The District Municipality of Muskoka and the Township of Lake of Bays are bringing construction crews back to Baysville, Ontario, in early April 2026 to finish a major road improvement project. Workers are arriving the week of March 23, 2026, to prepare the site on Muskoka Road 117 for the upcoming season. This project aims to make the main entrance to the community safer and more welcoming for people walking and driving.
The upgrades cover a 780-meter stretch of the road and include a new roundabout, pedestrian crossings, and traffic calming features. Residents can also look forward to a new multi-use trail and a sidewalk. This work is the first part of the Muskoka Main Streets initiative, which focuses on improving areas where people live and connect.
Fowler Construction Company Ltd. was awarded the contract for about $3.35 million plus tax to complete the redevelopment. This phase of the project will focus on the area between Bridge Street and Bay Street. Work began originally in September 2025 but was paused during the winter months to account for the local weather.
The entire project is expected to be finished by the end of 2026. These changes were planned after the local government received nearly 500 responses from the community through surveys and public meetings. The goal is to balance the needs of vehicles with those of pedestrians in the heart of the town.
