Algonquin Highlands

Facility Rentals and Locations

There are three Community Centres located in Algonquin Highlands and they're available for group functions such as meetings, parties, workshops, dances and weddings!

We are now accepting reservations for Stanhope Fire Fighters Community Hall, Oxtongue Lake Community Centre and Dorset Recreation Centre. For more information or to make a reservation call 705-766-9968

All are welcome to make use of the facilities. Membership and/or rental fees may apply. For more information on rates, see below. To find out more or to book a hall, please use the contact information on this page. 

The Facilities

 

Image shows the front entranceway of the Dorset Recreation Centre.

Image shows the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre, which is a stone building and former school house

 

Image shows white building with a sign reading Stanhope Firefighers' Community Haff.

The Rates

All prices subject to HST and to change without notice.

  DRC
Main
Hall		 DRC
Meeting
Rooms		 OLCC SFFC
Main 
Hall
Capacity:  193 56-78 50 150-200
 
Hall Rental Rates: FEE FEE FEE FEE
  Hourly Rate (small/non profit groups) $28.98 $23.20 $23.20 $23.20
  Hourly Rate (commercial/ alcohol/ >50 groups $34.76 $28.98 $28.98 $28.98
  Daily Max Rate (small/private/non-profit) $115.92 $46.36 $46.36 $86.94
  Daily Max Rate (commercial/ alcohol/ >50) $260.82 $69.55 $69.55 $202.86
 
Kitchen (Kitchen rates on top of rental rates)
  With Hall Rental - Flat Rate (small, etc.) $28.98 Included Included $28.98
  With Hall Rental - Flat Rate (commercial, etc.) $28.98 Included Included $28.98
  Hourly Kitchen Only (small, etc.) $23.20     $23.20
  Hourly Kitchen Only (commercial, etc.) $28.98     $28.98
  Kitchen Only Daily Max (small, etc.) $46.36     $46.36
  Kitchen Only Daily Max (commercial, etc.) $69.56     $69.56
 
Volume Rates: (small/private/non-profit groups -- Flat Fee)
  25-50 Uses/Year $1159.16/yr   $1159.16/yr $1159.16/yr
  51-100 Uses/Year $1390.99/yr   $1390.99/yr $1390.99/yr
  101-150 Uses/Year $1738.75/yr   $1738.75/yr $1738.75/yr
 
Other Items:
Table Rental - per day $5.46 $5.46 $5.46 $5.46
Chair Rental - per day $2.73 $2.73 $2.73 $2.73
Additional Maintenance Staff rate per hour $37.09 $37.09 $37.09 $37.09
  SOCAN fees Incl. Incl. Incl. Incl.
Promotional Discount Rate        
Up to 25% off for promo code rates

Rates effective January 1, 2023

  • Signed Rental Agreement.
  • Proof of liability insurance where applicable.
  • Payment in full is required at time of booking.

Photo Galleries

Dorset Recreation Centre

Image shows exterior of Dorset Recreation Centre.
Image shows exterior of Dorset Recreation Centre.
Image shows foyer at Dorset Recreation Centre.
Image shows the gymnasium at the Dorset Recreation Centre.
Image shows the gymnasium at the Dorset Recreation Centre.
Image shows picture of the kitchen inside the Dorset Recreation Centre.
Image shows the kitchen inside the Dorset Recreation Centre.
Image shows dishwasher inside the Dorset Recreation Centre kitchen.
Image shows meeting room at the Dorset Recreation Centre.
Image shows a washroom at the Dorset Recreation Centre.

Oxtongue Lake Community Centre

Stanhope Firefighters' Community Hall

Image shows the exterior of the Stanhope Firefighters' Community Hall.
Photo shows the entryway of the community hall.
Image shows the entryway of the community hall.
Photo shows inside of the main room in the hall.
Image shows the main room of the hall.
Image shows the main kitchen at the Stanhope hall.
Image shows the oven range in the main kitchen at Stanhope hall.
Image shows the dishwasher in the main kitchen at Stanhope hall.
Image shows a washroom at Stanhope hall.
Image shows a washroom at Stanhope hall.
Image shows rental chairs and tables at Stanhope hall.

Contact Information

Dorset Recreation Centre
1051 Main Street, Box 99
Dorset, Ontario P0A 1E0
Phone/Fax: 705-766-9968
Email: 
recreation@algonquinhighlands.ca

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