Friday was World Water Day and this has us reflecting on how lucky we are @haliburton_forest to have access to over 100 pristine lakes where we can swim, fish, and paddle. With 400 creeks, ponds and wetlands that provide important habitat for all critters within the forest all within this 100,000 acres/40,468 hectare forest.
Since time immemorial the Anishinaabe have been the stewards of this land and now we share in that responsibility for sustainability, conservation, and land stewardship.
Sitting atop the Algonquin dome there are three different watersheds at Haliburton Forest.The Pelaw River which is a major outflow, draining approximately 20,000 acres of water.
This watershed is part of the Gull River – Kennisis watershed which is a component of the larger Trent-Severn watershed. The second of which in the northwest, Kawagama which flows into the Muskoka watershed, and the third to the east where water flows into the Madawaska watershed.
So you can see that it is of the utmost importance that we protect our waterways to the fullest extent. This can take many forms such as cleaning our boats, and vehicles to eliminate any chances for invasive species. Keeping the water access areas, campsites clean and tidy. Encourage the growth and protection of natural shorelines. And so much more. Please do your part and join with us in celebrating everything water.
#worldwaterday #celebratewater #cleanwater #cleanwaterforall #landstewardship #sustainability #conservation #responsibility #water #lake #lakes #pristinelakes #creek #creeks #babblingbrooks #wetlands #watershed #watersheds #rivers #river #pond #ponds #waterfalls #waterfall #flowingwater #myhaliburtonhighlands #comewander #discoveron
@haliburtonforestwolfcentre is back open starting this Saturday, May 16th, 2026! Happy May Long Weekend!
New Carpet. ✅️
Addition of a gender neutral, accessible washroom to the main level. ✅️
Moved and/or refreshed all of our displays. ✅️
Done a deep clean! ✅️
This July we are celebrating our 30th anniversary and what better way to do that then with a well overdue refresh!
2027 will also be exciting with all new displays being installed in spring of 2027!
Watch for closures again March 2027 to May Long Weekend of 2027.
#haliburtonforest #myhaliburtonhighlands #comewander #maylongweekend
@onhighlands@myhaliburtonhighlands@ontariotravel
Campfire vibes at Haliburton Forest!
There is nothing quite like sitting around a campfire, listening to the crackleling of the flames, loons in the distance, stars overhead, warm gooey marshmallows, good company, with lots of laugh or the solitude and empowerment of a solo trip!
2 more sleeps to the Long Weekend!
See you this weekend!
Each week, for 6 weeks, on Wednesday we have launched a segment of @huckmedia 's stunning video of camping and paddling @haliburton_forest he created through @ontariotravel in partnership with @canadreamrv .
Please enjoy part 6 of 6
Stills by @peter_andrew_lusztyk
Thank you @darpaguandas and @hollyblefgen
Watch the whole video on our YouTube channel now!
#campfire #lakefrontcampfire #lakefrontcamping #haliburtonforest #campfirevibes
Unpopular opinion! Sometimes the clean up crew @haliburton_forest@haliburtonforestwolfcentre is more entertaining to watch than the wolves! 😅😁
This morning we fed the wolves a feast of locally trapped beavers. After the main feast the Ravens and Turkey Vultures, sometimes eagles move in. This is also why they are protected, they play such an integral role on every ecosystem.
#unpopularopinion #turkeyvultures #Ravens #Haliburtonforest #cleanupcrew
Paddling at Haliburton Forest!
Haliburton Forest boasts over 100 lakes! So, whether you just want an easy paddle from your campsite, come for a day of leisurely paddling, fishing, swimming, and picnicking or you are up for a adventure travelling deep in to the forest where you may not see anyone else we have paddling opportunities for all types of paddlers!
Don’t have a canoe no worries, we’ve got you covered with rental pick ups from the Main Office and at the MacDonald Lake waterfront and all the required gear and vehicle tie downs.
Never paddled before? We can also help you there with our Paddle Like a Canadian Program, where our experienced guides will teach you the basics and bring you on a leisurely guided paddle.
We continue counting down to the May Long Weekend.
1 week until we open! Each week on Wednesday we will launch a segment of @huckmedia 's stunning video of camping and paddling @haliburton_forest he created through @ontariotravel in partnership with @canadreamrv .
Please enjoy part 5 of 6
Stills by @peter_andrew_lusztyk
Thank you @darpaguandas and @hollyblefgen
Impatient? Watch the whole video on our YouTube channel now!
#paddling #canoeing #sunsetcanoeing #haliburtonforest #lakefrontcamping
@onhighlands@myhaliburtonhighlands
Research Day is Friday!!
Numerous, short form, interesting presentations!
Its free!
No need to register!
Free Lunch!
What more could one ask for?!
See you Friday!
#researchday #haliburtonforest #myhaliburtonhighlands #researchiscool
This is a reminder that you are invited to Haliburton Forest’s Research Day!
The event will take place this week on Friday May 8th, from 9am-4pm, at Haliburton Forest.
Many research projects are conducted at Haliburton Forest on a variety of topics related to forest management, forest ecology, and more.
Research Day is an annual event that showcases these projects through a series of presentations. The presentations are accessible to all audiences and will include a general explanation of each research project’s plans and goals, and results-to-date if available.
The event is open to anyone who is interested, and free of charge. A free lunch with a vegan/vegetarian option will be available.
@forestry_uoftdaniels@zacharymollica@landbetweencharity@ontariowoodlot@trentuniversity@ulinkscentre4cbr@brockuniversity@uoft
#haliburtonforest #researchday #myhaliburtonhighlands
Camping at Haliburton Forest!
Whether your style of camping is sitting by the fire cooking smores, lakefront reading a book, sitting around a picnic table with loved ones playing games we've got you covered!
Maybe you are more adventurous and love packing in new experiences to your holidays, also got you covered!
Be sure to book:
@h.f.clayshooting
A Canopy Tour
Guided Tin Boat Fishing with @stevie_funfur
Guided Fly Fishing with @sgalea6953
And so much more through @yours_outdoors
You are sure to please even the pickiest of campers with one of our incredible experiences.
We continue counting down to the May Long Weekend.
2 weeks until we open. Each week on Wednesday we will launch a segment of @huckmedia 's stunning video of camping @haliburton_forest he created through @ontariotravel in partnership with @canadreamrv .
Please enjoy part 4 of 6
Stills by @peter_andrew_lusztyk
Thank you @darpaguandas and @hollyblefgen
Impatiant? Watch the whole video on our YouTube channel now!
#camping #campervsn #haliburtonforest #forestcamping #rvcamping
@onhighlands@myhaliburtonhighlands
Why should you visit the Wolf Centre? Hear it straight from our guests.
We can't wait to reopen and see you again starting on the May long weekend!
#myhaliburtonhighlands #bucketlist #likenoother #review
Spring has finally sprung and we are getting things ready to welcome our campers back on the May Long Weekend!
Spring is a great time of year to come hiking, enjoy one of our cozy accommodations OR for the adventurous camp on one of our walk in off season campsites!
Soon our rental canoes and mountain bikes will come out of hibernation. Canopy Tour will be primped and prepped! Clay throwers will stretch their throwing arms and firearms will be polished and ready to go!
The birds are chirping, grass is growing, trees are budding! Spring is here!
Go follow @adventuringwithkate
#Haliburtonforest #comewander #spring #springcleaning
@myhaliburtonhighlands@onhighlands
