Admin & Finance

In response to a major freezing rain event in the area, The County of Haliburton, the Township of Minden Hills, the Township of Algonquin Highlands, the Municipality of Highlands East, and the Municipality of Dysart et al declared a Significant Weather Event at 12:00 p.m. local time on December 28. This weather event will impact travel and services throughout the County. This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.

Please note the Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office at 1123 North Shore Road will close for the holidays at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 24, re-opening to the public at 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2. The AH Trails Office at 20130 Highway 35 North will also close at noon on Christmas Eve Day, re-opening for regular operating hours on Friday, Jan. 2. Trails will remain open on a weather-dependent basis. 

Please note the public water refill station at the Stanhope Municipal Airport has been repaired and is once again operational. Thank you for your patience.

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council takes place this Thursday, December 11 commencing at 10 a.m. You can view the agenda, which includes a link to the livestream, here.

Notice: The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Algonquin Highlands intends to consider the Comprehensive Fees and Charges By-Law for 2026 at its regular meeting to be held December 11, 2025.

A special meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council takes place this Thursday, November 27 commencing at 9 a.m. You can view the agenda, which includes a link to the livestream, here. 

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council takes place this Thursday, November 20 commencing at 9 a.m. You can view the agenda, which includes a link to the livestream, here.

TAKE NOTICE that there will be a Special Meeting of Council on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.  

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is seeking applications from qualified people for the permanent, full-time position of Sewage System Program Inspector/Administrator.