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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 launches, along with the wildlife preserves of the Kensington Conservancy for all to enjoy. Johnson Township provides a year-round range of recreational events and programs that are both indoors and outdoors; utilizing the Community Centre, Arena, and surrounding grounds. The Community Centre houses a full-sized arena along with a kitchen, that is available for rentals for all events. Central Algoma Elementary & Secondary School accommodates some of these programs, along with being an educational center for your child’s development. Johnson Township truly is a vibrant agricultural community, with a seasonal Farmer’s Market supported by the local talents and Mennonite community; being a place to enjoy the fresher things in life. Stop in and enjoy everything Johnson Township has to offer from the history of the town, to the new memories that can be made.

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12 Dec 2025

Municipal Building Closures Dec 22 2025 – Jan 2 2026

See what is closed and when during the Holiday Break.

12 Dec 2025

Holiday Break Skate Schedule: December 22 2025 – Jan 2 2026

See the Schedule for Free Skates, Broomball, & Shinny over the Break.

12 Dec 2025

December 2025 Public Skating Schedule

Head to the Rink Friday’s 6:30pm-8pm weekly for Public Skate.

12 Dec 2025

Regular Council Meeting December 17, 2025

View the Adgenda For December 17, 2025

11 Dec 2025

Fay McClelland Tree Lighting & Road Closures

Sunday, December 14, 2025 4pm-8pm Road Closures. 5:30pm Tree Lighting

9 Dec 2025

New Landfill Tipping Fees: UPDATE Coming February 1, 2026

See the Changes taking effect Feb 1 2026

4 Dec 2025

December 2025, Newsletter

Check out the Festival Events Throughout the Area.

4 Dec 2025

Email Delay Thursday, December 4, 2025

Call the Office 705-782-6601

25 Nov 2025

Children’s Holiday Party: Sunday, December 7, 2025

1pm-2pm Free Skate, 2pm-4pm Crafts, Snacks & Santa!