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Airport Events

The Stanhope Municipal Airport is well known as one of the best recreational airports in Ontario. The Stanhope Municipal Airport Advisory Committee plans and hosts a variety of aviation related events at the airport which draw visitors from near and far by foot, car, bicycle and of course - by plane!

Upcoming Events

Transport Canada Recency Seminar

The Township will host a Transport Canada Recency Seminar at the Airport on Thursday, May 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. Intended for pilots, this safety seminar will include practical tools, tips and best practices for decision-making, a series of aviation safety topics and support for meeting pilot recency requirements under CARs (Canadian Aviation Regulations). 

If time permits, a Q&A session with the Transport Canada rep will follow the seminar. 

Pre-registration is required. The deadline to register is Saturday, May 9. To register, email Airport Coordinator Kaylee Francis-Carroll at kfrancis-carroll@algonquinhighlands.ca 

Fly-In to Spring

Don't miss the Fly-In to Spring 2026 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 23! There will be classic car and antique aircraft displays, food trucks, live music, artists and artisans, face-painting and much more! 

General admission is free and for a fee, you can take in the spectacular Haliburton Highlands foliage from above with an airplane or helicopter ride. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, May 24. 

Stanhope & Community Fall Colours Fly-In 2024

Image shows a helicopter in flight.
Image shows a plane in flight.
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Image shows a plane in flight.
Image shows members of Algonquin Highlands Fire Services at a fly-in.
Image shows a child enjoying the fly-in.
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Image shows a plane in flight.
Image shows an antique pick-up truck.
Image shows volunteer marshals at fly-in.
Image shows a child wearing firefighting equipment.
Image shows a pontoon plane.
Image shows a food truck.
Image shows a plane on runway.
Image shows people looking at antique cars.
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Image shows fly-in attendees walking on the tarmac.
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You can see more images of the Falls Colours Fly-In from Gusair here. 

Classic Events

Enjoy spring day with the family checking out vintage aircraft, learning about Ministry of Natural Resources firefighting, seeing AHFS fire equipment up close, or taking in the Haliburton Highlands from above with an airplane or helicopter ride. A variety of food and drink is also available. Admission is free. 

The next spring fly-in will take place Saturday May 23, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Take in the famous Haliburton Highlands fall colours by air, see vintage automobiles and aircraft, model planes and more! Bring the entire family to this fun-filled fall event. Admission is free. 

The next fall colours fly-in is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Contact Information

Kaylee Francis-Carroll
Airport Coordinator
Phone: 705-489-2379, Ext. 340
Email: kfrancis-carroll@algonquinhighlands.ca

 

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