Muskoka Official Plan Review: February 2026 Updates
The Muskoka Official Plan Review is well underway, with several components already approved for inclusion and others continuing to advance through the review and decision-making process.
• Component 1: Growth Strategy – Approved for inclusion in OPA 61 on July 24, 2025 through report CPS-7-2025-5.
◦ Non-Statutory Open House and Public Meeting was held on June 10 and June 19, 2025.
• Component 2: Resort Development – Approved for inclusion in OPA 61 on October 23, 2025 through report CPS-9-2025-3.
◦ Non-Statutory Open House and Public Meeting was held on April 16 and April 24, 2025.
• Component 3: Environmental Resiliency – Proposed to be approved for inclusion in OPA 61 in February 2026 through report CPS-2-2026-4.
◦ Non-Statutory Open House and Public Information Centre was held on December 11, 2025.
• Component 4: Lake System Health – Proposed to be approved for inclusion in OPA 61 in February 2026 through report CPS-2-2026-4.
◦ Non-Statutory Open House and Public Information Centre was held on December 11, 2025.
• Component 5: Housekeeping and Provincial Policy Updates – Being brought forward to Committee for consideration and approval for inclusion in February 2026 through report CPS-2-2026-5.
A statutory Public Meeting and Open House for the overall OPA 61: Five-Year Comprehensive Muskoka Official Plan Review is anticipated to occur in spring 2026.
Written comments on OPA 61 may continue to be submitted up until the date a final decision is made.
- Email: MOP@muskoka.on.ca
- Phone: (705) 645 2100 Ext: 4116
- Mail:
District Municipality of Muskoka
Attention: Lisa Marden
70 Pine Street, Bracebridge, ON
P1L 1N3
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