With more than 300 provincial parks in Ontario, exploring the great outdoors is easily accessible from basically anywhere. Travel to the Haliburton Highlands and experience several of Ontario’s best provincial parks during your visit. Discover incredible hiking, wildlife watching, canoeing, and fishing in the summertime. Or plan your trip in winter and experience activities like skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and ice skating. No matter when you plan your visit, All-Season Cottage Rentals offers the perfect accommodations for your Haliburton Highlands adventures.
Algonquin Provincial Park
Algonquin is a crown jewel of the provincial park system, covering over 7,635 square kilometres of Canadian Shield wilderness. As the first provincial park in Ontario, the park remains a popular natural attraction for visitors looking to experience the great outdoors throughout the seasons. Enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities like hiking, biking, wildlife watching, fishing, canoeing, camping, skiing, snowshoeing, skating, and snowmobiling. The best way to access the park is by traveling to the West Gate Entrance, approximately 90km from Haliburton.
Silent Lake Provincial Park
Silent Lake is the closest provincial park to Haliburton, located 47km east. The highlight of the park is Silent Lake, a scenic 2.5km lake popular for swimming and canoeing. Since the lake doesn’t allow motorized boats, you can expect the water to be calm and quiet during your visit. In addition to lakefront fun, the park is also a popular place for hiking and mountain biking in the summertime and cross-country skiing in the winter.
Kawartha Highlands
If you are interested in getting off the beaten path and exploring the backcountry, Kawartha Highlands is the best provincial park for you. This remote and large park is mostly made up of lakes, so you will have to navigate the park by boat or canoe. Plan ahead for your backcountry canoe adventure and enjoy activities such as fishing, bird watching, swimming, and camping.
Arrowhead Provincial Park
Located just over an hour from Haliburton, Arrowhead Provincial Park is one of the top parks for winter recreation in Ontario–known for its cross-country ski trails and the iconic ice trail. Beyond the winter attractions, Arrowhead is also a popular destination for biking, boating, canoeing, fishing, swimming, and hiking during the summertime.
Stay at Cottage Rentals in the Haliburton Highlands
If you are looking for a centrally located vacation destination that puts you close to several of Ontario’s best provincial parks, look no further than the Haliburton Highlands. Book one of our cottage rentals in the Haliburton Highlands and enjoy the seclusion of our lakefront properties. Swim off the dock, explore the lake with our complimentary watercraft, relax outside, and roast smores around the campfire. Our accommodations have everything you need for the perfect getaway in nature!