Service Disruption

Please note the "teeter-tunnel" at the Stanhope Playground will be unavailable until mid-day on Tuesday, Sept. 16 as it undergoes maintenance with the replacement of some parts. The structure will be fenced off until the work is completed. 

Advance tickets to view fall colours are available for purchase now on the AH Trails website. 

Please be advised that routine water system maintenance is being performed at Township of Algonquin Highlands facilities on Monday, September 8 and Tuesday, September 9.

Please note the front doors at the Township of Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office at 1123 North Shore Road are being replaced today - Wednesday, Sept. 3. Safe entry and exit from the building can be accommodated for visitors, however, please be aware there may be slight delays. Thank you for your patience. 

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.