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Happy Victoria Day weekend

Council and town staff wish everyone in our community a safe and happy Victoria Day weekend. 

The municipal office is closed Monday, May 22 and will re-open on Tuesday, May 23. 

Please note that starting Tuesday, May 23, our summer hours take effect, meaning we are open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. Summer hours continue through to Oct. 6, after which we switch to fall/winter hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. 

To reach us, please see our directory. 

Town of Gravenhurst Notices - May 18, 2023

Town of Gravenhurst notices for May 18, 2023. 

Community Improvement Program grants – 2023 funding recipients

Council approved $73,513 in Community Improvement Program (CIP) grants on Tuesday.

“The Community Improvement Program is a great way for the town to support people wanting to improve their property,” Mayor Heidi Lorenz said.

The annual program makes financial assistance available to businesses and property owners in the Gravenhurst urban area. The town issues the grant money when projects are complete.

Eligible projects under the program include new building façade, safety improvements, and...

Summer hours start May 23

Please be advised that summer hours for the Municipal Offices will take effect on Tuesday, May 23 through to Friday, Oct. 6.

Summer hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Council approves Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan

The Town of Gravenhurst now has a Parks, Recreation, and Trails Master Plan.

Tuesday, Gravenhurst council members approved the plan, which includes short, medium, and long-term recommendations to meet the needs of the community over the next decade.

“Planning for our future is important and this document will help guide us as we go forward,” Mayor Heidi Lorenz said. “I want to thank our residents, community organizations, council members, and town staff for their input into creating the plan.”