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LEVEL 1 FIRE BAN
The Township is currently under a Level 1 Fire Ban. No permits will be issued. Campfires are allowed.
Exercise extreme caution in these dry conditions. Campfires must be under 2 feet square and are only permitted two hours before sunset to two hours after sunrise. Avoid using fireworks and take care when butting out cigarettes.
Starting or expanding a business in MV? We're a small community with a thriving business scene thanks to locally-minded residents and year-round tourism, particularly the busy summer and snowmobiling seasons.
The Township issues licenses for certain kinds of businesses:
Fees are associated with business licenses. Visit our Fees & Charges page for more information.
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit inspects businesses that serve food (such as restaurants or food trucks) and provide personal services (such as piercings or hair removal). Visit the health unit's website to learn more about inspections and how to ensure your business is compliant.
Does your building expansion involve renovations? If you're making changes to your space, visit our Building page to learn more about when permits are required for upgrades or changes to your business.
Looking to inquire on the zoning of your property, or how to run a commercial business from a residential property? Visit our Planning page for more information.
MV Business Update
The Township connects with, supports, and promotes local businesses, by sharing the updates, grant information, business programs, and more that may pass through our office. Subscribe below to receive quarterly updates.
Celebrating Your Milestones
The Township is proud of its business community and wants to help you celebrate your milestones. Complete this form to invite representation from the Township to your next business anniversary or grand opening - we'll bring the big scissors!
Barry's Bay BIA
Since 2015, the Barry’s Bay BIA has been encouraging and promoting commercial business development within the BIA catchment area.
Enterprise Renfrew County
Encouraging and contributing to the economic development of the County of Renfrew through mentorship, resources, and workshops.
Community Futures Development Corporation
A community-based, not-for-profit organization that provides support for small-to-medium sized enterprises through financing and funding.
Labour Market Group of Renfrew and Lanark
Working to provide accurate and timely labour market information to employers, job seekers and organizations that use labour market data for strategic planning purposes.
Contact Us
Township of Madawaska Valley
85 Bay Street, PO Box 1000
Barry’s Bay, ON, K0J 1B0
T 613-756-2747
TF 1-866-222-8699
F 613-756-0553
DEPARTMENT CONTACT
General Inquiries
613-756-2747
info@madawaskavalley.ca
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