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Algonquin Highlands Ontario average (StatCan 2021 Census)
Population2,588
Median household income$77,000
Median home value$600,000
Upcoming
Thu Aug 13, 2026
Airport Committee
Airport Committee to review Summer Fly-In and plan Fall 2026 event
The Airport Committee is meeting to review food and merchandise sales and aircraft rides from the June 27th Summer Fly-In. The body will also discuss logistics and planning for a Fall 2026 Fly-In.
- Review of Summer Fly-In food and merchandise sales
- Review of Summer Fly-In aircraft rides
- Planning for Fall 2026 Fly-In logistics
- Discussion of sponsorships and food vendors for Fall event
- Coordination of volunteers, photographers, and artists for Fall event
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The Township of Algonquin Highlands
Airport Committee
AGENDA
Thursday, August 13, 2026
3:00 P.M.
Stanhope Airport - 1168 Stanhope Airport
Rd
Page
1. Call to Order
2. Adoption of Agenda
3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
4. Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting
3 - 4 a June 24, 2026 Committee Meeting Minutes
Airport Committee Meeting Minutes - June 24, 2026 (acc)
5. New Business
a Summer Fly-In (June 27th) Event Review
i. Food and merchandise sales
ii. Aircraft rides
iii. Other comments and input
b Fall 2026 Fly-In details and logistics
Items in Progress:
1. Sponsorships (all)
2. Food vendors and HHB (Keith)
3. Fly-In promotion
4. Photographers
5. Artists/artisans (Liz)
6. Volunteers (Gene)
7. Dedication/tribute
8. Helicopter and aircraft rides (Sean and Keith)
9. Model aircraft (Keith)
10. Motorcycle club attendance
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11. Classic and antique cars (Sabrina)
12. Camping
13. Local band (Liz)
14. Facepainting, t-shirts and stickers (Sean)
15. CASARA participation (Sean)
16. Cook Shack food items (Glenn)
17. Privies (Kaylee)
18. Shuttle vehicle (Kaylee)
19. Event layout (Adam)
6. Next Meeting
7. Items for Next Meeting
8. Adjournment
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Township of Algonquin Highlands
Minutes
Airport Advisory Committee
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Present: Gene Puritch, Keith Francis, Mark Dowinton, Adam Thorn, Liz Danielsen, Glenn
Williams, Mel
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Recent meetings
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Special Meeting
Council holds closed session on CAO recruitment
The Algonquin Highlands Council will meet in a special session to approve its agenda, hear the mayor's remarks, and address any pecuniary interests. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personal matters related to the recruitment of a new Chief Administrative Officer. The council will also adopt a confirmatory by‑law (No. 2026‑74) that ratifies all actions taken at this special meeting. The meeting will adjourn after these items are completed.
- Closed session to discuss Chief Administrative Officer recruitment
- By‑law No. 2026‑74 to confirm and ratify all actions of the special meeting
- Approval of the special meeting agenda
- Mayor's remarks
- Declaration of pecuniary interest and general nature thereof
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The Township of Algonquin Highlands
Special Council Meeting
AGENDA
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
9:00 A.M.
1123 North Shore Road, Algonquin
Highlands - Council Chambers
This meeting may be held in a Hybrid format in accordance with Section 238 of the
Municipal Act, which provides for Electronic Participation.
Members of the public may observe the proceedings of Council by attending the
Council Chambers at 1123 North Shore Road. For convenience members of the
public may also observe Council proceedings by accessing the live webcast at:
https://youtube.com/live/vD4-fpGIgJg?feature=share
In the event the live webcast becomes unavailable, every attempt shall be made to
reinstate the live stream, however in accordance with Council's Procedural By-law
the meeting will continue.
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council Meetings broadcast live publicly
online. Please be advised that if you make a presentation, speak or appear at the
meeting venue during a meeting, you, your comments and/or your presentation may
be recorded, broadcast and/or recorded in the meeting Minutes.
Your information is collected for the purpose of informed decision-making and
transparency under various municipal statutes and by-laws and in accordance with
the Municipal Act, 2001, Planning Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act and the Township’s Procedure By-law.
Page
1. Call To Order
2. Land Acknowledgment
We respectfully acknowledg
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Thu Jul 16, 2026
Regular Council
Council to consider airport development and administrative appointments
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council will discuss airport development proposals and hangar options. The body is also deciding on several administrative appointments and amendments to the Clean and Clear By-law.
