Plans, Reports and Studies

The City of Dryden has many reports, studies and plans to help improve, protect, plan and develop our community. You can read about the different reports and statements below.

City of Dryden Multi Year Accessibility Plan 2025-2029

The City of Dryden is committed to service excellence by providing all members of the public and our employees with an inclusive environment. Inclusiveness is integrated through ongoing policy development in our services, products and facilities. We are working to prevent and remove barriers to accessibility in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). The progress we are making can be found in the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Progress Report  

Access to the Designated Public Sector Accessibility Compliance Report, please click here

The City of Dryden's Integrated Standards Accessibility Policy outlines the overall strategic direction to improve access to the City's goods, services and facilities. To read this policy, and see a full list of City of Dryden policies, please click here. 

Website Accessibility

If there is any content that you need, but are unable to access, please let us know and we will be happy to provide an accessible version upon request.

Feedback

Let us know how we are doing and submit an Accessibility Feedback form. Personal information provided through this form is collected in accordance with regulations under the AODA and will be used for responding to accessibility requests. You can also use the form to submit questions about information collection.

Alternate Format Documents

As we work to meet the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0, citizens may find documents which have not been made accessible yet. To request documents in alternate formats, please contact the Administration Department at 807-223-1432.

Accessible Community Transportation

Our MyLift accessible van service is for seniors, youth and low-income persons, or riders that have mobility issues. The vehicle has a wheelchair ramp and can hold six+ passengers. MyLift offers door-to-door service, as well as service between senior housing to specified stores and service locations. For more information on scheduling a pick up and costs, click HERE.

Service Animals

Service Animals often are required to assist a person with a disability. These animals are permitted in City of Dryden facilities. Our staff may ask to see the required documentation (according to Section 80.47 of the Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation) confirming that the animal is required for reasons related to a disability.

The City of Dryden has developed the Dryden Municipal Asset Management Plan.

The plan involves:

  • Asset management principles
  • Data and methodology
  • Statistics
  • State of local infrastructure
  • Levels of service
  • Asset management strategies
  • Financial strategy

Within the plan, our infrastructure portfolio consists of:

  • Road networks
  • Bridges
  • Buildings
  • Water
  • Sanitary assets
  • Machinery and equipment
  • Land improvements
  • Vehicles

Learn more on the Museum Page

 Learn about the City of Dryden's Official Plan.

City Staff create reports as one way to communicate between other staff, City Council and the public. These reports provide valuable information and recommendations to Council to help them make decisions. Based on these reports, Council can make informed decisions on important issues and can direct staff to implement these decisions.

Here, you can view the Council and Committee Calendar to view agendas and staff reports.

Click here to view the City of Dryden's Strategic Plan.

Visit our Water & Wastewater page to learn about our Water Quality Plan, Water Treatment Plant Annual Report, Waterworks Financial Plans, and more.

The Draft South Van Horne Master Plan has been prepared in accordance with the City of Dryden Official Plan and establishes a planning framework for the approximately 30-acre South Van Horne waterfront area. The Master Plan considers a number of important matters, including:
- the appropriate mix of residential and commercial development;
- public open space and amenity areas;
- continued public access to the Wabigoon Lake shoreline;
- connections to the City's trail system;
- protection of Wabigoon Lake and the Laura Howe Marsh;
- municipal water and wastewater servicing;
- transportation and stormwater management; and
- the future phasing and implementation of development.

View the Full Media Release

Have Your Say

Residents and interested parties are encouraged to review the Draft South Van Horne Master Plan and supporting materials and provide comments during the 30-day engagement period.

Public Open House

Thursday, Sept 17, 2026 - 4:00-6:30pm
City Hall Council Chambers

By email

vanhornemasterplan@dryden.ca

In writing

City of Dryden
30 Van Horne Avenue
Dryden, Ontario P8N 2A7

Deadline for comments

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Project information

mbagshaw@dryden.ca

Feedback should focus on matters such as the proposed mix of residential and commercial uses, open space and public amenities, waterfront access, environmental protection, servicing and other matters addressed in the Draft Master Plan.

The City will also undertake Indigenous engagement in accordance with the Official Plan.

Following the engagement period, City staff will prepare a consultation record summarizing the feedback received, consider revisions to the Draft Master Plan where appropriate, and return the document to Council for further consideration.

Open House

The City of Dryden is inviting residents, community organizations, Indigenous communities and other interested parties to attend a City-led Open House on the Van Horne Master Plan. 
Thursday, September 17, 2026
🕓 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
📍 City Hall Council Chambers
The Open House will provide an opportunity for the community to review the Draft Master Plan, speak with City staff and provide feedback before the document is finalized and returned to council for consideration. 

For More Information

City of Dryden - Building and Planning Department
30 Van Horne Avenue
Dryden, Ontario

Matthew Bagshaw, Planner
(807) 223-2225 ext. 521
mbagshaw@dryden.ca

Below are the supporting documents used to inform the Draft Master Plan:
City of Dryden Community Capacity Study - June 2022
Asset Management Plan - Nov 2025
Van Horne Landing Subdivision Pre-Design Report - Jan 2024
City of Dryden Strategic Plan - 2026-2031
Trail Feasibility Study - 2022