RECYCLING DEPOT CLOSURE...Effective January 1, 2025. Please see details below.

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.

The Municipal Office will be closed on MONDAY 19 MAY 2025 - The Mayor, Council and Staff wish everyone a Happy Victoria Day!

The Corporation of the Town of Laurentian Hills Notice of Intention to Pass a By-Law to Adopt the 2025 Budget

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Laurentian Hills intends to pass a by-law to adopt the 2025 budget.

The meeting at which the bylaw will be presented will take place:

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am
Council Chambers
34465 Highway 17
Point Alexander
RR#1 Deep River ON

The budget is being adopted in accordance with Section 291 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and notice is being provided in accordance with By-law No. 24/02. If the matter is postponed or considered at a subsequent council meeting, no additional notice will be provided other than the information on the subsequent Council agenda.

DATED at the Town of Laurentian Hills 7th day of May, 2025

For budget details click HERE

TAKE NOTE:
The Town of Laurentian Hills will be conducting routine maintenance and flushing of fire hydrants in Chalk River in May until finished. Any questions or concerns can be directed to 613-584-3114.

Ministry of Natural Resources - Flood Warning Bulletin - Flood Watch Pembroke District Ottawa River Thursday, May 15, 2025 - HERE

What should I do if my water is discolored/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.

RECYCLING DEPOT CLOSURE

Effective January 1, 2025 the Baggs Road Depot will no longer accept recyclable materials. This decision aligns with Ontario Regulation 392/21. All items will be collected at the curbside on your scheduled collection day.

Curbside Collection Reminder: Ensure recyclable items are placed curbside by 7:00 am on your scheduled collection day.
Baggs Road Landfill: Other landfill services including reuse, e-waste, and hazardous materials will remain available.

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.