Walk in The Clouds at Haliburton Forest
An incredible experience in the Haliburton Forest that allows you to walk along a rope and plank bridge in the top of the trees. Not for those afraid of heights, this is a can’t-miss attraction to truly experience the beauty of the wildlife…
The Haliburton Highlands Land Trust (HHLT) received a grant from the Ontario Species at Risk Stewardship Fund to conduct a study on the bats in the County of Haliburton. We have 8 species of bats in Ontario and unfortunately many populations are…
Water activities and boating are a huge part of summer fun in Haliburton County, especially at the cottage! But taking precautions should be an integral part of the process to keep everyone safe and avoid tragic accidents. Those who are new to cottage rentals in Haliburton, and who have never partaken in water activities before, may be unsure how to keep safe.
DO always make sure you…
Silent Lake (1589 Silent Lake Park Road, Bancroft, ON) Difficulty: easy-moderate to difficult
Silent…
1) Local Produce at the Farmers Market - every Tuesday 12-4 at Head Lake Park in Haliburton, every Friday in Carnarvon 12-5. Local produce, flowers, cheeses, and meats. Baked goods, crafts, hot lunches. Support Haliburton farmers. https://haliburtoncountyfarmersmarket.wordpress.com/
2) Catch a movie at Highlands Cinema - a historic relic, this movie theatre is a museum and a theatre…
Guest Blog: by the owners of Towering Pines
My wife and I have been cottage owners in Haliburton for coming up on two years and have just completed our second season of cottage rentals. The original plan was for the acquisition of a cottage to be the end game of a sequence that was to begin with my retirement, proceeding to sale of home, and then downsizing to a new and smaller residence. Owning a cottage for rental to others did not fit anywhere into this…
Fishing is excellent in the fresh water lakes of Haliburton and Minden.
Haliburton’s fresh water lakes are a natural home to several species of fish. Trout, both lake and brook are plentiful. An aggressive stocking programme has small mouth bass populations naturally regenerating.
In fact, both largemouth and smallmouth bass are common in Haliburton…
Haliburton Highlands offers 3,000 km of marked, mapped, and signed ATV trails.
Here is what "All Terrain Vehicle Magazine" recently wrote about the Haliburton ATV Association: ATV owners interested in an exceptional place to ride should check out the Haliburton ATV Association website. (www.haliburtonatv.com) The Haliburton ATV club is among the most active and well organized groiups in Canada.…
Haliburton County will be hosting over 1,000 athletes, officials, and spectators from February 17 - 19, 2015 as part of the 2015 Ontario 55+ Winter Games. Kurt Browning, a Canadian figure skater, choreographer and commentator will MC the event. He is a four-time World Champion, four-time Canadian National Champion and three-time Olympian, earning the priveledge of carrying…
Dogs love being included in the family vacation when you rent a cottage just as much as the rest of the family. Playing in the lake, taking exciting walks in the forest with all the wonderful new smells and relaxing at the end of the day surrounded by family all contribute to your pet's positive cottage vacation experience. But just because you've escaped the daily grind, doesn't mean…
