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Dayna’s Dog Sledding Story

Feb 3, 2020 | Adventure

Have you ever experienced something that makes your heart race, your mind sharpen until your vision is crystal clear, and your thoughts go quiet? It is the feeling of something being right for you--and for me, that is dog sledding. My name is Dayna. I am still...

Wandering in Winter – Bark Lake

Jan 22, 2020 | Adventure, Where to Eat, Where to Stay

Are you and your family searching for the perfect place for a winter weekend escape, packed with winter activities? Join us on Family Day weekend at our “Wandering in Winter” event! Family rates applicable! Bark Lake Leadership and Conference Centre is prepared for...

When to go Ice Fishing?

Jan 20, 2020 | Adventure

A couple of weeks ago, a friend and I decided to take a drive out to our local reservoir, where we spend days ice fishing for perch, crappie and pike, to see how thick the ice was. It was early in the season, the second half of December, and we didn’t expect to be on...

Benton Goes Ice Fishing!

Jan 13, 2020 | Adventure, Where to Eat

Guided Ice Fishing at Haliburton Forest 100 Lakes, 100,000 Acres, 1,000,000 Fish. Haliburton Forest is a hardwater angler’s dream and an adventure enthusiast’s Shangri-la. Brook trout, rainbow trout and the elusive ‘Haliburton Gold’ lake trout are all on the menu when...

Some Ice Fishing Q & A

Dec 10, 2019 | Adventure

“FALL HOOK, LINE AND SINKER FOR ICE FISHING” Incredible lakes. Scenic views. Time spent with friends and family. A variety of species of fish to catch including our very own stocked ‘Haliburton Gold Lake Trout’ – a glacial relict – all within a short drive from the...

When Hali freezes over — winter in Haliburton is a magical experience

Nov 21, 2019 | Adventure

Get out and discover the region – because even when the temperature drops, the opportunities for outdoor fun heat up HALIBURTON LIFE — Winter in Haliburton is a magical experience. Yes, the cold can be biting, but if you find the right setting – that...