Escape to the Haliburton Highlands this fall and immerse yourself in the season’s splendor with All-Season Cottage Rentals. Check into your cottage rental and enjoy the seclusion of a private lakefront surrounded by the vibrant hues of reds, oranges, and yellows. Take our complimentary watercraft out for a fall paddling adventure, roast smores around the fire pit, and enjoy plenty of space with friends and family. And when you are ready for more fun, there are endless fall activities in Ontario just a stone’s throw away. Plan your getaway and enjoy fall activities like hiking, scenic driving tours, kayaking, ATVing, and canopy tours.
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Fall Hikes
Immerse yourself in a blazing sea of red, yellow, and orange on the region’s hiking trails. Check the fall colour report before your visit to see when colours will peak in Haliburton. Head to the Haliburton Sculpture Forest and marvel at a collection of outdoor art amidst the fall scenery. Explore 400km of hiking trails at Haliburton Forest, or hike up the Dorset Lookout Tower for panoramic views this fall.
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Scenic Driving Tours
Hop in your vehicle for a scenic fall drive from your cottage rental. Head to downtown Minden, take the 72km Minden Hills Nature Ride, and drive through the Highlands. Stop at parks along the way, like Dahl Forest and Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park, to stretch your legs.
The Round Algonquin Loop is a 272km loop through Algonquin Park starting in downtown Haliburton. Take the loop and stop to view the fall colours at James Cooper Lookout Trail, Dorset Lookout Tower, or Booth’s Rock.
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Kayaking
The Haliburton Highlands is a paddler's paradise offering over 600 lakes and rivers for exploration. For an easy paddle, we recommend the chain of lakes within Haliburton Forest, and for a more challenging experience, we recommend planning a trip on the Haliburton Highlands Water Trails backcountry canoe routes. If you prefer to paddle with a guide, sign up for a trip from Yours Outdoors or Algonquin Outfitters.
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ATVing
Bring your ATV to the Haliburton Highlands for an exhilarating fall adventure. Buy a trail pass and access over 1000km of ATV trails run by the Haliburton ATV Association. Enjoy the cool temperatures as you ride through trails framed by vibrant foliage.
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Canopy Tours
Witness fall colours from a new perspective on the Canopy Tours at Haliburton Forest. This one-of-a-kind tour takes you on a 3.5-4-hour adventure, including a scenic drive through a private forest, canoeing across a wilderness lake, a guided walk along the Pelaw River Rapids, and the canopy tour itself.
Discover Fall Activities in Haliburton, Ontario
Book your getaway with All-Season Cottage Rentals and discover endless fall activities in the Haliburton Highlands. Browse our catalogue of over 120 vacation rentals and find the perfect lodging for your seasonal escape. From tranquil two-bedroom cottages for couples to spacious eight-bedroom homes for multi-generational retreats, we have lodging for everyone!
