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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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4 Dec 2025

December 2025, Newsletter

Check out the Festival Events Throughout the Area.

4 Dec 2025

Email Delay Thursday, December 4, 2025

Call the Office 705-782-6601

25 Nov 2025

Children’s Holiday Party: Sunday, December 7, 2025

1pm-2pm Free Skate, 2pm-4pm Crafts, Snacks & Santa!

25 Nov 2025

Community Economic Development Meeting

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 7pm

24 Nov 2025

Boil Water Advisory LIFTED: Monday, November 24, 2025

Municipal Water is now safe for use.

21 Nov 2025

Boil Water Advisory in Effect, Thursday, November 20, 2025

Until Further Notice, Due to the Recent Power Outage.

14 Nov 2025

Regular Council Meeting Agenda November 19, 2025

Regular Council Meeting Agenda for November 19, 2025 Regular Council Meeting 6:00 pm at the Johnson Township Municipal Office, 1 Johnson Drive    

10 Nov 2025

Amendment to Municipal Zoning By-law 91-219

Rescheduled to: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 6pm.

5 Nov 2025

The Copper Bean Canteen Hours

Weds Nov 5 – Fri Nov 7, 2025