WELCOME TO TARBUTT  TOWNSHIP

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The Corporation of the Township of Tarbutt is located in the centre of the District of Algoma, nestled along the North Channel of Lake Huron. It became a Township on December 22nd 1911. Then became a Corporation on October 9th 1956. The area is well known and loved for its rugged beauty and peacefulness. The many islands and shoreline with its jagged white rocks and pine trees, have inspired many a folklorist, artist, and poet over the years.

The location of Tarbutt Township is on both sides of the Trans-Canada Highway 17 East. The shoreline dotted with many rocky islands, have drawn tourists to the area for almost a century. During the summer months the population influx exceeds that of the permanent residents. However, the Township has remained a rural one, and enjoys benefits from having both an agricultural based community, and a summer community. Agriculture is the main occupation of the rural residents, but industries in Sault Ste. Marie are also major employers of local residents who enjoy the commute. Tarbutt is approximately a 40 km drive from Sault Ste. Marie.

The current year round population of the Township is approximately 450 people but swells to double that during the summer months when seasonal residents come to enjoy their properties.

Notice of Public Meetings & Date Change

-May 2018 regular council meeting has been rescheduled for 6 pm on May 23rd.
-Council will be meeting on Wednesday May 16th at 6 pm for a roads tour meeting.

Volunteers Needed 

Volunteers needed for tree planting along the Bar River click Here for more Information

New Landfill Hours

Summer Hours
(April 1-Sept 31) 
Wednesday: 12am-7pm
Winter Hours
​(Oct 1- March 31)
Wednesday: 12am-5pm 
​Year Round
Saturday: 9-5


Cemetery Work Bee

Location: Port Findlay Cemetery 
Date: May 12th, 2018
Time: 9:00am
Alternate Rain Date: May 26th, 2018

Official 911 Maps Available

Tarbutt Township's 911 maps are available for download as follows:
Tarbutt South: Click here
Tarbutt North: Click here
Tarbutt Complete: Click here
Tarbutt Township
27 Barr Rd. South
Desbarats, Ontario
P0R 1E0

Phone: (705) 782-6776 
Fax: (705) 782-4274
Garage: (705) 782-6341
Firehall: (705) 782-6341
Email: tarbutttownship
@bellnet.ca
Contact Form: Click Here
Regular meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.

Load Restrictions

1/2 Load restrictions on municipal roads are in effect.