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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. 

Please note that half-load restrictions on Township of Algonquin Highlands roadways have been lifted as of Thursday, May 7.

A reminder that all Township of Algonquin Highlands waste disposal sites have transitioned to summer hours as of Friday, May 1. Please remember to bring your pink Landfill User ID Card with you.

Please note that the West Beetle Lake Trail off Algonquin Outfitters Road will be closed until further notice. Visitors can still access the East Trail. Thank you for your patience. 

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 note that all Township of Algonquin Highlands waste disposal sites will transition to summer hours beginning this Friday, May 1. Please remember to bring your pink Landfill User ID Card with you.

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 2026 municipal election starts May 1, 2026 and runs until August 21, 2026.

Nominations for Municipal Officers and School Board Trustees must be made on the prescribed form (Form 1) and must include signatures of at least 25 persons, that are eligible electors within the Township of Algonquin Highlands, endorsing the nomination on the prescribed form (Form 2). School Board Trustees are excluded from the 25 signature requirement. 

Nomination forms are available at the Township of Algonquin Highlands Clerk’s Office or on the municipality’s website.  All Nomination forms must be filed, either in person or by your agent, by appointment, with the Clerk/Returning Officer during normal office hours between May 1, 2026, to Thursday, August 20, 2026, and between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026 (Nomination Day).

For all information and details, please click the link below or find information on the Township of Algonquin Highlands website (link opens new browser window)

Please note the terminal building at the Stanhope Municipal Airport will be closed Monday, April 27 through Thursday, April 30. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Please note the Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office will be closed on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6 in observance of the Easter weekend.