Haliburton County is one of Ontario's most popular four-season tourist destinations, located about two and a half hours' drive north of Toronto. The region is home to approximately 600 lakes, and borders on Algonquin Provincial Park to the northeast.

In the spring, summer and fall, visitors flock to Haliburton to enjoy swimming, canoeing and fishing. The winter brings its own special charm -- with breathtaking scenery, and some of the best winter sports anywhere: snowmobiling, ice fishing, cross-country and downhill skiing, and even dog-sledding.

The villages of Haliburton and Minden offer all the amenities: grocery stores, restaurants, LCBO stores, two modern hospitals, and plenty of other shops and services. There are also small grocery stores and LCBO outlets in the villages of West Guilford, Eagle Lake, Gooderham and Wilberforce.

Haliburton County is also famous for its vibrant community of artists and craftspeople. There is an annual tour of local artists' studios. Haliburton Village is also home to Fleming College's spectacular new Haliburton School of the Arts, located on Head Lake. The College offers full-time diploma courses; artistic cottagers can take advantage of week-long and weekend courses in the summer. There are even special courses for kids.

Explore the links below, and discover a whole world in Haliburton County!

Sports and Activities:

• Haliburton Holidays - Official tourism site for the County of Haliburton
• Haliburton Trails and Tours Network - Hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing
• Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve - Trails, camping, tree-top canopy tour, wolf centre, and more
• Sir Sam's Ski Area - Downhill skiing, restaurant and resort on Eagle Lake
• Haliburton County Snowmobile Association - Trails, permits and trail conditions

Accommodations and Dining:

• Bonnie View Inn - on Kashagawigamog Lake
• Domain of Killien - Inn and dining on Drag Lake
• Grill on the Gull- Dining on the Gull River in Minden
• Heather Lodge - on Twelve Mile Lake
• Little Hawk Resort and Marina on Little Hawk Lake
• Oakview Lodge - on Little Hawk Lake
• The Pepper Mill - Restaurant near Carnarvon
• Red Umbrella Inn - on Twelve Mile Lake
• Rhubarb Restaurant - on Eagle Lake
• Sir Sam's Inn - on Eagle Lake
• Wigamog Inn - on Kashagawigamog Lake

Arts and Culture:

• Haliburton School of the Arts - Arts campus on Head Lake, operated by Fleming College
• Haliburton Studio Tour - Meet local artists at work in their studios
• Rails End Gallery - Non-profit, public art gallery in Haliburton village

Local Government and Politics:

• Haliburton County
• Municipality of Dysart et al
• Municipality of Highlands East
• Township of Minden Hills
• Township of Algonquin Highlands
• Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce
• Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
• Coalition of Haliburton Property Owners' Associations

News and Media:

• Haliburton Echo
• Minden Times
• 100.9 Canoe FM - Volunteer community radio station
• 93.5 Moose FM