Just as you remember it
Haliburton Highlands
“… for an authentically Canadian experience come wander a world-class destination like no other…”
Where to stay
Fall asleep to nature’s symphony
Outdoor Adventure
Go big or go home
Where to Eat
Hot meals made by cool people
Arts & Culture
Best experienced hands-on
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What do the Haliburton Highlands look like to you?
Jumping off the dock with your kids? A serene hike through the woods? Enjoying local food and drink with your friends?
Explore a sample of photos from the Haliburton Highlands below and share your own experiences on social media by using #myhaliburtonhighlands.
Stories from Haliburton Highlands
Chip truck
chip trucks & take Out Image - Boshkung SocialWarm Weather and Food TrucksChip truck time! Summer! The time of year when we crave the warm, brown-paper-wrapped-cardboard-boxes filled to the brim with steaming potato-ey goodness and the time of year when the aroma...
Canada Day
Canada Day Events Image by Oleksandr PidvalnyiCanada Day - July 1stWhile Canada Day continues to be a major celebration across the country, it's also important to remember that the story of this land didn't begin in 1867 - It extends back thousands upon thousands of...
Summer Celestial Calendar
Summer Celestial Calendar Summer Stargazing Summer nights in the Haliburton Highlands offer some of the best stargazing experiences of the year. With warm temperatures and extended twilight hours, this season is perfect for watching meteor showers, full moons, and...
The Group of Seven at Oxtongue Lake
The Group of Seven Legacy Image: Ragged FallsBy Haliburton Highlands Nestled on the border of Algonquin Provincial Park and the Haliburton Highlands, Oxtongue Lake is more than just a destination—it's a canvas of inspiration. With its peaceful waters, iconic...
The Harburn Wells
Hidden Mysterious Potholes By Haliburton Highlands Deep in the forests of Haliburton Highlands, high above the Little Drag River, lies a geologic mystery unlike anything else in Ontario. Known as the Harburn Wells, these perfectly round and cylindrical holes — ten or...
Birding in the Haliburton Highlands
Birding in Haliburton County By Ed Poropats - Naturalist & Photographer As a local birder and naturalist, I am often asked “Hey, where are some good places to bird locally? What specialty species should I look for?” In this article, I’d like to share some of my...
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The drive alone is worth it
“…one of the most scenic highway in Ontario.” – Wikipedia
- 2.5 Hours Drive from Toronto
- 3.5 Hours Drive from Ottawa
- 4.5 Hours Drive from Buffalo
- 8 Hours Drive from Quebec City
We respectfully acknowledge that the region currently know as the Haliburton Highlands is located on Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory, and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which are Curve Lake, Rama, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Beausoleil and Georgina Island First Nations.
As well, we acknowledge a shared presence of Indigenous nations throughout the area, and recognize its original, Indigenous inhabitants as the stewards of its lands and waters since time immemorial.