Parks, Rec & Trails

Please note that the stairlift at the Dorset Recreation Centre is currently out of order. The stairlift requires major repairs, and a timeline for those repairs is not yet known. We apologize for any inconvenience and will keep the community apprised of progress on the required work. 

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is hiring a Public Works Operator to be based out of the Dorset Yard. 

Please note the swimming advisory that was issued for the beach at Halls Lake's Elvin Johnson Park on Thursday, June 26 due to elevated bacteria levels has been lifted. The beach is once again fully open and safe for swimming. 

The Township of Algonquin Highlands will be completing a rehabilitation of Fletcher Lake Landing in 2026 and would like to hear from residents and visitors of the lake, and particularly regular users of the facility, about how they utilize the site.

Please note the Township of Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office will be closed on Tuesday, July 1 for Canada Day, re-opening to the public on Wednesday, July 2 at 8 a.m. 

A summertime family favourite, the Dorset Kids Fishing Derby will return to the town dock next Saturday, July 5! The fun gets underway at 9:30 a.m.

Please note the beach at Halls Lake's Elvin Johnson Park has been posted as temporarily unsafe for swimming by the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit as of 3 p.m. on the afternoon of Thursday, June 26.

Celebrate Canada Day in Oxtongue Lake on Tuesday, July 1! 

It's going to be a busy weekend in Algonquin Highlands on June 28 and 29, with a series of cultural events kicking off the summer season! 

Please note the Stanhope Municipal Airport has been re-opened as of 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17 following the completion of sealing work on the runway and taxiways. Thank you for your patience.