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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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25 Apr 2025

Vote Today: Johnson Township Community Day Theme 2025

Vote for Your Favourite Theme until May 9th, 2025.

21 Apr 2025

Special Council Meeting: April 23, 2025

Preliminary 2025 Budget Meeting

16 Apr 2025

Election Advanced Polls

April 18 – 21 2025 9am-9pm

16 Apr 2025

Municipal Office will be closed for Easter Holiday

Good Friday through Easter Monday.

10 Apr 2025

Email Available

Email is once again available and we thank you for your understanding.

17 Apr 2025

2025 Desbarats for Sale May 10: Registration Now Open

Host a Sale at Home and Register Your Address to be Added to the Map

10 Apr 2025

Email is Down: April 9-11 2025

Staff are unable to respond to emails.

17 Apr 2025

2025 Registration: Reg McHale Big Pike Family Fishing Derby

Register Early Online to Avoid the Lineups!

1 Apr 2025

Community Day 2025: Theme Idea?

Enter Your Idea by April 19, 2025

31 Mar 2025

EARTH DAY: DIY Garden Goddess Make & Take Workshop

Co-Hosted with the Bruce Station Horticultural Society on April 23, 2025.