Minden Hills Canada Day
Date: July 1^st, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Downtown Minden, Cultural Centre, Fairgrounds

There are attractions for everyone to enjoy throughout the day like the Haliburton Highlands Time Travelers Classic Car Show, Kids Fishing Derby, 1.52km Family Fun Run, Rubber Ducky race and the Crazy River Raft Race to name a few.

This year we also have some NEW!! and exciting stations to offer visitors so be sure to check out:

~WILD ONTARIO’s “Birds of Prey” show (at the Cultural Centre)

~OCWA’s Water Buggy. A refillable water station. Please bring your own water bottle for the day

~”Hoverball Archery” and “Beat the Bucket” interactive stations

In the evening join us on the fairgrounds to listen to the music of “County Road 1” who will be playing from 7:30pm-9:30pm and at dusk, there will be a spectacular fireworks show hosted by Supernova Fireworks. Entry into the evening activities is by donation.

“Guaranteed to steal your heart, this tune-filled musical will be a must see for everyone in the family.

Like the fabled nanny herself, you’ll fall in love all over again with the practically perfect classic songs like ‘A Spoonful of Sugar’, ‘Chim Chim Cher-ee’, ‘Let’s Go Fly a Kite’ and the tongue-twisting ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’, as they come to life in the beloved musical.”

Denton noted, in recognition of the universal appeal of the original stage musical, Highlands Summer Festival will be offering youth tickets (18 and under) for all three matinee performances of Mary Poppins. “The ticket price for anyone in that age group, for those performances, will be $20,” he told the gathering.

Performances June 30 (7:30 p.m.), July 1 (2 p.m.) July 2-4 (7:30 p.m.), 5 & 7 (2 p.m. matinee), 8 & 9 (7:30 p.m.).

Experience all of the 34 magical sculptures and 4 one-of-a-kind benches as you explore the forest on a fully guided tour.

Free guided tours of the Sculpture Forest are offered each Tuesday at 10am during the months of July and August. Meet at 10am at the kiosk in the Fleming College parking lot. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Tours are held rain and shine.

How to get to Fleming College, Haliburton Campus: Take Industrial Park Road off of CTY Road 21 (just west of the Village of Haliburton). Follow Industrial Park Rd to College Drive. Turn right on College Drive. The College is at the end of the road.

To book a special tour or for more information call Jim at 457-3555 or email us.

“Guaranteed to steal your heart, this tune-filled musical will be a must see for everyone in the family.

Like the fabled nanny herself, you’ll fall in love all over again with the practically perfect classic songs like ‘A Spoonful of Sugar’, ‘Chim Chim Cher-ee’, ‘Let’s Go Fly a Kite’ and the tongue-twisting ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’, as they come to life in the beloved musical.”

Denton noted, in recognition of the universal appeal of the original stage musical, Highlands Summer Festival will be offering youth tickets (18 and under) for all three matinee performances of Mary Poppins. “The ticket price for anyone in that age group, for those performances, will be $20,” he told the gathering.

Performances June 30 (7:30 p.m.), July 1 (2 p.m.) July 2-4 (7:30 p.m.), 5 & 7 (2 p.m. matinee), 8 & 9 (7:30 p.m.).

Each Wednesday during the lunch hour your tour guide will choose a handful of sculptures to explore based on a common theme. Each week the theme is subject to change.

Join us for a 40 minute lunch time tour of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest every Wednesday in July and August. Meet at the kiosk in the Fleming College parking lot at 12:10pm.

How to get to Fleming College, Haliburton Campus: Take Industrial Park Road off of CTY Road 21 (just west of the Village of Haliburton). Follow Industrial Park Rd to College Drive. Turn right on College Drive. The College is at the end of the road.

To book a special tour or for more information call Jim at 457-3555 or email us.

Explore the golden era of the lodges and resorts of the Five Lake Chain aboard the Lady of the Lake.

Presented by the Haliburton Highlands Museum in partnership with Highlands Boat Tours. Tickets are $25.00 and pre-payment is required.

Registration opens June 1st at www.brownpapertickets.com

“Guaranteed to steal your heart, this tune-filled musical will be a must see for everyone in the family.

Like the fabled nanny herself, you’ll fall in love all over again with the practically perfect classic songs like ‘A Spoonful of Sugar’, ‘Chim Chim Cher-ee’, ‘Let’s Go Fly a Kite’ and the tongue-twisting ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’, as they come to life in the beloved musical.”

Denton noted, in recognition of the universal appeal of the original stage musical, Highlands Summer Festival will be offering youth tickets (18 and under) for all three matinee performances of Mary Poppins. “The ticket price for anyone in that age group, for those performances, will be $20,” he told the gathering.

