District Municipality of Muskoka
Government AdministrationOntario, Canada201-500 Employees
The District Municipality of Muskoka is an upper-tier government administration in Bracebridge, Ontario, located roughly 90 minutes north of Toronto on the edge of the Canadian Shield, an area noted for its natural lakes and forests. It comprises three urban centres (Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Huntsville) and three townships (Lake of Bays, Muskoka Lakes, Georgian Bay), functioning as a regional government for this 1,600 square mile area. The district employs 201-500 people. The economy in the region is based on tourism and recreational lifestyle development, with planning challenges associated with managing the area. Recent information indicates the district engages in infrastructure investments to sustain core services and partners with local communities to strengthen emergency coverage and public safety.