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Rediscover true nature

Barkmere was incorporated in 1926 under the Cities and Towns Act of the Province of Quebec. The main objective pursued by the “founding fathers” was to protect Bark Lake and its environment from the threats of deforestation, harmful agricultural run-off, and over-fishing. They adopted numerous by-laws to protect the shoreline, force septic system maintenance, and control residential development. Over the years, contrary to other municipal administrations, generations of Barkmere mayors and councilors have pursued this approach, where protection and preservation are more important than development. Today, the result of these efforts is a lake with crystal-clear waters, surrounded by a natural landscape where the footprint of residents is kept to a minimum. There are almost no roads in Barkmere. Residents must take a boat to reach their cottage. There's no electricity either. It's back to nature and tranquility.

Luc Trépanier, mayor of the city

5 February 2025

Agenda for the next municipal council

To consult the agenda for the municipal council meeting held on February 8th 2025, please click here.

17 December 2024

2025 Council meeting schedule

To consult the public notice regarding the adoption of the 2025 Council meeting schedule, please click here.

6 December 2024

2025 waste disposal calendar

To download the complete guide and calendar for 2025, please click here

24 October 2024

Draft by-laws 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287 and 288

To consult the draft by-laws adopted during the October 12th Council meeting, please click on this link. These draft by-laws will be subject to a public consultation on November 9th, 2024, 10 a.m., at the community center.

19 September 2024

Property assessement role 2025-2026-2027

To consult the new property assessement role for fiscal years 2025-2026-2027, please click here

11 July 2024

Protected area project information session

To view the presentation from the information session held in Barkmere on July 6, please click here.

3 July 2024

Exterior lighting

In order to promote the use of natural night lighting and preserve the town’s environment, article 4.8 of zoning by-law 201 (in French only) has been adopted to control outdoor lighting and minimize light pollution.

Bylaw objectives :

– Reduce the impact of light sources on starlight;

– Limit intrusive light and glare;

– Reduce impact on flora and fauna and disruption of ecosystems.

15 May 2024

Outdoor lighting regulations

This year, the administration will be focusing on compliance with outdoor lighting regulations. Please click on this link to read the main provisions in this regard.

 

 

7 August 2023

How to identify Eurasian Watermilfoil

To know how to identify milfoil, click on this video created by Sylvain Miller.

19 July 2023

Eurasian Watermilfoil awareness weekend

It’s the Eurasian Watermilfoil awareness weekend, July 22nd and 23rd. To know more about the activities and on how to protect the lake, click on this link.

 

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