- Staff Airport Development Proposal 26-1 and Hangar D property development options
- Proposed amendments to Clean and Clear By-Law 2023-11
- Appointment of C. Sarah Brislin as Deputy Clerk
- Appointment of a Treasurer and repeal of By-law 2026-43
- Fletcher Lake Landing design options costing
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The Township of Algonquin Highlands
Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, July 16, 2026
9:00 A.M.
1123 North Shore Road, Algonquin
Highlands - Council Chambers
This meeting may be held in a Hybrid format in accordance with Section 238 of the
Municipal Act, which provides for Electronic Participation.
Members of the public may observe the proceedings of Council by attending the
Council Chambers at 1123 North Shore Road.
For convenience, members of the public may also observe Council proceedings by
accessing the live webcast at: https://youtube.com/live/TP98tSwqWcY?feature=share
In the event the live webcast becomes unavailable, every attempt shall be made to
reinstate the live stream, however in accordance with Council's Procedural By-law
the meeting will continue.
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council Meetings are broadcast live publicly
online. Please be advised that if you make a presentation, speak during a meeting,
or appear at the meeting , you, your comments and/or your presentation may be
recorded, broadcast and/or recorded in the meeting Minutes.
By submitting information, including print or electronic information, for presentation
to the Township’s Council or Committees you are indicating that you consent to the
disclosure of your personal information, and have obtained the consent of persons
whose personal information is included in the information to be disclosed to the
public.
Your information is collected for th
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Thu Jul 16, 2026
Airport Committee
Committee reviews June 27 Summer Fly‑In and plans Fall 2026 Fly‑In
The Airport Committee will review the recent Summer Fly‑In held on June 27, covering food and merchandise sales, aircraft rides, and other comments. It will also discuss logistics for the upcoming Fall 2026 Fly‑In. Items in progress such as sponsorships, volunteers, and food supplies will be updated.
- Summer Fly‑In (June 27) event review – food, merchandise, aircraft rides
- Fall 2026 Fly‑In details and logistics
- Sponsorships – Wilbee's Construction donated $400
- Volunteers – sixteen confirmed for the Summer Fly‑In
- Food supplies – documentation submitted to HKPR Health Unit
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The Township of Algonquin Highlands
Airport Committee
AGENDA
Thursday, July 16, 2026
3:00 P.M.
Stanhope Airport - 1168 Stanhope Airport
Rd
Page
1. Call to Order
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting
3 - 4 a June 24, 2026 Committee Meeting Minutes
Airport Committee Meeting Minutes - June 24, 2026
5. New Business
a Summer Fly-In (June 27th) Event Review
i. Food and merchandise sales
ii. Aircraft rides
iii. Other comments and input
b Fall 2026 Fly-In details and logistics
Items in Progress:
1. Sponsorships (all)
2. Food vendors and HHB (Keith)
3. Fly-In promotion
4. Photographers
5. Artists/artisans (Liz)
6. Volunteers (Gene)
7. Dedication/tribute
8. Helicopter and aircraft rides (Sean and Keith)
9. Model aircraft (Keith)
10. Motorcycle club attendance
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11. Classic and antique cars (Sabrina)
12. Camping
13. Local band (Liz)
14. Facepainting, t-shirts and stickers (Sean)
15. CASARA participation (Sean)
16. Cook Shack food items (Glenn)
17. Privies (Kaylee)
18. Shuttle vehicle (Kaylee)
19. Event layout (Adam)
6. Next Meeting
7. Items for Next Meeting
8. Adjournment
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Township of Algonquin Highlands
Minutes
Airport Advisory Committee
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Present: Gene Puritch, Keith Francis, Mark Dowinton, Adam Thorn, Liz Danielsen, Glenn
Williams, Melanie Oat
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Fri Jul 10, 2026
Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee
Stanhope Museum Committee to select new chair and discuss terms of reference
The Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee will meet to discuss the resignation of the current chair, select a new chair, and review the committee's terms of reference. The meeting will also cover volunteer recruitment and a closed session regarding a municipal employee appointment.
- Resignation of Committee Chair
- Selection of New Committee Chair
- Discussion Re: Committee Terms of Reference
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Closed Session: Appointment to Committee
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The Township of Algonquin Highlands
Stanhope Heritage Museum
Committee
AGENDA
Friday, July 10, 2026
11:00 A.M.
