Arts, Culture & Heritage

The Stanhope Museum will open for the 2026 season this Saturday, June 27! Come for a visit at 1123 North Shore Road between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. This year's featured exhibit takes a nostalgic look at Boshkung Lake's Camp Camulet and is one you don't want to miss!

This summer, visitors and residents are invited to experience the Haliburton Highlands in a whole new way with the launch of the Haliburton Highlands Heritage Passport, an interactive tourism experience that encourages you to discover the County’s museums, communities, and unique local stories.

Have your say at one of five public open houses this week that will help inform the County’s community-wide Affordability and Governance Structure Study.

Join the Stanhope Municipal Airport Advisory Committee for some fly-in fun at the Airport this Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Join us for Dorset Heritage Day on the Dorset Heritage Museum grounds on Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There'll be lots to see and do, including numerous unique exhibits, antique automobiles, Uncle Norm's Tractors, plein air artist Harvey Walker, a working replica of an alligator logging boat, and much more!

The Algonquin Highlands monthly digital newsletter for June is out now! The newsletter is a great way to stay up to date on all things AH, including Council discussions, event and programming information, environmental tips and more!

The annual celebration will take place at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre on Wednesday, July 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and include a barbecue and open house at Algonquin Highlands Fires Services Station 70, the book launch of Oxtongue Inspires: Through the Lens of Local Artists from Algonquin to Lake of Bays, games, face-painting, music and much more!

The Township of Algonquin Highlands Parks, Recreation and Trails Department is seeking to fulfill the following existing seasonal position:

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council will take place on the morning of Thursday, June 18 commencing at 9 a.m. Please note the agenda includes a facilitated session led by the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) to gather Council's input for the County of Haliburton's community-wide Affordability and Governance Structure Study. 

Join instructor Mary An Blythe for this three-week class (Thursdays June 18, 25 and July 2) for a journey into the world of water colour. Classes take place at the Dorset Recreation Centre from 12: 30 to 3 p.m. and participants will paint a new piece each week.