Service Disruption

Please note the construction project at the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower is now complete, and the Tower has been fully re-opened in time for the Labour Day Weekend. Come and take in one of the most spectacular vistas in all of Ontario cottage country! 

Please note the Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1 for Labour Day, re-opening to the public at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The Dorset Recreation Centre will also be closed, reopening on Tuesday. 

Advance tickets to visit the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower during fall colours go on sale beginning Tuesday, September 2. Tickets will be required to visit the Tower beginning September 20, and continuing through to the end of the season on October 26.

A section of the Circuit of Five Viewpoints Trail is closed at the Braeloch gravel pit, just south of Little Hawk Lake Road. A detour will be in place soon.

Please note the Log Chute Trailhead into Crests of Kennisis will be completely closed for both entry and exit from Wednesday, Aug. 27 to Friday, Aug. 29 for maintenance. Please make alternative arrangements for exit and entry on any connecting trails during this time period. 

Please note that the Township’s water treatment systems will undergo routine maintenance on a rotating schedule during Monday, Sept. 8 and Tuesday, Sept. 9. 

With ongoing dry conditions in the area, the County's Four Chief Fire Officials have extended the current total fire ban throughout the County of Haliburton until at least Thursday, Aug. 28. The four Chiefs will reassess conditions on that date, and an announcement will be made subsequently. 

Please note the terminal building at the Stanhope Municipal Airport will be closed on Friday, August 15. We apologize for any inconvenience.

With no significant rain in the forecast, the County's four Chief Fire Officials have extended the total fire ban for the County of Haliburton until at least Friday, August 19. Conditions in the area remain extremely dry.