1123 North Shore Road, Algonquin
Highlands
Page
1. Call to Order
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
a None.
5. Items of Business
a Resignation of Committee Chair
b Selection of New Committee Chair
c Request to IT Re: Email Access
3 - 5 d Discussion Re: Committee Terms of Reference
6. Other Business
a Volunteer Recruitment
7. Closed Session
a Personal matters about an identifiable individuals including municipal
employee accordance with sections 239(2) (b) of the Municipal Act 2001,
c.25,S.O., 2001, as amended (Discussion Appointment to Committee)
8. Return to Open Session
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9. Next Meeting
10. Adjournment
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Township of Algonquin Highlands
Stanhope Heritage Discovery Museum
Terms of Reference
Title:
The working name of the Committee shall be the “Stanhope Museum Committee.”
Purpose:
The purpose of the Committee is to collect, preserve and interpret the history of
Stanhope Township including neighbouring hamlets; from the period of the arrival of the
first Native Peoples in this region until the present day; with special emphasis on the
period from the first settlers to the present; by the receipt of donations, gifts and
contributions from the publ
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Wed Jun 24, 2026
Airport Committee
Committee finalizes Summer Fly-In logistics for June 27
The Airport Committee is discussing final preparations for the upcoming Summer Fly-In on June 27, 2026. Items include advertisement, volunteer coordination, food supplies and health unit requirements, and vendor arrangements such as aircraft rides and local artisans. The committee will also adopt the minutes from the previous meeting.
- Summer Fly-In (June 27th) – advertisement and promotion via social media and radio
- Volunteer confirmation – 10 volunteers secured, more sought
- Food supplies and HKPR District Health Unit documentation submitted
- Vendors – aircraft rides confirmed; face painting and Kawartha Dairy not available
- Logistics coordination including cash floats, payment systems, and table rentals
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The Township of Algonquin Highlands
Airport Committee
AGENDA
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
3:00 P.M.
Stanhope Airport - 1168 Stanhope Airport
Rd
Page
1. Call to Order
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting
2 - 3 a June 11, 2026 Committee Meeting Minutes
Airport Committee Meeting Minutes - June 11 2026
5. New Business
a Summer Fly-In (June 27th)
a. Advertisement and promotion (all)
b. Volunteers (Gene)
c. Food supplies and HKPR Health unit (Glenn and Kaylee)
d. Other vendors (aircraft rides and artists/artisans)
e. Tents and tables
6. Next Meeting
7. Items for Next Meeting
8. Adjournment
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Township of Algonquin Highlands
Minutes
Airport Advisory Committee
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Present: Gene Puritch, Keith Francis, Kaylee Francis-Carroll, Mark Dowinton, Sabrina
Richards, Sean Donnelly
Absent: Adam Thorn, Liz Danielsen, Glenn Williams
1. The meeting was called to order at 3:59pm.
2. Declaration of Conflict of Interest: N/A.
3. Adoption of the Agenda: moved by Gene, seconded by Sabrina that the agenda be
adopted as presented. Carried.
4. Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting: moved by Gene, seconded by
Sabrina that the agenda be adopted as presented. Carried.
5. Summer Fly-In (June 27th)
a. Items in Progress
i. Poster review (all): The Committee reviewed the event poster and
requested
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Thu Jun 18, 2026
Regular Council
Public hearing on zoning by-law amendment for Kawagama Lake property
Council will hold a public meeting and later vote on a zoning by-law amendment (Falkenberg) for lands on Kawagama Lake. A two-hour facilitated session with EORN will gather input on community-wide affordability and governance. A by-law authorizing a two-fire-department response agreement with neighbouring townships is up for approval, along with a new purchasing policy and multiple shore road allowance closings. Council will also enter closed session for litigation, personnel, and solicitor-client advice.
- Public meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment AH-ZBA-002/26 – Falkenberg, Kawagama Lake
- Facilitated session with Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) on affordability and governance
- By-law to authorize Two Fire Department Response Agreement with Dysart, Highlands East, and Minden Hills
- Amendments to the Purchasing Policy and 2026 Annual Asset Management Plan progress review
- Consent agenda includes nine proposed shore road allowance closings on Maple, McFadden, Tock, Kawagama, Kushog, and Beech Lakes
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The Township of Algonquin Highlands
Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, June 18, 2026
9:00 A.M.
1123 North Shore Road, Algonquin
Highlands - Council Chambers
This meeting may be held in a Hybrid format in accordance with Section 238 of the
Municipal Act, which provides for Electronic Participation.
Members of the public may observe the proceedings of Council by attending the
Council Chambers at 1123 North Shore Road.
For convenience, members of the public may also observe Council proceedings by
accessing the live webcast at: https://youtube.com/live/5FLwPl8m_Ro?feature=share
In the event the live webcast becomes unavailable, every attempt shall be made to
reinstate the live stream, however in accordance with Council's Procedural By-law
the meeting will continue.
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council Meetings are broadcast live publicly
online. Please be advised that if you make a presentation, speak during a meeting,
or appear at the meeting , you, your comments and/or your presentation may be
recorded, broadcast and/or recorded in the meeting Minutes.
By submitting information, including print or electronic information, for presentation
to the Township’s Council or Committees you are indicating that you consent to the
disclosure of your personal information, and have obtained the consent of persons
whose personal information is included in the information to be disclosed to the
public.
Your information is collected for th
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee
Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee discusses exhibits and maintenance
The committee is reviewing museum operations including upcoming exhibits, community outreach events, and heritage garden maintenance. Discussions also addressed volunteer recruitment and potential contingency planning regarding the county governance review.
- Paranormal Seekers event scheduled for June 27, 2026
- Arts Council’s Culture Days occurring September 18 – October 4
- Heritage garden gardener contract pending signature
- PastPerfect cataloguing work by trained volunteers
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The Township of Algonquin Highlands
Stanhope Heritage Museum
Committee
AGENDA
Monday, June 15, 2026
9:30 A.M.
1123 North Shore Road, Algonquin
Highlands
Page
1. Call to Order
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
3 - 4 a May 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes
5. Items of Business
a Financial Report
b Marketing and promotion
c Museum websites
d 2026 museum exhibits
e Community outreach
f Heritage gardens
g Museum building repairs and maintenance
h Museum collections
6. Other Business
a Committee member and volunteer recruitment
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7. Adjournment
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STANHOPE HERITAGE MUSEUM COMMITTEE
Minutes
Tuesday, May 16, 2026
Council Chambers, 1123 North Shore Road
PRESENT:
Council: Sabrina Richards
Members: Adele Espina (Chair), Carol Moffatt, Bill Forbe
REGRETS: Councillor Lisa Barry
Adele Espina acted as Chair; Carol Moffatt acted as Secretary
Adele Espina called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
- There were no disclosures of pecuniary or other interest
Adoption of the Agenda
- Moved by Bill Forbes, seconded by Carol Moffatt, that the Agenda for Tuesday May 16, 2026
be accepted as presented. Carried
Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting
- Moved by Carol Moffatt, seconded Sabrina Richards that the Minutes of the April 20, 2026
meeting be acc
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Thu Jun 11, 2026
Airport Committee
Committee to finalize Summer Fly-In plans and begin Fall Fly-In logistics
The Airport Committee will discuss final preparations for the Summer Fly-In on June 27, 2026, including poster review, volunteer assignments, food supplies, and vendor coordination. They will also start detailed planning for the Fall 2026 Fly-In, covering sponsorships, vendors, entertainment, and site logistics.
- Review of Summer Fly-In poster and advertisement/promotion plan
- Volunteer recruitment for Summer Fly-In (Gene)
- Food supplies and liaison with HKPR Health Unit (Glenn and Kaylee)
- Other Summer Fly-In vendors: aircraft rides, face painting, Kawartha Dairy
- Fall 2026 Fly-In planning items: sponsorships, food vendors, helicopter/aircraft rides, classic cars, camping, shuttle vehicle, event layout
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The Township of Algonquin Highlands
Airport Committee
AGENDA
Thursday, June 11, 2026
3:00 P.M.
