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Things to do in Haliburton for cottage renters

1. Rent a cottage in Haliburton Highlands
Haliburton Highlands is one of the top cottage destinations in Ontario that has activities for everyone on hundred of interconnected lakes, forests, golf courses and in beautiful Haliburton village.
Website: http://www.findcottage.ca
Price: In summer average price is $1500-$3000 CAN per week and most cottages rented on weekly basis only starting from Saturday. In winter prices drop to $1000-$2000 per week and the duration of the rent become more flexible.
2. Go on the Canopy Tour - "Walk in the clouds"
"Walk in the clouds" is unforgettable 4-hours trip for nature lovers that takes you thorough basic element of nature - earth, water and air. It starts through guided van trip through the private lands of Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve.
Then you will have short half-a-kilometer walk along the scenic Pelaw River following guided canoe ride across a wilderness lake to the final destination.
The canopy boardwalk is the ultimate highlight of this outing. Over half a kilometer long - and as such the longest of its kind in the world - the canopy boardwalk winds through the treetops some 10-20 meters above the forest floor.
A spectacular view across the lakes and forests becomes a fitting closure to your tree top tour.
Website: http://www.haliburtonforest.com/canopy.html
Price: $95 per person including Wolf Reserve visit and it is required to reserve your tour in advance. The tour runs every day during the summer and children 10 or older allowed for this tour.
3. Visit Sculpture Forest
The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is a unique outdoor collection of sculptures by Canadian and international artists. The trails in the Sculpture Forest for walking and bike riding in spring, summer and fall and skiing in the winter, provide changing perspectives of the forest and the sculptures in each of the seasons.
The Sculpture Forest experience, which is unstructured and unscripted, is ideal for families looking for an interesting outing, for those who enjoy outdoor trails, and for people looking for a unique artistic experience.
A full tour takes approximately 1 - 1.5 hours and includes a tour guide who will provide you with background on the artists, the sculptures and the Sculpture Forest.
Website: http://www.haliburtonsculptureforest.ca
Price: The price of the tour is $5 per person; however you can take advantage of free admission on every Tuesday in July and August.
4. Visit Haliburton Forest Wolf Center
The Wolf Centre contains large indoor observatory overlooking the feeding area within the wolf compound. Most likely you will have a chance to observe wolf pack or individual members especially if you stay for longer period, but it is not guaranteed. There are also numerous exhibits, a small cinema/classroom, a retail area featuring a wide selection of wolf related books, tapes and graphics. So, at the end of you stay you will become a wolf expert.
Website: http://www.haliburtonforest.com/wolf.html
Price: Adult: $9.00; Children and Youths under 18: $6.00; Family: $20.00
5. Play golf in the Pine trees
If you're looking for a scenic and challenging golfing experience, Haliburton is the place to be.
The main feature of most Haliburton golf courses is amazingly tall pine trees and beautiful landscapes featuring hills and lakes.
Most golf courses offer varied terrain, lush fairways and excellent greens-keeping, as well as a fully equipped golf shop, cart rental, rental clubs, and driving range where you can warm-up before the game.
Here are some main golf clubs and hotel resorts that have website and are available to public:
Pinestone Resort,
Martinwood Resort,
Haliburton Highlands Golf Course,
Blairhampton Golf Club.
Price: Around $25-$40 for 9-holes and $50-$80 for 18-holes courses.
6. Drive ATV on Haliburton terrain
ATVs are all-terrain vehicles where the driver sits on and drives like a motorcycle. The only difference with motorcycle is that ATV gives you more stability.
With one of the largest trail systems in Ontario, Haliburton has over thousand kilometers of breathtaking ATV trails to offer outdoor enthusiasts. You and your family or friends can choose from easy scenic forest trails or more intermediate trails filled with mud bogs, river crossing steep hills, and one of a kind fault line terrain.
If you have your own ATV, you can just register with Haliburton ATV association and for $12 they will give you a map with the trail pass. If you don't own ATV and you still want to try it, you can rent ATV from Back Country tours.
Website: http://www.backcountrytours.ca
Price: Starting from $70 per hour
7. Climb Dorset Lookout Tower
Dorset Lookout Tower is a former fire tower that is over 100 feet tall and stands 365 feet above the Lake of Bays and the village of Dorset. It has beautiful breath-taking views and many radiant trails that start from the Tower.
You can enjoy picnic areas along with hiking trails. It is open to the public from end of May till middle of October.
Website: http://www.algonquinhighlands.ca/tower/index.html
Price: $4 per car
8. Kayak in Minden Wild Water Preserve
Minden Wild Water Preserve is the site of past Provincial and World Cup whitewater events.
Come and see professional paddlers challenge the tumbling waters of our World Class white water course. You can watch pros and amateurs battle it out in annual competitions, or even try it yourself through the beginner courses offered throughout the summer.
Powered by "Whitewater Ontario", the introductory kayak clinic is intended for first time paddlers or for those who wish to improve their basic kayaking skills. The course is designed as an introduction to recreational kayaking. The skills you will learn can be used for whitewater, touring, or sea kayaking.
Website: http://www.whitewaterontario.ca/index.php
Price: Kayak Clinic costs $220 per adult and $180 per junior
9. Ride the horse on Algonquin Trails
South Algonquin Trails offers you a horseback riding experience with certified trail guides.

Conveniently located between Haliburton and Bancroft, the area provides a natural environment for seeing rock outcroppings, ponds, beaver dams, streams, rivers, rugged hills, huge pine trees, and bear claw marks on the beech trees.
Operated during the summer months.
Website: http://www.southalgonquintrails.com/
Price: The prices start from $50 per hour per rider.
10. Discover Haliburton arts
Haliburton is famous for its artists.
You will find hundreds of artists that specialize in oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, pottery, creative woodworking, needle art, sculpture and wood carving, metal works and blacksmithing, photography, sepia drawings, fabric art, home decor, handcrafted gifts, cottage accessories, folk art just to name a few.
Around every corner in Haliburton you'll see a gallery, a studio, a museum, or a theatre.
You can visit numerous shops and art galleries in Haliburton village, observe artists or even take short course.
Haliburton School of arts offers an amazing range of week long and weekend courses throughout the year.
Straw bale construction, digital photography, stained glass workshops, and watercolor painting classes are just a few of the courses available.
Website: http://www.haliburtonschoolofthearts.ca/
Price: Starts as low as $1.
11. Ski Haliburton Nordic Trails
The Haliburton Nordic Trails Association maintains a series of distinct trail systems comprising nearly 100km of groomed trails for the cross-country ski enthusiast.
Trails feature skate and classic grooming patterns, a 1.5 km lit-loop for night skiing, some trails suitable for novice skiers, and some of the most challenging terrain for cross-country skiing in Ontario.
Website: http://www.skihaliburton.com/

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