Dorset Lookout Tower

Name: Dorset Lookout Tower
Address: 1191 Dorset Scenic Tower Rd, Dwight, ON P0A 1H0, Canada, A, Canada

4.6/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

Contact Dorset Lookout Tower

Address :	1191 Dorset Scenic Tower Rd, Dwight, ON P0A 1H0, Canada
Phone :	📞 +77
Website :	https://www.algonquinhighlands.ca/dorset-lookout-tower.php
Categories :	Tourist information center , Tourist attraction , Scenic spot ,
City :	A
Description :	Open metal stairs lead to the top of this 30-meter tower popular for fall foliage viewing.

1191 Dorset Scenic Tower Rd, Dwight, ON P0A 1H0, Canada

Best Tourist attraction in Canada

G	G Cursed on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is a great tower, it is very tall and the stairs leading to the top are very inviting. The view from the top of this tower is breathtaking. Unfortunately there is no slide to get down which really makes repeat climbs to the top unlikely. Will increase my rating to 5 stars if they add a slide.
T	Thushy B on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Loved seeing the fall colours on top of the tower. You don't need to go all the way up to see the beautiful 360 view. The view is also amazing at the peak a boo rock (short distance from the tower). There is a fee of $15 per car in the fall season if you park close to the tower instead of the museum.
M	Maria Legault on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What an amazing Ontario landmark to visit! This Lookout Tower has terrific views and a lovely little gift shop full of shirts to commemorate your trek to the top. I felt both safe and exultant throughout the experience. Highly recommend!
A	Ashlee G on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ My family and I visited on the Monday of Thanksgiving weekend to see the fall colours. Utterly breathtaking views! The tower was particularly fun to climb but not recommended to those with a fear of heights. There is an entrance fee of $15 per car to park at the top but it’s totally worth it in my opinion. Otherwise you could walk all the way up the hill and pay $5 to get in I believe. Unfortunately we arrived with only an hour until close and the weather was not on our side. However I still managed to get a few good shots when the sun came out. I would definitely return!
D	Dennis “DMACZ” Macaso on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is a good lookout to get a glimpse of the surrounding area of Dorset. The view is stunning the vast forested area of Algonquin park. You cam climb the tower for the sake of a good workout too and perfect for the summer to feel the cool winds.
N	Neha Mishra on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We loved our long drive from Toronto to Muskoka. You still cannot see fall colors there or in Algonquin Provincial Park. I don't know what's happening with the fall. I was super excited to see the Fall colors from the tower but it turns out there are very few leaves who changed there color. If you are afraid of heights then this tower is not for you. When we were in the queue we didn't knew the consequences but later when we were on the stairs it was really scary. Upon reaching we felt that the tower is shaking because of people that means tower is not strong enough that's why they say "Use at your own risk" if something happens to that tower then there is no guarantee that you'll be safe. People go there with there toddlers which is not okay. Toddlers were scared and yes adults were scared too! They charge 8$ for your car if you want to take it a little inside and want to park near the tower(which is about 1 km from the main road). If you are willing to park your car outside then also you have to pay 2$ as you have to walk.. so you have to walk for 1 km and you've to spend your energy then you've to pay 2$ and moreover you are risking your life by reaching to the top of that tower. As they are charging people they can rebuild that tower so that it could be safe for people. I'm just sad that we drove a long way and didn't got my perfect fall foliage picture!
W	Wanderlust Wolf on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ We climbed when there was a hail storm. The effort put was worth point we reached the top. You get to see over if the just beautiful talk colors from the. The pictures don't do justice to the real beauty of the place, it's all about the feel you get up there.
N	Nicholas Leicht on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you arrive an hour before sunset and walk up, by the time you reach the top you will be greeted with a breathtaking view of the lake in addition endless trees in every direction. I would say the autumn is definitely the best time to arrive so you can see all the colours. What a spectacular view, I am already looking forward to next time!