WELCOME TO TARBUTT  TOWNSHIP

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.

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2018 Municipal Election Information

Advance Poll: October 13th/18 - 10am - 5pm
Election Day: October 22nd/18 - 10am - 8pm
Voting Location: Council Chambers at 27 Barr Road South 
Voting location is fully handicap accessible.
All other 2018 Municipal Election Information can be found by clicking  here 
This Election is for the position of Mayor only, Electors for Mayor are:
Chris Burton
Edwin Karhi
Council positions have been acclaimed for the next 4 year term. Your Councilors are:
Lennox Smith
David Farrar
Ruth Wigmore
Ursula Abbott

Proposed Update to Trailer By-Law

Tarbutt Township is in the process of updating the trailer by-law, any and all input from the public is greatly appreciated. You can view the draft by clicking HERE

Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment

Tarbutt Township has plans to make an amendment to the Zoning By-law. Please click here to read the proposed amendment regarding storage containers.  A date for public meeting to discuss the amendment will be realeased soon.

Election 2018 Certified List of Candidates

To see the Certified list of 2018 election candidates please click HERE

Snowy Owl Photo Courtesy of Jane Smith 

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.

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