Events

Help beautify Dorset on the morning of Saturday, May 23 at the annual Pitch-in Dorset Community Clean-Up!

The Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower will open for the 2026 season this Friday, May 15 at 10 a.m. Come and experience one of the most breath-taking vistas in Ontario cottage country! If you've never ascended the Tower before, make 2026 the year you do!

The next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026.  Elections Ontario is now responsible for maintaining the Permanent Register of Elections for Ontario municipal elections. You may access the Elections Ontario Register to Vote portal here for more information and to register and/or confirm your information. 

Fly-In to Spring 2026 will take place at the Stanhope Municipal Airport on Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

With nets installed, please note that tennis, basketball and pickleball are now available at the Stanhope Courts at 1095 North Shore Road. The swings have also been installed at the park. 

Please be advised, that Township of Algonquin Highlands staff will be completing the annual spring clean-up at our Municipal Cemeteries.

The nomination period for the October 26, 2026 municipal election begins this Friday, May 1, marking the first day candidates can file their paperwork with the Township of Algonquin Highlands.

Join us for a Candidate Information Session on May 5, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Haliburton 719 Mountain Street. This is a free event. 

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from individuals and food service professionals to operate a food truck or trailer at the Stanhope Municipal Airport for the summer of 2026.