Council & Committees

The next municipal election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026 and AH residents are encouraged to ensure they're on the Voters List. 

When grant funding opportunities become available, it can often be helpful to have shovel-ready plans already established for capital projects. As such, the Township of Algonquin Highlands is creating a plan for accessibility improvements at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre, and is looking to residents to help decide which design option is the best fit for the facility. 

The Dorset Recreation Centre has a fully appointed, air-conditioned squash court with rackets and balls available! Indoor shoes are required, as is a Dorset Recreation Centre Membership or Daily Pass in order to access the squash court. Please feel free to bring your own racket and personal protective equipment.

The Stanhope Museum is in search of volunteers! Is that you?

Special Council meetings for the deliberation of the 2026 Algonquin Highlands Budget will take place Monday, February 23 and Tuesday, February 24, commencing at 9 a.m. 

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council takes place this Thursday, February 19 commencing at 9 a.m. You can view the agenda, which includes a link to the livestream, here.

The 34^th annual Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival takes place this weekend on Feb. 13 and 14. 

The Corporations of the Township of Algonquin Highlands, the Township of Minden Hills, the Municipality of Dysart et al and the Municipality of Highlands East, are currently seeking interested applicants from professionals who are required to adhere to codes of standards of their profession, and other individuals with in depth knowledge of the campaign financing rules of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 for appointment to a Joint Compliance Audit Committee.

To: Prescribed Persons/Interested Parties
File No: AH-MV-005/26
Subject Land: Part of Lot 2, Concession 4, geographic Township of Stanhope
Civic Address: 2044 Kushog Lake Road – Kushog Lake
Municipality: Township of Algonquin Highlands
Applicant: Rick