The Town of Laurentian Hills

Welcome to the Town of Laurentian Hills

The Town of Laurentian Hills is located in the heartland of Ontario’s Recreation system, situated in the beautiful Valley of the Ottawa River bordered by the Laurentian Mountains and Algonquin Provincial Park. Laurentian Hills is perfect for the outdoor enthusiasts. You can enjoy year-round recreational opportunities such as fishing, swimming, camping, boating, paddling, hunting, cross-country skiing and ATV activities. The Ottawa Valley Recreation/Algonquin Trail is the former abandoned CP Rail corridor which runs 296 kms between Smith Falls and Mattawa. The County of Renfrew is developing the rail corridor as a full multi use trail and when complete will run throughout the municipality. The Pembroke/North Bay Top A snowmobile trail connects to the many well-groomed local snowmobile trails throughout the municipality, providing miles of enjoyment for the snowmobile enthusiasts.

North Renfrew Family Services Community Christmas Basket 2025 - Information on needing assistance this Christmas as well as dates and times, please click HERE

Call for Volunteers - OUTDOOR RINKS - The Town of Laurentian Hills is looking for persons or groups interested in volunteering to help with shoveling, flooding and maintaining the outdoor rink surfaces. The outdoor rinks are located in Point Alexander, Chalk River and Mountain View Subdivision. If you are interested in volunteering at one of the locations, please call the Town office at 613-584-3114.

There is an October meeting change from Thursday October 23, 2025 to Monday October 27 2025.

There is a November meeting change from Friday 21 November, 2025 to Tuesday 18 November 2025.

Property owners can use alternative payment options to pay their property tax and water and sewer billings. Please note that penalty and interest will not be postponed during this time.

Online Banking - Click HERE for a list of accepted banks. Add the “Town of Laurentian Hills”, “Laurentian Hills Taxes” or “Town of Laurentian Hills water and sewer” as a payee through your financial institution online banking. Please allow 2 – 5 business days for processing.

Monthly Pre-authorized Payment Plan – Click HERE for a Pre-authorized form. Withdrawals are debited on the 15th day of each month. Residents can complete and submit the form through email or in office. A void cheque or copy of your banking information is required.

In Person at the Town of Laurentian Hills - Cash or Cheque only.

Drop Boxes are located at the main office door at 34465 Highway 17, Point Alexander (cheques only) as well as at 19 Railway Street, Chalk River up the ramp in the wall. (cheques only) Please include your payment in a sealed envelope. If you require a receipt, clearly indicate and provide your email.

Call our office at 613-584-3114 to get your balance on water/sewer/taxes.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY WATER IS DISCOLOURED/CLOUDY?
When hydrants are being used or flushed, residents may temporarily experience cloudy/discolored water. This is common when there is a sudden change in the flow of water in the pipelines.
1. If discoloration occurs, run the COLD water at your faucet for about 10 minutes. You should see the water clear. Flush your toilets a couple of times. 2. Do not use the hot water faucet since this will draw discolored water into your hot water heater/tank. 3. If the water fails to clear after 10 minutes, wait for a few hours and again try running only the cold water and flushing your toilets.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Notice to residents hooked up to the Chalk River Wastewater System. Click HERE for details.

Laurentian Hills in conjunction with the City of Pembroke, Petawawa, Town of Deep River, Township of Laurentian Valley, Townships of Admaston/Bromley, North Algona Wilberforce, and Whitewater Region developed a Joint Community Safety & Well-Being Plan. The Community safety and Well-being plan is a collaborative effort with neighboring municipalities including police, First Nations, community partners and members of the community to remove barriers and improve access to the social determinants of health and well-being so that every community member can realize their unique talents and potential in a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment. The primary goal of the plan is to identify and address the root causes of safety and well-being issues in a community. The plan identifies strategies and interventions aimed at reducing risks factors and improve the overall well-being of our communities. Click HERE for the Plan. If you would like an accessible copy, please contact the municipal office 613-584-3114

NOTICE - Please be advised that the Forestry Road Bridge that is owned by the Department of National Defence requires repairs and will remain closed until further notice. There will be no through traffic using the bridge.

REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 requires municipalities to address the needs of those within their community with disabilities. The Town is seeking your assistance to help us identify barriers for persons with disabilities in buildings and facilities owned and operated by the Town. Are you facing accessibility challenges in the Town? We want to hear from you! We want your feedback so that we can improve our services and make them more accessible. Please forward your concerns to info@laurentianhills.ca or call the municipal office at 613-584-3114.