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The Haliburton Highlands has many fun things to do and see year-round while you visit.
Beaches – Biking & Cycling – Dog Sledding – Fall Colours – Fat Biking – Fishing – Geocaching – Golfing – Hiking – Ice Climbing – Ice Fishing – Maple Season – Nordic Skiing – Paddling Adventure – Downhill skiing & Snowboarding – Snowmobiling – Snowshoeing – Waterfalls
Summer Experience Collection
There are so many exceptional experiences just waiting to be discovered in the Haliburton Highlands. Here are some of our most recommended places to see, ways to wander, and signature experiences.
Abbey Gardens
Situated on 300 acres, we offer a lively community hub perfect for the entire family where you can explore the trails, gardens, and even get close to our rare Ojibwe horses…
Deep Roots Adventure
Launch Your Next Adventure! Build relationships with through workshops, guided adventures, gear outfitting and team building sessions…
Sir Sam’s Ski & Bike
Overlooking Picturesque Eagle Lake, Sir Sam’s Ski / Ride offers over 23 kilometres of cross-country and downhill trail traversing open meadow, hardwood forest, and ancient rock outcroppings…
Algonquin Outfitters
If your time in Algonquin Park is limited, Algonquin Outfitters offers a variety of day trips, starting from Oxtongue Lake or Lake Opeongo. Both guided and self-guided options are available…
Haliburton Highlands Water Trails
Home to many of the best water trails and hiking trails in Ontario. Come Wander our year-round playground, canoe, camp, hike, snowshoe, ski, snowmobile, ATV, fish, hunt, cottage or just relax, unplug and take in the amazing scenery…
Ski-Mazing Water Sports School & Parasailing
Have you always wanted to fly? imagine parasailing over a crystal blue lake flying like a bird!. Take a lesson in waterskiing, wakeboarding or flyboarding. Banana boat rides and tubing. Seadoo and pontoon rentals. Every adventure ON, IN and above the water!
AO Boatwerks
Our Paddling School provides instruction for Kayaking, Canoeing, C1 and more in both whitewater and flatwater, disciplines, for beginner, intermediate, and advanced kayakers…
Haliburton School of Art and Design
For 50 years we’ve been the premier choice in Ontario for summer courses in visual arts, craft, and performing arts. We’ve over 300 week-long courses and workshops for…
spirit of the waterfalls
Customized Guided Experiences designed to let you disconnect to reconnect. All journeys are customized to flow with the pace of your holiday. Come wander within the magical realms of Nature… and just Be!
Algonquin Park
In Partnership with Ontario Parks … Bigger than the State of Delaware, Algonquin is Ontario’s popular park and a world-class destination offering adventurers and …
Haliburton Sculpture Forest
A unique outdoor collection of sculptures by Canadian and international artists. The experience, which is unstructured and unscripted, is ideal for families looking for an interesting outing…
South Algonquin Trails
Experience a wilderness horseback riding adventure in Algonquin Park. Along the way, encounter the diversity of the natural environment only seen by journeying deep within the forest…
SS Bigwin Cruise
The last remaining steamship of the original fleet. It served as the ferry boat for the famous Bigwin Island Resort. Sail across the smooth waters of beautiful Lake of Bays aboard…
Hike Haliburton
Canada’s largest hiking festival! There is a fall and winter editions where you will be able to join guided hikes and experience the history, culture and natural beauty of …
wolf centre – Haliburton forest
A 5,000 square foot, all indoor facility that houses self-guided, museum-style exhibits, a cinema and classroom, a souvenir shop, and a large indoor observatory. The wolves are viewed through one-way glass from inside the building…
Canopy Tours – Haliburton Forest
This very popular guided tour within the Haliburton Forest ends with a truly special “Walk in The Clouds”—a walking tour on an elevated canopy boardwalk is the longest of its kind in the world…
Scenic Driving Tours
Explore 6 routes through the curves and rolling hills of the Haliburton Highlands. Whether you are seeking a day trip or extended excursion, you will find the Highlands filled with breathtaking scenic views and attractions…
Yours Outdoors
Experience the stunning nature, awe inspiring art, fascinating history, fine folk, and warm hospitality of Haliburton County. Fully guided packages are for individuals, couples and small groups looking for distinctive, single and multi day adventures…
A Few More Useful Links
County Rail Trail
The County of Haliburton invites joggers, walkers, hikers, horseback riders, ATVers, cyclists and snowmobilers to experience the Rail Trail.
Business Directory
Visit the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce directory to find local businesses.
Business Directory
Visit the Municipality of Highlands East Business Directory to find local businesses.
Current Newsletters
Explore beaches… Foraging & Farms…
Click here to view newsletter about some activities to put on your to-do list and more…
Explore the Parks & learn where to Cycle & Golf
Take-out options – Summer update
Click here to view newsletter about places to satisfy your hunger with food take-out options…
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View and down load our Haliburton Highlands visitors guide – including maps, resources, Hiking Trail heads, Driving Tours, local destinations and more……
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