Parks, Rec & Trails

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.

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council takes place this Thursday, September 4 commencing at 9 a.m. You can view the agenda, which includes a link to the livestream, here. 

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.

Please note the Log Chute Trailhead into Crests of Kennisis will be completely closed for both entry and exit from Wednesday, Aug. 27 to Friday, Aug. 29 for maintenance. Please make alternative arrangements for exit and entry on any connecting trails during this time period. 

One of the Township's most popular events of the year returns to the Stanhope Municipal Airport from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27! Mark your calendars for the Fall Colours Fly-In!