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Parks and Recreation

View information regarding: Recreation Programs, Fitness Centre, and the Facility Rentals (for information regarding ice/arena and banquet hall rentals).

Facility Rentals Recreation Programs Fitness Centre

Taxation

View the taxation page for information regarding assessment information, tax due dates, payment options, property tax information, tax rates and tax sales.

Taxation

Building and Planning Departments

Quickly and easily navigate from the Building and Planning Department homepages.

Building Department Planning Department

Register to Vote!

Use the Election Ontario Voter Registration Service to confirm, update or add your voter information for municipal and provincial elections in Ontario.

Municipal Election Coming Fall 2026!

The nomination period for candidates is open from Friday, May 1 until Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Current Council and Committee Agendas

Committee of Adjustment Meetings (if applicable) and Council Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Subscribe to our website to stay informed of how the meeting is held (electronically or in person), changes in meeting times, locations or cancellations.

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Garbage and Recycling

The Garbage and Recycling program in North Kawartha consists of Curbside Garbage and Recycling Collection, and two Transfer Stations (Anstruther and Haultain).

Facility Rentals

Are you looking for the perfect space to host an event? The Township of North Kawartha has a number of indoor facilities available to rent. Banquet Halls, meeting rooms and arena/ice surface are all available for rent.

Sports Registration

For information regarding Sports Registration please view our Recreation Programs page.

News and Updates

Are You on the Voters List for the 2026 Municipal Election?
The Township of North Kawartha is reminding residents to confirm they are registered to vote for the Municipal Election taking place on October 26, 2026.

Ontario’s voter registration process has changed. The Municipal Voters List is now managed through Elections Ontario instead of Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).

Residents are encouraged to take a few minutes to:

Confirm they are registered to vote

Update their information if needed

Add themselves to the voters list if they are not already registered

Checking your information now can help make voting easier during the 2026 Municipal Election.

Getting registered is simple and only takes a few minutes online. Visit www.registertovote.on.ca
May 13, 2026
- Election News
- General Public Notices
Public Notice - Victoria Day
The Municipal office will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2026, for Victoria Day and will re-open on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 9:00 am with normal business hours.

Parks & Recreation

The North Kawartha Community and Fitness Centre will be open with weekend hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, on Monday, May 18, 2026.

Garbage & Recycling

Per the Winter schedule, the Haultain and Anstruther Transfer Stations will be open on Monday, May 18, 2026, for Victoria Day, with Sunday hours from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Curbside Garbage and Recycling collection will operate as normal. Please have your material out at the curbside by 7:00 am.

For missed curbside garbage collection, please call Waste Connections at 705-742-4268 and for missed curbside recycling collection, please call Emterra at 1-888-597-1541.

May 11, 2026
- General Public Notices
Roads Reopening Notice for Hogan Lake Road, Mindle Road, and Bush Road
The Township of North Kawartha advises residents that Hogan Lake Road, Mindle Road, and Bush Road have reopened following repairs related to spring flood damage.

Tallon Lake Road remains closed at this time.

Motorists are reminded to continue using caution when travelling in affected areas and to watch for Public Works staff and equipment as crews continue to monitor and address road conditions throughout the Township.

The Township appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as work continues to address the impacts of spring flooding on our road networks.

May 07, 2026
- Road Closures
- General Public Notices