There are endless places to embrace the magic of the season and see Ontario’s fall colours in full splendor. Plan a fall getaway with All-Season Cottage Rentals and enjoy the seclusion and convenience of our lakefront homes in the Haliburton Highlands. Spend quality time together in your cottage, relax outside in front of a cozy campfire, take our complimentary watercraft out for a paddling adventure, and discover fantastic leaf-peeping spots nearby. Explore the Haliburton Highlands and see vibrant foliage while hiking, biking, paddling, or driving through the region.
From the Trails
Get active and set out on a fall hike or bike ride through the vibrant foliage of the Haliburton Highlands at these parks and forest reserves:
- Immerse yourself in the magical fall colours of Haliburton Forest. Choose from 400km of hiking trails and 300km of biking trails.
- Walk the trails of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest and see impressive sculptures along the trails, framed by the fall colours.
- Take a day trip to Algonquin Provincial Park for some of the best leaf peeping in the province. Spend your time in the park hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, and watching wildlife.
- Visit Sir Sam’s Ski / Ride and hike or mountain bike along the trails overlooking Eagle and Moose Lakes.
From the Road
See the beauty of fall colours from the road! Whether you are looking for a scenic route to your cottage rental or the best motorcycling rides, we have a drive for everyone:
- Hit the road from your cottage rental and start driving around the backroads, or drive along one of the pre-planned routes from My Haliburton Highlands.
- Ride the best motorcycling roads in Ontario this fall. Plan your trip using the maps from Ride the Highlands.
From the Lookout Towers
Get a unique perspective and see fall colours in Ontario from the region’s lookout towers:
- Climb the stairs of the Eagle View Observation Tower and soak in panoramic views of Eagle and Moose Lakes.
- Drive north of the village of Dorset to visit the popular Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower. From the observation deck, you will be rewarded with panoramic views of Lake of Bays and the surrounding forest.
- Take a quick detour off Highway 118 and stop at the paved lookout, Skyline Park, for scenic views of Haliburton.
From the Water
With hundreds of lakes in the Haliburton Highlands, there are endless places to view fall colours from the water:
- All of our cottage rentals are lakefront and offer complimentary watercraft on-site. Launch your canoe, kayak, or paddleboat from your cottage and paddle around the water, enjoying the crisp breeze and fall foliage.
- Plan a backcountry canoe trip on the Haliburton Highlands Water Trails, comprising 28,000 hectares of lakes and rivers.
- Find even more fantastic paddling areas at Haliburton Forest, Algonquin Provincial Park, and Silent Lake Provincial Park.
Book Your Fall Getaway in the Haliburton Highlands
See the Ontario fall colours for yourself and reserve your getaway with All-Season Cottage Rentals. Whether you want to hike through nature trails, paddle scenic lakes, or relax around a campfire, the Haliburton Highlands is your one-stop destination for fall fun. Browse our Haliburton cottage rentals and book with us today!