OPP adjusts detachment jurisdictions in Algonquin Park

This file image shows fall colours at Algonquin Park on Thurs., Oct. 2, 2025.

Provincial police announced changes on Sunday to the areas of jurisdiction for the detachments that are responsible for policing Algonquin Park.

In a Sunday news release, the OPP stated that the changes came from a recent review that identified opportunities for reinvestment and efficiency. They are as follows:

• The Huntsville detachment will service west of mile marker 34 including the Lake of Two Rivers Café and Grill. It will maintain its responsibilities in the Town of Huntsville, Muskoka Lakes Township, Lake of Bays Township, and the west side of Algonquin Park.
• The Bancroft and Whitney detachments will merge and be responsible for policing the east side of Algonquin Park, east of mile marker 34. The Bancroft detachment will police the Town of Bancroft, Carlow Township, Mayo Township, Faraday, Hastings Highlands Highlands East, Limerick, Wollaston, Tudor and Cashel and South Algonquin Township in the District of Nipissing.
• The Upper Ottawa Valley, North Bay and Almaguin Highlands detachments will service the north area of Algonquin Park. Upper Ottawa Valley OPP will maintain its jurisdiction in the Township of Madawaska Valley.

“This change enables the OPP to have increased police presence on Highway 60 through Algonquin Park and for the surrounding communities,” said Const. Ted Warman from Huntsville OPP in the release. “It also increases our ability to share resources such as specialists. Members reporting locations will remain unchanged, although some internal realignment will occur as detachment boundaries are adjusted.

The changes will take effect as of April 8.