Family Resort - Canada Tourism in Haliburton Ontario
Haliburton
Tourism and Activities - The Loralea Country Inn Resort is
your all year round Minden resort location with housekeeping cottages
and cabins for rent, offering plenty of family activities in the Haliburton
Highlands of Ontario which is blessed with natural beauty, community
museums focusing on different aspects of life and dotted with rolling
hillsides, a county of lakes, rivers and wilderness, small country villages
and your year round tourist attraction Algonquin
Provincial Park.
Haliburton Ontario is home to the renowned home of Sir Sandford Fleming
School of The Arts, the Haliburton Forest "A
Walk In The Clouds" and "Wolf Centre", traditional
autumn studio tours with local art display galleries, lodgings for all
tourist seekers, cottaging, camping, trail system for hikers; cyclists,
mountain bikers, snowmobilers, downhill and cross-country skiers, and
dogsledding vacation
packages at it's best.
The Highlands is truly an outdoor paradise and home to many Haliburton
Tourist activities for family vacation planning.
The
Loralea is your small cottage resorts vacation place in Minden Canada
comprised of seven housekeeping cozy cottages or cabins for rent located
on highway #35 north of Minden. Situated on Halls
Lake one of Ontario's deepest
lakes with a clean safe sandy beach area on resort's grounds,
great family fishing holiday
spot, lake trout in spring season and bass fishing in summer. There
is docking available for the boaters and fisherman. Fishing boats and
snowmobiles can be rented nearby, canoes, paddleboats and activities
on site. The main lodge supports a dinning and conference room and being
a small Canadian family resort this gives us the flexibility to cater
to private family
reunions and business
retreats.
The Loralea is your pet friendly Haliburton Resort, rules do apply
for the comfort and safety of all.
Accommodations see
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From
cottage things to do on site
Swimming down on the private
beach, safe for kids
Sandy beach area for build
sand castles
Fishing for lake
trout or bass Fishing
Vacation Resort
Take a canoe trip - Family
activity, there are 2 canoes for quest to use
Cruise the lake in a paddle
boat, two paddleboats available
Collect the suns rays or
hide in the shade
Shuffleboard, Basketball,
Volleyball
Badminton, Horseshoes
Campfire pits at each rental,
firewood supplied, burning after 7 pm
Children's play area for
kids 4 and under, swings and todder
Great tobogganing run for
kids, snowboarding
Ice skating rink on lake
Docking available
Lake trout - Ice
fishing on Halls Lake Winter
Resorts
Spa
service provider will come to your cabin see
Resorts Spa Retreats
Haliburton Cottages
- Ontario Housekeeping Cabins &
Cottages Rent
Haliburton Resort - Tourist Attractions
- Tourism Activities
Algonquin Park - Algonquin, the first provincial park in
Ontario Canada, protects a variety of natural, cultural, and recreational
features and values. As one of the largest provincial parks, Algonquin
is diverse and offers something for nearly everyone to enjoy. Canadian
Tourism at it's best - for more information see
Resort Vacation Cottages visit Algonquin Park
Santa's
Village - Welcome to Santa’s Summer Home! Their Elves
keep the spirit of Christmas alive all summer long by making Kids Elves
for a Day. Where else can you find everything you need to create that
family adventure under one roof - more information see Adventure
Travel visit Santa's Village
Walk in the Clouds - A walk in the clouds is more than a
guided tour, it is an experience that you will not soon forget. From
the moment you arrive your professional guides will lead you through
a unique and very dynamic tour. From river basin to tree top, the tour
takes in all the splendour that nature has to offer. The four hour round
trip, offered from early May to late October - more information see
from accommodations
to A Walk in the Clouds
The Haliburton
Forest Wildlife Reserve - Wolf Centre, Mountain Bike Adventures,
Fishing in the forest, Snowmobiling, ECO-LOG Building Concepts and much
more
Dorset
Heritage Museum Local History - Dorset
Heritage Museum officially opened on July 1st, 2001 and is located
in Dorset Ontario at the crossroads of Muskoka & Haliburton featuring
museum exhibits of early pioneer life, local settlers, traditional logging
practices, and historic information pertaining to pioneer settlement
of the Dorset area.
