News and Notices

Please note the swimming advisory that was issued for the beach at Halls Lake's Elvin Johnson Park on Thursday, June 26 due to elevated bacteria levels has been lifted. The beach is once again fully open and safe for swimming. 

The Township of Algonquin Highlands will be completing a rehabilitation of Fletcher Lake Landing in 2026 and would like to hear from residents and visitors of the lake, and particularly regular users of the facility, about how they utilize the site.

Please note the Township of Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office will be closed on Tuesday, July 1 for Canada Day, re-opening to the public on Wednesday, July 2 at 8 a.m. 

A summertime family favourite, the Dorset Kids Fishing Derby will return to the town dock next Saturday, July 5! The fun gets underway at 9:30 a.m.

Please note the Township of Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office will be closed on Tuesday, July 1 for Canada Day, re-opening to the public on Wednesday, July 2 at 8 a.m. 

Please note the beach at Halls Lake's Elvin Johnson Park has been posted as temporarily unsafe for swimming by the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit as of 3 p.m. on the afternoon of Thursday, June 26.

Please note that all Algonquin Highlands waste disposal sites will follow their regular operating hours throughout the weekend, as well as Monday, June 30 and Tuesday, July 1. There will be no special holiday hours in effect - all AH waste disposal will continue to operate according to their regular schedules.

Please note that paving work will be performed on sections of North Shore Road and Harvey Avenue throughout the day on Tuesday, June 24. Motorists may experience short delays in these areas. 

Celebrate Canada Day in Oxtongue Lake on Tuesday, July 1! 

It's going to be a busy weekend in Algonquin Highlands on June 28 and 29, with a series of cultural events kicking off the summer season!