Winter Edition 2027 – Feb 6 & 7

Established in 2020, the Winter Edition is Hike Haliburton on snowshoes!

Online Registration starts Wednesday January 6 @ 8:30 am and is required to join a guided hike.

Plan your adventure

Over the February weekend, we invite you to discover the snow-covered trails, frozen lakes, and quiet forests of the Haliburton Highlands through a wide variety of guided winter hikes and snowshoe adventures led by knowledgeable hike leaders.

Beyond the hikes, embrace the season by exploring local arts and cultural sites, warming up with live music and entertainment at community venues, and enjoying winter celebrations happening throughout the region. You can also book unique cold-weather experiences with local tour operators to make the most of your winter getaway in the Highlands.

Where to Stay

Make it a Weekend

Where to Eat

Satisfy your Hunger

Snowshoe

Trailhead locations

Explore

Winter Activities

Art & Culture

Studios and Galleries

FEB Folk Fest

Live Music

Please Note that the Hike Schedule will appear in Dec 2026 and hikes and events will be added during the weeks leading to the Festival Weekend.

#HIKEHALIBURTON • #MYHALIBURTONHIGHLANDS

What does winter hiking in the Haliburton Highlands mean to you? Crunching across fresh? Snowshoeing along frozen lakes and winding forest trails? Pausing to warm up with friends while taking in a quiet, snow-covered landscape?

From guided snowshoe adventures to self-guided winter walks, the festival invites you to experience the Highlands in its most peaceful season, and don’t forget to share your own cold-weather adventures on social media using #hikehaliburton and #myhaliburtonhighlands.

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