Dorset Scenic Lookout Tower - The Dorset
Scenic Lookout Tower is located off Highway 35 just north of the village
of Dorset. The original tower was built in 1922, was 25 metres high
(82 feet) and used as a fire lookout tower. The current tower was built
in 1967, is 30 metres high (100). Annually, 60,000 vehicles will pass
through the gates. In the peak Autumn season, it is not unusual for
more than 600 vehicles to visit the tower in a single day. Visitors
are welcome to climb to the observation deck which is 142 metres (465
feet) above Lake of Bays. - more information see Dorset
Scenic Lookout Tower
Paint
Balling - Screaming Eagle Paintball offers fun, affordable
and safe paintball in a unique and exciting outdoor playing fields with
forts. This is an activity for the teenagers and the young at heart
parents - more information see Screaming
Eagle Paintball
Yours Outdoors - The Haliburton Highlands
is yours to discover with a little help from Yours Outdoors which offers
unique learning vacations and outdoor adventures that explore the natural
and cultural heritage of Haliburton County. Yours Outdoors packages
are original, engaging, enlightening, and will connect you with communities
and the great outdoors.
Haliburton County is located on the southern edge of the Canadian Shield
in central Ontario, just two and half hours north of Toronto and close
to Algonquin Provincial Park. It is a land of rugged hills, plenty of
lakes, mixed forests, scenic landscapes, numerous trails, a vibrant
arts community, small villages and hamlets, and great people. Escape
to the Highlands with Yours
Outdoors!
Horseback
Riding - South Algonquin Trails located in Harcourt at the
southern tip of Algonquin Park is the place to go for horseback riding
at its best. They the horses will guide you down the trails through
the forest and streams of Algonquin Park. One hour, two hour or full
days rides available at South
Algonquin Trails
Visit
the Towns of Dorset; Minden and Haliburton, which are less
than a thirty minute drive from the resort. Each town has its own appeal
and unique character and will supply you with your needs while on your
resort stay with us. There are a lot of things to see and plenty of
gift shops for some souvenirs.
Kartways Amusement Centre - Pole Position Kartways offering
both Adult Go-Karts as well as Kiddie Karts. The Adult Go-Karts are
fast enough to challenge the parents as well as children exceeding 54
inches in height while the Kiddie Karts are designed for children under
54 inches in height to drive by themselves. You'll also enjoy the Two-Seater
Karts so mom and dad can take the kids for a ride - for more information
Haliburton cottage play at Kartways
or see our blog on Kartways
Haliburton
Golf Courses - There are no shortage of great golf courses
or Haliburton golfing activities for the family while on your vacation
in Haliburton, most are within a half hour drive or less from your cottage
at the Loralea Country Inn Resort - more information see Haliburton
Golf Courses
Hiking
Trails - Plenty of good hiking trails throughout Minden,
Dorset and Haliburton - see Trails
to Hike
Fishing - Try your hand at fishing for
lake trout and small mouth bass. Bring all your equipment, bait is available
at a local shop, fishing boats can be rented at local marina or use
our paddleboats or canoes - see family
fishing
Maple Syrup See How It's Made - The making
of Maple Syrup is a true sign that spring has arrived. As the days warm
in March, the sap from the maple trees start to flow. Wintergreen Sugar
Shack and Pancake House on County Road 21 just outside of Gelert is
in full swing in the production of Maple Syrup. Wintergreen
Maple Products - a timber-framed barn on a country road of Minden,
Ontario, a full-service business including Maple Syrup operation, restaurant
and store.
Haliburton
Colourfest - When it comes to the fall season, here is a
great event for the whole family to enjoy. The Haliburton Colourfest
will fill the day in with fun for the kids and live entertainment for
the adults. Here are some of the activities.
•Vibrant street displays
•Exciting Headliner Entertainment
•Award-winning step dancers, fiddlers, great local performers
•Bigger-than-ever Vintage Car Show & Parade
•OPP Golden Helmets Precision Motorcycle Show
•Colourfest Hockey Tournament & Dance
•Colourfest Pet Contest
•Barn Dance in the park
•Kids’ Colour Splash Art Attack, Inflatables, Giant Pumpkin
contest, prizes, Clowns, Buskers
•See the Colours bus ride
•Corn roast
•Plus, Colourfest’s Pancake Breakfast
See our blog on "Vacation Things to Do" for
more information on the Haliburton
Colourfest
Haliburton
Hike Festival - Yearly event near end of September, most
years the colors are truly breathtaking and that where hiking comes
in to play, hit a trail in the bust and see these colour changes and
spend some time with the family.
