News and Notices

At the recommendation of the Environment and Stewardship Committee, the Council for the Township of Algonquin Highlands is considering further restrictions to the lighting and sale of fireworks within the Township, including the possibility of a complete ban. The Township is seeking input from residents to assist with the decision-making process around this issue.

One of Algonquin Highlands' most popular attractions, the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower will open for the 2024 season this weekend, beginning Friday, May 17. 

The Township of Algonquin Highlands will be working this year on a construction project to rehabilitate the existing retaining wall at Russell Landing on Kawagama Lake, located at 1518 Russell Landing Road. Work is tentatively planned for September, pending contract and design finalization.

Gentle & Restorative Yoga with Donna - a style of yoga designed to soothe, relax, restore, and rejuvenate the body. Accessible to most everyone, this yoga offers a welcoming atmosphere of ease where simple poses and movements are slow, and often fully supported by bolsters, blocks, and blankets - ever so gently stretching the body and calming the nervous system.

Please note the Community Yard Sale that had been scheduled for this Saturday, May 11 at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre has been cancelled due a lack of registration. 

Tuesday, May 14 marks the the Provincial Day of Action on Litter in Ontario. 

Please take note there will be a disruption to water services at the Algonquin Highlands municipal complex along North Shore Road and the Dorset Recreation Centre next weekend, between Friday, May 10 and Monday, May 13.

Please note all Township of Algonquin Highlands waste disposal facilities will transition to summer hours effective Wednesday, May 1. 

Take Notice that the Township of Algonquin Highlands has received a complete application to amend the Township’s Zoning By-law. The site specific amendment applies to land located in Part of Lot 13, Concession 10, in the geographic Township of Stanhope now in the Township of Algonquin Highlands. The civic address is 1224 Halls Lake Road (see key map).