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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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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.

10 Oct 2025

Regular Council Meeting Agenda October 15, 2025

  Regular Council Meeting Agenda October 15, 2025

2 Oct 2025

Economic Development Advisory Committee: Inaugural Meeting

Tonight, Thursday October 2, 2025, 7pm.

26 Sep 2025

Boil Water Advisory LIFTED: Friday, September 26, 2025

Municipal Water is now safe for use.

22 Sep 2025

Boil Water Advisory in Effect, Monday September 22, 2025

Until further notice, due to a water main repair.

17 Sep 2025

Addendum to Regular Council Meeting September 17, 2025

Rock Newtork – Fibre to home project. Regular Council Meeting Agenda – Addendum