Parks, Rec & Trails

Please note reservations for fall colours viewing at the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower are only required between September 19 and October 25.

Instructor Lloyd Stonehouse returns to Tapscott-Lopes Park in Dorset on Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a soapstone carving workshop! This is an opportunity to create your own, one-of-kind, soapstone masterpiece. 

Please note that the Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office at 1123 North Shore Road will be CLOSED for the Civic Holiday on Monday, Aug. 3. The office will re-open to the public at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The Dorset Recreation Centre will also be closed on Monday, while the AH Trails Office will remain open. 

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is seeking bids from qualified contactors for the rehabilitation of a portion of the historic Hawk Lake Log Chute. 

The next installment of the Oxtongue Lake Speakers Series will take place on the evening of Wednesday, July 29 at 7 p.m. at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre. 

The Algonquin Highlands monthly digital newsletter for July is out now! The newsletter is a great way to stay up to date on all things AH, including Council discussions, event and programming information, environmental tips and more!

One of the larger hangars at Stanhope Municipal Airport is now available for lease.

Please note that due to the extreme heat, Stanhope Soccer League has been CANCELLED for the evening of Tuesday, July 14 for the safety of our players and coaches. We apologize for any disappointment. 

Please note that a contractor will be making improvements to Russell Landing on Kawagama Lake on Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15.