Stanhope Airport - 1168 Stanhope Airport
Rd
Page
1. Call to Order
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meeting
3 - 4 a June 4, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Airport Committee Meeting Minutes - June 4, 2026
5. New Business
a Summer Fly-In (June 27th)
Items in Progress:
1. Poster review (all)
2. Plan for advertisement and promotion (all)
3. Volunteers (Gene)
4. Food supplies and HKPR Health unit (Glenn and Kaylee)
5. Other vendors (aircraft rides, face painting, Kawartha Dairy)
b Fall 2026 Fly-In details and logistics
Items in Progress
1.Sponsorships (all)
2.Food vendors and HHB (Keith)
3.Fly-In promotion
4.Photographers
5.Artists/artisans (Liz)
6.Volunteers (Gene)
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7.Dedication/tribute
8.Helicopter and aircraft rides (Sean and Keith)
9.Model aircraft (Keith)
10.Motorcycle club attendance
11.Classic and antique cars (Sabrina)
12.Camping
13.Local band (Liz)
14.Facepainting, t-shirts and stickers (Sean)
15.CASARA participation (Sean)
16.Cook Shack food items (Glenn)
17.Privies (Kaylee)
18.Shuttle vehicle (Kaylee)
19.Event layout (Adam)
6. Next Meeting
7. Items for Next Meeting
8. Adjournment
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Township of Algonquin Highlands
Minutes
Airport Advisory Committee
Thursday, June 4, 2026
P
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
CANCELLED - Special Meeting
Special council meeting on June 9, 2026 cancelled
This special meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.
- Meeting cancelled; no agenda items were considered.
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The Township of Algonquin Highlands
Special Council Meeting
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
9:00 A.M.
1123 North Shore Road, Algonquin
Highlands - Council Chambers
This meeting may be held in a Hybrid format in accordance with Section 238 of the
Municipal Act, which provides for Electronic Participation.
Members of the public may observe the proceedings of Council by attending the
Council Chambers at 1123 North Shore Road.
For convenience, members of the public may also observe Council proceedings by
accessing the live webcast at: https://youtube.com/live/c0LsuTZ-CnI?feature=share
In the event the live webcast becomes unavailable, every attempt shall be made to
reinstate the live stream, however in accordance with Council's Procedural By-law
the meeting will continue.
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council Meetings are broadcast live publicly
online. Please be advised that if you make a presentation, speak during a meeting,
or appear at the meeting , you, your comments and/or your presentation may be
recorded, broadcast and/or recorded in the meeting Minutes.
By submitting information, including print or electronic information, for presentation
to the Township’s Council or Committees you are indicating that you consent to the
disclosure of your personal information, and have obtained the consent of persons
whose personal information is included in the information to be disclosed to the
public.
Your information is collected for the
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Fri May 29, 2026
Committee of Adjustment
Committee of Adjustment to decide four minor variance applications
The Committee of Adjustment will hear and decide four minor variance applications seeking relief from zoning by-law requirements for properties on Bear Lake, Kushog Lake, Kawagama Lake, and in Stanhope Township. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a land acknowledgment.
- Minor variance AH-MV-003/25 (Weber) for a property on Bear Lake, geographic Township of Livingstone
- Minor variance AH-MV-010/26 (Enright) for a property on Kushog Lake, geographic Township of Stanhope
- Minor variance AH-MV-024/26 (Jones) for a property on Kawagama Lake, geographic Township of Sherborne
- Minor variance AH-MV-031/25 (Burgos) for a property in geographic Township of Stanhope
- Meeting livestreamed and open to public attendance at 1123 North Shore Road
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The Township of Algonquin Highlands
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting
AGENDA
Friday, May 29, 2026
1:00 P.M.
1123 North Shore Road, Algonquin
Highlands - Council Chambers
Members of the public may observe the proceedings of the Committee of
Adjustment by attending the Council Chambers at 1123 North Shore Road (seating
is limited) or by accessing the live webcast at: https://youtube.com/live/2b77z0ASS-
0?feature=share
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Committee of Adjustment meetings are
recorded and broadcast live publicly online. Please be advised that if you make a
presentation, speak during a meeting or appear at the meeting , you, your comments
and/or your presentation may be recorded, broadcast and/or recorded in the meeting
Minutes.
By submitting information, including print or electronic information, for presentation
to the Committee of Adjustment you are indicating that you consent to the disclosure
of your personal information, and have obtained the consent of persons whose
personal information is included in the information to be disclosed to the public.
Your information is collected for the purpose of informed decision-making and
transparency under various municipal statutes and by-laws and in accordance with
the Planning Act.
Page
1. Call to Order
2. Land Acknowledgment
We respectfully acknowledge that the Township of Algonquin
Highlands is located on Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory, and in the
traditional terri
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Tue May 26, 2026
Environment and Stewardship Committee
Organic waste diversion summer outreach plan to be discussed
The Environment and Stewardship Committee will discuss new business items including a summer outreach plan for organic waste diversion, a pesticide-free pledge promotion, and invasive species research results. Also on the agenda is the County Affordability Study. No decisions are indicated; items are listed for discussion.
