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Dorset Lookout Tower
Address: 1191 Dorset Scenic Tower Road , Dorset P0A 1H0, ON, CA
Phone: (705) 766-9033
State: ON
City: Dorset
Zip Code: P0A 1H0


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Wow an experience like no other! The views at the lookout points alone are unbelievable. Once you've made your way to the top of the tower though, you will be treated to the most magnificent, beautiful views, especially in the fall! The lady working in the building was the most pleasant, and my husband and I had a great little chat with her. She had some great recommendations for us, sadly no moose were seen though!
It's best spot to watch maple leaves. It's a well maintained and managed park. There are many potable washrooms, water station, parking spots and ice cream. The view is fantastic! The tower is high enough to watch the scenery. Recommend to by the tickets in advance at weekends.Visited onWeekdayWait time1 hr+Reservation recommendedYes
Hands down, one of the best places to view the fall colors of Ontario. Online reservation is recommended for those who want to drive up the hill ~1km, but if you love the walk, tickets are available in the entrance booth. Reach early if you don't want to be turned away by O.P.P. especially during holidays/long weekend. Porta potties are available near the lookout tower parking area uphill. The climb up the tower is somewhat steep, so if you have little children, take extra care and precaution. There is only one person controlling the crowd below the tower entrance and you are asked to limit your visit up top to a maximum of 5 minutes. No enforcement though. Overall, a terrific experience to enjoy a good hike and see nature's bountiful creations!
The Doelrset Lookout Tower offers beautiful views over the forests and lakes. It is especially spectacular in the fall to observe the splendid colors. I do understand the security directing people or allowing cars to go to the tower. I do understand they have asked us to be short in order to allow others to enjoy the experience. But I don't understand why a party of about 30 was allowed right at the base of the tower, with loud music and oriental dance. I wish they have cleared, so I could take videos of the scenery as well.
The short drive up to the scenic lookout tower was pretty, some chose to park the car at the bottom of the hill and hike up. We had just done Algonquin the day before so we decided to drive up $17 per car was charged for parking, use of facilities and the tower. The climb up the lookout tower was magnificent, doable even for 77 years old seniors if you do it slowly. We were rewarded with beautiful 360 view and fall colours. The experience was different compared to immersing ourselves in hiking the colourful woods of Algonquin but I personally think it is an experience one should try at least once. It is time of the season if you want to catch some good foliage colours. We went on a weekday so we did not have to purchase tickets in advance not so for weekends so check before you go.
Very cool/unusual experience! Great view and a fun memory. We brought our 6yr old and although he fearlessly climbed to the top and back like a champ- my parental fear/anxiety was in overdrive the whole time that he would fall on the stairs. Had a good laugh at my own expense once we were back on solid ground and my heart had stopped pounding. Thanks but once was enough for me!
Had a great time climbing to the top of the tower. You can see a far ways away from up top. Once we were done, we hiked the tower Hill hike which was a great hike to the Dorset museum and back. Terrain was rough but it was a beautiful hike and great time. The gift shop was nice and appropriately prices. All of the staff were very engaging.
We loved the views from the top of the Tower. The foot path is quite rugged in places and not suitable for those with walking difficulty or very young children. Some rock scrambling is required and it is steep in places. It would be helpful to have this warning at the start of the foot path.
The Dorset Lookout Tower is one of the best places to watch the Fall colors in Ontario. It's a good experience to climb up the 30 meter high Tower to watch the 360 degree view of the Lake of Bays and the Algonquin Highlands. I think it's not suitable for young kids and senior to climb to the top of the Tower.
Absolutely incredible views, and the tower, while scary for those with a fear of heights, was worth it! There are two parking lots, a few good views at ground level of Kawagama and Lake of Bays, and an endless view of the rollings hills without a view of civilization from the top of the tower. Absolutely breathtaking.
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