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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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Online Fire Permit Application 

Meeting of Council Notice 

Council will be meeting at 6pm on Wednesday June 17th at the Maclennan Hall in order to adhere with Physical distancing guidlines.

Tarbutt Township Over the Years

Over the next little while we will be adding historical pictures and documents to the website and our Facebook page, some interesting items to keep you entertained during this time of social isolation. Big Thank You to our local Historian Jane Smith for all the hard work and dedication you have put into the history of our Township. Click HERE to go to our history page.

Building Permit Information

As of April 4th, 2020 we are no longer able to issue building permits until further notice from the Provincial Government Officials.

Dr. Harold Trefry May "Whats up Doc"

Click HERE for an excellent resource for seniors in our area. The Dr. Harold Trefry Centers May Newsletter

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.

Landfill Hours

Saturdays - 9am - 5pm
​Wednesdays 12noon - 7pm
SHARE SHED CLOSED
DUE TO THE CURRENT FIRE BAN IN JOHNSON TOWNSHIP THE LANDFILL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING BRUSH

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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