Algonquin Highlands public meetings in 2025
79 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
This is the regular Council meeting for December 11, 2025, where members will vote on several items including zoning by-law amendments, shore road allowance closures, agreements for hazardous waste collection, and the 2026 comprehensive fees and charges. The agenda also includes a public meeting for a zoning amendment (Gilmore) and a parking philosophy engagement session. Most items are routine administrative or procedural matters.
- Public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment AH-ZBA-006/25 (Gilmore) – Part of Lot 8, Concession 5, Stanhope
- Zoning By-law Amendment AH-ZBA-004/24 (Brazel) – Part of Lot 18, Concession 12, Sherborne
- Five proposed shore road allowance closings (Bowser-Macdonald, Dawson, Leaman, Stephens, Norton) on various lakes
- By-law to set Comprehensive Fees and Charges for 2026
- Agreements for household hazardous waste collection with Automotive Materials Stewardship and Product Care Association
Airport Committee
The Airport Committee is meeting to review and discuss an updated draft report to Council on purchasing a food building at Stanhope Municipal Airport. The report requests Council approval in principle with an upset limit of approximately $75,000 from the Airport Development Fund, and includes issuing an Expression of Interest for a business to operate the building under a monthly lease. The committee will also adopt minutes from its November 28 and December 3 meetings.
- Review of updated Council Report draft on proposed food building purchase
- Proposed food building cost estimated at $60,000-$70,000, with upset limit of $75,000 from Airport Development Fund
- Discussion of issuing an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a food building operator under monthly lease
- Potential food truck EOI in early January 2026 for summer season
- Adoption of minutes from November 28 and December 3, 2025 meetings
Airport Committee
The Algonquin Highlands Airport Committee is meeting to discuss budget items, including a drafted Council report on a food building and a review of the committee's financial statement. The agenda also includes adopting minutes from the November 28, 2025 meeting. This is a working session focused on budget and facility planning.
- Review and discussion of drafted Council Report on food building
- Review of Airport Committee financial statement
- Adoption of minutes from November 28, 2025 meeting
Airport Committee
The Airport Committee is meeting to discuss budget items and preliminary ideas for improving food services at Stanhope Municipal Airport, including refurbishing the Cook Shack, purchasing a food truck or trailer, or adding an industrial kitchen/eating area to the terminal. They will also consider other purchases such as chalks, digital thermometers, a second BBQ/flat-top grill, clickers, and event signage. The agenda includes routine items like adopting the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Discussion on refurbishing the Cook Shack
- Pricing and timelines for purchasing a food truck or trailer
- Pricing and timelines for adding an industrial kitchen/eating area to the terminal
- Purchase items: 6 pairs of chalks, digital thermometers, second BBQ/flat-top grill, clickers, event signage
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a minor variance application (AH-MV-026/25) from Sheedy for a property on Kushog Lake. The applicant seeks to reduce the required setback from the high water mark from 12m to 0.66m to build an attached open deck and landing. Staff recommend approval with conditions, and no objections have been received.
- Minor variance AH-MV-026/25: reduce high water mark setback from 12m to 0.66m for deck and landing at 1169 Jones Rd., Kushog Lake
- Public hearing scheduled for Nov 28, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at 1123 North Shore Road
- Staff recommendation: approve with silt fencing condition
- No objections received from public or agencies
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Township of Algonquin Highlands Council to hear presentations from each department on their 2026 projects and priorities. The agenda includes reports from Public Works, Environment, Parks/Recreation/Trails, Fire Services, Building/By-law, Planning, Administration, Communications, and Digital Transformation. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda other than a confirmatory by-law.
- Public Works: road surface treatment on Walker Line Rd, Buckslide Rd, Windy Point Rd, Harris Rd, McClintock Rd, Wes Clark Rd, Derry Rd, Trading Bay Rd
- Public Works: propose hiring a Fleet Mechanic and two winter casual operators
- Environment: enact new waste management by-law and launch digital user ID card system
- Parks/Recreation/Trails: finalize parking philosophy plan and Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan
- Fire Services: continue firefighter certification, replace station door locks with key fob system
Dorset Heritage Museum
The Dorset Heritage Museum Committee will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and receive updates on the Friends of the DH Museum project. The agenda also includes findings regarding signage and discussions on museum exhibits and advertising.
- Discussion of 2026 Budget
- Friends of the DH Museum Project Update
- Ian Renshaw Signage Update Findings
- Community Christmas Tree Lighting on November 30, 2025
Environment and Stewardship Committee
The Environment and Stewardship Committee will discuss a potential full organic waste campaign, municipal models for boat hull cleaning, and public education topics including invasive species, pesticide use reduction, and fireworks alternatives. They will also elect a secretary and review the workplan. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and next meeting date.
- Discussion of a full organic waste diversion campaign
- Municipal models to support hull cleaning at boat launches
- Public education on invasive species, pesticide use reduction, and fireworks alternatives
- Election of secretary
- Approval of October 21, 2025 minutes
Regular Council
Council will hold a public meeting on a zoning by-law amendment for a property in Stanhope, receive updates on new hospitals and road rehabilitation, and consider a $4.4 million debenture for the public works garage. The agenda also includes several proposed shore road allowance closures and various administrative items.
- Zoning By-law Amendment Application – Reilly (AH-ZBA-005/25), Part of Lot 27, Concession 4, Stanhope
- Debenture By-law for $4,400,000 for capital works (Public Works Garage)
- Presentation of Asset Management Plan by Treasurer and UrbanRE
- Proposed shore road allowance closures at Beech, Kushog, Maple, Kawagama, and Boshkung Lakes
- Flag Protocol Policy and Expressions of Compassion Policy adoption
Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee
The Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including the financial report, the 2026 budget, marketing, museum websites, and 2026 exhibits. They will also cover community outreach, heritage gardens, building repairs, and collections. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Review of 2026 budget
- Discussion of 2026 museum exhibits
- Museum building repairs and maintenance
- Community outreach and volunteer recruitment
- Approval of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes
RESCHEDULED - Airport Committee
This is a notice that the Algonquin Highlands Airport Committee meeting originally scheduled for 2025-11-13 has been rescheduled. The agenda text provided contains only portal navigation boilerplate and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.
