• Follow public health guidelines and provincial regulations.
• All residents 70 years and older, as well as, those who are immunocompromised or living with chronic disease, should not leave their homes unless absolutely necessary.
• Wear a mask and maintain 6 feet of physical distance from those outside your household.
• Wash your hands frequently and do not touch your face.
• Self-isolate if sick, getting tested, or instructed to by public health. Stay home, do not report to work or go shopping.
• Get tested if experiencing any symptoms. Call the COVID-19 Assessment Centre to book an appointment at 705-461-8882.
• Use the province of Ontario's self-assessment tool before leaving your home or if you're unsure when to get tested.
• Only leave your home for essentials and only one person per family should be tasked with making the trip.
• Be patient with local businesses.  They may be short staffed and wait times may be longer.
• Visit Algoma Public Health's website for the most up to date information on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Call the COVID-19 Assessment Centre to book an appointment at 705-461-8882.

• Algoma Public Health’s COVID-19 Vaccine information landing page

• The Elliot Lake Family Health Team
  • If you are age 12 + and have not received your first vaccine please call the Family Health Team at 705-461-8882
  • Second doses for the general public will be starting mid June.  The Family Health Team will be calling people to book their second doses in the order they received their first dose.
• Rexall Pharmacy - Visit their website to register for the wait list.
• Shoppers Drug Mart - Call 705-848-7125 to book an appointment.

• The Family Health Team will be calling people to book their second doses in the order they received their first dose. Second doses for the general public will be starting mid June.  
• Rexall Pharmacy - Visit their website to register for the wait list.
• Shoppers Drug Mart - Call 705-848-7125 to book an appointment.

• Violation of provincial regulations
  • Call the OPP non-emergency line: 1-888-310-1122
  • Call City of Elliot Lake bylaw enforcement at: 705.848-2287 x 2122. (Voicemails will be checked regularly after hours and bylaw staff will respond where needed)
• Public Health Guidelines
  • Call Algoma Public Health's general inquiry's line 705-759-5404 or 1-866-892-0172 ext 5404

Limit close contact to your household (the people you live with). Wear a face covering or mask:

• indoors, any time you are within two metres of someone outside your household
• if physical distancing cannot be maintained
• if wearing one is required

It is also recommended you wear a face covering outdoors whenever face-to-face with someone outside of your household, especially if you are within two metres.

Wear a face covering and maintain physical distancing when meeting for permitted organized public events or social gatherings with individuals outside of your household.

Face coverings remain a requirement in the entire Algoma District for all businesses, transit, and organizations starting Friday, July 17th, 2020

The City of Elliot Lake has passed a mandatory mask use policy as required by the Algoma Public Health.  There are exemptions for medical reasons. However, everyone should be wearing a mask indoors if they do not have an underlying condition requiring an exemption. 

• Virtual Town Hall Meetings 
  • Periodically the City and its health and safety stakeholders host Pandemic Virtual Town Hall meetings to keep Elliot Lake citizens up to-date. These meetings are broadcast on cable 10 and live streamed. You can find a link to the archive of all these meetings on the home page of this website.  
• Algoma Public Health's website
• Province of Ontario website

Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others. Avoid travel except for essential reasons.

Visit Algoma Public Health's website for a checklist to stay safe and avoid exposure while traveling.

• Donations for the Emergency Foodbank and Maplegate are welcome at the city's website: www.elliotlake.ca and select:“I want to… Donate”.

• If you are a business owner needing help call 705.848.0229 extension 226 or e-mail business@elliotlake.ca

The Elliot Lake Family Health Team (ELFHT) is pleased to announce a new program initiative – Age Friendly Check-ins. 

The Age Friendly Check-in program was developed and organized by the City of Elliot Lake. The original purpose of the program was to meet the needs of our most vulnerable residents who were self-isolating when the COVID-19 pandemic began.  The Family Health Team offers the same call-out and email service for community members who do not have local contact or family to check in on them.

To access the service, members of the public can call the Family Health Team and speak with a 2nd floor Receptionist at 705-461-8882.  This service is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

• This is an essential service for those who have no local contact or family to check-in on them.

• The municipal pool and fitness centre are open as of September 7, 2021.  Please call 705-848-2287 ext. 2500 for more information
• For information on recreation programs, the Welcome Centre, or Collins Hall, please call 705-848-2287 ext 2406 or email the parks and recreation department.

• The splash pad at Kiwanis Park is open as of June 9, 2021.  Observe proper physical distancing from those who are not part of your household.

• Playgrounds are open.  Observe proper physical distancing from those who are not part of your household.

• Tennis and basketball courts are open as of Saturday May 22, 2021

• The skate park remains closed, it is under repair due to vandalism.

The boardwalk, fishing pier, and boat launch on Elliot Lake are open.  Please ensure to observe proper physical distancing from those who are not part of your household.

• Miners' Monument is open.  Observe proper physical distancing from those who are not part of your household.

The Fire Hall is closed to the public, however you can still pick up a burn permit.

