News and Notices

WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Algonquin Highlands has declared part of the original shore road allowance lying in front of Lot 5, Concession 2, in the geographic Township of McClintock, in the Township of Algonquin Highlands, County of Haliburton, to be surplus.

The Township of Algonquin Highlands wishes to address ongoing events near a public access to Maple Lake along North Shore Road near its intersection with Dawson Road. This property has traditionally been used, for decades, for emergency access and ice fishing. A small group of area residents is making claims they own the property and have been expressing this to members of the public attempting to access the lake.

The Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival is one of Algonquin Highlands’ biggest events of year, and the Township is seeking volunteers to ensure this year’s Snowball is another success.

Due to ongoing construction and plumbing work at the Dorset Recreation Centre, the public water refill station located beside the centre may be intermittently unavailable to the public. 

To: Prescribed Persons/Interested Parties
File No: AH-MV-024/23
Subject Land: Part of Lots 15 and 16, Concession 3, geographic Township of Stanhope
Civic Address: 1006 Rintoul Lane – Boshkung Lake
Municipality: Township of Algonquin Highlands
Applicant: Giancola

The Township of Algonquin Highlands and Haliburton County Public Library are thrilled to announce approval for the creation of a new library space within the Dorset Recreation Centre (DRC). The previous library in the DRC closed its doors to the public in 2019, making this new endeavor an exciting chapter in the facility's history.

The significant weather event declared for the Township of Algonquin Highlands on January 9, 2024 has been lifted as of noon on January 10. 

Environment Canada has issued a Winter Storm Warning with the following weather hazard(s) for our region on January 9, 2024.

Please note the Dorset Snowball Volunteer Information Session that had been scheduled for this evening, Tuesday, January 9, at Zachary's Restaurant has been postponed due to the inclement weather

The Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival will take place on Feb. 16 and 17 (Family Day Weekend), and the Township's Parks, Rec and Trails department is seeking volunteers to help ensure this year's event is a fun-filled success.