Roads

In response to a major freezing rain event in the area, The County of Haliburton, the Township of Minden Hills, the Township of Algonquin Highlands, the Municipality of Highlands East, and the Municipality of Dysart et al have declared a Significant Weather Event at 3:00 p.m. local time that will impact travel and services throughout the County. This declaration is made pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.

The Algonquin Highlands monthly digital newsletter for March is out now!

Please note that half-load restrictions are currently in place on County of Haliburton roadways, and will come into effect on Township of Algonquin Highlands roads this Friday, March 14. 

Please note the Township has been advised that blasting is scheduled to be carried out at the Fowler-Thomas Quarry on North Shore Road this Thursday, March 6.

Due to worsening weather and road conditions, the Township office and Dorset Recreation centre will close at 4:30 p.m. today (Friday, February 28th)

A reminder that Algonquin Highlands Council will hold 2025 budget deliberations this week, during special meetings on Thursday, Feb. 27 and Friday, Feb. 28. The meetings commence at 9 a.m., respectively. 

Please note the Township is planning to clear snow from Big Hawk Lake Road in the area between the log chute and the boat launch on Thursday, February 20. At this time, a few vehicles remain parked along the road in this location, and have been tagged. 

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

Waste disposal sites in Algonquin Highlands will be operating special hours on Family Day, Monday, February 17th.
Pine Spring and Oxtongue Lake will be CLOSED.
Maple Lake and Dorset will be open late, from 12 noon until 3 p.m.

Please note the Algonquin Highlands Administrative Office at 1123 North Shore Road will be closed on Monday, February 17 for Family Day, re-opening to the public on Tuesday, February 18 at 8 a.m.