Just as you remember it
Maple, Aspen & Tamarack
There are so many ways to experience the transform the forest canopy into a blazing sea of red, orange and yellows.
Nothing like a road trip
Weather by car or motorcycle, enjoy the majestic views from the side of the road.
Where to stay
Fall asleep to nature’s symphony
Outdoor Adventure
Go big or go home
Where to Eat
Hot meals made by cool people
Arts & Culture
Best experienced hands-on
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What do the Haliburton Highlands look like to you?
Jumping off the dock with your kids? A serene hike through the woods? Enjoying local food and drink with your friends?
Explore a sample of photos from the Haliburton Highlands below and share your own experiences on social media by using #myhaliburtonhighlands.
Stories from Haliburton Highlands
Building your Outdoor Skills
Guided Experiences Autumn is calling: begging you to explore the outdoors, the golden forests and blue waterways that seem more vivid and inviting beneath the warm sun. As inviting as picturesque vistas and sparkling waters appear, many of these take certain skills...
Fall Celestial Calendar
Fall Celestial Calendar Fall Stargazing As the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, the Haliburton Highlands’ autumn skies reveal some of the most spectacular celestial sights of the year. The crisp, cool air and earlier sunsets create ideal viewing...
Minden Whitewater Preserve
A Hidden Gem for Paddling and Adventure Image: Gull River - White WaterBy Devon Proulx I first discovered the Minden Whitewater Preserve through my family, who had been visiting long before I could paddle a boat. It’s not just where I learned to kayak, it’s where I...
Where is the Best Pizza
Take a slice Image - Magnificent Hills's outdoor oven eventFind Your Perfect Slice - From Fire to Fork Whether you’re fresh off the lake, driving through cottage country, or just craving a seriously good pie, the Haliburton Highlands is a slice-lover’s dream. From...
Backcountry in the Highlands
Backcountry in the Highlands Image: Morning Camping at Herb lake @kevincallenBackcountry camping is a wilderness adventure where you push yourself to the limit... Challenging yourself to go without the conveniences of modern life... This remind yourself of how small...
Chip truck
chip trucks & take Out Image - Boshkung SocialWarm Weather and Food TrucksChip truck time! Summer! The time of year when we crave the warm, brown-paper-wrapped-cardboard-boxes filled to the brim with steaming potato-ey goodness and the time of year when the aroma...
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The drive alone is worth it
“…one of the most scenic highway in Ontario.” – Wikipedia
- 2.5 Hours Drive from Toronto
- 3.5 Hours Drive from Ottawa
- 4.5 Hours Drive from Buffalo
- 8 Hours Drive from Quebec City
We respectfully acknowledge that the region currently know as the Haliburton Highlands is located on Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory, and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which are Curve Lake, Rama, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Beausoleil and Georgina Island First Nations.
As well, we acknowledge a shared presence of Indigenous nations throughout the area, and recognize its original, Indigenous inhabitants as the stewards of its lands and waters since time immemorial.