Arts, Culture & Heritage

Please note that Stanhope Gardens - the outdoor rink located behind the Stanhope Firefighters' Community Hall at 1095 North Shore Road - is open for the season as of Monday, December 15!

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.

We are pleased to announce the Dorset tree-lighting celebration has been rescheduled for Friday, December 12 at 6 p.m. in Centennial Park! Come on out, enjoy some festive cheer . . . and some hotdogs served up by the Dorset Lions! 

Please note that due to the inclement weather, the Dorset tree-lighting celebration that was scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 30 has been CANCELLED. 

The second of AH's 2025 tree-lighting celebrations will take place at Dorset Lions Centennial Park on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 30 commencing at 4:30 p.m.