Round Algonquin Loop
Driving Route: Round Algonquin Loop
Distance: 272 km
Total driving time: 3.75 hours
If you love to Lookouts and moving water, the Round Algonquin Loop is for you. Your ride has 12 possible stops where you can get out and stretch your legs and discover some great lookouts or see the moving water of the Haliburton Highlands.
It’s a loop ride, so you can start anywhere along the route, we invite you to start in Downtown Haliburton.
- A – Start with a coffee at Upriver Trading or the Castle Antiques on Main Street
- A – Go North on HWY 118 – 22 km
- B – Turn right onto ON HWY 35 – 52.1 km
- C – Turn right onto ON HWY 60 – 85.7 km
- D – Turn right onto ON HWY 127 – 38.1 km
- E – Turn right onto ON HWY 62 – 240 m
- F – Turn right onto Peterson Rd which will turn into Elephant Lake Rd – 34 km
- G – Turn right onto Loop Rd (County Rd #648) – 9.6 km
- H – Turn right onto Essonville Line (County Rd #4) – 9 km
- I – Turn right onto ON HWY 118 – 18.7 km
- J – You are back on Main Street in the village of Haliburton
Where to Start your morning…
Start your day in the village of Haliburton where you can get a coffee and enjoy Head Lake Park. You will them start the Round Algonquin Loop by heading north on HWY 118.
Up River Trading Co.
Cafe serves delicious espresso drinks made with Balzac’s Coffee and bakery snacks. Speciality teas and handmade fudge also available.
Castle Antiques & Cafe
Castle Cafe pride themselves in roasting their beans fresh weekly and offer a sizeable menu of traditional espresso based drinks….
Head Lake Park
It provides a scenic backdrop for a family picnic, round of disc golf, stroll along the pathways, special events and so much more…
Plan to stop and view nature…
While you travel along the Round Algonquin Loop be to sure to pick a couple of the lookouts to get out and take in the natural beauty of the Haliburton Highlands.
James Cooper Lookout trail
Explore this 1.9-km out-and-back trail near Algonquin Highlands, Ontario. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 45 min to complete. .
Hardwood Lookout trail
Hardwood Lookout Trail is a 1 kilometre loop trail introducing you to the ecology of a typical Algonquin hardwood forest and culminates in a fine view of Smoke Lake and the surrounding hills…
Algonquin Visitor Centre
Check out the viewing deck from where you can admire a breathtaking panorama of wild Algonquin landscape.
Dorset Lookout Tower
Visitors are welcome to climb to the observation deck, which is 142 metres (465 feet) above Lake of Bays, and enjoy the view from the tree-top lookout as well as ground level lookouts.
Booth’s Rock
Booth’s Rock Trail is a 5.1 km loop trail that visits two lakes and a spectacular lookout, returning via an abandoned railway…
Lake St. Peter Lookout
This trail crosses rugged terrain, passes close to a kettle lake and leads to a spectacular lookout over the lake….
Hemlock Bluff Trail
Hemlock Bluff Trail is a 3.5 km loop trail leads through mixed forest to an impressive view of Jack Lake…..
Lookout Trail
Lookout Trail is a 2.1 km loop trail that is fairly steep and rugged, but rewards the hiker with a magnificent view of several hundred square kilometres of Algonquin…
Skyline Park
A quick detour off of highway 118, you find an awesome lookout steps away from the paved parking lot of Haliburton and the surrounding area below…
Waterfalls & moving water…
Along your travels take a break and relax while watching water descend downwards and listen to sounds of the action against rocks and shoreline.
Buttermilk Falls
The water finds its way downstream by bumping and sliding over the jagged gneiss bedrock.
Ragged Falls
A rather large waterfall just before you enter Algonquin Park. There is a dedicated parking lot and lots of trails….
High Falls
High Falls of the North York River is located in Algonquin Provincial park. Below the main slide is a stretch of smaller, scenic drops….
Great Food & Drink choices…
Whether before, during or after your drive you may find yourself hungry and thirsty. Below are some great stops along the way to rejuvenate you energy levels.
Rhubarb
Upscale casual dining in cottage country located on the shores of Mirror Lake showcasing local seasonal food……
McKeck’s Tap & Grill
Veteran establishment offering classic Canadian dishes, brews & cocktails in a down-home atmosphere…
The Mill Pond
Family Dining at its best! Come in today and see why this quaint restaurant in Carnarvon has been serving up delicious, quality food….
South Algonquin Diner
The best dinner in Wilberforce. Staff is friendly and always smiling. Food is delicious and affordable…
Kosy Korner
Family owned from scratch kitchen and a destination for breakfast lunch and dinner. Known for our all day breakfasts and fresh cooked turkey everyday…
Maple Avenue Tap & Grill
A casual dining restaurant where chef/owner Andy Oh likes to take the time to meet and chat with everyone as often as he can…
Boshkung Lakeside
Discover the hidden gem that is Boshkung Lakeside. Grab some beer to go or stay and take in our serene patio beside Mirror Lake….
Haliburton Highlands Brewing
An award winning micro-brewery producing handcrafted, premium ales as fresh and natural as the Highlands that inspire them!…
Hook, Line & Sinker
Fast-casual restaurant focused on quality food, community, and a fun atmosphere by the water!…….