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1.

What are the Area Municipalities that comprise the lower tier in Muskoka?

  Town of Bracebridge Township of Georgian Bay
  Town of Gravenhurst Township of Lake of Bays
  Town of Huntsville Township of Muskoka Lakes
 
2.

What are some of the responsibilities of the District of Muskoka?

  Garbage & Recycling Household Hazardous Waste
  Housing Electronics Diversion Program
  Social Assistance Muskoka Water & Sewer & Rates
  Smoking By-Law Provincial Offences Office
  Water & Sewer Operations Solid Waste Disposal Fees
 
3.

Does the Town of Huntsville have a Transit Service? 

Yes.  Transit Schedule

   
4.

Does the Town of Huntsville have a Commissioner to witness my signature? 

Yes.  We offer this service for a fee of:

     
  Commission/Signature Witnessed = $5.00 Certification of a Document (i.e. Birth Certificate) = $10.00
   
  Note:  This service is also offered at the Government Information Centre, 207 Main Street West, Huntsville, Ontario, 705-789-4616 - Free of Charge.
   
5.

What do I do if I find a lost dog? 

You can call our By-Law Department at 789-1751 Ext. 2355.

   
6.

Where can I purchase dog tags? 

Dog tags are available for purchase at any veterinarian in Huntsville or at Pet Valu.

   
7.

Burning Questions? 

Call the Burning Information Line 1-877-847-1577, or the Huntsville Fire Department at 705-789-5201.

   
8.

How do I obtain a blue 911 sign for our house? 

Please call our Fire Department at 705-789-5201.  The fee is $25.00 for the sign.

   
9. How can I obtain:
  Birth Certificate Form Marriage License Form
  Marriage or Death Certificate Social Insurance Form
     
  You can click on the above links or pick up the forms at the Reception Desk at the Town Hall or at the Government Information Centre, 207 Main Street West, Huntsville, Ontario, 705-789-4616.
   
10.

Where can I obtain a passport application? 

We do not have passport applications here at the Town Office.  Please visit the Huntsville Post Office, 705-789-2221.  These applications are also available at the Government Information Centre or the Tony Clement Constituency Office, located at 44A King William Street in Huntsville 705-789-4640.

   
11.

Where can I go to register a business, apply for a business number or a vender's permit? 

Please call or visit the Service Ontario Government Information Centre in Huntsville at 207 Main Street West in Huntsville (705-789-4616) or for the Bracebridge location visit the Muskoka Small Business Centre at 35A Manitoba St. in Bracebridge (705-646-9021).

   
12.

Does the Mayor's Office offer certificates to recognize special occasions?

Yes.  The Mayor's Office offers certificates to recognize Anniversaries over 50 years and Birthdays, 80 and over.  Requests can be made over the phone at 705-789-1751 Ext. 2240 or by e-mail at dianne.conwath@huntsville.ca

   
13.

What Cemeteries are the Town of Huntsville's responsibility? 

Please visit the main cemeteries page.  Abandoned cemeteries taken over by the Town of Huntsville.

   
14.

Where can I purchase a blue box? 

You can purchase blue boxes here at the Town Hall located at 37 Main Street East, 705-789-1751, for $7.00/small, $9.00/large.

   
15.

Where can I purchase a composter?

You can purchase a composter through the District of Muskoka by calling 645-6764 or visiting their office located at 70 Pine Street in Bracebirdgeat the Madill Works Yard, located at 169 Madill Church Road, 705-789-5684, for $25.00.

   
16.

What do I do if I have more than 3 bags of garbage per week?

You can purchase garbage tags at the Town Hall or the Madill Works Yard for $1.00/bag or visit our Landfill Site (West on MR #3, Aspdin Rd. to MR #31, approx. 8 km - 705-789-3071).  The Tipping Fee at the Landfill site is $105.00/metric tonne.

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