Winter Sand Available

Please note that winter sand has been stockpiled for resident use in Stanhope and Dorset. In Stanhope, sand is located outside the Stanhope Firefighters' Community Hall at 1095 North Shore Road and in Dorset outside the public works garage at 1051 Main Street. Residents are asked to limit themselves to one pail per person, and to please avoid visiting the Public Works yard in order to obtain sand. 

Water Services

Image shows a tap with sign above that reads 'drinking water.'

Public Drinking Water Stations

There's water everywhere in Algonquin Highlands, and this includes a number of municipally owned public drinking water stations throughout the Township. Public drinking water is available at the following locations: 

  • Stanhope Airport (1168 Stanhope Airport Rd.)  
  • Township Office (1123 North Shore Rd.) 
  • Dorset Recreation Centre (1051 Main St., Dorset - located to the right of the main entrance by the book drop)
  • Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower (Hwy 35, 1km north of the town of Dorset)  
  • Stanhope Firefighters' Community Hall 

Well Water Testing

The Township of Algonquin Highlands no longer accepts water samples for testing. For information on bottle pick-up and drop-off locations, please contact the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit:

Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
Box 570, 191 Highland St., Unit 301
Haliburton, ON   K0M 1S0
Tel: 1-866-888-4577
https://www.hkpr.on.ca/

Contact Us

Township of Algonquin Highlands
1123 North Shore Road
Algonquin Highlands, ON
K0M 1S0
705-489-2379
info@algonquinhighlands.ca
Fax: 705-489-3491

Sign up for News and Notices!

Keep up to date with everything happening in Algonquin Highlands by receiving regular updates to your inbox!

Subscribe now!

This website uses cookies to enhance usability and provide you with a more personal experience. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy.