Living in Baysville, Muskoka

Where Baysville sits

Baysville is in the Township of Lake of Bays, in the southern part of the Township according to the Township’s own description. The lake it sits on is Lake of Bays, which the Township calls the fourth largest lake in Muskoka, with nearly 170 km of shoreline.

This site carries no price figures, so there is nothing here on what Baysville homes cost. If you want current listings or a value for a specific property, ask Kirby through the contact page.

Lake and public water access

The Township parks list names several public points in Baysville. Baysville Dam Park, at 26 Bridge St, is a water access point. Baysville Boat Launch, at 13 North Road, is a public boat launch. Baysville East Dock, at 3 North Road, has a dock, swimming access and a washroom. Arena Beach, at 9 Carol Street, has a beach, swimming access and a washroom. The Township list was filtered and only its first page was reviewed, so other entries may exist.

For a private dock or boathouse, the Township’s dock and boathouse rules could not be found on its by-law page. Community Planning Permit By-law 2021-111 names zones including Waterfront Residential, but the setback text could not be read. Ask the Township what applies to the specific lot before you rely on a dock or boathouse.

Roads and getting around

The Township page on Lake of Bays names Highway 60 and ties it to Dwight and Hillside. A route description for Baysville itself, including Muskoka Road 117 and Highway 35, was not confirmed. A 2021 District announcement named Baysville on a Tuesday route and current service was not confirmed. Check the District community transit page for what runs now.

Services

The Baysville library branch is at 10 University Street, phone 705.767.2361. Its hours were not on the page checked. The Babb Family Playground and Splash Pad is at 10 University St. The District lists paramedic stations in Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, MacTier and Port Carling and none in Lake of Bays. The emergency number is 9-1-1.

Septic, taxes and permits

A rural property likely has a septic system and the owner maintains it, as the District states. Lake of Bays runs a septic inspection program for waterfront and near-water systems under 10,000 litres per day. They are inspected every 10 years, counted from the last inspection. The risk zones are low (not near water, system under 15 years), medium (15 to 30 years, a non-invasive check with no fee) and high (over 30 years or no permit on file, detailed inspection, expected $400 to $600). The program is mandatory under Property Standards By-law 2026-041.

The 2026 residential tax rate for Lake of Bays was not confirmed, so confirm it with the Township. MPAC states the fixed valuation date for 2026 remains January 1, 2016. For the Ontario land transfer tax on a purchase, use the land transfer tax calculator.

What to check before you buy

• What the Township’s rules say about a dock, boathouse or other shoreline structure on this lot.
• When the septic system was last inspected, its age and whether a permit is on file.
• Which risk zone the system falls in under the Township’s inspection program.
• The current residential tax rate and the property’s assessed value.
• Whether the road to the property is a Township, District or private road and who maintains it.
• What current community transit service reaches Baysville, if that matters to you.

For waterfront buying steps, read the waterfront and cottages guide. Nearby communities: Dwight and Bracebridge.