Laura's Guidebook to visiting the Haliburton Highlands
Parks and Beaches
Elvin Johnson Park
1221 Old Mill RdRotary Park Road
Rotary Park RoadSanta's Village: Muskoka's Theme Park
1624 Golden Beach RoadGreat family destination
Dwight Beach
1158 Dwight Beach RdPine Lake / West Guilford Public Beach
1064 Kennisis Lake RdRotary Head Lake Beach
2 Park StEagle Lake Beach and Public Access
Sherborne Lake Access Point
Sherborne RoadStanhope Museum
1123 North Shore RdFood scene
Rhubarb
9201 ON-118Fine dining
Kawartha Dairy Minden
12750 ON-35The best ice cream!
The Mill Pond
15526 ON-35Pepper Mill Steak & Pasta House
15141 ON-35My family’s personal favourite
West G Pizza & Grill
1008 St Andrews CtHeather Lodge
14483 ON-35Great adult only restaurant
Baked & Battered
128 Highland StWintergreen Maple Products
3325 Gelert RdCountry Bakery
1021 ON-118Maple Avenue Tap & Grill
172 Highland StMcKeck's-Tap and Grill
207 Highland StIf you like Thai food then you have to try Suwan’s. Delicious and authentic.
53 locals recommend
Suwans Thai
3 Invergordon AveIf you like Thai food then you have to try Suwan’s. Delicious and authentic.
If you’re looking for a great breakfast look no further than Molly’s
26 locals recommend
Molly's Bistro Bakery
170 Bobcaygeon RdIf you’re looking for a great breakfast look no further than Molly’s
Step back in time with a fun 50’s themed diner. Great for breakfast and lunch
11 locals recommend
Minden 50's Diner
12311 ON-35Step back in time with a fun 50’s themed diner. Great for breakfast and lunch
Abbey Gardens
1012 Garden Gate DrBoshkung Brewing Co.
9201 ON-118Boshkung Social
20 Water StHaliburton Highlands Brewing
15543 ON-118Sightseeing
Algonquin Provincial Park
Ontario 60Hiking trails and more!
43 locals recommend
Haliburton Highlands Water Trails- Frost Centre Access Point
20130 ON-35Hiking trails and more!
Haliburton Sculpture Forest
297 College DrUnique way to view art
Algonquin Highlands Trails
1123 North Shore RoadButtermilk Falls
16946 ON-35Crests Of Kennisis Trailhead
Booth's Rock Trail
Hawk Lake Log Chute
1584 Big Hawk Lake RdDorset Lookout Tower
1191 Dorset Scenic Tower RdRagged Falls
Lake of Bays Marine Museum
1090 Main StHaliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve
1095 Redkenn RdHaliburton Forest Wolf Centre
1305 Redkenn RdAlgonquin Highlands Trails
1123 North Shore RoadStanhope Museum
1123 North Shore RdDorset Museum
1040 Main StMinden River Walk
Minden River WalkSkyline Park
Skyline Park RoadSnowdon Park
Gelert RoadHaliburton Highlands Water Trails- Frost Centre Access Point
20130 ON-35Oxtongue River - Ragged Falls Provincial Park
1050 Oxtongue Lake RdGolf
Blairhampton Golf Club
1557 Duck Lake RdPinestone Resort and Conference Centre
4252 Haliburton County Rd 21Gull River Golf Club
Golf Course RoadHaliburton Highlands Golf Club
3180 Kashagawigamog Lake RdLakeside Golf Club Inc
11524 ON-118Carnarvon Family Golf & the Gary Kent Golf School
9145 ON-118Water sport rentals
Algonquin Outfitters - Haliburton
206 Highland StHaliburton RPM
5122 Haliburton County Rd 21Algonquin Outfitters - Minden
12667 ON-35Harper PowerSports and Marine
11588 ON-35Local Shopping
Cottage Country Log Cabin Trading Company
1141 Kennisis Lake RdUp River Trading Co
213 Highland StNorthern Expressions
13588 ON-118Winter Adventures
This ski hill is a local family favourite. On top of traditional hills and trails, it also boasts a terrain park where you can use boxes and jumps to get more than just fresh air – you can get big air.
https://sirsams.com/
120 locals recommend
Sir Sam's Ski / Ride
1054 Liswood RdThis ski hill is a local family favourite. On top of traditional hills and trails, it also boasts a terrain park where you can use boxes and jumps to get more than just fresh air – you can get big air.
https://sirsams.com/
The 460-acre Snowdon Park Reserve near Minden provides snowshoers with the chance to explore the wetland and forest preserve and perhaps catch a glimpse of some of its inhabitants. Visitors have shared their stories of seeing moose, muskrat, owl and fox sightings.
22 locals recommend
Snowdon Park
Gelert RoadThe 460-acre Snowdon Park Reserve near Minden provides snowshoers with the chance to explore the wetland and forest preserve and perhaps catch a glimpse of some of its inhabitants. Visitors have shared their stories of seeing moose, muskrat, owl and fox sightings.
The Ski and Snowshoe Trails at The Frost Centre offer 22 kilometres of trekking through majestic hardwood and old-growth forests, with ice falls and a lookout from the top of a cliff along the way. Half of those trails are for snowshoeing (with rentals available). Watch for moose, deer, owls, martens, grouse and many more species.
https://algonquinhighlands.ca/ski-snowshoe-trails.php
43 locals recommend
Haliburton Highlands Water Trails- Frost Centre Access Point
20130 ON-35The Ski and Snowshoe Trails at The Frost Centre offer 22 kilometres of trekking through majestic hardwood and old-growth forests, with ice falls and a lookout from the top of a cliff along the way. Half of those trails are for snowshoeing (with rentals available). Watch for moose, deer, owls, martens, grouse and many more species.
https://algonquinhighlands.ca/ski-snowshoe-trails.php
Many things to do at the Haliburton Forest!
