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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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27 Aug 2025

September 2025, Newsletter

Details on Back-To-School, Ice Rental Start Date, and Fun September Events

27 Aug 2025

Free Tree Giveaway!

Select from 1 of 3 Native Tree Species for your Property, by September 24, 2025.

25 Aug 2025

Municipal Closures: Monday September 1st 2025

Closed for Labour Day Holiday

22 Aug 2025

22 Aug 2025

Annual ATV Poker Run Saturday September 27, 2025

Online Registration is now open until Thursday, September 25, 2025.

18 Aug 2025

Fire Ban Lifted

As of  Today, August 18th, 2025.The Township wide Fire Ban has been lifted for the area. Please be mindful of the rules and guidelines to ensure safe fires, and watch for any other updates in the future. Happy Burning!

15 Aug 2025

Regular Council Meeting August 20, 2025

View The Agenda for August 20, 2025

1 Aug 2025

Fire Ban in Effect as of August 1st, 2025

Fire Ban in a effect as of August 1st, 2025 as per fire chief Ron Smith. All burning permits are now suspended until furture notice. Thank you for your cooperation!

31 Jul 2025

NOTICE OF SURFACE TREATMENT

Surface treatment is scheduled to begin within the next couple of days on Gordon Lake Road.

30 Jul 2025

TreyFry August 2025: What’s Up Doc Newsletter

Senior Services for August 2025