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Summer Activities and Events in the Haliburton Highlands

There are endless places to plan your summer vacation in Ontario. If you are looking for a destination where you can spend time at the lake, explore the great outdoors, and attend fun summer events, look no further than the Haliburton Highlands. Experience the summer season with All-Season Cottage Rentals with our private lakefront vacation homes. Discover fun for the whole family in the Haliburton Highlands!

Summer Events in the Haliburton Highlands

Make the most of your summer getaway and plan your trip around one of the annual events in Haliburton:

  • Canada Day: Celebrate the holiday in Ontario’s cottage country with fireworks, live music, and good food. Attend the community events in Minden Hills or Oxtongue Lakes, or celebrate with your family in your cottage rental.

  • Haliburton Art and Craft Festival: Shop for locally made art at this annual July art fair at Head Lake Park.

  • Highlands Summer Festival: Watch live community theatre performances all summer long at The Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion.

  • Wilberforce Fair: Head to the small town of Wilberforce for the annual Agricultural Fair in August, featuring fun activities for the whole family, like live music, petting zoos, and horse pulls.

  • Minden Pride:Join the week-long celebration of diversity and the LGBTQ2+ community in August. 

  • Highlands East Studio Art Tour: Tour art studios around Haliburton County and shop for one-of-a-kind art in a wide variety of media.

Summer Activities and Attractions

Summer is the perfect time to get outside and explore the top attractions and activities in the region:

  • Visit the Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve and spend time exploring the great outdoors. Hike and bike nature trails, paddle the lakes, fish for trout, and visit the Wolf Centre. 

  • Play a round of golf at our local golf courses

  • Walk through the trails at the Haliburton Sculpture Forest and discover 40 unique sculptures set outdoors. 

  • Discover something for everyone at Abbey Gardens, featuring a range of activities that include hiking trails, farm-fresh meals, and community events.

  • Plan a day trip to Algonquin Provincial Park for the ultimate outdoor adventures within the 7,636 square kilometre park.

Summer Vacation Homes in Ontario’s Cottage Country

Whether you want to spend your vacation adventuring or attending summer events, Haliburton is the place for you. Experience even more summertime fun with All-Season Cottage Rentals and stay steps away from the lakefront. Set out for paddling adventures, have a bonfire, prepare meals, and relax in your spacious cottage. Book with us today and find the perfect lodging for your summer getaway!

 


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