Jump aboard a dog sled tour at Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve and ride through the trails across the 100,000 acres of forest. You get a brief but intensive and comprehensive training session with some of the reserve’s 100 Siberian Huskies before heading out for a half-day or full-day tour. Reservations are required.
Guided Ice Fishing tours give you the opportunity to fish for brook trout, rainbow trout and the Haliburton Gold lake trout. All required gear is provided by Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve. Groups can book up to 6 people. Reservations are required.
With more than 400 kilometres of groomed trails, Haliburton Forest is considered one of the top 10 snowmobiling destinations in North America. Gasoline, oil, snowmobile rentals and accommodations and food are available at Base Camp which is located near Kennisis Lake.
https://www.haliburtonforest.com/
126 locals recommend
Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve
1095 Redkenn RdMany things to do at the Haliburton Forest!
Jump aboard a dog sled tour at Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve and ride through the trails across the 100,000 acres of forest. You get a brief but intensive and comprehensive training session with some of the reserve’s 100 Siberian Huskies before heading out for a half-day or full-day tour. Reservations are required.
Guided Ice Fishing tours give you the opportunity to fish for brook trout, rainbow trout and the Haliburton Gold lake trout. All required gear is provided by Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve. Groups can book up to 6 people. Reservations are required.
With more than 400 kilometres of groomed trails, Haliburton Forest is considered one of the top 10 snowmobiling destinations in North America. Gasoline, oil, snowmobile rentals and accommodations and food are available at Base Camp which is located near Kennisis Lake.
https://www.haliburtonforest.com/
Moose Woods Recreation Trails features the rolley polley, energizer and wolf’s loop options that range from 3.8, 6 and 12 kilometres of fresh air.
https://www.skihaliburton.com/trail-maps/
Moosewoods Nordic Ski
1603 Haliburton Lake RoadMoose Woods Recreation Trails features the rolley polley, energizer and wolf’s loop options that range from 3.8, 6 and 12 kilometres of fresh air.
https://www.skihaliburton.com/trail-maps/
The birds are just one attraction of this mammoth gem of a park, so plan to spend a day or days on its trails as you hike, snowshoe and cross-country ski. It has a skating rink at Mew Lake Campground and a chance to dog sled as well. Expect to fall in love and return in other seasons.
https://www.todocanada.ca/15-things-to-do-during-winter-in-algonquin-park/
255 locals recommend
Algonquin Provincial Park
Ontario 60The birds are just one attraction of this mammoth gem of a park, so plan to spend a day or days on its trails as you hike, snowshoe and cross-country ski. It has a skating rink at Mew Lake Campground and a chance to dog sled as well. Expect to fall in love and return in other seasons.
https://www.todocanada.ca/15-things-to-do-during-winter-in-algonquin-park/
Located beside the Stanhope Museum is a kids park and public outdoor skating rink. Lace up and enjoy hours of family fun!
10 locals recommend
Stanhope Museum
1123 North Shore RdLocated beside the Stanhope Museum is a kids park and public outdoor skating rink. Lace up and enjoy hours of family fun!
Oxtongue River-Ragged Falls is a beautiful day park offering a view of Ragged Falls. The trail around the falls is only 1 km long, and it presents a magnificent winter sight with churning powerful water covered in snow that is sure to take your breath away.
39 locals recommend
Oxtongue River - Ragged Falls Provincial Park
1050 Oxtongue Lake RdOxtongue River-Ragged Falls is a beautiful day park offering a view of Ragged Falls. The trail around the falls is only 1 km long, and it presents a magnificent winter sight with churning powerful water covered in snow that is sure to take your breath away.
A hybrid hike and art-appreciation tour, all in one, in the Haliburton Sculpture Forest in Glebe Park. Watch out for 34 sculptures and six unique benches during your walk. Some are obvious while others peek at you from a rise as you travel the forest on foot, on snowshoe or on skis
101 locals recommend
Haliburton Sculpture Forest
297 College DrA hybrid hike and art-appreciation tour, all in one, in the Haliburton Sculpture Forest in Glebe Park. Watch out for 34 sculptures and six unique benches during your walk. Some are obvious while others peek at you from a rise as you travel the forest on foot, on snowshoe or on skis
Get your heart rate up by climbing the slope to Haliburton Skyline Park then enjoy the scenery as it takes your breath away. (You can also drive up too!) The quiet forest offers a vantage point over the entire valley and other surrounding hills.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/ontario/skyline-road-lookout
33 locals recommend
Skyline Park
Skyline Park RoadGet your heart rate up by climbing the slope to Haliburton Skyline Park then enjoy the scenery as it takes your breath away. (You can also drive up too!) The quiet forest offers a vantage point over the entire valley and other surrounding hills.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/ontario/skyline-road-lookout
YOURS OUTDOORS offers many adventures and experiences. Find what you love from painting and glass blowing to ice climbing, ice fishing, snowshoeing, skiing, skating to snoga (yoga in the snow) and much, much more!! There is something for everyone.
https://www.yoursoutdoors.ca/packages/season/winter
98 locals recommend
Haliburton
YOURS OUTDOORS offers many adventures and experiences. Find what you love from painting and glass blowing to ice climbing, ice fishing, snowshoeing, skiing, skating to snoga (yoga in the snow) and much, much more!! There is something for everyone.
https://www.yoursoutdoors.ca/packages/season/winter