Swimming Advisory at Stewart Lake Beach

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Swimming Advisory at Stewart Lake issued on August 28, 2020 for the beach located at 45 Stewart Street, Georgian Bay

For more information on beach water testing, please visit simcoemuskokahealth.org

Water Quality Advisory - Little Lake in Port Severn

Blue-Green Algae Public Notice

August 18, 2020

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit would like to inform residents and visitors that further laboratory analysis confirm the presence of blue-green algae impacting the northwest and southwest shoreline of Little Lake in Port Severn (Bonneville Road and Port Severn Road area), Township of Georgian Bay.

Many species of blue-green algae (also called cyanobacteria) have the potential to produce toxins that are harmful to the health of humans and animals.

The...

Opening by Appointment Only

The Township of Georgian Bay Administration Office is opening by appointment only starting on Monday, August 24, 2020.

Appointments will be available from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Excluding holidays.

Masks will be mandatory, along with social distancing practices.

Appointments are to be scheduled and confirmed with the appropriate staff member who will be providing service to you. Visit the Township's Contact Us page or call 705-538-2337 to schedule an appointment.

 

Honey Bee Festival - Deferred Until 2021

Mayor and Council of the Township of Georgian Bay has made the difficult decision to defer the hosting of the second annual Honey Bee Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Events such as the Honey Bee Fun Run, Marketplace, Golf Tournament, Art Show, Entertainment, Mayor’s Gala were set to take place in Honey Harbour and Port Severn and will not take place as a direct result of the environment caused by the global pandemic of COVID-19.

Since 2019, the Township has taken steps to help protect pollinators...

Water Quality Advisory Potential Blue-Green Algae

Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit: Blue-Green Algae Public Notice

July 24, 2020

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit would like to inform residents and visitors that laboratory analysis has confirmed the presence of a bloom of blue-green algae on the north shoreline of Little Lake in Port Severn (Bonneville Road area), Township of Georgian Bay.

Many species of blue-green algae (also called cyanobacteria) have the potential to produce toxins that are harmful to the health of humans...