Information for Residents
Residents Information for ResidentsTerrace Bay is a beautiful small town situated at the Top of Lake Superior in Ontario, Canada. The Township was created as a result of its proud forestry history and is home to approximately 1,800 residents, with another 1,200 people in nearby Schreiber. All of the amenities of a larger urban area are available, usually within walking distance – Interactive Map.
Organizations and Services
For a comprehensive listing of organizations and services located in Terrace Bay please visit 211North.ca
RESIDENT NEWS
Council Meeting – December 4, 2023
Special Council Meeting – November 29, 2023
Council Meeting – November 20, 2023
Christmas Skating Party
Moonlight Madness Sale
Spend $150 - $20 off Spend $200 - $25 off
Spend $250 - $35 off Spend $300 - $40 off
Deck the Door or Window Contest 2023
Remembrance Day Ceremony – November 11
Council Meeting – November 6, 2023
Township of Terrace Bay’s 2024 Budget Survey
In 2020 Council and Administration undertook a strategic planning exercise which culminated in the 2020 – 2023 Community Strategic Plan which can be found here: Terrace Bay Strategic Plan 2020-2023
The 2020-2023 Community Strategic Plan identifies 5 strategic directions within the plan as:
- Community Well Being
- Economic Diversification & Sustainability
- Community Growth – People and Assets
- Community Beautification and Environment
- Terrace Bay as a Destination
Taking the previous strategic direction into account, along with keeping in mind 2024 Strategic Plan survey, within the context of the 2024 municipal budget, please fill out the following survey.
Contact for more information:
Dan Mulligan
Treasurer/Deputy Clerk
E: treasurer@terracebay.ca
WinterFest 2024
Local Government Week – October 15 to 21
Council Meeting – October 16, 2023
Residents Notice – Door to Door Solicitors
Council Meeting – October 2, 2023
Notice of Passing 18 Timbergrove Crt. Zoning By-Law Amendment
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TERRACE BAY
NOTICE OF PASSING OF A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
Lot 146, Plan M329 STREY, PCL 146-1 SEC
18 Timbergrove Court
TERRACE BAY
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay passed By‑law No.26-2023 on the 25th day of September, 2023, under Section 34 of the Planning Act.
The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject property from ““Low Density Residential (LDR) Zone” to " Low Density Residential Exception Four (LDR-X4) Zone” in order to permit a short-term rental accommodation within the primary dwelling unit and to permit a reduced minimum lot frontage of 14.8 metres.
No written submissions were received. Oral submissions were provided at the public meeting for Council’s consideration prior to passing the By-law.
Take Notice that an individual, corporation or public body may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal, by filing a notice of appeal with the Clerk of the Township of Terrace Bay not later than the 16th day of October 2023. The notice of appeal must set out the reasons for the appeal and must be accompanied by the fee required by the Tribunal.
Take Notice that only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf.
And Take Notice that no person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
A copy of the By-law is available for inspection at the Municipal Office during regular office hours.
DATED at the Township of Terrace Bay this 26th day of September 2023.
J.W. Hall
Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk
Township of Terrace Bay
1 Selkirk Avenue, P.O. Box 40
Terrace Bay, ON P0T 2W0
Telephone: 807-825-3315
.pdf version available here
Snow Removal Assistance Program 2023/24
Thursday, October 19 - 9am to Noon
Terrace Bay Community Centre - Conference Room
Special Council Meeting – September 25, 2023
Council Meeting – September 18, 2023
Council Meeting – Tuesday, September 5
Terrace Bay Community Centre Office Closure
The Terrace Bay Community Centre Office will be CLOSED on Friday, August 25 from noon to 1:00pm. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Terrace Bay Strategic Planning Citizen Survey
Terrace Bay Lighthouse Festival – Schedule of Events
"Whether you’re here to explore, connect or simply soak in the atmosphere, thank you for participating in our community celebration.
We hope you have a great time enjoying the festivities in downtown Terrace Bay." Paul Malashewski, Mayor
Council Meeting – August 8, 2023
Council Meeting – July 17, 2023
Fire Ban Lifted – July 11, 2023
July 11, 2023 – Effective at 4pm today, Terrace Bay Fire and Emergency Services will be lifting the fire ban on all outdoor open air burning within the Township of Terrace Bay.
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests Restricted Fire Zone declaration has also been lifted as of 4pm July 11, 2023
All outdoor burning permits are now reinstated.
Residents are reminded that all outdoor open burning requires a permit. If you purchased a permit in 2023 you are ALLOWED to burn as of 4pm.
Terrace Bay Swim Pool – Opens Today!
The Terrace Bay Swim Pool OPENS today for the summer! Beat the summer heat and come out and enjoy our pool!
Council Meeting – July 4
Terrace Bay Town Hall Meeting – June 26
Canada Day 2023 – Terrace Bay Beach
Council Meeting – June 19, 2023
Final Street Sweeping to resume Monday, June 12, 2023
Council Meeting – June 5, 2023
Notice – Restricted Fire Zone as May 31, 2023 @ 12am
As of 12am, May 31st, the Northwest Region will be under a restricted fire zone. This RFZ includes the Township of Terrace Bay. All burn permits are pulled until the restriction is lifted. Thank you for your cooperation.
