Adventure Archives

Abbey Gardens- Trails and more

Jul 28, 2023 | Adventure, Insider's Blog, Where to Hike

Abbey Gardens- Trails and more! Read Story By Rick Whitteker – Nature writer & outdoor guide I like hiking. It is the best way I can find to move the body, exercise the heart, and calm the mind. At Abbey Gardens, everything is anchored in a philosophy of...

Floating, Relaxing, rivers & Sun

Jul 17, 2023 | Adventure

Floating, Relaxing, rivers & Sun Learn More Best River Floats in Haliburton Highlands It’s quite tranquil to be lounging on an inflatable watermelon, floating where the current takes you. Most of us know from experience what the water sounds like, as you drift...

Backcountry in the Highlands

Jul 10, 2023 | Adventure, Where to Stay

Backcountry in the Highlands More To Explore Image: Morning Camping at Herb lake @kevincallen Backcountry camping is a wilderness adventure where you push yourself to the limit… Challenging yourself to go without the conveniences of modern life… This...

Biking Health Benefits

Jun 25, 2023 | Adventure

The 6 Benefits of Biking Places to visit 6 health benefits of cycling If you’ve ever pedalled up a hill before, it probably wouldn’t surprise you to hear that cycling is great for working the lower body, but did you know the health benefits reach far beyond your...

Looking at the Stars

Jun 16, 2023 | Adventure

Dark skies – Stargazing Learn More image – @hollowvalleyresort Darker is Better As the sun dips below the horizon, the Haliburton Highlands transforms into a serene haven for stargazers. Here, the moon casts its gentle glow, illuminating a world untouched by the...

The Lapine Lap

May 20, 2023 | Adventure, Arts & Culture

If you love being outside, walking and enjoying art, you wil love the Lapine Lap in Minden. The Lapine Lap is a scavenger hunt for murals that are scattered around Minden featuring paintings by Andre Lapine. The Minden Hills Cultural Centre is open year-round,...