- Meeting rescheduled from 2025-11-13
Regular Council
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Regular Council meeting on November 6, 2025, will consider several items, including proposed 2026 fees for building permits, parks, recreation, environmental services, public works, and administration. Council will also discuss a by-law to set speed limits on Big Hawk Lake Road, a winter burial equipment purchase, and a change in meeting time for the December 11, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and correspondence, and a public meeting on building permit fee increases.
- Public meeting on Building Permit Fees Increase
- Proposed Parks, Recreation and Trails 2026 Fees
- Proposed Environmental 2026 Fees
- Proposed Public Works 2026 Fees Re: Airport and Cemetery Operations
- By-law to Prescribe Speed Limits on Big Hawk Lake Road
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on four minor variance applications, each seeking relief from zoning by-law setback requirements to allow construction or additions on waterfront properties. Staff recommend approval for the first application, and no objections have been received for it.
- AH-MV-029/25: reduce high water mark setback from 16.2m to 14m for 272 sq ft sunroom at 1299 McComb Point Dr, Kawagama Lake
- AH-MV-024/25: Part of Lot 32, Concession 1, McClintock, Kawagama Lake (Wing & Zan)
- AH-MV-027/25: Part of Lot 10, Concession 5, Stanhope, Boshkung Lake (Schlotter)
- AH-MV-028/25: Part of Lot 9, Concession 2, Livingstone, Kawagama Lake (Tousignant and Einwechter)
Airport Committee
The Airport Committee will review the Fall Fly-In, including revenue vs. expenditures and feedback, and discuss dates and ideas for 2026 events. They will also hear updates on airport improvements, including a COPA chapter, a currency seminar with CASARA, and a proposed sign for Fly-In dates.
- Fall Fly-In review: sponsorships, vendors, revenue vs. expenditures
- 2026 Spring Fly-In date set for Saturday, May 23, 2026; Fall date TBD
- Discussion on installing a sign for Fly-In dates near the airport front
- COPA Chapter information and progress update
- Currency seminar logistics with CASARA
Dorset Heritage Museum
The Dorset Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss the 2026 budget, set a date for the budget meeting, and plan upcoming events including Heritage Day on June 27, 2026. They will also review project updates from the Friends of the DHM, discuss exhibits, advertising, and the Memories of Dorset video. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and disclosing interests.
- 2026 Committee Budget Meeting date to be set
- Heritage Day - June 27, 2026 planning
- Friends of the DH Museum project update (gazebo/pavilion)
- Museum open November 11, 2025, 10 am - 3 pm
- Donations from The Lawrason Foundation
Environment and Stewardship Committee
The Environment and Stewardship Committee will discuss and potentially advance several workplan items, including a full organic waste diversion campaign, a dark skies survey, and municipal models to support hull cleaning at boat launches. They will also consider public education topics such as hazardous waste disposal alternatives, invasive species, pesticide use, and alternatives to fireworks. The meeting will also include the election of a secretary and an update on the Environmental Protection Zone.
- Discussion of a full organic waste campaign
- Dark Skies survey
- Municipal models to support hull cleaning at boat launches
- Public education on hazardous waste disposal alternatives
- Public education on invasive species, pesticide use, and alternatives to fireworks
Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee
The Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including financial reports, marketing and promotion, museum websites, 2025 activities, community outreach, heritage gardens, building repairs, and collections. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Financial report for period ending August 31, 2025
- Update on Stanhope Museum & Log Chute brochure and Stanhope Driving Tour text revisions
- Discussion of electronic terminal for sales and donations
- Request to Airport Committee for citron marmalade sales at Fall Fly-in
- Building repairs: painting parking lot wall, removing hydrangea bush
Regular Council
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council is meeting to consider routine administrative items, including approving the agenda and minutes, receiving staff reports, and potentially passing by-laws. Key decisions include five proposed shore road allowance closures on various lakes, the purchase of two new pickup trucks, and a winter road maintenance agreement with the County of Haliburton. The meeting also includes a delegation regarding a daytime burning invoice and a request to waive fire by-law infraction fees.
- Five proposed shore road allowance closures on Kawagama, Boshkung, Saskatchewan, and Red Pine Lakes
- Purchase of two new pickup trucks
- Winter Road Maintenance Agreement 2025-2026 with County of Haliburton
- Delegation from Jere Pike re: Daytime Burning Invoice
- Request for waiving open air fire by-law infraction fees
Regular Council
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council will hold its regular meeting on October 2, 2025, to consider several items, including the closing of four shore road allowances, adoption of a Christmas Break Closure Policy and a Standby Policy, and amendments to the Fall Colours By-law. The meeting will also include reports on airport tree clearing tender results, fee increases for ratepayer discounts, and a closed session for litigation matters.
- Proposed shore road allowance closings on Boshkung Lake (2), Lower Welch Lake, and Oxtongue Lake
- Airport tree clearing tender results
- Fees increase recommendations relative to ratepayer discount
- Revised Christmas Break Closure Policy and Draft Standby Policy
- By-law to amend Fall Colours By-law 2018-87
Airport Committee - Event Planning Meeting
The Airport Committee is meeting to finalize arrangements for the Fall Fly-In event scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Stanhope Airport. The agenda covers final confirmations for sponsors, vendors, artists, and activities, as well as volunteer coordination, event setup, and a Q&A session.
- Final confirmations for sponsorships, food vendors, camping, and car club attendance
- Volunteer coordination including paperwork, role assignments, and safety briefing
- Event setup for tents, tables, and signage
- Helicopter and aircraft rides, model aircraft, and CASARA attendance
- Local band, facepainting, and t-shirts planned
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider one minor variance application (AH-MV-023/25) from Zakrzewski and Irving to reduce side-yard setbacks for a deck and staircase on a property on Main Street in Dorset. Staff recommend approval with conditions. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.
