Parks, Rec & Trails

Are you resident or property owner on Crozier Lake, or a user of the boat launch at the Crozier Lake Landing? If so, we want to hear from you!

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council will take place this Thursday, Sept. 17 commencing at 9 a.m. You can find the agenda, including a link to the livestream broadcast, here. 

Instructor Lloyd Stonehouse is returning to Dorset's Tapscott Lopes Park on Friday, Sept. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. for another soapstone carving workshop! If you've ever wanted to create your very own soapstone masterpiece, now's your chance!

Please note that Township maintenance staff will be completing work on the playground at Halls Lake's Elvin Johnson Park on Tuesday, Sept. 15 and on the playground at the Stanhope Park on North Shore Road on Wednesday, Sept. 16. 

Join instructor Jacqui Bell for beginner line dancing lessons at the Dorset Recreation Centre from mid-September through early October 

The 2026 Fall Colours Fly-In will take place at the Stanhope Municipal Airport on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Stanhope Municipal Airport Advisory Committee is seeking volunteers to assist with a few functions during the Fall Colours Fly-In from on Saturday, Sept. 26!

Advance tickets for viewing of fall colours at the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower will be  available for purchase on the AH Trails website as of 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Please note the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower will be closed for maintenance operations on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 1 from approximately 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The park at the Tower property will remain open during this time period, and a 50% discount will be issued for entrance fees during this time.