Ontario Cottage Vacations - 10 things to do in the Haliburton Highlands

The Haliburton Highlands is a year-round play land. Withfinal destination: the Canopy boardwalk - the ultimate
600 lakes, many connected to river routes, canoeistshighlight of the outing. Over half a kilometer long, the
can paddle for hours and even days. Most of thecanopy boardwalk winds through the treetops some
lakes have public access beaches and boat rental is20 meters above the forest floor. Enjoy a tree top
widely available. And, if you want a day out, there'ssnack on one of two platforms, suspended from the
plenty to keep you occupied.tree tops above, and enjoy the spectacular view
Climb to the top of the Dorset Fire Tower - and lookacross the lakes.
out over a 310 square mile viewing radius from the 82See a pack of wolves in their natural environment - -
ft. high forest fire lookout tower. Several hiking trailsThe Haliburton Forest is home to Ebony and Citka, the
radiate from the Tower. Then visit Robinsons GeneralAlpha pair, and their siblings and offspring who roam
Store. Owned and operated by the same family sincefreely in a 15 acre enclosure, one of the largest of its
1921, this famous general store is a "must-see" forkind in the world. A large indoor observatory overlooks
anyone visiting the Dorset area. 14,000 sq ft of retailthe feeding area within the wolf compound.
area will keep any ardent shopper happy. MoccasinsPlay a round of golf - - courses bordered by rivers
are a specialty.and lakes and nestled in amongst pine forests are a
Canoe a river route- Rent a cottage on the Burntfeature of this area. 18 hole courses at the Delta
River and canoe miles of tranquil waterways spottingPinestone Resort and Martinwood provide a challenge
birds and wildlife along the way. A perfect way towhile several 9 hole courses will also please.
spend a day.Go Geocaching -- caches abound across the
Have an ice cream at Kawartha Dairy in Minden -- noHaliburton Highlands and will provide the motivation to
trip to the Haliburton Highlands is complete without aget the whole family out and searching for those
trip to the Kawartha Dairy store in Minden. This locallyelusive hidden containers. Hike or bike the Haliburton
owned company has been treating cottage owners toTrails to find them.
a taste of pure dairy ice cream since 1937.Take a course at the Haliburton School of the Arts -
Enjoy the Haliburton Highland Games -- this annualAn amazing range of week long and weekend
event held in mid-July features massed bands, bordercourses are on offer throughout the year. Straw bale
collie herding demonstrations, and highland dancingconstruction, digital photography, stained glass
competitions.workshops, and watercolour painting classes are just a
Take a Walk in the Clouds -- Book this great tour infew of the courses available.
advance so as not to miss a unique experience.Stay is a waterfront cottage and you'll have all of this
Starting with a 1/2 kilometer walk along the scenicon your doorstep, with a well equipped and
Pelaw River and followed by a short, guided,comfortable home to come back to at the end of a
voyageur-canoe ride across a wilderness lake to thebusy day.