- Diversion of Organic Waste – Summer Outreach Plan and demonstration sites
- Encouraging Adoption of Environmental Policies – discussion of Pesticide-free pledge and promotion
- Public Education – Invasive species U-link research results
- County Affordability Study
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The Township of Algonquin Highlands
Environment and Stewardship
Committee
AGENDA
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
1:00 P.M.
Council Chambers 1123 North Shore Road,
Algonquin Highlands
1. Call to Order
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Approval of Mintues
5. Business Arising from the Minutes
6. New Business
a Workplan
a. Diversion of Organic Waste
i. Summer Outreach Plan and demonstration sites
b. Encouraging the Adoption of Environmental Policies
i. For discussion – Pesticide-free pledge and promotion
c. Public Education
i. Invasive species U-link research results
b Upcoming opportunities arising from Council and the Community
a) County Affordability Study
7. Roundtable Updates
8. Next Meeting Date - May 26, 2026 1:00 PM
9. Adjournment
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Tue May 26, 2026
Dorset Heritage Museum
Committee to discuss $35,000 funding for Friends' Gazebo Project and Heritage Day
The Dorset Heritage Museum Committee will review the budget, including a $35,000 shortfall for the Friends of the DH Museum Gazebo Project, and discuss a $30,000 donation commitment. They will also plan Heritage Day on June 27, 2026, and consider committee membership, exhibits, advertising, and volunteer schedule changes.
- Motion to support Friends of DHM with $35,000 from Special Projects for Gazebo Project shortfall
- $30,000 donation commitment from Friends of DHM
- $25,000 council budget for Bug House building repair in 2025 and 2026
- Heritage Day on June 27, 2026, with exhibitors, BBQ, and antique vehicles
- Request to create a standalone website separate from the township site
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The Township of Algonquin Highlands
Dorset Heritage Museum
Committee
AGENDA
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
6:30 P.M.
Dorset Museum, 1040 Main Street Dorset,
ON
Page
1. Call to Order
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
3 - 4 a April 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes
DHM Minutes - April 28 2026 - DRAFT (acc)
5. Items of Business
a Budget
b Committee Membership
c Friends of the DH Museum Project Update
d Exhibits - Inside Outside
e Advertising
f Heritage Day June 27th, 2026
g Suggestion/Requests
h Thank you Updates
6. Other Business
7. Next Meeting
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a June 30th, 2026 @ 6:30pm
8. Adjournment
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Dorset Heritage Museum
DRAFT – Minutes – Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Welcome – Julie Shortreed (AR), Sandy MacKay, Lee Payne, Gord Henderson, Kerry
Lock, Laila McGuire
Regrets – n/a
Disclosure - Nothing at this time
Minutes of the last meeting
- Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Accepted by Kerry Lock, and 2nd by Sandy MacKay,
passed unanimously. (One error changed, the date 2025 to 2026)
Budget
- We have a healthy balance in our Special Projects fund.
- Council has budgeted $25,000 in 2025 and 2026 to go towards the “Bug House”
building repair project. We are thankful for their support. This money was put in the
Special Projects Reserve and the committee wondered if it should be in that account,
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Tue May 19, 2026
Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee
Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee reviews finances, exhibits, and maintenance updates.
The Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee will review routine operational updates, including the financial report, marketing, and website status. Members will discuss 2026 exhibit plans, community outreach, and heritage garden maintenance. The agenda also covers building repairs, collections management, and volunteer recruitment.
- Financial report review
- Updates on 2026 museum exhibits and community outreach
- Museum building repairs and maintenance
- Museum collections review
- Committee member and volunteer recruitment
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The Township of Algonquin Highlands
Stanhope Heritage Museum
Committee
AGENDA
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
9:30 A.M.
