Food Scene
Great quality, high-end dining with a good wine list and cocktails. Try the duck poutine!
119 locals recommend
Rhubarb
9201 ON-118Great quality, high-end dining with a good wine list and cocktails. Try the duck poutine!
Local brewery with seasonal craft beers, cocktails and small bites. You can also play radio Bingo on Tuesday’s here!
58 locals recommend
Boshkung Brewing Co.
9201 ON-118Local brewery with seasonal craft beers, cocktails and small bites. You can also play radio Bingo on Tuesday’s here!
Great place to stop for a bite when en route home or up north! Delicious salads, but they are best known for their massive schnitzels.
42 locals recommend
Riverside Inn
7497 ON-35Great place to stop for a bite when en route home or up north! Delicious salads, but they are best known for their massive schnitzels.
Pepper Mill Steak & Pasta House
15141 ON-35Local favorite for classic pub food.
Quirky sugar shack that sells preserves, maple syrup, and dessert yearlong. Go on Saturday or Sunday to shop their maple-filled shelves!
15 locals recommend
Wintergreen Maple Products
3325 Gelert RdQuirky sugar shack that sells preserves, maple syrup, and dessert yearlong. Go on Saturday or Sunday to shop their maple-filled shelves!
The Mill Pond
15526 ON-35Farmer's markets are held in three different locations in the summertime. The closest to the property is in Minden, at the corner of Prince Street and Milne Street in the parking lot of the Municipal Buildings on Saturdays from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, May 19 – October 6. There is also a very popular farmers market in Haliburton on Tuesday’s.
23 locals recommend
Haliburton County Farmers' Market
13 York StreetFarmer's markets are held in three different locations in the summertime. The closest to the property is in Minden, at the corner of Prince Street and Milne Street in the parking lot of the Municipal Buildings on Saturdays from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, May 19 – October 6. There is also a very popular farmers market in Haliburton on Tuesday’s.
Prix fixe 4-course fine dining for dinner and breakfast is offered as well. Call in advance.
23 locals recommend
Heather Lodge
14483 ON-35Prix fixe 4-course fine dining for dinner and breakfast is offered as well. Call in advance.
The Rockcliffe - Moore Falls
1014 Lois LaneSuwans Thai
3 Invergordon AveFantastic Thai-owned restaurant
The Minden River Cone
119 Bobcaygeon RdGreat for breakfast and brunch. Delicious baked goods to take home too (try the Nanaimo bars and butter tarts)
26 locals recommend
Molly's Bistro Bakery
170 Bobcaygeon RdGreat for breakfast and brunch. Delicious baked goods to take home too (try the Nanaimo bars and butter tarts)
Kinmount Fish and Chips
4080 Kawartha Lakes County Rd 121Poquito Loco
223 Highland StreetKawartha Dairy Minden
12750 ON-35Country Bakery
1021 East RoadThe Haliburton Post House
1297 Kashagawigamog Lake RoadTruss Foodworks Cookhouse
1095 Redkenn RoadWood fired pizza in Dorset. Incredibly tasty and worth the trip if you pair it with another activity in the area.
51 locals recommend
Pizza On Earth
1009 Clan MacKay RdWood fired pizza in Dorset. Incredibly tasty and worth the trip if you pair it with another activity in the area.
Becky-Jo's Vovo Fried Dough
1024 Portage RdTasty stop en route from Toronto
Baked goods, frozen shepherds pies, soups and more! Cute spot in a converted church
9 locals recommend
Country Bakery
1021 ON-118Baked goods, frozen shepherds pies, soups and more! Cute spot in a converted church
Hook Line & Sinker
Marks
12626 ON-35Traditional American Chinese cuisine. They do takeout orders over the phone.
Up River Trading Co
213 Highland StCheck out their IG @eatminden for upcoming events, like cocktail tastings and trivia nights!
EAT Cheeserie + Cocktails
Check out their IG @eatminden for upcoming events, like cocktail tastings and trivia nights!
Wedgewood BBQ Bar
The BEST fish tacos. Great little stop for lunch that has a lakeside patio.
The Mason Jar
Haliburton Highlands Brewing
15543 ON-118Essentials
Foodland - Minden
12325 ON-35Easton's valu-mart
12646 ON-35Coneybeare's Butcher Shop
10 Milne StMinden Home Hardware Building Centre
16 Bobcaygeon RdLargest grocery store in the area. They offer curbside pickup as well.
33 locals recommend
Todd's Your Independent Grocer
5121 Country RdLargest grocery store in the area. They offer curbside pickup as well.
Threw out your back having too much fun? There is a great husband/wife chiropractor duo in town plus a fantastic RMT (Brock) working out of the clinic in town.
Haliburton County Chiropractic and Rehabilitation
Threw out your back having too much fun? There is a great husband/wife chiropractor duo in town plus a fantastic RMT (Brock) working out of the clinic in town.
Entertainment & Activities
You absolutely MUST go here. A unique, independently owned movie theatre and museum. Check online for movie times and show up with cash in hand (they are cash only and there is no ATM).
62 locals recommend
Highlands Cinema
4131 Kawartha Lakes County Rd 121You absolutely MUST go here. A unique, independently owned movie theatre and museum. Check online for movie times and show up with cash in hand (they are cash only and there is no ATM).
Sir Sam's Ski / Ride
1054 Liswood RdSouth Algonquin Trails
4378 Elephant Lake RdHorseback trail-riding for all levels of experience
There's something for everyone here, both adults and kids alike: go-karting, a batting cage, an arcade, min-putt, and a driving range! Open only in the spring and summer.
22 locals recommend
The Minden Experience
1063 Ravine RdThere's something for everyone here, both adults and kids alike: go-karting, a batting cage, an arcade, min-putt, and a driving range! Open only in the spring and summer.
Harper PowerSports and Marine
11588 ON-35Snowmobile and boat rentals.
Blairhampton Golf Club
1557 Duck Lake RdPinestone Resort and Conference Centre
4252 Haliburton County Rd 21Abbey Gardens
1012 Garden Gate DrGreat place for an RMT massage and a relaxing day at the spa
30 locals recommend
Sir Sam's Inn and Spa
1491 Sir Sams's RdGreat place for an RMT massage and a relaxing day at the spa
Parks & Nature
Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve
1095 Redkenn RdWhitewater Ontario / Minden Whitewater Preserve
1020 Bethel RdHaliburton Highlands Water Trails- Frost Centre Access Point
20130 ON-35Snowdon Park
Gelert RoadCircuit of Five Viewpoints Trailhead
1981 Little Hawk Lake RdCoopers Lookout
Mifflin RoadGlebe Park
289 College DrSightseeing
Dorset Lookout Tower
1191 Dorset Scenic Tower RdArts & Culture
One week/two week art programs for adults and children alike.
25 locals recommend
Fleming College - Haliburton Campus
297 College DrOne week/two week art programs for adults and children alike.
Castle Antiques Cafe
223 Highland StStudio Rose
2254 Duck Lake RdHandmade ceramics studio around the corner
Shopping + Gifts
The Wolf Moon