The Township of South Algonquin

District of Nipissing
 

Welcome to South Algonquin

South Algonquin is located adjacent to the south-east corner of Algonquin Provincial Park and offers you an abundance of four-season wilderness experiences with our numerous lakes, rivers, streams and thousands of acres of crown land — here for you to explore.

Our area is well known for its hundreds of kilometers of recreational trails, offering snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and dogsledding during the winter months. Throughout the other seasons, South Algonquin offers hiking, ATVing, canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, camping, hunting and fishing.

The fishing is great all year round, especially trout fishing. We have excellent small and large mouth bass fishing during their open season. Walleye and pike, having been introduced to the area more than twenty years ago, offer large trophies for the fishing enthusiast.

New and Noteworthy…

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**NOTICE – 1st & 2nd Readings on the By-Law for the 2026 Operating & Capital Budget**

 

Notice is hereby given that the Council for the Corporation of the Township of South Algonquin propose to give 1st and 2nd readings on a by-law  to establish expenditures and revenues for the adoption of the 2026 Operating and Capital Budget at its regular council meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers located at 7 Third Avenue in Whitney Ontario.


2026 Budget Presentation

*Information on Running for Council*

 

You can register for candidate information sessions listed in the “So you want to run for Council” bulletin by clicking on the register online link shown below.


So you want to run for Council – Bulletin

REGISTER ONLINE HERE

Rinks Reopened in Whitney & Madawaska!

🧊 Rinks Reopened in Whitney & Madawaska! 🧊

Great news! With the weather finally cooperating, the outdoor rinks in Whitney and Madawaska are back open and ready for everyone to get out and have some fun ❄️⛸️

The ice is prepped and waiting — grab your skates and broomball sticks/hockey sticks 🥅

📅 Rink schedules for both locations are attached and are also posted at the rinks.

A big shout-out once again to our rink attendants Howard Drew, Brendia Drew, Peter Martin, Justin Hunter, and our dedicated Volunteers for their hard work! ❄️

Madawaska Outdoor Rink Schedule 2026

Whitney Outdoor Rink Schedule 2026

Short Term Rental Licencing By-Law #2025-848

The Short-Term Rental Licencing By-law #2025-848 was adopted by Council on November 5, 2025.

There is a six-month grace period for owners to comply with the new regulations. Therefore, a licence is required to be approved by May 5, 2026.

The licence application can be located in the attached Short-Term Rental Licencing By-Law #2025-848 and submitted to the township office.

The fees  licencing are as follows:

  • Application Fee: $200
  • Initial Licence Fee: $700
  • Annual Licence Fee: $500 (in good standings)
  • Fire Inspection Fee: $200
  • Fire Re-Inspection (if deficiencies identified) Fee: $200
  • Complaint-Based Fire Inspection Fee: $200
  • Building Inspection Fee: $250
  • Building Re-Inspection (if deficiencies identified) Fee: $200
  • Complaint-Based Building Inspection Fee: $200
  • Change of Use (if applicable) Fee: $150

Please contact the office for more information.


Short-Term Rental Licencing By-Law #2025-848

At a Glance

Landfill Site Hours of Operation:

Starting October 22, 2025

WEDNESDAYS – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
SATURDAYS – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon)


WASTE COLLECTION SITES:

Whitney: 462 Nipissing Road
Madawaska: 6319 Highway 523

View the Waste Collection Calendar


View the Current Newsletter
updated: 02/24/2026
Economic Development Meeting
February 26, 2026, 9:00 AM
Township of South Algonquin Municipal Office, Council Chambers
Also via Zoom and YouTube Channel Live
Regular Council Meeting
March 4, 2026, 9:00 AM
Township of South Algonquin Municipal Office, Council Chambers
Also via Zoom and YouTube Channel Live
Committee of Adjustment Meeting
March 18, 2026, 9:00 AM
Township of South Algonquin Municipal Office, Council Chambers
Also via Zoom and YouTube Channel Live

All Upcoming Meetings and Events


South Algonquin Family Health Team Whitney

Agendas and Minutes

By-laws

Document Archive

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