Events

A Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event and the first one of the year in the Township of Algonquin Highlands will take place this Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Maple Lake Waste Disposal Site at 1302 McPhail Road. 

Help beautify Dorset on the morning of Saturday, May 23 at the annual Pitch-in Dorset Community Clean-Up!

Due to the forecasted weather conditions, we regret to inform the community the Spring Fly-In at Stanhope Municipal Airport has been cancelled for this Saturday, May 23. Due to the forecasted inclement weather, we will not be proceeding with a rain date on Sunday, May 24 either.

You can line dance at the Dorset Recreation Centre throughout June! 

The nomination period for the October 26 municipal election is now open!

The ever-popular Dorset Arts & Crafts Show will return to the parkette along Highway 35 on Sunday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. New vendors are welcome, including all types of artists and artisans!

Help beautify Dorset on the morning of Saturday, May 23 at the annual Pitch-in Dorset Community Clean-Up!

The Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower will open for the 2026 season this Friday, May 15 at 10 a.m. Come and experience one of the most breath-taking vistas in Ontario cottage country! If you've never ascended the Tower before, make 2026 the year you do!

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. 

Fly-In to Spring 2026 will take place at the Stanhope Municipal Airport on Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.