Resort Policy Review

As a result of public comments received during the Public Meeting and Open House, the draft Resort Development Policies have been revised. The revised policies, including an overview of the revisions, can be reviewed here.(External link)

Public comment on the revised policy set is currently open. The commenting window will be open until the proposed amendment is brought forward to CPS Committee for initial approval, however written comments are able to be submitted and considered until formal adoption of OPA 61.

If you have any comments on the revised draft Resort Development policies, you can submit comments by:

• Email: MOP@muskoka.on.ca(External link)
• Phone: (705) 645 2100 Ext: 4467
• Mail:

District Municipality of Muskoka
Attention: Lisa Marden
70 Pine Street, Bracebridge, ON
P1L 1N3

A statutory Public Meeting and Open House is being held to review the draft Resort Development policies to obtain feedback from members of the public and the resort development community.

Click here for the official Notice of Public Meeting and Open House for more information

Thank you to all of our survey respondents for taking the time to provide your insight into the opportunities and challenges surrounding resort development and redevelopment in Muskoka.

Our pre-consultation survey received 183 responses, with 181 respondents owning property within the District of Muskoka. We are thrilled to see our community engaged in this conversation and participating in the planning process.

Aggregated results of the survey have been made available at the following link: https://www.engagemuskoka.ca/18321/widgets/72420/documents/60596

Our project consultants, Meridian Planning Consultants Ltd., will analyze the survey results and use the input you have provided to help inform future policy options.

Project updates and policy options are expected to be presented to Community and Planning Services Committee mid-summer 2021. Once the policy options report is available, a newsletter will be sent out to everyone following this project.

Thanks again for engaging in this survey and for following the Resort Policy Review Project!

Please join us for the initial public working sessions of the Resort Policy Review currently underway in Muskoka. The purpose of these working sessions is for the consultant to provide background information and history on the project, facilitate discussions about resort development and redevelopment, and gather community insight into opportunities and challenges that will be used to inform future policy options.

When: The public working session dates and times are included below. To ensure full participation and meaningful group discussion, each meeting will be capped at a maximum of 40 attendees.

Public Working Sessions - Dates and Times:

• Tuesday, May 18, 2021 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 25, 2021 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Where: Working sessions will take place via Zoom. If you wish to attend one of these virtual meetings, RSVP by email to pedinfo@muskoka.on.ca with your full name and organization/company affiliation(s), if any, to receive the session details.

Unable to Attend a Working Session? Complete the Survey!

A survey has been made available through this project page to gather initial public feedback and comments on this project. You can complete the survey now at the following link: Resort Policy Review Pre-Consultation Survey

The survey will remain open for public input until Tuesday, June 8^th 2021.

Thanks for following the Resort Policy Review Project!

Good afternoon,

On February 16, Muskoka District Council endorsed the work plan for the Resort Policy Review.

You can review the work plan and committee report at the following link: https://muskoka.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/36539?preview=36545

The next steps for this review include pre-consultation with stakeholders such as Area Municipal Planners, resort industry representatives, local planning consultants, lake associations, and other interested parties. Dates and times of any public consultation opportunities will be posted on this site and through other media channels.

Stay tuned to this page as we will continue to provide more information as it is made available. Don’t forget to subscribe using your email address to receive project updates right to your inbox!

Thanks again for following along as we resume work on the Resort Policy Review.

Good Morning,

Staff will be taking a report and presentation to Community and Planning Services (CPS) Committee today with a recommendation to endorse the Resort Policy Review Work Plan.

If the work plan is endorsed by CPS Committee, it will go to Muskoka District Council for final approval in February.

Live Webcast
You can tune in to watch the live webcast of the CPS Committee meeting at: https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/district-government/webcasts.aspx?_mid_=2313

Please be advised the meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. and the staff report and presentation is item #7 on the agenda.

Access the Report and Presentation:
A copy of the report is made available on the District’s Document Centre website at: https://muskoka.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/36539?preview=36545

The presentation may also be accessed at: https://muskoka.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/36539?preview=36602

Thank you for following along as we resume work on the Report Policy Review!