Parks, Rec & Trails

Dorset area residents will notice a significant amount of cyclist traffic this weekend as the Huntsville-based Spin the Lakes Cycle Tour takes place on Saturday, May 25. A fundraiser for the Canadian Mental Health Association, hundreds of cyclists are registered to take part in this event, which features four routes, one of which passes directly through the hamlet of Dorset.

One of Algonquin Highlands' most popular attractions, the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower will open for the 2024 season this weekend, beginning Friday, May 17. 

The Township of Algonquin Highlands will be working this year on a construction project to rehabilitate the existing retaining wall at Russell Landing on Kawagama Lake, located at 1518 Russell Landing Road. Work is tentatively planned for September, pending contract and design finalization.

Gentle & Restorative Yoga with Donna - a style of yoga designed to soothe, relax, restore, and rejuvenate the body. Accessible to most everyone, this yoga offers a welcoming atmosphere of ease where simple poses and movements are slow, and often fully supported by bolsters, blocks, and blankets - ever so gently stretching the body and calming the nervous system.

Please note the Community Yard Sale that had been scheduled for this Saturday, May 11 at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre has been cancelled due a lack of registration. 

It’s National Volunteer Week and Algonquin Highlands Council is celebrating the many residents who volunteer their time and energy to make Township events, activities, attractions and programming a reality.

Council invites letters of interest from members of the public who are interested in serving on the Recreation Committee for the remaining term of Council.

Please note that registration is now open for the Stanhope Soccer League.

Please note the Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office at 1123 North Shore Road will be closed on Friday, March 29 (Good Friday) and Monday, April 1 (Easter Monday). The office will re-open to the public at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2. The Algonquin Highlands Trails Office at 20130 Highway 35 North will also be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. 

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is currently seeking volunteer coaches to assist with this summer's Stanhope Soccer League.