14th Annual ATV Poker Run Returns Saturday September 24, 2022
Join Johnson Township for a day of riding and your chance to take home $50 of the proceeds raised.
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Activities
Recreation and activity updates. View the activity archives.
Canning 101 with Chef Emerie Brine
Join Chef Emerie Brine and learn the basics of home canning.
July 2022 Monthly Newsletter
Check out this months newsletter featuring events, updates, and notices that are upcoming for July.
TreFry What’s up Doc Monthly Flyer
This month’s TreFry flyer with a variety of activities for seniors in the area.
2022 Annual Reg McHale Big Pike Family Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 25, 2022, 7am-2pm, Register Early Online!
#JohnsonJaunt Activities for June
Are you ready to get up and get active? Check out all the events that are happening as part of our #JohnsonJaunt participation challenge! Click below on each to mark these events on your calendar:
Johnson Newsletter
Download a copy of the monthly Johnson Township Newsletter below. You can subscribe at the bottom of this page.
August 2022 Monthly Newsletter
August 2022 Monthly Newsletter full of updates, reminders, and events.
July 2022 Monthly Newsletter
Check out this months newsletter featuring events, updates, and notices that are upcoming for July.
June 2022 Newsletter
Looking for what’s on in Johnson Township? Get ready for a number of activities in the Summer month of June! Be sure to check out our newsletter to see all the different news, progress on the arena, and how we can be active together as a community through ParticpACTION. The Community with the most points […]
May, 2022 Newsletter
Click to read this month’s featured newsletter.
April 2022 Monthly Newsletter
Attached is this months Newsletter, an update of what’s going on in Johnson Township
March 2022 Monthly Newsletter
Monthly March Newsletter and added insert
January 2022 Township Newsletter
This months Johnson Township Newsletter and Insert
2021 December Newsletter
Attached is the monthly newsletter for December 2021. Click below to see what’s on in Johnson Township: Newsletter December 2021 Newsletter December 2021 Part 2
November Newsletter, 2021
November issue of the 2021 Monthly Newsletter
October 2021 Newsletter
Download a copy of the latest Johnson Chronicle Newsletter – October 2021 Edition.
July 2021 Newsletter
July 2021 Downloadable Newsletter containing information and news about the Township, Covid updates, Council notes, Public Works updates, and more.
April 2021 Newsletter
April 2021 Newsletter containing Johnson Township news including Council Meetings, Recreation programs and events, Fire Department news and tips, Public Works announcements and more.
Contact Us
You can email us anytime at: people@johnsontownship.ca or phone us at: (705) 782–6601, and use the extensions provided in our message.
Thanks, and we hope to hear from you soon!
Job Opportunities within the Township of Johnson
Algoma District School Board is looking for a Noon Hour Assistant, full job description below:
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 ramps; a vibrant agricultural community, including a seasonal Farmer’s Market supported by the local Mennonite community; the wildlife preserves of the Kensington Conservancy; the Central Algoma Secondary School and Johnson Township Community Centre, both regional hubs for many recreational activities. The Community Centre houses a full-sized arena that is open to rentals. Johnson Township provides a year-round range of recreational events and programs.
Johnson Township Community Centre
For booking availability, please call the arena at (705) 782-6723. Availability changes on a weekly basis.
A rental agreement for the JTCC Arena Ice may be obtained by calling the Arena Manager at (705) 782-6723, or at the Township of Johnson Municipal Office.
A rental agreement for the JTCC Hall may be downloaded from the Forms page or picked up at the JTCC or Township office.
Gordon Lake Hall
Gordon Lake Hall is a quaint little hall with kitchen facilities available to rent for family gatherings, birthday parties, showers, exercise, yoga classes etc. (protocols permitting). Call (705) 989-5612 or (705) 782-9221 to book your event!
Get Listed!
The Johnson Township Directory offers local businesses, services, artists, freelancers and others a chance to have a web presence on the township website. If you’re interested in participating, fill out and submit the form. It will appear in the Directory as soon as it is approved.
Algoma Manor Short Stay Accommodations
Did you know Algoma Manor offers Short Stay Accommodations and respite care? If you want to learn more, read on!
Beggs Funeral Home Limited and Driftwood Cremation Centre
We are a family owned and operated full service funeral home and Crematorium serving families across the North Shore since 1965. Dignity, Professionalism and Affordability are what have made us the choice of thousands of families for over fifty years.
Brian Cameron Trucking & Excavating
Brian Cameron Excavating, Desbarats, Ontario.
Calvary Baptist Church
Services and programs.
Desbarats United Church
Church services and programs.
Desbarats Women’s Institute
An opportunity for women to get involved in educational pursuits, political activism, personal growth and social gathering-leading to the well-being of their community and their country.
Dr. Harold S. Trefry Memorial Senior’s Centre
Information about services offered by the Dr. Harold S. Trefry Memorial Senior’s Centre to residents of Johnson Township.
Emilya Junor Photography
I have been a family, couple, and self portrait photographer since 2014 and have loved every minute of it! Helping people have photographs they will cherish the rest of their lives for a reasonable price has always been my goal! Please check out my website or Facebook/Instagram page for my work! I look forward to […]
Employment Solutions – Sault College
We offer employment services to both job-seekers and employers. All of our services are free of charge, funded by Employment Ontario. Employment Consultants will aid in your job search by helping design an attractive and effective resume, give leads on job openings, and suggest career paths. For employers looking to hire, there are many services […]
Farmer’s Market
Johnson Township Farmer’s Market Association
Ije’s Place
IJe’s Place is an African, Caribbean, and Canadian foods business consisting of a bakery, a grocery store, and a restaurant. Our location is under construction and we are currently operating out of the Johnson Township Arena for the restaurant and baked goods shops.
Lawrence’s Springwater Farms
Supplying all of your gardening needs.
Michael Peever Auctions
Michael Peever Auctions
North Channel Current
The North Channel Current is an online newspaper serving the Central Algoma area between Echo Bay and Iron Bridge.
North Channel Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.
North Channel Heating & Air Conditioning
North Channel Minor Hockey Association
North Channel Minor Hockey Association offers local children a place to play hockey. Practices are held in Desbarats and we play our games in the Central Algoma Hockey League in Thessalon, Blind River and Elliot Lake. Email for more information !
Red Door Catering
Making your special event one the remember.
Schools
Elementary and secondary schools.
Smoke & Honey Local Products
Small-scale, emergent agriculture is where it is at! Honey, cider, garden greens, wool, lambs, chickens, turkeys, eggs and more.
Sutton Group SSM Realty Inc.
Sutton Group SSM Realty Inc.
Top Notch Tree Service
Top Notch Tree Service provides major tree removal and tree care. Commercial and residential work fully insured.
Vulnerable Persons Registry
The Vulnerable Persons Registry (VPR) is a free, voluntary and confidential service aimed at improving the safety of residents living at home who would be at greater risk during emergencies.