- Minor variance to reduce side-yard setback from 2m to 1.2m for a 176 sq ft attached deck
- Minor variance to reduce side-yard setback from 2m to 0.9m for an attached landing and staircase
- Property is 0.23 acres with 27.5m frontage on Main Street, zoned Hamlet Residential Exception Five (HR-5)
- No objections received; adjacent landowner submitted letter of support
- Staff recommend approval subject to OLS confirmation of setbacks
Airport Committee
The committee is finalizing preparations for the Fall Fly-In event scheduled for September 27, 2025. Members are also discussing airport improvements, including hangar repairs and potential new revenue structures.
- Fall Fly-In event planning including food vendors, sponsorships, and volunteers
- Potential installation of signage near the airport entrance for Fly-In dates
- Discussion regarding a commercial fee structure to generate revenue
- Potential Expression of Interest (EOI) for a food truck operator
- Engineering assessment for Hangar D repair or replacement options
Airport Committee
The Airport Committee is meeting to review final preparations for the September 27 Fall Fly-In, including sponsorships, vendors, and promotion. They will also discuss potential airport improvements, such as a sign for Fly-In dates and a fee structure for commercial traffic. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from the September 11 meeting and updates from the Airport Coordinator.
- Fall Fly-In on September 27, 2025 - final planning for sponsorships, vendors, camping, and promotion
- Discussion on installing a permanent sign for Fly-In dates near the airport entrance
- Discussion on implementing a fee-based structure for commercial airport traffic
- Update on COPA Chapter progress and CASARA safety seminar interest
- Tree cutting project at the airport on track to start in fall
Regular Council
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council is meeting to review routine reports and several property-related items, including proposed shore road allowance closings and a right-of-way. They will also discuss the results of a community questionnaire about Fletcher Lake Landing, a septic re-inspection program, and a branding strategy. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and a confirmatory by-law.
- Accounts summary totaling $1,007,489.72 in accounts payable, plus payroll and other payments
- Proposed shore road allowance closings at Beech Lake, Troutspawn Lake, and Kushog Lake
- Proposed right-of-way at Halls Lake
- Fletcher Lake Landing Community Questionnaire Survey Results and Recommendations
- Septic Re-inspection Program Costing & Model Options
Airport Committee
The Airport Committee is meeting to review progress on the Fall Fly-In scheduled for September 27, 2025, including event layout, sponsorships, vendors, and pricing. They will also discuss involvement in airport improvements, such as COPA Chapter progress and a currency seminar. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from the September 4 meeting and updates from the Airport Coordinator.
- Fall Fly-In on September 27, 2025: event layout, sponsorships, vendors, camping, promotion, and pricing
- Sponsorships confirmed from local lumber, landscaping, and contracting businesses
- Tree clearing project RFT closes next week, scheduled to begin Fall 2025
- COPA Chapter paperwork in progress, flight chapter number assigned
- T-shirt and fuel sales update from Airport Coordinator
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider five minor variance applications, each seeking relief from the Township's Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2022-49 for shoreline properties on Kawagama, Boshkung, and other lakes. The applications propose additions, garages, and other structures that require relaxations of setbacks, boathouse widths, or gross floor area limits. The committee will also approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes.
- Minor Variance AH-MV-020/25 (Irwin): 252 sq ft addition to dwelling, seeking to increase max gross floor area from 0% to 59% (Kawagama Lake, Sherborne).
- Minor Variance AH-MV-003/25 (Martel): seeks to increase dock projection to 19.74m, boathouse projection to 19.04m, and reduce high water mark setback to 23.55m (Kawagama Lake, McClintock).
- Minor Variance AH-MV-019/25 (Swaminathan and Kumar): application on Kawagama Lake, Sherborne.
- Minor Variance AH-MV-021/25 (Britton Capital Inc.): application on Boshkung Lake, Stanhope.
- Minor Variance AH-MV-022/25 (McRae): application on Boshkung Lake, Stanhope.
Airport Committee
The Airport Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on final preparations for the Fall Fly-In on September 27, 2025, including sponsorships, vendors, promotion, and volunteer coordination. They will also review progress on airport improvements, such as the COPA Chapter and a pilot currency seminar. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from previous meetings and updates from the Airport Coordinator.
- Fall Fly-In on September 27, 2025: sponsorships, vendors, promotion, volunteers
- HKPR application review and discussion for the event
- COPA Chapter progress update (8 volunteers confirmed, 10 needed)
- Currency seminar details and discussion with CASARA
- Airport improvements: tree clearing project scheduled for Fall 2025
Regular Council
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Regular Council meeting on September 4, 2025, will consider adopting a Master Fire Plan and a Cost of Living Policy for employees, along with several shore road allowance closings and appointments of by-law enforcement officers for the Haliburton Highlands Water Trails. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes adoption, correspondence, and committee updates, with no public meetings or delegations scheduled.
- Adoption of Master Fire Plan by-law
- Adoption of Cost of Living Policy for employees
- Shore road allowance closings: Part of Lot 32, Concession 5, Stanhope (Sirbu and Polog); Part of Lot 4, Concession 8, Sherborne (Youngs) – Raven Lake; Part of Lot 2, Concession 6, Sherborne (Lewis and Roth) – Raven Lake
- Appointment of James Pinto and Mason Culp as By-law Enforcement Officers for Haliburton Highlands Water Trails
- Request from Friends of St. Stephens' re: fees regarding transfer costs of St. Stephens' Church
Airport Committee
The Algonquin Highlands Airport Committee is meeting to plan the Fall Fly-In on September 27, 2025, including sponsorships, vendors, volunteers, and revenue opportunities. They will also discuss airport improvements, such as a COPA chapter and a currency seminar, and receive a general update from the Airport Coordinator.
