Our Gateway to Tomorrow: Public Survey

The Town of Gravenhurst is preparing a new Official Plan, which will guide how Gravenhurst will grow and change over the next 25 years. It will provide direction for housing, employment areas, rural and agricultural lands, transportation connections, parks, recreation and the character of different areas of the Town.

Some important policy areas, such as shoreline development and natural hazard mapping, are directed by the Province or the District of Muskoka, and must be reflected in the Town’s Official Plan. The questions in this survey are intended to obtain feedback on other topics for which the Town has more influence or flexibility to decide policy direction.

The survey will be open until Tuesday October 13, 2026.

FIRST, WE’D LIKE TO KNOW A BIT ABOUT YOU…

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Please indicate your age range:

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Including yourself, how many people live in your household?

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Do you plan to continue living, working, or having a seasonal residence in Gravenhurst in 5 years’ time?

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5.  

Which of the following best describes your work situation?

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Are you a:

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HOUSING

7.  

Please identify the area that best describes the location of your residence in Gravenhurst:

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Do you anticipate a need to change your housing needs in the near future?

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In your opinion, which housing matters should the new Official Plan address? Please rank factors from 1 to 6:

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GROWTH

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As Gravenhurst grows in the next 25 years, which priorities should guide the new Official Plan? Please select 3 choices:

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Please rank from 1 to 6 the planning challenges that concern you the most:

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12.  

Which improvements should be prioritized to make Downtown Gravenhurst a more vibrant and successful place? Please select 3 choices

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13.  

What role should Muskoka Wharf play in Gravenhurst’s future? Please select 2 choices:

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What are the main priorities for Muskoka Wharf? Please select 3 choices:

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COMMERCIAL & COMMUNITY USES

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Which commercial or community uses would you like to see more of in Gravenhurst? Please select 3 choices:

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Where should the Gravenhurst new Official Plan encourage more commercial uses? Please select 3 choices:

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17.  

What would best support a year-round local economy in Gravenhurst? Please select 3 choices:

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18.  

Over the long term, what role should Bethune Drive play in the Town's growth? Please select 2 choices:

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19.  

Which improvements could be prioritized along Bethune Drive or other similar major corridors? Please select 2 choices:

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INDUSTRIAL & EMPLOYMENT USES

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Which types of employment activity should the new Official Plan prioritize? Please select up to 2 choices:

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RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL AREAS

21.  

Which priorities should guide the new Official Plan’s policies for rural areas? Please select 2 choices:

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When considering new residential lots in rural areas, which general approach should the new Official Plan take?

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PARKS AND OPEN SPACES/ CONNECTIVITY

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Which walking and cycling connections should be prioritized? Please select 3 choices:

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