on the right-hand menu.

Questions? We're here to help - contact us at bayandbeyond@muskoka.on.ca.

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Page last updated: 28 Aug 2025, 12:58 PM