Welcome to the Township of Tarbutt
Gateway to the North Channel
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 many islands and shoreline with its jagged white rocks and pine trees, have inspired many a folklorist, artist, and poet over the years.
The residents of The Township of Tarbutt enjoy a good quality of life and consider the maintenance of the status quo to be an important aspect in protecting this quality of life over the long term. In the Township there are certain aspects and characteristics that contribute to the high quality rural lifestyle including the natural environment, the people, the agricultural and rural areas, the open scenic countryside, wooded areas, and the shoreline of the North Channel on Lake Huron. The Township of Tarbutt also is distinguished by its unique landforms and rich history that in part is founded upon agriculture and resource industries. These are the qualities that, taken together, create an identity that is highly valued by the residents.
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Fees and Charges By-law 2026-03 – Effective February 1, 2026 The Township wishes to advise residents, businesses, and service users that the new Fees and Charges By-law will come into effect on February 1, 2026. This by-law establishes the fees charged by the Township for a variety of municipal services, permits, applications, and programs. Updating fees helps ensure that the cost of providing specific services is shared fairly and that the Township can continue to deliver services in a sustainable and responsible manner. Fees and Charges By-law 2026-03
Winter 2026 – The TARBUTT TIMES NEWSLETTER
Starting January 1st, 2026, recycling will be managed by the province through Circular Materials (CM). The Township has been provided a dedicated webpage at circularmaterials.ca/tarbutt. Starting January, questions and concerns for recycling will be managed by Circular Materials, with contact information found on the webpage.
2025 Asset Management Plan – Township of Tarbutt
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