Parks, Rec & Trails

Lloyd Stonehouse has been conducting soapstone carving seminars from coast to coast in Canada as well as internationally since the 1990s. He spends his summer paddling a canoe and offering soapstone workshops. Come and learn how to carve your own sculpture. All tools, stone and supplies are provided.

A special meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council will take place on the morning of Tuesday, June 9 commencing at 9 a.m. This meeting has been scheduled in order to proceed with the business, as amended, of Council from its cancelled May 21, 2026 regular meeting.

TAKE NOTICE that a Special Meeting of Council Agenda will be held on June 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the permanent position of Maintenance Worker. Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, the Maintenance Worker provides a variety of maintenance and repair services to Township property, roads, parks, cemeteries, airport, lagoon and landfills.

Please note the public water refill station at 1123 North Shore Road is once again operational. We thank residents for their patience. 

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

Please note that the Algonquin Highlands Council meeting that had been scheduled for 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 21 has been cancelled. Residents will be informed if the meeting is rescheduled. 

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is seeking applications from experienced and qualified individuals for an existing full-time, permanent Operator position at the Dorset Yard. 

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.