News and Notices

Algonquin Highlands residents are welcome to bring their household hazardous waste materials to the collection event at the Haliburton landfill (222 Industrial Park Rd, Haliburton), this Saturday, July 26, from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

While construction work on the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower is set to commence within coming days, for the time being, visitors are still able to climb the Tower. We will inform the community via social media and the Township of Algonquin Highlands website when the construction barriers are in place, so please continue to check these spaces for details. The project - which will see a lightning strike protection system installed at the Tower - will be completed by Aug. 8.

Please note the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower will undergo the installation of a lightning strike protection system, as well as structural upgrades, during the latter half of July and into August.

To: Prescribed Persons/Interested Parties
File No: AH-MV-014/25
Subject Land: Part of Lot 18, Concession 11, geographic Township of Sherborne
Civic Address: 1147 Kog Bay Dr. – Kawagama Lake
Municipality: Township of Algonquin Highlands
Applicant: Fortier

To: Prescribed Persons/Interested Parties
File No: AH-MV-018/25
Subject Land: Part of Lot 26, Concession 12, geographic Township of Sherborne
Civic Address: 4011 Kawagama Lake Rd. – Kawagama Lake
Municipality: Township of Algonquin Highlands
Applicant: Martel

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council takes place this Thursday, July 17 commencing at 9 a.m. You can view the agenda, which includes a link to the livestream, here. 

Looking to unwind, relax and rejuvenate? You can do yoga with Donna at Halls Lake's Elvin Johnson Park throughout August! If you've never been to Elvin Johnson Park, you'll discover it's one of the most beautiful parks in Haliburton County. 

Please note the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower will close to the public on Wednesday, July 16 to allow for the installation of a lightning strike protection system on the structure, as well as structural upgrades. It is anticipated this construction project will last until Friday, August 8.