Sightseeing
Gaze into the eyes of a majestic wolf. Hear them as they socialize. No trip to the Haliburton Highlands is complete without a visit to the Wolf Centre.
127 locals recommend
Haliburton Forest Wolf Centre
1305 Redkenn RdGaze into the eyes of a majestic wolf. Hear them as they socialize. No trip to the Haliburton Highlands is complete without a visit to the Wolf Centre.
Beautiful vista looking out over Haliburton. Especially breathtaking during the height of the fall colours! Small hiking trail up top. No hiking required to take in those beautiful views though!
33 locals recommend
Skyline Park
Skyline Park RoadBeautiful vista looking out over Haliburton. Especially breathtaking during the height of the fall colours! Small hiking trail up top. No hiking required to take in those beautiful views though!
Food scene
Don't forget to stop past the The Little Tart bakery (open May - Thanksgiving Weekend in October) just before you reach the cottage to find a few delicious treats as well! (Note: Cash Only, but totally worth it. They do sell out early each day too so arrive early!)
14 locals recommend
The Little Tart
1035 Koshlong Lake RdDon't forget to stop past the The Little Tart bakery (open May - Thanksgiving Weekend in October) just before you reach the cottage to find a few delicious treats as well! (Note: Cash Only, but totally worth it. They do sell out early each day too so arrive early!)
Market Day in Tuesdays in Haliburton and Saturdays in Minden from May - October.
23 locals recommend
Haliburton County Farmers' Market
13 York StreetMarket Day in Tuesdays in Haliburton and Saturdays in Minden from May - October.
Neighbourhoods
The cottage is only 15 minutes from Haliburton Village where there are major food stores, restaurants, fast food, entertainment, drug stores, banking, quaint shops, farmers market (on Saturdays in the summer) and much more. If golf is your passion, there are several fine courses in the area to test your skill, and driving range 10 mins from the cottage.
98 locals recommend
Haliburton
The cottage is only 15 minutes from Haliburton Village where there are major food stores, restaurants, fast food, entertainment, drug stores, banking, quaint shops, farmers market (on Saturdays in the summer) and much more. If golf is your passion, there are several fine courses in the area to test your skill, and driving range 10 mins from the cottage.
Craft Beer
Pick up some great local craft beer while passing through Minden on the way to the cottage. This location even has some delicious bites from their food truck!
45 locals recommend
Boshkung Social
20 Water StPick up some great local craft beer while passing through Minden on the way to the cottage. This location even has some delicious bites from their food truck!
Outdoor Activities
Less than 30 mins from the cottage, Sir Sam's offers year round activities including mountain biking, skiing and snowshoeing.
120 locals recommend
Sir Sam's Ski / Ride
1054 Liswood RdLess than 30 mins from the cottage, Sir Sam's offers year round activities including mountain biking, skiing and snowshoeing.
With an access point right off Koshlong Lake Rd in Donald mins from the cottage, The Haliburton County Rail Trail is popular with snowmobilers, cyclists, and ATV enthusiasts.
13 locals recommend
Haliburton County Rail Trail
Haliburton County Rail TrailWith an access point right off Koshlong Lake Rd in Donald mins from the cottage, The Haliburton County Rail Trail is popular with snowmobilers, cyclists, and ATV enthusiasts.
Entertainment
In Kinmount (20-25 min drive) you'll find the Highland Cinemas - a 550-seat complex with five theatres showing first-run movies, has drawn customers from the surrounding area for 40 years. Open from May - Thanksgiving, and features a movie memorabilia museum - https://www.highlandscinemas.com/
62 locals recommend
Highlands Cinema
4131 Kawartha Lakes County Rd 121In Kinmount (20-25 min drive) you'll find the Highland Cinemas - a 550-seat complex with five theatres showing first-run movies, has drawn customers from the surrounding area for 40 years. Open from May - Thanksgiving, and features a movie memorabilia museum - https://www.highlandscinemas.com/