Parks, Rec & Trails

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.

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

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council takes place this Thursday, May 21 commencing at 9 a.m. You can view the agenda, which includes a link to the livestream, here.

Please note the Township of Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office and Dorset Recreation Centre will both be CLOSED on Monday, May 18 in observance of Victoria Day. The office and the DRC will re-open for their regular operating hours on the morning of Tuesday, May 19. 

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!