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Muskoka Lakes Seasonal Resident Survey

The Township of Muskoka Lakes is developing an Economic Development Strategy to guide priorities over the coming years. Seasonal residents are an important part of the Muskoka Lakes community, and your input will help ensure the strategy reflects your experiences, values, and perspectives.

This survey should take approximately 8–10 minutes to complete. Responses are confidential and will be reported in aggregate.
Section 1: Your Time In Muskoka Lakes
1.Approximately how many weeks per year do you spend in Muskoka Lakes?
2.During which months are you typically present?
3.Which community do you primarily spend time in?
4.Including yourself, how many people typically stay at your property during peak summer periods?
Section 2: Spending and Local Services
5.During your time in Muskoka Lakes, where do you typically purchase groceries?
6.How often do you dine at restaurants or cafés in Muskoka Lakes?
7.Do you hire local trades or service providers (e.g., landscaping, marine services, construction, cleaning)?
8.What services or amenities do you feel are currently limited or missing in Muskoka Lakes?
9.Would improved year-round availability of services (e.g., restaurants, retail, recreation) make you more likely to visit outside peak summer months?
Section 3: Seasonality and Community Experience
10.What types of shoulder or winter activities would increase your likelihood of visiting outside the summer season?
Section 4: Housing and Workforce
11.Have you experienced service limitations (e.g., reduced hours, staffing shortages) during your time in Muskoka Lakes?
12.How important is it that workers and service providers have access to housing within Muskoka Lakes?
13.What types of housing (if any) do you feel are appropriate to support long-term community stability?
Section 5: Community Character and the Future
14.What aspects of Muskoka Lakes’ character are most important to preserve?
15.When thinking about the next 10 years, which statement best reflects your perspective?
16.Is there anything else you would like the Township to consider as part of its Economic Development Strategy?
17.Would you like to receive updates about the Economic Development Strategy?