Dorset Lookout Tower
A 30-meter former fire lookout tower in the lake-district town of Dorset, with views from the top over Lake of Bays and endless maple forests.
Dorset is about 40 km southwest of Algonquin. The former fire lookout tower, now an observation tower, is about 30 meters high. From the top, you get a 360-degree view of Lake of Bays and endless maple forest, making it one of Ontario's best-known fall foliage viewpoints. The hilltop also has an observation platform, trails and a visitor centre. It is open from about mid-May to mid-October. An entrance fee is charged, and weekend lines during peak fall color season can be long.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (mid-May–mid-Oct)
Nearby sights
- Ragged Falls
- Hardwood Lookout Trail
- Arrowhead Provincial Park
- Canoe Lake
- Mizzy Lake Trail
- Algonquin Art Centre
- Track and Tower Trail
- Lake of Two Rivers