1123 North Shore Road, Algonquin
Highlands
Page
1. Call to Order
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
3 - 4 a April 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes
5. Items of Business
a Financial Report
b Marketing and promotion
c Museum websites
d 2026 museum exhibits
e Community outreach
f Heritage gardens
g Museum building repairs and maintenance
h Museum collections
6. Other Business
a Committee member and volunteer recruitment
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7. Adjournment
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STANHOPE HERITAGE MUSEUM COMMITTEE
Minutes
Monday, April 20, 2026
Council Chambers, 1123 North Shore Road
PRESENT:
Council: Sabrina Richards
Members: Adele Espina (Chair), Carol Moffatt, Bill Forbes, Peter Hewitt
REGRETS: Councillor Lisa Barry
Adele Espina acted as Chair; Carol Moffatt acted as Secretary
Adele Espina called the meeting to order at 9:38 a.m.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
- None
Adoption of the Agenda
- Moved by Bill Forbes, seconded by Peter Hewitt, that the Agenda for Monday, April 20, 2026
be accepted as presented. Carried
Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting
- Moved by Carol Moffatt, seconded Bill Forbes that the Minutes of the March 16, 2026 meeting
be accepted. Carried
Financial Report
- Ad
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Thu May 7, 2026
Regular Council
Council to consider surface treatment tender results for road work
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Regular Council will discuss and decide on several operational items, including public works contracts, by-laws, and policy updates. Delegations will address source water protection and road maintenance. Key decisions include a joint compliance audit committee appointment and a road naming by-law.
- Surface treatment tender results for road resurfacing
- Hangar lease rate update at the municipal airport
- Oxtongue Community Centre design survey results
- Proposed shore road allowance closings on Hollow River and Kabakwa Lake
- By-law to appoint a joint compliance audit committee for the 2026 election
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The Township of Algonquin Highlands
Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA
Thursday, May 7, 2026
9:00 A.M.
1123 North Shore Road, Algonquin
Highlands - Council Chambers
This meeting may be held in a Hybrid format in accordance with Section 238 of the
Municipal Act, which provides for Electronic Participation.
Members of the public may observe the proceedings of Council by attending the
Council Chambers at 1123 North Shore Road.
For convenience, members of the public may also observe Council proceedings by
accessing the live webcast at:
https://youtube.com/live/iqEqyFSWuWs?feature=share
In the event the live webcast becomes unavailable, every attempt shall be made to
reinstate the live stream, however in accordance with Council's Procedural By-law
the meeting will continue.
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council Meetings are broadcast live publicly
online. Please be advised that if you make a presentation, speak during a meeting,
or appear at the meeting , you, your comments and/or your presentation may be
recorded, broadcast and/or recorded in the meeting Minutes.
By submitting information, including print or electronic information, for presentation
to the Township’s Council or Committees you are indicating that you consent to the
disclosure of your personal information, and have obtained the consent of persons
whose personal information is included in the information to be disclosed to the
public.
Your information is collected for the
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
Dorset Heritage Museum
Dorset Heritage Museum Committee discusses budget, opening, and Tourism Passport
The Dorset Heritage Museum Committee will discuss the museum's budget, the Friends of the Dorset Heritage Museum project update, exhibits, advertising, and plans for the 2026 season opening on the Victoria Holiday weekend and Heritage Day on June 27. The committee will also consider joining the County's Cultural Tourism Passport program.
- Budget discussion, including amounts available in the Special Projects fund and funding for the Gazebo Project
- Friends of the Dorset Heritage Museum project update with Bacher Construction and timber framing budget concerns
- Advertising: new hanging sign for under $2,000 and small plastic signs at local entrances
- Heritage Day on June 27, 2026, with programming ideas and a representative from Muskoka Power
- Joining the County's Cultural Tourism Passport program for the 2026 tourism season
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The Township of Algonquin Highlands
Dorset Heritage Museum
Committee
AGENDA
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
6:30 P.M.
Dorset Museum, 1040 Main Street Dorset,
ON
Page
1. Call to Order
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
3 - 4 a March 31, 2026
DHM Minutes - Mar 31 2026 - DRAFT
5. Items of Business
a Budget
b Friends of the Dorset Heritage Museum Project Update
c Exhibits - Inside Outside
d Advertising
e Museum Opening 2026 Season Victoria Holiday Weekend
f Heritage Day June 27th, 2026
g Suggestion/Requests
h Thank you Updates
6. New Business
7. Next Meeting
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a May 26th, 2026 @ 6:30pm
8. Adjournment
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Dorset Heritage Museum
DRAFT – Minutes – Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Welcome – Julie Shortreed (AR), Sandy MacKay, Lee Payne, Gord Henderson, Kerry
Lock, Laila McGuire
Regrets – n/a
Disclosure - Nothing at this time
Minutes of the last meeting
- Tuesday, February 24, 2025 Accepted by Kerry Lock, and 2nd by Sandy MacKay,
passed unanimously.
