Arts, Culture & Heritage

Prepare for the jaw-dropping, spine-tingling terror of the Dorset Trunk or Treat and Halloween Hike! The ghoulish goodness gets underway at Dorset Lions Centennial Park on Saturday, October 31!

Please note Parks Canada is moving forward with the replacement of the Little Brother Lake Dam in the Township of Algonquin Highlands as part of its ongoing investment in critical infrastructure along the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site.

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council will take place this Thursday, October 8 commencing at 9 a.m. You can find the agenda, including a link to the livestream broadcast, here. 

As rehabilitation work continues at the Hawk Lake Log Chute, please note that there may be another stoppage of waterflow at the dam at the site for a least a portion of the day tomorrow - Friday, Oct. 2 - between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The work, which is removing damaged portions of the log chute from the Kennisis River, is scheduled to be completed Friday. 

Rehabilitation and improvement work on the Historic Hawk Lake Log Chute is underway as of Monday, Sept. 28, with the contractor mobilizing to the site. The work is scheduled to last through Friday, Oct. 2. 

Please note the Historic Hawk Lake Log Chute will be CLOSED Monday, September 28 through Friday, October 2 for improvement and site restoration work. No public access will be permitted to the property during this time.

HALIBURTON COUNTY (September 23, 2026): Starting today, library patrons with the Haliburton County Public Library and the Lake of Bays Township Public Library can borrow a Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower pass to access the tower for free!

Join us at the Dorset Arts & Crafts Show at the Dorset Recreation Centre on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a vibrant celebration of local talent! Explore a diverse collection of handmade goods, from exquisite wood working and jewelry to stunning paintings and unique textiles.

Instructor Lloyd Stonehouse is returning to Dorset's Tapscott Lopes Park on Friday, Sept. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. for another soapstone carving workshop! If you've ever wanted to create your very own soapstone masterpiece, now's your chance!