Performances June 30 (7:30 p.m.), July 1 (2 p.m.) July 2-4 (7:30 p.m.), 5 & 7 (2 p.m. matinee), 8 & 9 (7:30 p.m.).

New this year is the family tour. Enjoy an hour and a half together as a family as you are guided on a themed tour. This tour is suitable for all ages and takes breaks for games related to the tour!

How to get to Fleming College, Haliburton Campus: Take Industrial Park Road off of CTY Road 21 (just west of the Village of Haliburton). Follow Industrial Park Rd to College Drive. Turn right on College Drive. The College is at the end of the road.

To book a special tour or for more information call Jim at 457-3555 or email us.

“Guaranteed to steal your heart, this tune-filled musical will be a must see for everyone in the family.

Like the fabled nanny herself, you’ll fall in love all over again with the practically perfect classic songs like ‘A Spoonful of Sugar’, ‘Chim Chim Cher-ee’, ‘Let’s Go Fly a Kite’ and the tongue-twisting ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’, as they come to life in the beloved musical.”

Denton noted, in recognition of the universal appeal of the original stage musical, Highlands Summer Festival will be offering youth tickets (18 and under) for all three matinee performances of Mary Poppins. “The ticket price for anyone in that age group, for those performances, will be $20,” he told the gathering.

Performances June 30 (7:30 p.m.), July 1 (2 p.m.) July 2-4 (7:30 p.m.), 5 & 7 (2 p.m. matinee), 8 & 9 (7:30 p.m.).

Have you ever heard the magical sound of wolves howling in unison? Every Thursday night in July and August we welcome the public to gather in our Seminar Building. The evening will start with a short presentation on wolves, their ecology and their relationships with humans. Our staff will silently guide the group on a short walk into the twilight. When we reach just the right spot, the guide will then howl to our resident wolf pack in attempt to initiate a response. We cannot guarantee the wolves will call back, regardless we do have a good track-record!

Cost: Donations are greatly appreciated, but not required.

Important Notes: This event is not suitable for dogs. We ask that you please leave them at home, not in your vehicle.

Want to learn more about the wolves? Head on over to the Wolf Centre to see what all the noise is about.

Listen to wolves, stargaze, and stay in accommodations.

For more information please call 1-800-631-2198 (Ext. Main Office) or email reservations@haliburtonforest.com

“Guaranteed to steal your heart, this tune-filled musical will be a must see for everyone in the family.

Like the fabled nanny herself, you’ll fall in love all over again with the practically perfect classic songs like ‘A Spoonful of Sugar’, ‘Chim Chim Cher-ee’, ‘Let’s Go Fly a Kite’ and the tongue-twisting ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’, as they come to life in the beloved musical.”

Denton noted, in recognition of the universal appeal of the original stage musical, Highlands Summer Festival will be offering youth tickets (18 and under) for all three matinee performances of Mary Poppins. “The ticket price for anyone in that age group, for those performances, will be $20,” he told the gathering.

Performances June 30 (7:30 p.m.), July 1 (2 p.m.) July 2-4 (7:30 p.m.), 5 & 7 (2 p.m. matinee), 8 & 9 (7:30 p.m.).

Book a space for the whole family on one of our summer astronomy programs. Take a walk with our onsite astronomer who will guide you through the stars. A typical evening astronomy program lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, and runs rain or shine. Programs fill fast so make sure to register early!

Cost: $20.00 per adult & $15.00 per child (17 & under)

Make a day of it and visit us earlier in the afternoon so you can pay a visit to our Wolf Centre, or join us for a Wolf Howl. Stay for the weekend in accommodations, or at one of our campsites and get full access to our network of hiking and mountain biking trails.

For more information or to make a reservation, book online, call 1-800-631-2198 (Ext. Main Office) or email reservations@haliburtonforest.com

Earthscapes: an invitation to travel
An exhibition of works by Laurie O’Reilly
Meet the Artist at the Opening Reception.
Artist Chat with Q and A at 3:30 pm
Refreshments served. All welcome.

Rails End is delighted to present local Artist Laurie O’Reilly in our Main Gallery for July and August. To see her work fully realized in our space will be a moving experience. We look forward to hearing what memories and observations audiences take away from their travels through time, space, habitats and awareness with “Earthscapes” this summer.

