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Service Disruption

  • Stanhope Municipal Airport reopened to traffic

    Please note the Stanhope Municipal Airport has been re-opened to traffic following the completion of line-painting on the Airport's runway. The line-painting crew is set to return to complete the Airport's front parking lot this evening, between approximately 8 and 10 p.m.

  • Stanhope Municipal Airport closed Thursday, August 7

    Please note the Stanhope Municipal Airport will be closed for runway painting between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 7. This may limit access to the Airport's front parking lot, which would also limit access to the public water refill station located there. 

  • Total Fire Ban in Haliburton County: Effective noon on Tuesday, August 5

    Effective at noon on Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025, there will be a total fire ban throughout the County of Haliburton, including the townships of Algonquin Highlands, Minden Hills, Highlands East and Dysart et al. This means no outdoor burning any time of day or night. 

  • Civic long weekend hours at AH facilities

    Please note the Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office at 1123 North Shore Road will be closed on Monday, August 4 for the civic holiday, re-opening to the public at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, August 5. 

  • Update: Dorset Tower construction project - July 29

    Please note construction fencing has now been installed around the Dorset Tower and work has begun on the installation of a lightning strike protection system on the structure. This means that as of today (Tuesday, July 29) visitors are no longer able to to climb the Tower. This construction project is scheduled to conclude Friday, August 8.

  • Update: Dorset Tower construction project - July 24

    While construction work on the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower is set to commence within coming days, for the time being, visitors are still able to climb the Tower. We will inform the community via social media and the Township of Algonquin Highlands website when the construction barriers are in place, so please continue to check these spaces for details. The project - which will see a lightning strike protection system installed at the Tower - will be completed by Aug. 8.

  • Construction Notice: Dorset Tower - July 16 to August 8

    Please note the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower will undergo the installation of a lightning strike protection system, as well as structural upgrades, during the latter half of July and into August.

  • Dorset Tower Closure: July 16 to August 8

    Please note the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower will close to the public on Wednesday, July 16 to allow for the installation of a lightning strike protection system on the structure, as well as structural upgrades. It is anticipated this construction project will last until Friday, August 8


Contact Us

Township of Algonquin Highlands
1123 North Shore Road
Algonquin Highlands, ON
K0M 1S0
705-489-2379
info@algonquinhighlands.ca
Fax: 705-489-3491

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