News and Notices

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

A section of the Circuit of Five Viewpoints Trail is closed at the Braeloch gravel pit, just south of Little Hawk Lake Road. A detour will be in place soon.

Please note the Log Chute Trailhead into Crests of Kennisis will be completely closed for both entry and exit from Wednesday, Aug. 27 to Friday, Aug. 29 for maintenance. Please make alternative arrangements for exit and entry on any connecting trails during this time period. 

To: Prescribed Persons/Interested Parties
File No: AH-MV-020/25
Subject Land: Part of Lot 28, Concession 13, geographic Township of Sherborne
Civic Address: 12157 Fishpole Point – Kawagama Lake
Municipality: Township of Algonquin Highlands
Applicant: Irwin