{"id":712,"date":"2014-08-13T14:17:07","date_gmt":"2014-08-13T14:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/?p=712"},"modified":"2025-08-07T01:05:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T01:05:51","slug":"4-great-things-to-do-in-the-haliburton-highlands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/4-great-things-to-do-in-the-haliburton-highlands\/","title":{"rendered":"4 great things to do in the Haliburton highlands"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"b12171e95ca29a06569361a76d0dc3e3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6144103376590397\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myhaliburtonhighlands.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">The Haliburton Highlands<\/a> is a unique place to spend your summer vacation time.\u00a0 The area is rich in natural beauty, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/outdoor-adventures.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">outdoor adventures<\/a>, history, culture &amp; more. It even has 6 motorcycle routes! If you\u2019re looking for a place to experience the amazing Ontario landscape, this is a wonderful place to explore.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haliburtonforest.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Haliburton Forest &amp; Wildlife Reserve <\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-13-at-10.07.49-AM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-713 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-13-at-10.07.49-AM-300x198.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2014-08-13 at 10.07.49 AM\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-13-at-10.07.49-AM-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-13-at-10.07.49-AM.png 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Haliburton Forest &amp; Wildlife Reserve is a privately owned forest on 80,000 acres of land.\u00a0 The lakes, forests, biking &amp; hiking trails are a beautiful place to explore.\u00a0 If wildlife is your interest, take a visit to the Wolf Centre where you can watch an unsocialized pack of wolves roam freely in a 15 acre sanctuary.\u00a0 For the adventurer, take a &#8220;Walk in the Clouds&#8221; through the treetops on the world&#8217;s longest canopy walkway tour, or try wilderness camping.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandseast.ca\/article\/go-geocaching-in-highlands-east\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Geocaching in the Haliburton Highlands<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-13-at-10.11.54-AM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-714 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-13-at-10.11.54-AM.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2014-08-13 at 10.11.54 AM\" width=\"200\" height=\"140\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Known as the \u201cGeocaching capital of Canada\u201d, the Haliburton Highlands is the place to visit for this unique activity.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Geocaching<\/a> is an international game of high tech treasure hunting.\u00a0 Participants use a GPS to locate treasures that have been hidden in a chosen area by other geocaching players.\u00a0 The Haliburton Highlands have 7 small hamlets where treasures have been hidden &amp; businesses support this amazing game.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Haliburton Sculpture Forest <\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-13-at-10.13.02-AM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-715 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-13-at-10.13.02-AM-300x194.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2014-08-13 at 10.13.02 AM\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-13-at-10.13.02-AM-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-13-at-10.13.02-AM.png 494w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Art lovers will enjoy this unique outdoor art exhibit.\u00a0 Take a stroll or a bike ride through the sculpture forest &amp; see the sculptures by Canadian &amp; international artists.\u00a0 You can walk at your leisure or join a guided tour which runs every Tuesday at 10am in July &amp; August.\u00a0 The Sculpture Forest shares the park with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.haliburtonhighlandsmuseum.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Haliburton Highlands Museum<\/a> where you can learn all about the area &amp; its history.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.algonquinhighlands.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Township of Algonquin Highlands <\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-13-at-10.14.28-AM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-716 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-13-at-10.14.28-AM-300x167.png\" alt=\"Screen shot 2014-08-13 at 10.14.28 AM\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-13-at-10.14.28-AM-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Screen-shot-2014-08-13-at-10.14.28-AM.png 643w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;\">This area of the Haliburton Highlands is full of many attractions that are well worth a visit.\u00a0 There\u2019s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.algonquinhighlands.ca\/?cat=recreation&amp;page=recreation_programs&amp;subPage=lookout_tower\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Dorset Lookout Tower<\/a> where you can picnic, hike &amp; climb up the tower to enjoy the view 142 meters above Lake of Bays.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.algonquinhighlands.ca\/?cat=recreation&amp;page=area_attractions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Hawk Lake Log Chute<\/a> is the last chute of its kind in the park \u2013 a visit here will educate you all about its history.\u00a0 There are also 2 falls to visit in the area \u2013 Buttermilk Falls &amp; Ragged Falls.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The Haliburton Highlands has so much going for it \u2013 it&#8217;s a must to check out this summer!\u00a0 A great place to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Ontario\u2019s landscape and experience unique activities.\u00a0 Try you hand at geocaching, for a cool summer adventure!<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&#8211; Michelle Brandes,\u00a0 SFG newsletter editor,\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:Michelle@SummerFunGuide.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Michelle@SummerFunGuide.ca<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; 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It even has 6 motorcycle routes! If you\u2019re looking for a place to experience the amazing Ontario landscape, this is a wonderful place to explore. Haliburton Forest &amp; Wildlife&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-712","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-central-ontario-region"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/712","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=712"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/712\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4745,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/712\/revisions\/4745"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=712"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=712"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summerfunguide.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=712"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}