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.

Notification to the Residents of the Town of Laurentian Hills - The Municipality is implementing a six-month compressed work week pilot project for administrative staff. The pilot project will run from August 7, 2026, to February 1, 2027.  The Municipal Office will remain open during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  On Fridays, the Municipal Office will close to the public at 1:00 p.m. throughout the pilot project.  The drop box outside the Municipal Office and 19 Railway Street in Chalk River will continue to be available for public use.  We welcome your comments on the pilot project's revised hours. Your feedback will help us evaluate the initiative and understand any impact the revised hours may have on residents.  Feedback can be sent to info@laurentianhills.ca put in the drop boxes or mailed to 34465 Highway 17 RR#1 Deep River, ON K0J 1P0, throughout the pilot project.  We appreciate your understanding and thank you for helping us evaluate this initiative.

Final Zoning By-Law 19-26 - HERE

Interactive Mapping - Click HERE  

Map 1 (Rolph) - HERE       Map 2 (Wylie) - HERE   
Map 3 (Mackay) - HERE    Map 4 (Buchanan)- HERE 

Budget Details click - HERE

Changes to after-hour access to the Chalk River Post Office HERE

NOTICE:  The Inaugural and Regular meetings of Council scheduled to be held on Wednesday November 18th will be moved to Tuesday November 17th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Construction Notification for Hwy 17 for MTO Contract - HERE

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.

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.

JOINT COMMUNITY SAFETY & WELL- BEING PLAN
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