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Did you know we are near the Geochaching Capital of Canada?

In Ontario, deep in the Haliburton Highlands a string of seven hamlets in the Municipality of Highlands East and at the South Gate of Algonquin Park is the Geocaching Capital of Canada. The communities of Irondale, Gooderham, Tory Hill, Wilberforce, Harcourt, Highland Grove and Cardiff invite you to explore the natural beauty of the area and enjoy treasure hunting at its best.

Geocaching is a fun way for families of all ages to get exercise and spend time outdoors while using their brains. It’s essentially a modern-day treasure hunt. A GPS receiver or smart phone, a set of coordinates and clues lead you to the treasures. It may involve problem-solving skills. If everything works out, you will be led to a cache of goodies hidden somewhere outdoors. Learn more about Geocaching

What is a Cache? – Caches are typically…

Looking for outdoor activities? The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is a unique outdoor collection of sculptures located in Glebe Park near the village of Haliburton, Ontario, Canada. It is operated by the non-profit organization.

The Sculpture Forest is located in Glebe Park on College Drive a short way up Industrial Park Road. It’s beside The Haliburton School of Art and Design (Fleming College). Lots of free parking and admission by donation so it provides a very economical family outing. In the winter, there are cross country ski trails through it.

A shout out to one of our past lake property owners and former newsletter editor and board member, Leo Sepa. Leo, a blacksmith, has a number of sculptures in the area including the motorcyclist located in front of the Wood Carving Gallery on Hwy 35 just west of our lake. Many lake residents are fortunate to own a few of h…

Peak Fall Colour viewing dates for Fall 2020

These dates are our best guess for when to see the fall colours this year. Please note, these are just educated guesses based on historical trends. There are many factors that affect when the fall colours will be best for viewing, and these conditions and dates may change slightly from year to year.

• Early fall colour viewing opportunities: September 14 – September 30

• Peak maple fall colour viewing opportunities: October 1 – October 12

• Peak golden encore fall colour viewing opportunities: October 13 – 21

Visit https://myhaliburtonhighlands.com/ to see area of leaf fall report in parts of Haliburton