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Established in 1889 and home to the hamlet of Desbarats, Johnson Township is located 60 km east of Sault St. Marie on the historic TransCanada highway.  With access to the beautiful North Channel of Lake Huron, Johnson Township is also home to several freshwater lakes with public beaches and boat launches, along with the wildlife preserves of the Kensington Conservancy for all to enjoy. Johnson Township provides a year-round range of recreational events and programs that are both indoors and outdoors; utilizing the Community Centre, Arena, and surrounding grounds. The Community Centre houses a full-sized arena along with a kitchen, that is available for rentals for all events. Central Algoma Elementary & Secondary School accommodates some of these programs, along with being an educational center for your child’s development. Johnson Township truly is a vibrant agricultural community, with a seasonal Farmer’s Market supported by the local talents and Mennonite community; being a place to enjoy the fresher things in life. Stop in and enjoy everything Johnson Township has to offer from the history of the town, to the new memories that can be made.

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2 Mar 2026

Weather Advisory

Weather Advisory – Use Caution With the forecast predicting potentially adverse weather conditions later this week, motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving, as localized flooding may occur on roadways. Public Works crews are proactively pushing back snowbanks to help improve drainage and reduce water accumulation. If you encounter flooding, please report it to […]

2 Mar 2026

North Shore Soccer Association

The North Shore Youth Recreation Programs are now accepting registrations for: Youth North Shore Soccer: Due by Monday, June 1st,  2026 *LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED PLEASE COMPLETE IN A TIMELY MANNER.* Registration can be completed online here: Registration forms can be picked up in person at the Johnson Township Community Centre at 1 […]

2 Mar 2026

North Shore Slo-Pitch Registration 2026

The North Shore Youth Recreation Programs are now accepting registrations for: Youth Slo-Pitch: Due by Friday, May 1st, 2026 *LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED PLEASE COMPLETE IN A TIMELY MANNER.* Registration can be completed online here: Registration forms can be picked up in person at the Johnson Township Community Centre at 1 Cameron Drive, […]

17 Feb 2026

Johnson & Tarbutt Township Landfill – Landfill Recycling Changes

As of January 1st, 2026 updates have been made to our recycling protocols detailing what is and is not acceptable recycled products. The following recyclable items are NOW accepted at the Tarbutt and Johnson Landfill along with previously accepted items: Cartons Glass Containers Foam Packaging Please remember that all items must be Sorted(separate from garbage […]

17 Feb 2026

Regular Council Meeting February 18, 2026

View The Agenda For February 18, 2026

12 Feb 2026

Cu-Jo Memorial Family Hockey Tournament 2026

The annual Family Tournament will be taking place on, February 13-14, 2026. About the Tournament: The Family Tournament has been held in Desbarats for over 28 years honoring the legacy and memory of two local students Curtis Ford and Jocelyne Stevens, both students of CASS who lost their lives too early. As active members of sport and […]

12 Feb 2026

Public Skate Cancellation: Friday, February 13th, 2026

We are sorry to announce that the regularly scheduled Public Skate has been cancelled for Friday, February 13th, 2026 from 6:30-8:00pm due to the annual CuJo Memorial Hockey Tournament.  

16 Jan 2026

Regular Council Meeting January 21, 2026

View The Agenda For January 21, 2026

16 Jan 2026

Job Opportunity: NIVO Fibre Internet Service Provider

Casual Work Available in Desbarats.

13 Jan 2026

FREE SKATE: Sponsored by NIVO

Friday, January 23, 2026