How does ACW’s Short-Term Rental Bylaw stack up?
ACW Council will be voting to pass a motion to approve the STR Bylaw at the Dec 2nd Council Meeting. If passed, the bylaw will come into effect in January 2026. If you have reservations in place for next summer, it’s important you review the bylaw and be prepared to...
Public Feedback – 2025 STR Survey
Context In 2024, ACW pursued public opinion on the implementation of a Short Term Rental Bylaw. They had an amazing 700+ responses! The recent October 2025 survey however, only received 67. You can download and review the detailed responses below. Download the 2024...
Short-Term Rental Licensing as of January 2026
Who does the Bylaw affect? Just about everyone in ACW: If you rent your cottage a few weeks or all season. If you live in the vicinity of a short term rental. If you are local and need to book a short term rental for family reunions, weddings, or other event where you...
Christ Church Port Albert
Christ Church Port Albert 136 Years of Community Building For 136 years, Christ Church has stood at the heart of Port Albert, not just as a place of worship, but as a living reminder of the resilience, and togetherness that built this community. Long before the brick...
ACW Short-Term Rental Licensing UPDATE
UPDATE: Short-Term Rental Regulation Proposed Public Consultation Plan The special committee tasked coming up with a licensing plan for short-term rentals in ACW has reported to Council that they recommend a public consultation before implementing the program with the...
ACW Septic Inspection Process and Deficiencies
ACW provided PACA with a presentation that gives more detail regarding the septic inspection process and what kind of deficiencies they found in the first round of inspections. In conversation with the township and the inspector, of the 27% deficiencies found in the...
ACW Septic Inspections
The first round of septic inspections have been completed, beginning at Amberley Beach and working south. Inspections were completed at 247 properties. Deficiencies were observed in 27% of the systems. Download the summary report here. Unfortunately, it doesn’t give...
Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) helps to protect and manage the health of local aquatic ecosystems and resources. Shoreline Conservation: Protects and restores coastal habitats to support healthy fish populations and resilient ecosystems. Emergency...
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF)
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) in Ontario is responsible for managing and protecting the province’s natural resources. Forestry: Manage Ontario’s Crown forests sustainably to support the environment, communities, and the forest industry....
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
The Huron County OPP helps to keep Port Albert and other lakeshore communities safe, connected, and informed. From regular patrols to emergency response and road closures, they support residents with crime prevention, traffic safety, and community outreach. OPP...
ACW Garbage Collection Update
UPDATE: Mar 4 2025: WM provides alternate plan for lakeshore communities. PACA shared a letter outlining citizens’ concerns with ACW Council in preparation for the WM presentation. Just prior to the meeting, some of these concerns were acknowledged in an update...
ACW Fireworks (Noise and Sound) Bylaw
September 17, ACW revisited the Fireworks Bylaw to bring back an amendment to the ‘Noise and Sound’ bylaw. The amendment outlines the days and time fireworks are permitted. Fireworks are permitted between dusk and 11pm on the two (2) days before and on the...
Huron-Perth Public Health Unit
Well Water Testing Contact Huron Perth Public Health for water quality information including free well-water testing: https://www.hpph.ca/classes-clinics-services/well-water-testing Beach Water Quality From their website: Huron Perth Public Health regularly samples...