“The seed for this body of work was planted many years ago when travelling as a young adult I was emotionally devastated by the sight of garbage being dumped off of a passenger ship into the Mediterranean. It was tweaked on finding lost forgotten or abandoned items on hikes to remote locations and became compelling when I moved to ‘cottage country’ and began to amass a large assortment of found objects that I collected on walks, hikes, paddles, and camping trips.” Laurie O’Reilly

Join us for an colourful evening of Canadian and Mexican arts and culture as our camexicanus campers present their work! Experience theatre, music, dance, a visual art gallery, and more! All presented by our talented and passionate students. Meet new friends from Mexico and help us give them an incredible end to their week of camp! This is an event for the WHOLE FAMILY! Bienvenidos a Mexico en la Highlands!

Tickets: $15 for Adults / $10 for Children & Students
Purchase Tickets on: camexicanus.ca / info@camexicanus.ca / 519-801-5413 / At the Door

There will be a student gallery with work for sale as well as Mexican refreshments for purchase.

“Guaranteed to steal your heart, this tune-filled musical will be a must see for everyone in the family.

Like the fabled nanny herself, you’ll fall in love all over again with the practically perfect classic songs like ‘A Spoonful of Sugar’, ‘Chim Chim Cher-ee’, ‘Let’s Go Fly a Kite’ and the tongue-twisting ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’, as they come to life in the beloved musical.”

Denton noted, in recognition of the universal appeal of the original stage musical, Highlands Summer Festival will be offering youth tickets (18 and under) for all three matinee performances of Mary Poppins. “The ticket price for anyone in that age group, for those performances, will be $20,” he told the gathering.

Performances June 30 (7:30 p.m.), July 1 (2 p.m.) July 2-4 (7:30 p.m.), 5 & 7 (2 p.m. matinee), 8 & 9 (7:30 p.m.).

“Guaranteed to steal your heart, this tune-filled musical will be a must see for everyone in the family.

Like the fabled nanny herself, you’ll fall in love all over again with the practically perfect classic songs like ‘A Spoonful of Sugar’, ‘Chim Chim Cher-ee’, ‘Let’s Go Fly a Kite’ and the tongue-twisting ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’, as they come to life in the beloved musical.”

Denton noted, in recognition of the universal appeal of the original stage musical, Highlands Summer Festival will be offering youth tickets (18 and under) for all three matinee performances of Mary Poppins. “The ticket price for anyone in that age group, for those performances, will be $20,” he told the gathering.

Performances June 30 (7:30 p.m.), July 1 (2 p.m.) July 2-4 (7:30 p.m.), 5 & 7 (2 p.m. matinee), 8 & 9 (7:30 p.m.).

Grab your rod and go!

Whether you are new to fishing, or an experienced angler, Pete is just the guy to introduce you to the aquatic wonders of Haliburton Forest. You can join Pete for a morning of guided angling adventure and learn some insider tips and tricks.

Cost: $50.00 per person. Minimum age of 10.

Register today under Summer Events!

Dates: July 9th, August 20th

Included: You will be provided with all the necessary equipment to have a safe and memorable excursion. Including fishing gear, life jackets and light refreshments. You may opt to bring your own PFD and/or equipment (please keep it minimal due to limited boat space) if preferred.

Required: Current Ontario Fishing Licence (required by law for ages 18-65, for details and information see: https://www.ontario.ca/page/fishing). Dress for weather, as this trip runs rain or shine.

Experience all of the 34 magical sculptures and 4 one-of-a-kind benches as you explore the forest on a fully guided tour.

Free guided tours of the Sculpture Forest are offered each Tuesday at 10am during the months of July and August. Meet at 10am at the kiosk in the Fleming College parking lot. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Tours are held rain and shine.

How to get to Fleming College, Haliburton Campus: Take Industrial Park Road off of CTY Road 21 (just west of the Village of Haliburton). Follow Industrial Park Rd to College Drive. Turn right on College Drive. The College is at the end of the road.

To book a special tour or for more information call Jim at 457-3555 or email us.

Haliburton Forest offers a series of Natural History Presentations. Partnered with individuals as well as organisations, these 1-2 hour Tuesday night seminars will vary in themes. Topics may cover research being conducted at Haliburton Forest, natural landscapes and ecosystems, local flora and fauna, or even environmental concerns. All in all, these presentations are a great way to keep your gears turning throughout the summer months.

“Guaranteed to steal your heart, this tune-filled musical will be a must see for everyone in the family.

Like the fabled nanny herself, you’ll fall in love all over again with the practically perfect classic songs like ‘A Spoonful of Sugar’, ‘Chim Chim Cher-ee’, ‘Let’s Go Fly a Kite’ and the tongue-twisting ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’, as they come to life in the beloved musical.”

