Welcome to Algonquin Highlands

Located on the western side of the Haliburton Highlands, life here provides a wide variety of year-round activities and events as well as an engaging and relaxed lifestyle. Pristine lakes offer fishing, boating, swimming and sparkling sunsets. Our trails, complete with maps and guidebooks, provide endless beautiful vistas, waterfalls, canoeing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, cycling and snowmobiling. Arts and heritage are alive and well with museums, galleries and quaint small town shopping. Algonquin Park is nearby, as are dozens of resorts, rental cottages and B&Bs.

Recent News

    • Jan

      26

      PROPOSED CHANGES TO BUILDING BY-LAW FEES

      TAKE NOTICE pursuant to Section 7 of the Ontario Building Code Act, S.O 1992 Chapter 23 as amended empowers Council to pass certain by-laws respecting construction, demolition, change of use, permi... Read more »

    • Jan

      23

      NOTICE - 2012 Budget Deliberations

      TAKE NOTICE that Council will begin its 2012 budget deliberations during its Regular Council Meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 2, 2012. Council will continue its 2012 budget deliberation... Read more »

    • Jan

      19

      2012 Tax Bill Due Dates & Notice Re: NSF Cheques

      Due dates for the 2012 Interim Tax Bill are March 16, 2012 and May 11, 2012.  Please note:  Due dates are changing for the Final bills. Also, please be advised:  Effect... Read more »

    • Jan

      17

      Dorset Recreation Committee Meeting

      The Dorset Recreation Committee will be meeting at the Dorset Recreation Centre on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. ... Read more »

    • Jan

      08

      Cancelled - Trails Committee Meeting

      The Trails Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, January 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m at the Dorset Recreation Centre has been CANCELLED due to weather and road conditions.&... Read more »

    • Jan

      05

      New Building Code Requirements in Effect

      Effective January 1, 2012, new Building Code regulations are in effect pertaining to Energy Efficiency, Occupancy Permits, and Drain Plans. Energy Efficiency:  If you a... Read more »

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