Budget
- Our budget is being considered by township later this week. We don’t expect any
major adjustments to it.
- We are waiting for information regarding the amount we have available in our Special
Projects fund. This will be useful in financial decisions regarding the Gazebo Project.
Friends of the DHM update
- There was a r
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Fri Apr 24, 2026
Committee of Adjustment
Committee considers variances for Kawagama Lake properties
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on two minor variance applications for properties on Kawagama Lake. One application seeks relief from high water mark and side lot line setbacks for a screen porch and sleeping cabin. The other application is also on Kawagama Lake but details are not provided in the agenda. The meeting will also approve previous minutes and set the next meeting date.
- Minor Variance Application AH-MV-008/26 (Trottier): reduce high water mark setback from 16m to 14.63m for 272 sq ft screen porch; reduce interior side lot line setback from 3m to 1.5m for 485 sq ft sleeping cabin; reduce interior side lot line setback for attached deck.
- Minor Variance Application AH-MV-033/25 (Rabjohn) on Kawagama Lake – details not provided in agenda.
- Approval of meeting minutes from March 27, 2026.
- Schedule of next meeting: May 29, 2026.
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The Township of Algonquin Highlands
Committee of Adjustment
Meeting
AGENDA
Friday, April 24, 2026
1:00 P.M.
1123 North Shore Road, Algonquin
Highlands - Council Chambers
Members of the public may observe the proceedings of the Committee of
Adjustment by attending the Council Chambers at 1123 North Shore Road (seating
is limited) or by accessing the live webcast at:
https://youtube.com/live/d9VIeG6jNJs?feature=share
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Committee of Adjustment meetings are
recorded and broadcast live publicly online. Please be advised that if you make a
presentation, speak during a meeting or appear at the meeting , you, your comments
and/or your presentation may be recorded, broadcast and/or recorded in the meeting
Minutes.
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to the Committee of Adjustment you are indicating that you consent to the disclosure
of your personal information, and have obtained the consent of persons whose
personal information is included in the information to be disclosed to the public.
Your information is collected for the purpose of informed decision-making and
transparency under various municipal statutes and by-laws and in accordance with
the Planning Act.
Page
1. Call to Order
2. Land Acknowledgment
We respectfully acknowledge that the Township of Algonquin
Highlands is located on Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory, and in the
traditional ter
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Mon Apr 20, 2026
Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee
Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee meets for routine updates
The committee will review a financial report, discuss marketing and promotion, museum websites, 2026 exhibits, community outreach, heritage gardens, building repairs, and collections. The meeting follows a prior session where no financial report was given and exhibit research began.
- Financial report update
- Marketing and promotion discussion
- 2026 Museum Exhibits update
- Community outreach including Heritage Passport project
- Heritage Gardens volunteer gardener replacement
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The Township of Algonquin Highlands
Stanhope Heritage Museum
Committee
AGENDA
Monday, April 20, 2026
9:30 A.M.
1123 North Shore Road, Algonquin
Highlands
Page
1. Call to Order
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
3 - 4 a March 16, 2026 Minutes.
5. Items of Business
a Financial Report.
b Marketing and Promotion.
c Museum Websites.
d 2026 Museum Exhibits.
e Community Outreach.
f Heritage Gardens.
g Museum Building repairs and maintenance.
h Museum collections.
6. Other Business
a Committee member and volunteer recruitment.
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7. Next Meeting
8. Adjournment
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STANHOPE HERITAGE MUSEUM COMMITTEE
Minutes
Monday, March 16, 2026
Council Chambers, 1123 North Shore Road
PRESENT:
Council: Lisa Barry
Members: Adele Espina (Chair), Carol Moffatt, Bill Forbes, Peter Hewitt
REGRETS: Councillor Sabrina Richards
Adele Espina acted as Chair; Carol Moffatt acted as Secretary
Adele Espina called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
- There were no disclosures of pecuniary or other interest
Adoption of the Agenda
- Moved by Lisa Barry, seconded by Bill Forbes, that the Agenda for Monday, March 16, 2026
be accepted as presented. Carried
Approval of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting
- Moved by Lisa Barry, seconded Peter Hewitt that the Minutes of t
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