- Fall Fly-In on September 27, 2025: sponsorship, vendor, and volunteer coordination
- Discussion of revenue opportunities (t-shirt sales, cook shack)
- COPA chapter formation progress and currency seminar details
- Airport Coordinator update: crack sealing complete, line painting scheduled, tree clearing tender
- Review of July 24, 2025 meeting minutes
Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee
The Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including a member resignation, financial report, marketing, website updates, 2025 activities, community outreach, heritage gardens, building repairs, and collections. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.
- Resignation of a committee member
- Financial report
- Marketing and promotion
- Museum website updates
- Museum building repairs and maintenance
Regular Council
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Regular Council meeting on August 14, 2025, includes a public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment (Latella, McClintock), a delegation on parking and traffic at Little and Big Hawk Lakes, and a presentation of the Fire Master Plan. Council will also consider several shore road allowance closings, a deeming by-law, lot additions, and various departmental reports. The agenda includes routine approvals and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- Zoning By-law Amendment Application – Latella (AH-ZBA-003/25), Part of Lot 32, Concession 1, McClintock
- Delegation: Shelley Fellows and Doug Dodge, Halls Hawk Lakes Property Owners' Association on parking/traffic at Little and Big Hawk Lakes
- Presentation: Fire Master Plan by Terry Gervais, Loomex Group
- Shore Road Allowance Closings: Evans/Williston (Little Hawk Lake), Skeat (Kushog Lake), Booth (Maple Lake)
- By-law to set 2025 Salaries and Wages; By-law to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law (AH-ZBA-003/25)
Airport Committee
The Algonquin Highlands Airport Committee is meeting to plan the Fall Fly-In on September 27, 2025, including sponsorships, vendors, and volunteers. They will also discuss the committee's role in non-event airport projects and the progress of forming a COPA chapter. The agenda includes updates from the Airport Coordinator on maintenance projects.
- Fall Fly-In planning: sponsorships, food trucks, aircraft rides, shuttle, t-shirt sales
- Discussion on committee involvement in airport improvements and marketing
- COPA chapter formation progress (needs 10 interested individuals)
- Airport Coordinator update: crack sealing complete, line painting scheduled, tree clearing tender
- Harvard Aircraft Association ferry fee of $1,200 for event participation
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two minor variance applications on Kawagama Lake. One seeks to increase the maximum gross floor area for a new dwelling, and the other seeks relief from zoning provisions. The meeting will also approve the previous meeting's minutes.
- Minor Variance AH-MV-014/25 (Fortier): increase max gross floor area from 60% to 98.6% for a 1,144 sq ft dwelling at 1147 Kog Bay Dr.
- Minor Variance AH-MV-018/25 (Martel): details not provided in agenda excerpt.
- Approval of June 27, 2025 meeting minutes.
Airport Committee - July 24, 2025 rescheduled from July 17, 2025
The Algonquin Highlands Airport Committee is meeting to plan the Fall Fly-In on September 27, 2025, including sponsorships, vendors, and volunteers. They will also discuss the committee's involvement in non-event airport projects and general upkeep, and receive an update on Hangar D. The agenda includes adopting minutes from the June 12 meeting and a general update from the Airport Coordinator.
- Fall Fly-In planning for September 27, 2025, with rain date September 28
- Discussion on committee participation in airport improvement projects and upkeep
- Update on Hangar D
- COPA Chapter information and progress
- Sponsorship and vendor updates for the Fall Fly-In
Regular Council
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Regular Council meeting on July 17, 2025, includes a presentation on a service delivery review by the County of Haliburton, a delegation about area traffic concerns, and several proposed shore road allowance closings. Council will also consider updates to the fire services by-law, a noise by-law exemption request, and various administrative and financial reports. The meeting includes a closed session for matters such as cyber security, employee matters, and a proposed land donation.
- Service Delivery Review presentation by Gary Dyke, CAO/Clerk County of Haliburton
- Delegation from Chris Ewles, Manager, Millington's Big Hawk Marina re: area traffic concerns
- Proposed shore road allowance closings at Bear Lake, Beech Lake, Kushog Lake, and Wolf Lake
- Request for noise by-law exemption on July 26, 2025, 2-8 PM
- Updating Establishing & Regulating By-law for Algonquin Highlands Fire Services
Committee of Adjustment
The Algonquin Highlands Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on four minor variance applications, including a proposal to convert a dwelling to a sleeping cabin on Kushog Lake, which staff recommend refusing. The committee will also consider applications for properties on Kushog Lake, Oxtongue River, and Bear Lake. The meeting includes approval of the May 30, 2025 minutes and routine procedural items.
- AH-MV-007/25 (Murphy): Convert dwelling to sleeping cabin, reduce high water mark setback to 1.2m, allow 2 sleeping cabins; staff recommend refusal
- AH-MV-015/25 (Jones): Kushog Lake variance application
- AH-MV-016/25 (Keith): Oxtongue River variance application
- AH-MV-017/25 (Martin): Bear Lake variance application
CANCELLED - Dorset Heritage Museum
The scheduled meeting for the Dorset Heritage Museum Committee on June 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The provided document contains the agenda and minutes from previous discussions regarding museum operations and projects.
- Heritage Day scheduled for June 28, 2025
- Fundraising for the Friends of the DH Museum pavilion project
- $500 donation from Norm MacKay
- Discussion regarding a potential hiking trail at Gilmour Tramway ruins
Regular Council
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council will hold a public meeting for a zoning by-law amendment application (Hamilton) in the geographic Township of Stanhope, and will enter closed session to discuss personal matters, litigation, and proposed options for land acquisition in the Dorset Area. The agenda also includes routine approvals, reports, and by-laws, including an environmental monitoring agreement with Cambium Inc. and a shore road allowance closing.
