News and Notices

This time of year, residents may notice bees buzzing about at waste disposal sites. They are attracted to … let’s call them the sweet smells there. Here are a few tips to avoid encounters with bees while dropping off your waste and recycling:

Advance tickets to view fall colours are available for purchase now on the AH Trails website. 

Please be advised that routine water system maintenance is being performed at Township of Algonquin Highlands facilities on Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9.

Please note the front doors at the Township of Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office at 1123 North Shore Road are being replaced today - Wednesday, Sept. 3. Safe entry and exit from the building can be accommodated for visitors, however, please be aware there may be slight delays. Thank you for your patience. 

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council takes place this Thursday, September 4 commencing at 9 a.m. You can view the agenda, which includes a link to the livestream, here. 

Please note the construction project at the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower is now complete, and the Tower has been fully re-opened in time for the Labour Day Weekend. Come and take in one of the most spectacular vistas in all of Ontario cottage country! 

Please note the Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1 for Labour Day, re-opening to the public at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The Dorset Recreation Centre will also be closed, reopening on Tuesday. 

Advance tickets to visit the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower during fall colours go on sale beginning Tuesday, September 2. Tickets will be required to visit the Tower beginning September 20, and continuing through to the end of the season on October 26.

Notice Date: August 26, 2025
To: Prescribed Persons/Interested Parties
File No: AH-MV-003/25
Subject Land: Part of Lot 26, Concession 12, geographic Township of Sherborne
Civic Address: 4011 Kawagama Lake Road – Kawagama Lake
Municipality: Township of Algonquin Highlands
Applicant: Martel