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- Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower is a must-see in Southern Ontario. This popular day-trip spot is home to a fantastic 142m high tower, offering 360 degree views of the surrounding area.
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Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower is located in Dorset and a short drive from Dwight. You can park at the bottom of the hill and pay a small amount or you can drive up the hill and pay a bit more and park closer to the tower.
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Owned and operated by the Township of Algonquin Highlands, the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower is located off Highway 35 just north of the village of Dorset. The original tower was built in 1922, was 25 metres high (82 feet) and used as a fire lookout tower until 1961.
One of Algonquin Highlands' most popular attractions, the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower will open for the 2024 season this weekend, beginning Friday, May 17. You can find hours, fees, and the live feed from the tower cam on the Algonquin Highlands website.
You don’t have to wait until the fall to experience the view at the Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower. The observation deck offers a 360 degree view, 142 metres (456 feet) above Lake of Bays. For those that enjoy the view closer to the ground Peek-a-boo Rock keeps your feet on the ground with a great view across Dorset.
With a breathtaking 360 degree view, the observation deck of the historic Dorset Tower stands 142 metres (465 feet) above Dorset in Lake of Bays. The original Dorset Tower was built in 1922, was 25 metres high (82 feet) and used as a fire lookout tower until 1961.
If you are ever in Dorset area a visit to the Lookout Tower is a must (in the fall is the BEST Colours in Ontario) you can see forever in all directions. Tower is closed from end of Nov.-Mar. but you can still walk up .
The Dorset Tower offers views like no other! The trail begins behind the Dorset Heritage Museum and winds its way through a beautiful mixed forest from the base of the lookout hill to the top, and back down again.
