EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Committee of the Whole Meeting (Lanark Highlands Township)
IMPORTANT MEETING - Tuesday, November 25th, 6pm
Watch on the Township’s YouTube Channel
The Planner’s final report regarding the Highland Line Pit application will be presented for discussion and is scheduled to proceed to the Lanark Highlands Township Council meeting on December 9, 2025, for a final decision. **UPDATE: CAVANAGH FILING TO OLT REMOVED THIS OPTION
Lanark Highlands Township Council Meeting
IMPORTANT MEETING - Tuesday, December 9th, 6pm
Watch on the Township’s YouTube Channel
Council will discuss the Cavanagh application and is scheduled to make its final decision **UPDATE: CAVANAGH FILING TO OLT REMOVED THIS OPTION
Let Council know that this in an issue of great local concern by logging onto the livestream.
We encourage as many people as possible to watch the proceedings of these meetings online as there is limited seating at the Township Hall. More people online = more interest = more accountability
Past Events
NOVEMBER 21, 2025: FLH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
We will be holding our second annual general meeting (AGM) in McDonald’s Corners on November 21st. It will be a great opportunity to socialize and share in some snacks and updates. The agenda and last year’s minutes will be emailed out to all members in the coming days. If you are unable to attend in person, a video link will also be provided one week prior to the meeting.
Date of AGM: Friday, November 21, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall
Address: 194 Camerons Road, McDonald’s Corners, ON K0G 1M0
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to protecting the land, water, and community of Lanark Highlands.
Highland Line Pit Proposal Public meeting Sept. 11, 2025
Lanark Highlands Township has posted revisions made by the applicant and updates related to the Highland Line Pit proposal. The agenda materials include comments from Township Planning staff and from the applicant’s planner, Neal DeRuyter. (letter sent from Cavanagh - re: New Revisions)
Attend the public meeting in person (see below for details) If you cannot attend in person, the Township will livestream the meeting on YouTube
Links for the Sept 11, 2025 Meeting:
• YouTube livestream of meeting
• Cavanagh Application Documents
Submitting comments:
If you prefer to provide written comments, please email them to LHclerk@lanarkhighlands.ca by September 19 so they can be included in the public record.
Please share this update and encourage neighbours to participate.
Join our Nature Walk on June 8th, 2024
It’s time to reform gravel mining in Ontario!
On Saturday, June 8, 2024, communities across the province will participate in the first ever Day of Action to Protect Ontario from Gravel Mining.
Friends of Lanark Highlands is hosting a nature walk to support this day. The hike will be held on the trails at Wheelers Pancake House, just west of the site of the proposed Highland Line Pit. You are invited to meet and mingle at the teepee where the hike will begin at 11:00 am. The easy 2.6 km loop trail will take hikers through the sugar bush and alongside wetlands, including the Long Sault Creek.
Saturday, June 8th, 2024 11:00 am
Wheelers Maple, 1001 Highland Line, McDonalds Corners
Would you like more information about the Reform Gravel Mining Coalition initiative? Click Here.
Click on image to download flyer
Blanding’s Turtle FUNdraiser
October 5
6:00-8:30 PM
Wheelers Pancake House
1001 Highland Line, McDonald’s Corners
Visit Paint With Janet on Facebook ‘Events’ for more details
$55/person cash or etransfer
In Support of Friends of Lanark Highlands
Includes everything you need to paint and a pancake with sausages
janet.beath@sympatico.ca
(613) 253 7399
No artistic experience necessary!
Paddle and Parade: Saturday Sept. 16, 2023
BARBERS LAKE & ANDERSON HERITAGE FARM - 137 Anderson Ln., Mcdonald’s Corners
11:00 A.M. - Anderson Heritage Farm - open for parking, and unloading water craft, from 11:00 A.M. - people are encouraged to arrive early!
12 Noon - PADDLE (if you plan on paddling we ask that you register)
Shabot Obaadjiwan & Snimikobi Algonquin First Nations will lead a pipe ceremony & birch bark canoe launch. Drumming by the Pikwakanagan First Nation. Join in!
Register to canoe, kayak or paddleboard the 30 minute route! Spectators welcome!
2:30 P.M. - PARADE - THE HIGHLAND LINE
2km-long procession to Wheelers Maple led by a piper!
3:30 P.M. - PERFORMANCES & PICNIC
WHEELERS MAPLE - 1001 Highland Line, McDonald’s Corners
Enjoy refreshments from local food vendors at our outdoor stage with prominent speakers & special guest musicians. Featuring the Long Sault Trio & a special guest appearance by Sarah Harmer!
McDonald's Corners, Lanark Highlands
Bring your own folding chair
Turkey Dinner Fundraiser
Saturday July 29th 5 - 7 PM
Dance with Pat Clarke and Band 7:30 - 11 PM
A Turkey Dinner hosted by Friends of Lanark Highlands at the McDonalds Corners Agricultural Hall will be Saturday, July 29th. Please purchase your tickets by July 15th so the Ag Hall will know how many of us will be attending the meal.
The plans include a Turkey Dinner from 5pm to 7pm catered by the Ag Hall at a cost of $30 per adult, $12 per child (7-12) and free for 6 and under.
The Ag Hall is charging us $25 per adult but the additional $5 from each adult meal ticket sold will go to Friends of Lanark Highlands.
Pat Clarke and band are providing live music from 7:30pm until 11:00pm. Everyone who purchases a meal ticket will be welcome to stay for the live music and dancing. There will be a $10 admission (tickets sold at door) for others who would like to come just for the music, with all proceeds going to FLH. The Ag Hall will have the bar open from 5pm to 11pm. At no time is alcohol permitted outside of the hall.
How to purchase meal tickets (e-transfer or cash):
E-transfer the meal cost to FLHtreasury@gmail.com.
In the message box please provide your name and how many people are in your party, including the number of adults, children 7-12 years old and, children under 6 years.
Please list any special diet needs as well.
The turkey will not have gluten in it and there will be gluten free gravy, stuffing, and desserts available.
If paying cash, tickets are available at Highlands Country Store in McDonalds Corners as well at Wheelers Pancake House.