• Ring the door bell at the front entrance
• Information will be taken outside
• Wear a mask
• Bring exact change of $5 cash

Fire Permits are now also available online

• Go to the home page of the City website, click on "I Want To" and select "Open Air Burning Permit"
• There is an approval process, once an application is submitted the Fire Department will review within 24-48 hours.  Once approved, an email will be sent to the applicant with instructions to pay, once payment is complete the applicant will get a confirmation email which will act as the fire permit.

Please obey signs and barricades and refrain from accessing all Rio Algom Limited and Denison Mine sites. Those properties remain active work sites and we need to eliminate the risk of interaction between heavy equipment, mine staff traffic and the public.

The reception area is open with a capacity of 4 people for regular service. Please follow self screening guidelines before entering the building.

Meetings with staff are available by appointment. Please call 705-848-2287.

For your convenience, tax and water bills can be paid directly through your financial institution in person, online and via tele- banking. All other City payments can be made easily at www.elliotlake.ca and clicking on “I Want To…” If any of these options are not suitable to meet your needs, you are able to deposit a cheque in the lockbox at City Hall or you may call or email us to make arrangements if you prefer to pay in person.

• Effective Monday July 5th Elliot Lake Public Library will be open for in person visits.

  Hours of operation:
  Monday - Friday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  Saturday 10:00 pm - 2:00 pm

  The health and safety of our staff and patrons is our top priority, and you will notice some changes when you visit. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience. Please follow staff direction – we are doing our best to make the Library safe and welcoming.

  1. The Library can only admit ten patrons at a time. You may need to wait outside for a short time until a patron leaves. Please wait on the marked spots outside the door until a staff member gives the OK.

  2. When you enter the Library, please follow any posted arrows, instructions, or signs. A staff member will be located near the entrance to answer questions and explain our new procedures. You will be asked to provide your name and phone number. Hand sanitizer will be provided at the door. Masks must be worn in the library.

  3. We are delighted to see you again! You will have 20 minutes to choose your material and check out.

  4. Please place all returns in the outside dropbox. Returned material will not be accepted at the circulation desk.

  5. Inside the Library, please keep a minimum distance of 2 metres (6 feet) from staff and other patrons. This is for your safety and ours.

  6. Our free WiFi remains on, but we would ask you to use the WiFi outside the building. Three public computer workstations will be available to patrons by appointment only for 20 minute time slots which can be booked by staff at the door. Printing and computer services will be available, and regular fees will apply.

  7. We will maintain our curbside pickup service during this time.

  8. There is no access to public washrooms at this time.

  Patrons are expected to follow these safety rules and any instructions provided by staff, and to follow the Library’s Patron Code of Conduct. Failure to meet these requirements may result in a suspension of Library privileges.

• Visit the library's website for more information. 

• People who need to pick up and pay for a building permit must book an appointment.
  • Please call 705.848.2287 ext. 2119 to book an appointment with the building department.

• To avoid having to make an appointment, you may now pay parking tickets online using the Parking Ticket Payment Form.
  • If you are unable to pay online using our form you may call 705.848.2287 extension 0 to book an appointment.
• If you have any questions regarding your ticket please contact the Building and By-law office at 705.848.2287 ext. 2119.

• The City of Elliot Lake has passed a mandatory mask use policy as required by the Algoma Public Health.
  • All transit users must wear a mask when riding City of Elliot Lake buses unless they meet one of the exceptions as outlined in the APH Frequently Asked Questions. 
• All transit fares are waived until further notice (to eliminate the need for close contact with the bus driver / fare box).
• The front seats of each bus have been blocked off.   
• The transit system should only be used for essential needs like basic groceries or getting to and from work.
• Operating Hours are 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday, late service until 9:00 pm on Thursdays and Fridays. And Sunday service from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
• Transit continues to perform additional cleaning and disinfection of all buses with a focus on touch and grab points, such as buttons, railings, handles and straps.

Council Meetings

• Council meetings have resumed at the regular schedule via Zoom (2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 7 pm).
• Meetings are broadcast as usual on Eastlink Cable 10, web streamed live and archived.
• The agendas are posted as usual on the website.       

Simpson Trailer Park

• Simpson Trailer Park is open as of June 14, 2021

• To book a campsite call 705-848-2287 ext. 2406 or email the Parks and Recreation department.

• Please refrain from using the site as a day use picnic area now that it has returned to a campground. There are other parks available for day use / picnics.

• For all public spaces, physical distancing remains in effect.
  • Please respect signage, ensure social distancing and be courteous with others while using public spaces and facilities.
  • If crowds become too large the City may need to implement other measures to manage the risk and respect existing orders.

Municipal Landfill and Recycling Area

• Municipal Landfill remains open Monday through Saturday at its regular hours.
• There is a limited number of vehicles allowed in at any one time so there may be some waiting.
• The City encourages residents to use the regular Tuesday garbage and recycling pickup instead of visiting the landfill to maintain a safe distance during these times.

Mississagi Provincial Park

The park is open and ready for visitors. Until further notice, the park is free for day use Monday to Thursday. Come and explore the amazing trails.

Campsites are available for overnight guests. Please call 705-862-1203 to book or their website.