Denton noted, in recognition of the universal appeal of the original stage musical, Highlands Summer Festival will be offering youth tickets (18 and under) for all three matinee performances of Mary Poppins. “The ticket price for anyone in that age group, for those performances, will be $20,” he told the gathering.

Performances June 30 (7:30 p.m.), July 1 (2 p.m.) July 2-4 (7:30 p.m.), 5 & 7 (2 p.m. matinee), 8 & 9 (7:30 p.m.).

Each Wednesday during the lunch hour your tour guide will choose a handful of sculptures to explore based on a common theme. Each week the theme is subject to change.

Join us for a 40 minute lunch time tour of the Haliburton Sculpture Forest every Wednesday in July and August. Meet at the kiosk in the Fleming College parking lot at 12:10pm.

How to get to Fleming College, Haliburton Campus: Take Industrial Park Road off of CTY Road 21 (just west of the Village of Haliburton). Follow Industrial Park Rd to College Drive. Turn right on College Drive. The College is at the end of the road.

To book a special tour or for more information call Jim at 457-3555 or email us.

Explore the golden era of the lodges and resorts of the Five Lake Chain aboard the Lady of the Lake.

Presented by the Haliburton Highlands Museum in partnership with Highlands Boat Tours. Tickets are $25.00 and pre-payment is required.

Registration opens June 1st at www.brownpapertickets.com

New this year is the family tour. Enjoy an hour and a half together as a family as you are guided on a themed tour. This tour is suitable for all ages and takes breaks for games related to the tour!

How to get to Fleming College, Haliburton Campus: Take Industrial Park Road off of CTY Road 21 (just west of the Village of Haliburton). Follow Industrial Park Rd to College Drive. Turn right on College Drive. The College is at the end of the road.

To book a special tour or for more information call Jim at 457-3555 or email us.

Thursday nights at Boshkung Social rest out your friends trivia knowledge, eat tasty food, drink great drinks and be prepared for some laughs!

#myhaliburtonhighlands #mindonminden #friendstrivia #winyourdrinks

Have you ever heard the magical sound of wolves howling in unison? Every Thursday night in July and August we welcome the public to gather in our Seminar Building. The evening will start with a short presentation on wolves, their ecology and their relationships with humans. Our staff will silently guide the group on a short walk into the twilight. When we reach just the right spot, the guide will then howl to our resident wolf pack in attempt to initiate a response. We cannot guarantee the wolves will call back, regardless we do have a good track-record!

Cost: Donations are greatly appreciated, but not required.

Important Notes: This event is not suitable for dogs. We ask that you please leave them at home, not in your vehicle.

Want to learn more about the wolves? Head on over to the Wolf Centre to see what all the noise is about.

Listen to wolves, stargaze, and stay in accommodations.

For more information please call 1-800-631-2198 (Ext. Main Office) or email reservations@haliburtonforest.com

Join us on July 12 for the official opening of “Pattern/Process/Procedure: exploring the computational sublime” by artist Steve Hudak.

This six-year exploration has been conducted as a series of action-research exercises in technologies, used to create digital artwork. We will be displaying a series of four computational works that explore procedural systems through time-based media. This in-depth exploration has played with patterns that are visually reminiscent of American Abstract Expressionism and the philosophies being expressed during that period. Join us for colour, computers, and conversations with the artist at the opening of this exciting and progressive new show.

Book a space for the whole family on one of our summer astronomy programs. Take a walk with our onsite astronomer who will guide you through the stars. A typical evening astronomy program lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, and runs rain or shine. Programs fill fast so make sure to register early!

Cost: $20.00 per adult & $15.00 per child (17 & under)

Make a day of it and visit us earlier in the afternoon so you can pay a visit to our Wolf Centre, or join us for a Wolf Howl. Stay for the weekend in accommodations, or at one of our campsites and get full access to our network of hiking and mountain biking trails.

For more information or to make a reservation, book online, call 1-800-631-2198 (Ext. Main Office) or email reservations@haliburtonforest.com

Once again in 2019 the KLCOA is organizing our very popular Art on the Dock event. This is the 5th consecutive year.

Art on the Dock is organized with three primary objectives:
1. Provide a unique opportunity for local artists to showcase and sell their artwork.
2. Ensure a friendly social event for residents on the Kennisis lakes and visitors from elsewhere in the area.
3. Raise funds to support the Haliburton Artists in the Schools program.

Right now we encourage everyone to get the dates – July 13 and 14 – marked on their calendars. You won’t want to miss this terrific opportunity to visit others around the lakes and see the wonderful art for sale.