- Public meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment Application AH-ZBA-002/25, Part of Lot 16, Concessions 3 and 4, Stanhope
- Closed session: proposed options for acquisition of lands (Dorset Area)
- By-law: Environmental Monitoring and Annual Reporting Services Agreement with Cambium Inc. for waste management sites
- By-law: stop-up, close and convey part of Original Shore Road Allowance, Lot 17, Concession 4, Stanhope (MacInnes) – Beech Lake
- By-law: adopt Tangible Capital Asset Policy
Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee
The Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including the financial report, marketing and promotion, museum websites, the 2025 opening, community outreach, heritage gardens, building repairs, and collections. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Financial report review
- 2025 museum opening planning
- Museum building repairs and maintenance
- Heritage gardens update
- Community outreach - Bring a Memory Day
Airport Committee
The Airport Committee is discussing whether to hold a smaller summer event or continue planning for the Fall Fly-In on September 27, 2025. Members are also reviewing vendor lists and sponsorship opportunities for upcoming events.
- Discussion on holding a smaller summer event featuring food trucks or a pancake breakfast
- Planning for the Fall Fly-In scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Discussion regarding adding a rain date for the Fall Fly-In
- Review of fuel price adjustments and T-shirt sales performance
Airport Committee
The Airport Committee is meeting to review the cancelled Spring Fly-In, discuss rescheduling options, and begin planning for the Fall Fly-In on September 27, 2025. The agenda includes event planning, community engagement, and updates from the Airport Coordinator.
- Review of Spring Fly-In cancellation and weather-related impacts
- Discussion of rescheduling options: food trucks, BBQ, pancake breakfast
- Fall Fly-In scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Plans for aircraft rides and artist/artisan displays
- Community engagement and advertisement strategy
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider four minor variance applications, each seeking relief from the Township's Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 2022-49. The applications involve properties on Livingstone, Kawagama, and Kushog Lakes, with requests including a wider boathouse, a larger dwelling, and other shoreline development variances. Staff have recommended refusal for at least one application (AH-MV-001/25) due to lack of planning rationale.
- AH-MV-001/25 (Bettger): Request to increase boathouse width from 5.5m to 7.93m for a 468 sq ft dry-land boathouse at 1081 Millyard Lane, Livingstone Lake; staff recommend refusal.
- AH-MV-003/25 (Martel): Minor variance application for property on Kawagama Lake, geographic Township of McClintock.
- AH-MV-009/25 (Hockin): Minor variance application for property on Kawagama Lake, geographic Township of Sherborne.
- AH-MV-011/25 (Holdcroft): Minor variance application for property on Kushog Lake, geographic Township of Stanhope.
Special Meeting
Council will consider a zoning by-law amendment application (AH-ZBA-009/24) for a property at Part of Lot 15, Concession 8, Stanhope, currently zoned Shoreline Residential Two. The applicant proposes to rezone to Rural-Exception to allow a hobby farm and future accessory dwelling. Staff recommend refusal, citing County of Haliburton objections regarding access via private roads and non-conformity with the County Official Plan. The meeting also includes routine items like agenda approval and a confirmatory by-law.
- Zoning By-law Amendment Application – Kegel (AH-ZBA-009/24) for Part of Lot 15, Concession 8, Stanhope
- Proposed rezoning from Shoreline Residential Two (SR2) to Rural-Exception (RU-Exception) to permit hobby farm and accessory dwelling
- Staff recommendation to refuse the application
- County of Haliburton revised comments objecting to the proposal
- Environmental impact study and nutrient management plan submitted by applicant
Airport Committee
The Algonquin Highlands Airport Committee is meeting to discuss the status of an event. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a single discussion item on event status.
- Discussion on Event Status
Airport Committee
The Airport Committee is meeting to plan upcoming events, primarily the Fall Fly-In on September 27, 2025, and to discuss volunteers, aircraft, vendors, and other logistics. The agenda is mostly organizational, with no major decisions or financial items listed.
- Fall Fly-In scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Volunteer updates and role assignments
- Confirmed aircraft updates
- Vendor updates: artists, artisans, classic cars, food vendors
- Food pricing for items like chips, pop, hamburgers/hotdogs
Dorset Heritage Museum
The Dorset Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to handle routine business including budget approval, resolving printer and space heater issues, and planning the upcoming Heritage Day event on June 28, 2025. The agenda also includes updates on exhibits, advertising, donations, and the Friends of the Museum project.
- Budget discussion
- Printer issue resolution
- Space heater resolution
- Heritage Day planning for June 28, 2025
- Exhibits and advertising updates
Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee
The Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including a financial report, marketing plan, museum websites, the 2025 museum opening, community outreach, heritage gardens, repairs and maintenance, and collections. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being updates or discussions rather than final decisions.
- Financial report review
- Marketing plan discussion
- 2025 museum opening preparations
- Community outreach 'Bring an Ancestor Day'
- Museum repairs and maintenance
Airport Committee
The Airport Committee is meeting to finalize details for the Spring Fly-In on Saturday, May 24, 2025, including volunteer assignments, aircraft and vendor confirmations, and food vendor updates. They will also discuss advertising, camping interest, and early planning for the Fall Fly-In on September 27, 2025. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from April 24 and May 8, 2025.
- Spring Fly-In on May 24, 2025: volunteer roles, aircraft updates, vendor confirmations
- Food vendor updates: HKPR Health Unit applications, cook shack supplies
- Fall Fly-In on September 27, 2025: advertisement and interest
- General update from Airport Coordinator on infrastructure improvements
- Discussion of revenue opportunities (T-shirts) and sponsorship progress
Regular Council
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Regular Council meeting on May 15, 2025, includes a delegation on a wayfinding strategy, several proposed shore road allowance closures, and discussions on housing support and camping on residential property. Council will also consider by-laws for road closures, deeming lots not on a plan of subdivision, a merger agreement, and an alternative voting method for the 2026 election. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts, and monthly reports, plus a closed session on employee role changes.
