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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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29 Oct 2025

November Public Skate Schedule

Head to the Rink Fridays 6:30pm-8pm weekly for Public Skate.

29 Oct 2025

Cancelled: Public Skating Oct 31, 2025

Resumes Friday November, 7 2025 at 6:30pm.

27 Oct 2025

Notice: Sale of Surplus Property

Offered for Sale Until November 13, 2025

22 Oct 2025

Public Skating Returns to the JTCC

Friday Nights 6:30pm-8pm Weekly

20 Oct 2025

Fibre Internet is Here: PomeGran/Rock Networks Open House

Stop by the Johnson Township Community Centre Thursday, October 23, 2025 7pm-9pm.

15 Oct 2025

Survey: Accessibility in Public Spaces and Local Transportation in Johnson Township

Answer the Survey Questions from Oct 15th – Oct 31, 2025.

10 Oct 2025

October 2025, Newsletter

Who won the $1,400 grand prize from the 2025 ATV Poker Run?

10 Oct 2025

Banners for Veteran’s Tribute 2025

Help us cover Lake Huron Drive in Commemorative Banners

10 Oct 2025

October Fun Bingo: Thursday, October 16th, 2025

6pm-8pm Johnson Township Community Centre Banquet Hall

10 Oct 2025

Municipal Office Closure: Monday, October 13, 2025

Closed for Thanksgiving Weekend.