Parks, Rec & Trails

Algonquin Highlands Council will hold a special meeting on the morning of Thursday, January 29, commencing at 9 a.m. The purpose of this meeting is continued discussions on the creation of a parking plan for the Township. 

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is now hiring for a variety of seasonal positions for the upcoming spring and summer months. Many of these positions are ideal for students and young people and include opportunities to work outdoors. 

TAKE NOTICE that there will be a Special Meeting of Council on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council takes place this Thursday, January 15 commencing at 9 a.m. You can view the agenda, which includes a link to the livestream, here.

HALIBURTON COUNTY (January 8th, 2026): The Dorset branch of the Haliburton County Public Library (HCPL), located inside the Dorset Recreation Centre, is extending open hours in January by introducing a Thursday evening opening from 3 to 7 p.m. 

Please note the Declaration of a Significant Weather Event that was issued by the Township of Algonquin Highlands, the County of Haliburton and its other member municipalities on December 28, 2025, will officially be lifted as of noon on Wednesday, December 30, 2025. 

In response to a major freezing rain event in the area, The County of Haliburton, the Township of Minden Hills, the Township of Algonquin Highlands, the Municipality of Highlands East, and the Municipality of Dysart et al declared a Significant Weather Event at 12:00 p.m. local time on December 28. This weather event will impact travel and services throughout the County. This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.