- Delegation from County of Haliburton on Wayfinding Strategy
- Proposed shore road allowance closing – Part of Lot 12, Concession A, Sherborne (Sillis) – Wren Lake
- Proposed shore road allowance closing – Part of Lot 17, Concession 12, Sherborne (Fleming) – Kawagama Lake
- By-law to authorize merger agreement with Jeffrey William Robinson and Penneye Lynn Robinson
- By-law to provide for alternative voting method for 2026 Municipal and School Board Election
Airport Committee
The Airport Committee is meeting to finalize plans for the Spring Fly-In on May 24, 2025, including volunteer assignments, aircraft confirmations, vendor progress, and food vendor updates. They will also discuss the Fall Fly-In scheduled for September 27, 2025, and receive a general update from the Airport Coordinator.
- Spring Fly-In on May 24, 2025: volunteer roles, aircraft updates, vendor progress
- Vendor updates: COPA confirmed, Seneca pending; artists/artisans count being finalized
- Food vendors: Fishbowl, Till Death BBQ, Into the Blue Pizza confirmed
- Privy services: 3 units with handwashing stations plus 1 standalone station
- Fall Fly-In on September 27, 2025: advertisement and interest
Regular Council
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Regular Council meeting on May 1, 2025, will consider adopting the 2025 budget by-law, entering into a fire safety grant agreement, and approving several proposed shore road allowance closures on various lakes. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes adoption, committee updates, and correspondence, with no public meetings, delegations, or presentations scheduled.
- By-law to adopt 2025 estimates of expenditures and revenues
- Fire Safety Grant Transfer Payment Agreement with Ontario Fire Marshal
- Shore road allowance closures: Hall's Lake (Waller), Maple Lake (Johnson), Kawagama Lake (Parg), Bear Lake (Fletcher), Wren Lake (Hewson)
- Road surface treatment results report
- Housing development update
Airport Committee
The Airport Committee is meeting to organize the Spring Fly-In scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Stanhope Airport. They will discuss volunteers, aircraft confirmations, vendors, food vendors, camping, and other event logistics. Updates on the Fall Fly-In (September 27, 2025) and general airport matters are also on the agenda.
- Spring Fly-In on May 24, 2025, at Stanhope Airport
- Volunteer updates and role assignments
- Vendor progress: Seneca and COPA participation, artists/artisans count, tent/tables allocation, vendor map
- Food vendor updates, including HKPR Health Unit and cook shack supplies
- Fall Fly-In on September 27, 2025, poster update
CANCELLED - Environment and Stewardship Committee
This meeting of the Environment and Stewardship Committee was cancelled. The agenda included updates on the Environmental Treatise, an organic waste social media calendar, and planning for organic waste diversion, but no decisions were made.
- Meeting cancelled
- Update on Environmental Treatise
- Update on organic waste social media calendar
- Discussion of hazardous household waste
Green Burial Advisory Committee
The Green Burial Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the BAO and Cemetery By-law, review work completed, and plan next steps for naturalization and communication. They will also consider final recommendations from the ad hoc committee. The agenda includes routine items like adopting minutes and disclosing interests.
- Update on BAO and Cemetery By-law
- Summary of work completed by the committee
- Naturalization update and next steps
- Communication/brochure discussion
- Final recommendations from the Green Burial Ad Hoc Committee
Dorset Heritage Museum
The Dorset Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss routine business including the budget, a printer issue, volunteer appreciation, seasonal volunteers, exhibits, advertising, thank-you updates, and donations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.
- Budget discussion
- Printer issue
- Township Volunteer Appreciation invitation for May 3, 2025
- Seasonal volunteers for 2025
- Exhibits - outside and inside
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will consider a minor variance application to allow a 2,052 sq ft two-storey dwelling on the Kennisis River, replacing an existing 586 sq ft home. The applicant seeks to increase the maximum gross floor area from 40% to 250% and height from 40% to 80% under the zoning by-law. Staff recommend approval with conditions, including removal of an unpermitted shipping container and carport. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.
- Minor variance AH-MV-012/25: increase gross floor area from 40% to 250% for a 2,052 sq ft dwelling
- Minor variance AH-MV-012/25: increase height from 40% to 80% for a two-storey dwelling
- Condition: remove shipping container and attached carport built without a permit
- Condition: Ontario Land Surveyor confirmation of 15.5m setback from high water mark
- Approval of minutes from March 28, 2025 meeting
Airport Committee
The Airport Committee is meeting to plan the Spring Fly-In on May 24, 2025, at Stanhope Airport. They will discuss volunteer roles, aircraft participation, vendor progress, and other event logistics. The committee will also review minutes from the previous meeting and consider future events like the Fall Fly-In.
- Spring Fly-In on May 24, 2025, at Stanhope Airport
- Volunteer recruitment and role assignments
- Vendor participation updates (Seneca, COPA, artists, artisans)
- T-shirt sales and business sponsorships for revenue
- Fall Fly-In on September 27, 2025, planning
Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee
The Stanhope Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss the 2025 budget, marketing plan, museum websites, exhibits, community outreach, heritage gardens, building repairs, and collections. They will also approve the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting.
- Financial Report/2025 Budget
- Marketing Plan Discussion
- Museum Websites
- 2025 Museum Exhibits
- Community Outreach - 'Bring an Ancestor Day'
Regular Council
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Regular Council meeting on April 17, 2025, will consider routine administrative items, including the Integrity Commissioner's 2024 annual report, Tree Canada funding opportunities, and a letter of municipal significance from Mountain Trout House. Council will also receive monthly activity reports from building, parks, environmental, public works, and airport committees, and hold a closed session on personal matters.
