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Dorset Recreation Centre - NOW OPEN!

The Dorset Recreation Centre features a full gymnasium, squash courts, fitness room, kitchen and meeting areas, as well as a branch of the Haliburton County Public Library. 

You can find a full list of our ongoing recreational programs here. You can find the Community Calendar here. 

Memberships can be purchased on site at the front desk. For more information, call 705-766-9968 or email recreation@algonquinhighlands.ca 

 

Squash Court

The Dorset Recreation Centre has a fully appointed, air-conditioned squash court with rackets and balls available. Indoor shoes are required, as is a Dorset Recreation Centre Membership or Daily Pass in order to access the squash court. Please feel free to bring your own racket and personal protective equipment. You can reserve your court time here or by calling 705-766-9968. 

 

Fitness Room

The fitness room at the DRC features an array of state-of-the-art exercise equipment. 

Image shows the fitness room at the Dorset Recreation Centre.
Image shows the fitness room at the Dorset Recreation Centre.
Image shows the fitness room at the Dorset Recreation Centre.
Image shows the fitness room at the Dorset Recreation Centre.

Grand Re-Opening Celebration

The renovated Dorset Recreation Centre was re-opened to the public with a community celebration on Saturday, July 27. The event included speeches, a catered lunch, live music, children's activities, a push-in ceremony for Dorset's new pumper truck, and the official dedication of Tapscott Lopes Park! 

Image shows a band playing music with a woman playing a saxophone in the foreground.
Image shows a crowd of people in a park.
Image shows a face-painter painting a woman's face.
Image shows a large event tent in a park.
Image shows people eating at picnic tables in a large tent.
Image shows a crowd of people and event tents in a park.
Image shows a crowd of people outside a pavilion.
Image shows Mayor Liz Danielsen speaking.
Image shows Mayor Liz Danielsen and Don Tapscott speaking.
Image shows the unveiling of a sign at Tapscott Lopes Park.
Image shows volunteer firefighters and members of Algonquin Highlands council outside the Dorset fire hall.
Image shows members of Algonquin Highlands council cutting a ribbon outside the Dorset Recreation Centre.
Image shows members of Algonquin Highlands council cutting a ribbon outside the Dorset Recreation Centre.
Image shows a crowd of people outside the Dorset Recreation Centre.
Image shows people entering the Dorset Recreation Centre.
Image shows people entering the Dorset Recreation Centre.
Image shows people entering the Dorset Recreation Centre.

Hours

Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fees

Adult annual pass $126.36

Adult three-month pass $78.70

Adult monthly pass $30.16

Adult 10-visit pass $30.16

Family annual pass (parents and children under 18 years of age) $273.16

Senior (over 55)/Youth (under 18) annual pass $75.42

Senior (over 55)/Youth (under 18) three-month pass $52.46

Senior (over 55)/Youth (under 18) monthly pass $20.11

Senior (over 55)/Youth (under 18) 10-visit pass $20.11

Senior (over 55)/Youth (under 18) daily pass $2.51

* Please note all fees are subject to applicable taxes

Contact Information

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

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