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Skyline Park

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You can take in an incredible view of Haliburton and surrounding areas any time of the year from the Skyline Lookout Park just east of the Village of Haliburton at 196 Skyline Road off of Hwy 118. Best view of Haliburton from several hundred feet above the town. If the Muskokas are the gem of […]

Geocaching Capital of Canada

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Geocaching (pronounced geo-cashing) is a family-friendly outdoor game. It is often referred to as “treasure hunting with a high-tech twist”. A geocache is a container that someone has hidden. They record the coordinates online so that you can find them. When you find it, you sign your username inside, record your find online, then go […]

Ragged Falls

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Ragged Falls has been named one of the 10 best waterfalls in Ontario. The Ragged Falls Oxtongue River trail is only 1 km long but it offers a great view of the Ragged Falls. It is just off Hwy 60 near the Algonquin Park border. Its proximity to Algonquin Provincial Park makes this protected waterway […]

Haliburton Sculpture Forest

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Art lovers will enjoy this unique outdoor art exhibit. The Haliburton Sculpture Forest, in Glebe Park, is a unique outdoor collection of sculptures by Canadian and international artists. The trails in the Sculpture Forest—for walking and bike riding in spring, summer and fall and skiing in the winter—provide changing perspectives of the forest and the […]

Haliburton County Studio Tour

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Haliburton is home to some of Ontario’s finest artists, craftsmen and creative talents. For more than twenty years, one of the largest tourist attractions in the area has been the Haliburton County Studio Tour. This tour brings to Haliburton thousands of visitors from all over Ontario to show off the county’s artistic talents. The Studio […]

The World’s Longest Canopy Walkway

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Take a Walk in the Clouds in Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve! Experience the majestic beauty of the Haliburton Forest while strolling along a suspended boardwalk on this beautiful canopy tour. The tour also features some hiking and canoeing in the Haliburton Forest.

Haliburton Highlands Museum

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The Haliburton Highlands Museum was founded as the Haliburton Highlands Pioneer Museum in 1967. It tells the exciting story of the Haliburton area from the earliest settlers right up to the present day. Our main museum building features a variety of exhibits, while Reid House built in the 1880s depicts everyday life over 100 years […]

Canadian National Pond Hockey Championships

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Every year, on a cold, January weekend, the Haliburton County community gets together to host the National Pond Hockey Championship. This tournament welcomes any pond hockey team from across Canada to come and compete for the coveted title of National Pond Hockey Champions. Hundreds of people turn out each year to play in the tournament […]

Sir Sam’s Ski / Ride

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Mountain biking at Sir Sam’s is an ideal activity for families to share and enjoy throughout the summer season. Our 23km trail network provides terrain for all abilities and includes our newest trail “Sammy’s Way”, smooth grassy descent to get our novice riders down the hill comfortably. In the Wintertime, fresh powder, challenging elevations, breathtaking […]

Dorset Outlook Tower

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With a breathtaking 360 degrees view, the observation deck of this historic tower stands 142 metres (465 feet) above Lake of Bays. The original tower was built in 1922, was 25 metres high (82 feet) and used as a fire lookout tower until 1961. The current tower was built in 1967 and is 30 metres […]

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Lake Fishing Paradise

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Haliburton Forest is an angler’s delight with over 100 lakes, numerous large ponds and miles of streams and creeks, offering year-round fishing for everyone. Here you’ll find a wide variety of trout, such as rainbow trout, lake trout and speckled trout. With an abundance of fish available, it’s unlikely that you’ll go home empty-handed!

Wilberforce Red Cross Outpost Museum

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Wilberforce Red Cross Outpost – National Historic Site of Canada – is the site of the first Outpost Hospital in Ontario. Opened in 1922 in response to a serious lack of medical care in the area, it ran right up until 1967 when it was no longer needed. In 1991, it was leased to the […]

Haliburton Forest Wolf Centre

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Discover the inner workings of a wolf pack during a visit to Haliburton Wolf Centre. With live wolf cams and wolf exhibits, you can almost always catch a glimpse of our wolves as they wander through their 15-acre forested environment. Plus, with our mission to educate, you can personalize your visit by asking our friendly […]

Abbey Gardens

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Our gardens, hiking trails, Food Hub, educational displays and local business partners (including a craft brewery) are all located on-site in the beautiful Haliburton Highlands, Ontario overlooking Grass Lake. Tour the gardens, visit our heritage breed ponies and chickens, shop for local food at the Food Hub, enjoy lunch on our new restaurant patio or […]

The Minden River Cone

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The iconic Minden River Cone is the perfect spot to cool down with an ice cream cone or grab a quick bite to eat.

Kawartha Dairy

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The retail walk-up window at a long-running, family-owned dairy farm known for its ice cream. This is a must-stop when in cottage country. For over 80 years, Kawartha Dairy has been proud to be a 100% Canadian-owned company, still operated by the same family that started it back in the beginning. “No better ice cream […]

Minden Shoe Tree

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The urban legend tells us this tree holds hundreds, perhaps thousands of pairs of shoes, hung, nailed and placed with care through its massive branches. It’s a sight to behold and the location, until now, has been a mystery! This particular tree is located about a 9-minute drive outside of Minden on South Lake Road. […]

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