- Tree Canada funding and future funding opportunities
- Tony Fleming, Integrity Commissioner 2024 Annual Report
- Correspondence from Vanessa Slack, Mountain Trout House re: Letter of Municipal Significance
- Log Chute Discussion with Parks Canada Update
- Airport Committee Updates (March 25 and April 10, 2025 minutes)
Airport Committee
The Airport Committee is meeting to finalize plans for the Spring Fly-In on May 24, 2025, including volunteer assignments, vendor confirmations, and revenue opportunities. They will also discuss future events like camping and the Fall Fly-In, and receive a general update from the Airport Coordinator.
- Spring Fly-In on Saturday, May 24, 2025
- Volunteer contingency plan after Haliburton Army Vets withdrawal
- Food vendors confirmed: Till Death BBQ, Pizza Abbey Gardens, The Fishbowl; Bangkok Thai Food to discuss
- Revenue opportunities: T-shirt sales and business sponsorships
- Fall Fly-In scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025
Regular Council
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Regular Council meeting on April 3, 2025, will consider several proposed road and shore road allowance closures, a proposed severance, and the appointment of screening and hearing officers for the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS). The agenda also includes reports on the Dorset Transfer Station waste site, household hazardous waste events, and a fundraising request from the Dorset Volunteer Firefighters' Association. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, with a live webcast available, though intermittent connectivity issues due to a recent ice storm may affect the stream.
- Proposed road allowance closing between Lot 6, Concession 14, Sherborne and Lot 6, Concession 1, McClintock (Leaman)
- Proposed shore road allowance closings at Beech Lake (Southey), Tock Lake (Bray and Rozic), Maple Lake (Groff), and Kushog Lake (Obeyesekere and Rodriguez)
- Proposed severance – Part of Lot 28 and 29, Concession 1, Stanhope (McCreight)
- By-laws to appoint AMPS screening and hearing officers
- Fundraising initiative request by Dorset Volunteer Firefighters' Association
Committee of Adjustment
The Algonquin Highlands Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on four minor variance applications, each seeking relief from zoning by-law provisions to allow additions or new structures on lakeside properties. Staff recommend approval for one application, with no objections received. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a schedule of 2025 meetings.
- AH-MV-004/25 (Emes): 650 sq ft addition to legal non-complying dwelling at 20960 Hwy 35, seeking to increase dwelling area and reduce front yard setback from 15m to 11.69m
- AH-MV-006/25 (Cesco): Boshkung Lake, Part of Lot 12, Concession 6, Stanhope
- AH-MV-010/25 (Robson): Lake of Bays, Part of Lots 1 and 2, Concession 12, Sherborne
- AH-MV-008/25 (Riggs): Tock Lake, Part of Lot 6, Concession 14, Sherborne
Dorset Heritage Museum
The Dorset Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss the approved 2025 budget, volunteer recruitment for the season, and exhibit plans. They will also review project updates from the Friends of the DHM and plan for National Volunteer Week. The agenda is largely routine administrative business.
- Approved 2025 budget review
- Friends of the DHM project update
- Volunteer appreciation for National Volunteer Week (April 27 - May 3)
- Seasonal volunteers for 2025
- Exhibits (outside and inside) and advertising
Airport Committee
The Airport Committee is meeting to plan the Spring Fly In event scheduled for May 24, 2025, including volunteer assignments, food vendors, parking, and promotions. They will also discuss future events like the Fall Fly In and general airport updates.
- Spring Fly In on May 24, 2025
- Food vendors: Till Death BBQ, Pizza Abbey Gardens, Bangkok Thai Food, The Fishbowl
- Volunteer recruitment and position assignments
- Parking plan update
- Public works requests: snow fencing, cones, mowing, levelling
Regular Council
Council will hold public meetings on two zoning by-law amendments, consider implementing an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS), and vote on the 2025 tax rate and budget by-laws. The agenda also includes several housekeeping by-law amendments, shore road allowance closures, and a closed session for labour and legal matters.
- Public meetings for zoning amendments: Kamal and Hina (Part of Lot 13, Concession 10, Stanhope) and McCoy (Part of Lot 25, Concession 12, Sherborne)
- By-law to implement Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS)
- By-law to adopt 2025 estimates of expenditures and revenues
- By-law to levy 2025 tax rates and set due date for tax payments
- Shore road allowance closures: Bassler (Kushog Lake) and Williams/Loat (Maple Lake)
Special Meeting
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Special Council Meeting on March 17, 2025, will consider final adoption of By-law 2024-64, which establishes comprehensive rules and regulations for township cemeteries. The by-law updates the previous 2022-68 by-law to align with the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, and includes provisions on interment rights, care and maintenance funds, and cemetery operations. Council will also consider a confirmatory by-law to formalize the meeting's proceedings.
- Final adoption of By-law 2024-64 (Cemetery By-law) replacing By-law 2022-68
- Prohibits interment or scattering of pet remains in township cemeteries
- Sets 30-day cooling-off period for cancellation of interment rights contracts
- Requires contributions to care and maintenance fund for all interment rights and monuments
- Prohibits resale of interment rights to third parties; township repurchases at listed price
Regular Council
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Regular Council meeting on March 6, 2025, will consider several by-laws, including the implementation of an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS), and review the second draft of the 2025 budget. The agenda also includes discussions on the Cultural and Recreation Committee, the 2026 election voting method, and cemetery by-law revisions. No public meetings, delegations, or presentations are scheduled.
- By-law to Implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS)
- 2025 Budget - 2nd Draft
- By-law to Amend Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law 2024-81
- By-law to Amend Dog Control By-law 2024-18
- 2026 Election Voting Method
Environment and Stewardship Committee
The Environment and Stewardship Committee will meet to discuss updates on the fireworks survey and amended policy, the environmental treatise, and a request for a 'Plug-n-Drive' electric vehicle event. They will also work on a workplan covering organic waste diversion, community centre rental policy review, and dark sky policy research. The agenda includes approval of the November 26, 2024 minutes.
