Dorset Lookout Tower
N 45° 15.143 W 078° 53.638
17T E 665257 N 5013145
The Dorset Lookout Tower is located along Highway 35 in the Township of Algonquin Highlands. There is an admission fee of 4$.
Waymark Code: WM458Y
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/08/2008
Views: 50
The tower was originally built in 1922 as a fire tower used to spot forest fires. By the 1960's more modern methods of fire detection phased out the tower. It was taken down and a new tower was built on the site with the intention of becoming a radar station. Those plans were scrapped at the new tower was opened to the public in 1967 as a tourist attraction.
Height of Look-Out Tower in feet: 82.00
Difficulty: 
Opening times and fees:
Victoria Day Weekend to Labour Day Weekend - 9am til 8pm
September to Thanksgiving Weekend - 9am til 5pm
4$ admission or 20$ season pass
Parking Area: N 45° 15.150 W 078° 53.540
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Visit Instructions:
Please log only if you have been up there and you must include a photo of the scenic view from the top.