Council Committee Members Needed!
Council is seeking volunteers for two positions on the Accessibility Committee for the remainder of their current four-year term and commencing immediately. The Accessibility Committee advises Council about the requirements and implementation of Ontario’s accessibility standards.
Please address letters and requests no later than 12 Noon, Monday June 5, 2023, to:
Email: Jennifer Jeffery at admin@terracebay.ca - Re: Accessibility Committee Position
Or mail to:
Mayor and Council
Re: Accessibility Committee Position
P.O. Box 40, 1 Selkirk Avenue
Terrace Bay, ON P0T 2W0
Hydrant Flushing June 5 to 9, 2023
Voting Station – Stop the Privatization of Public Healthcare
Residents Notice – New Office Hours
Please be advised that effective June 1, 2023 we will be adjusting the office hours as follows:
Administration Office Hours
Monday to Friday 09:00 to 16:30
Recreation Office Hours
Monday to Friday 09:00 to 21:00
Saturday 10:00 to 16:00
This allows the Township to accommodate more tax and water payments that are being made in person.
For questions or concerns please contact:
Danny Mulligan
Treasurer/Deputy Clerk
C: 807 825 3317 ex 7107
E: treasurer@terracebay.ca
Boil Water Advisory Lifted!
We have met the Ontario Drinking Water Protection Regulation and, therefore.
THE BOIL WATER ADVISORY HAS BEEN LIFTED EFFECTIVE FRIDAY May 19, 2023 AT 4:30 PM
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the municipal office at (807)-825-3315.
Reminder to get your 2023 Open Air Burning Permit
RESIDENTS NOTICE: Township Wide Boil Water Advisory in Effect – May 15 2023
ATTENTION: TOWNSHIP WIDE BOIL WATER ADVISORY
Monday May 15, 2023, 5:30 PM Effective immediately Monday May 15, 2023, 5:30 PM until further notification, the Township of Terrace Bay will be under a boil water advisory. The Boil Water advisory will be lifted as soon as results ensuring water quality are received. Information regarding what to do during a "Boil Water Advisory" is available at the Municipal Office (807) 825-3315 or the Thunder Bay District Health Unit at (807) 625-5900. |
Please contact the Municipal Office for further information if required.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
The Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay
P.O. Box 40, 1 Selkirk Avenue, Terrace Bay, ON, P0T 2W0
Phone: (807) 825-3315 Fax: (807) 825-9576
Council Meeting – May 15
Swim Lesson Registrations 2023
Residents Notice – Hays Lake Dam Increase
Please be advised that there will be an increase in flow at the Hays Lake Dam from 105cms to ~200cms either today or tomorrow (May 9 or 10, 2023). Inflows into the lake are picking up and we are expecting them to stay high during this period of warm weather. Stay Safe, Stay Clear!
Residents Notice – Local Water Restrictions
Residents are reminded that water restrictions are in place effective from the first day of March each year until the thirtieth day of November of the same year. By-law 21-2006 specifies: “No person shall use, cause or permit the use of water externally or through a hose, pipe or any other watering device or mechanism, lawns, gardens or other outside plants, grass, plots, boulevards or grounds of any description or the washing of any vehicle, trailer, boat, driveway, sidewalk, except in accordance with the following:Read More
Residents Notice – Prohibit the Feeding of Wildlife
This is a reminder that in accordance with Bylaw No. 16-2012, a Bylaw to Prohibit the Feeding of Wildlife within the Corporate limits of The Township of Terrace Bay. Reminder to empty and/or remove your bird feeders between May 1 to October 31, as the bird feed is a known attractant to the bears.
Residential Spring Clean Up Week – May 13 to 20, 2023
Use of the landfill site will be free of charge from May 13 to May 20, 2023, closed May 16 & 18 inclusive for residential properties only of the Township of Terrace Bay.
Residents Notice – Hays Lake Dam Outflow Increase
Please be advised that there will be an increase in flow at the Hays Lake Dam from 14cms to 106cms today (May 4, 2023). We are expecting high flows coming this weekend due to warmer weather and some possible rain. Stay Safe, Stay Clear!
Council Meeting – May 1, 2023
Boil Water Advisory Lifted – April 21, 2023
The Township of Terrace Bay wide Boil Water Advisory is now lifted for residents and businesses as of April 21, 2023 at 9:20am.
RESIDENTS NOTICE: Township Wide Boil Water Advisory in Effect – April 17 2023
Monday April 17, 2023, 4:45 AM - All Residents and Businesses Affected
Effective immediately Monday April 17, 2023, 4:45 AM until further notification, the Township of Terrace Bay will be under a boil water advisory. The Boil Water advisory will be lifted as soon as results ensuring water quality are received. A Boil Water Advisory will be in effect until further notice. Please note that all water used for human consumption must be brought to a rolling boil for one (1) minute.
Information regarding what to do during a "Boil Water Advisory" is available at the Municipal Office (807) 825-3315 or the Thunder Bay District Health Unit at (807) 625-5900. Please contact the Municipal Office for further information if required.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
J. Hall, CAO/Clerk
The Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay