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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 May 2026

Minicipal office will be closed Wednesday June 3, 2026

Office will be closed Wednesday June 3rd, 2026 for staff training from 8:30am to 1:00pm

28 May 2026

Desbarats Cemetery Annual Work Bee

Desbarats Cemetery Work Bee

28 May 2026

Mount Pleasant Cemetery (Gordon Lake) Annual Work Bee

Mount Pleasant Cemetery – Gordon Lake Work Bee

25 May 2026

Water & Sewer Rate increase as of July 1, 2026

New Water & Sewer rates as of July 1, 2026

25 May 2026

Now Off: Half-load Restrictions

Half-loads are now off.

21 May 2026

Gordon Lake Cemetery Meeting

The Gordon Lake Cemetery (Mount Pleasant) meeting will be held on May 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Johnson Township Council Chambers.  (Township Office).

20 May 2026

Addendum to Regular Council Meeting May 20, 2026

Regular Council Meeting Agenda Addendum

15 May 2026

Regular Council Meeting May 20, 2026

View The Agenda For May 20, 2026

11 May 2026

Municipal Closures: Monday May 18th, 2026

Closed for Victoria Day Holiday

8 May 2026

Special Council Meeting Agenda for May 13, 2026

View The Agenda For May 13, 2026