The Haliburton Highlands are located in the heart of Cottage Country, Just 2 hrs north of Toronto

The Haliburton Highlands region of Ontario offers 4 seasons of outdoor splendour. With Algonquin Park on the  northern border and Muskoka Ontario on the west, the Haliburton region is quickly being discovered by nature lovers, and for outdoor recreation.

Because of the natural beauty of this area, and abundance of lakes and rivers, there is a long history of summer cottagers and visitors. With the surge of interest in winter outdoor recreation and popularity of the magnificent Fall Colours the Haliburton Highlands has become a 4 season destination.

The County of Haliburton Highlands has two major villages; the Village of Haliburton and the Village of Minden. We have 600 fresh water lakes and plenty of trails for hiking/walking in the summer and skiing in the winter.

 The region is known commonly as the Haliburton Highlands, which is a name given to it due to its placement in the highest ground of the Canadian Shield, and Scottish ancestry. Within the county are areas such Algonquin Park, which pay more homage to the Native tribes of the area. The County includes of the towns of Haliburton, Minden, Dorset, Wilberforce, Gooderham, and a few other small hamlets. It is a well-known tourist and cottage area, so much so that the population exhibits a huge increase in the summer months, fueling the economy and waterfront development of the area. The tourism industry in both the summer and winter months keeps local economy growing, with many resorts and tourist service businesses to provide for visitors. Places like Haliburton Forest and Sir Sam's Ski and Bike offer year round activities for locals and vacationers, making Haliburton County one of the top destinations for an Ontario vacation.