News and Notices

As of Friday, April 11, 2025 - All Frost Centre Hiking trails are CLOSED due to a safety issue on the Frost Centre Property.

All other hiking trails in Algonquin Highlands remain open. 

Please be advised that all lakes throughout the Haliburton Highlands Water Trails, Frost Centre and Poker Lakes canoe routes areas are currently frozen and ice-out dates are expected to be later than normal - potentially into early May.

The Township of Algonquin Highlands has a number of seasonal positions available for this summer, including a Seasonal Trail Technician, Assistant Swim Instructor, Seasonal Trails Office Attendant and Dorset Tower Attendants.

Reporting to the CAO, the Digital Transformation Coordinator oversees and provides leadership in the areas of information technology (IT) and corporate innovation.

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is seeking applications from experienced, qualified people for the position of Public Works Supervisor.

Please note that as of Monday, April 7, the Frost Centre Ski Trails are closed for the season. Thank you to everyone who skied at the Frost Centre this winter, helping to contribute to its success for another year! 

Please note that as of today - Thursday, April 3 - all Algonquin Highlands waste disposals sites have returned to their regular operating hours. You can find site hours and other information here. 

The significant weather event declared by the Township of Algonquin Highlands on March 28, 2025, has been lifted as of April 3, 2025 at 2 p.m.

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is seeking applications from experienced, qualified people for the position of Operator for the Dorset Yard.

Please note that due to forecasted inclement weather, the Algonquin Highlands Council meeting scheduled for tomorrow - Thursday, April 3 - will commence at 1 p.m. instead of its regular 9 a.m. starting time.