- Fireworks survey update: 690 responses, report to Council on December 12, 2024
- Organic waste social media calendar development
- Community centre rental policy review for environmental practices
- Dark Sky policy research and potential survey
- Environmental treatise statement for website inclusion
Special Meeting
Council is reviewing the first draft of the 2025 budget, which proposes a levy increase of just over 7% (an additional $470,908) and a municipal tax rate increase of 5.66%. The budget includes funding for new projects and positions, such as a digital transformation coordinator, short-term rental monitoring, and pickleball courts. Council will discuss the budget over two days.
- Levy increase of $470,908 and tax rate increase of 5.66%
- New position for digital transformation projects
- Short-term rental monitoring and enforcement costs
- Pickleball court installation (grant funding dependent)
- Hawk Lake Landfill mobile truck service increase of $118,000
Special Meeting
Council is reviewing the first draft of the 2025 budget, which proposes a levy increase of just over 7% (an additional $470,908) and a municipal tax rate increase of 5.66%. The increase is attributed to higher costs for police, insurance, wages, and new projects. The budget will be reviewed over two days, and Council will consider accepting the report for full review and comment.
- 2025 draft budget with 7% levy increase ($470,908) and 5.66% tax rate increase
- Police services costs up 4.55% ($44,000 increase)
- New position for digital transformation in Administration
- Proposed pickleball courts (grant funding dependent)
- Hawk Lake Landfill mobile truck service increase ($118,000)
Dorset Heritage Museum
The Dorset Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss routine operations including budget, exhibit updates, advertising, and the upcoming Dorset Snowball event. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed beyond standard updates and planning items.
- Budget review
- Friends of the DHM project update (gazebo variance)
- Exhibits inside and outside
- Community Christmas Tree plaque pricing
- Dorset Snowball Day at the Museum update
Airport Committee
The Algonquin Highlands Airport Committee is meeting to discuss the outcomes of the 2024 fly-ins, including financials and feedback, and to plan upcoming 2025 events. The agenda also includes updates from the airport coordinator on short-term changes, winter preparation, and security camera rollout.
- Review of 2024 fly-in financials and leftover sales
- Planning for Spring Fly-In on May 24, 2025
- Planning for Fall Fly-In on September 28, 2025
- Discussion of security issues and camera rollout at the airport
- General update from airport coordinator on planned changes
Regular Council
Council will hold a public meeting and consider a zoning by-law amendment to allow a larger dwelling on Kawagama Lake, replacing a smaller non-complying home. They will also discuss a revised fireworks by-law, an overtime policy, and several other administrative and planning items.
- Zoning amendment for Bedard property, Part of Lot 18, Concession 11, Sherborne: increase gross floor area from 40% to 216% and height from 40% to 135% for a 1,426 sq ft dwelling
- Draft revised Fireworks By-law to prohibit and regulate sale and setting off of fireworks
- Draft revised Overtime Policy for Township employees
- Proposed shore road allowance closing on Kushog Lake (Enright)
- Delegation from Canadian National Fireworks Association
Regular Council
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Council will meet to discuss infrastructure and administrative matters. Key topics include design options for North Shore Road, the purchase of a new tandem truck, and a fire safety grant agreement.
- North Shore Road design options
- Purchase of one new tandem truck
- Fire Protection Grant Transfer Payment Agreement
- Public survey for branding strategy
- Airport Committee update
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider three minor variance applications. Staff recommend refusal of the Peck application (AH-MV-001/25) to increase the height of a detached garage and the floor area of a sleeping cabin on Halls Lake. The other two applications seek relief from zoning by-law provisions for properties on Tock Lake and in Stanhope.
- Minor Variance AH-MV-001/25 (Peck): increase accessory structure height from 6m to 7m and sleeping cabin floor area from 45 sq m to 57.6 sq m at 1127 McLaughlin Point Lane, Halls Lake; staff recommend refusal
- Minor Variance AH-MV-018/24 (Moonie): Part of Lot 4, Concession 2, McClintock, Tock Lake
- Minor Variance AH-MV-019/24 (Yanchus and Lewis): Part of Lot 17, Concession 10, Stanhope
Airport Committee
The Airport Committee will meet to discuss the Stanhope Development Initiative, including a permanent food vendor, and to review outcomes of 2024 events. They will also set dates for the 2025 spring and fall fly-ins and receive updates from the Airport Coordinator on security and winter preparation.
- Spring Fly-In set for May 24, 2025
- Fall Fly-In set for September 28, 2025
- Discussion on permanent food vendor at Stanhope Airport
- Review of 2024 event financials and leftovers
- Security camera rollout at the airport
Dorset Heritage Museum
The Dorset Heritage Museum Committee is meeting to discuss the budget, building repairs (heating, paint, side door lock), and updates on projects and events. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda is largely routine operational items.
- Budget review
- Heating update, paint repairs, side door lock repair
- Friends of the DHM project update
- Exhibits (outside and inside)
- Community Christmas Tree Lighting (December 1st) and Dorset Snowball
Special Meeting
This special council meeting includes discussion and a by-law to appoint Chris Shelly as Acting Fire Chief, effective January 20, 2025. Council will also enter a closed session for a legal matter update, and pass a confirmatory by-law to ratify the meeting's proceedings.
- By-law 2025-14: Appoint Chris Shelly as Acting Fire Chief, effective January 20, 2025
- Closed session under Sec. 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act for litigation or potential litigation
- By-law 2025-15: Confirm proceedings of the special meeting
Regular Council
The Township of Algonquin Highlands Regular Council meeting on January 16, 2025, will consider routine administrative items including adoption of minutes, accounts, and monthly reports. Key business includes by-laws for borrowing, interim tax levy, and auditor appointment, as well as several proposed shore road allowance closures. A closed session is scheduled for land acquisition and legal matters.
- By-law to authorize borrowing to meet current expenditures
- By-law to provide for an interim tax levy with interest and penalties
- By-law to appoint an auditor
- Proposed shore road allowance closures at Boshkung, Red Pine, Maple, and Kawagama Lakes
- Rogers telecommunications tower on MacBrien Road