Over 30 guided and themed hikes
•Almost 200 km of hiking trails
•Three days of hiking
•Awesome autumn colours
•Family and couples event, mostly free guided tours
•Evening concerts and art shows
For more information see our blog on "Vacation Things To
Do" Haliburton
Hike Festival
Museums
in the Area to Enjoy and Collect a Little History
Haliburton
Highlands Museum
Dorset Heritage Museum
Stanhope
Heritage Discovery Museum
Wilberforce
Red Cross Outpost Museum
Minden
Hills Museum
Winter Time
Haliburton Highlands offers
a colourful season of lights, festive shopping and Santa Claus Parades
during November, ending the fall season and the start of winter. Jolly
Saint Nick will be making his annual visit to many of the rural Ontario
towns, cities and villages.
The magic of Santa continues to excite children of all ages and brings
families together for outdoor early Christmas season fun. Click link
below fo santa parades in the area to enjoy and have fun with the kids.
Santa
Claus Parades in Haliburton
Cross Country Skiing - For great cross-country
skiing visit the Frost Nordic Ski Centre on Ontario's Haliburton Highlands
- Muskoka border. Seven stacked loops of trails provide access to a
winter wonderland that features rugged terrain, mixed hardwood forests,
majestic stands of white pine and hemlock, cliff top lookouts and frozen
waterfalls - Winter resorts
country skiing or see our blog on cross
country skiing
Downhill
Skiing - We are located right in the center two great downhill
ski hills, Sir Sam's Ski Area near Haliburton and Hidden Valley up by
Huntsville. Both serve food and have rentals for skiing and snowboarding.
Hidden Valley for night skiing - for more information see Winter
Downhill Skiing
Rock Ridge Tube Park - in Huntsville -
6 snowtubing runs - Lift to tow you & your tube back to the top
- Plenty of tubes on site for hundreds of riders - for more information
see our blog on Rock
Ridge Tubing
Ice Fishing - Halls Lake and the catch
is Lake Trout. One of the deepest in Ontario. Hut rentals are available,
bait shop near by.
For more information see our blog on Ice
Fishing
Haliburton Dog Sledding - This activity is not at the resort,
it's about a thirty minute drive to two great places, one with Winterdance,
a dogsledding tour company that operates out of the Haliburton Highlands,
Canada, alongside Algonquin park, and is owned and operated by husband
and wife team Hank DeBruin and Tanya McCready-DeBruin, with "help"
from their 4 young dogsledding children - see Winter
Vacation Planning Haliburton Dogsledding
Other choice is dogsledding at the Haliburton Forest - The Forest has
prided itself in creating one of the best trail systems in Canada -
and their dog sledding trails are no exception. Dog sledding tours and
comprehensive dog sled training sessions are available daily under the
leadership of their professional dog sled guides.
With over 100 kilometers of groomed dog sledding trails, their property
is an Ontario Dog Sledding Paradise! - for more information see Haliburton
Forest Dogsledding
Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides - What a relaxing
way to take in the winter scenery through cottage country. Warm up afterwards
in your cottage with a nice cup of hot chocolate beside the fireplace
- see Sleigh
Rides
Take the kids, more the merry...
Dorset Snowball Carnival - Snowball was
originated by the volunteer Committee for the Dorset Recreation Centre
back in 1991 as a community event and fundraiser for the Rec Centre.
Snowball takes place on the 3rd weekend of February every year and has
grown from an event that used to be only attended by people form Dorset
to an event that is now attended by people from all over Ontario The
town of Dorset comes alive in the third weekend of February with the
Dorset Snowball Carnival - see our blog for more details on the Dorset
Snowmobile Carnival
Minden Ice Races - Used to be on the lake
now it is done in the Minden Fairgrounds on a man made frozen track
of ice and snowbanks.
See here for more information on Car
Ice Races in Minden
Snowshoeing in Haliburton - Traditional
snowshoes have a hardwood frame with rawhide lacings. Some modern snowshoes
are similar, but most are made of materials such as lightweight metal,
plastic, and synthetic fabric. In addition to distributing the weight,
snowshoes are generally raised at the toe for maneuverability. They
must not accumulate snow, hence the latticework, and require bindings
to attach them to the feet.
There are many places to enjoy this winter sport - see Snowshoeing
the Haliburton Highlands
Snowmobile Trail HCSA #15 - Snowmobiling
in the Haliburton Highlands has always been a popular winter sport.
Season usually start mid January to March Break. We are located right
on the trails and there is plenty of parking space for trailers on the
resort grounds. If you don't have your own sleds then you can rent them
and have them delivered right to your cottage, although we do suggest
you rent and use the trails at the Haliburton Forest Reserve, it's your
choice.
For snowmobiling information see Snowmobiling
in Canada
Haliburton Restaurants
The Haliburton Highlands offers a variety of dining establishments
from country casual, which are the most popular, to a few of the more
formal gourmet style.
Going north towards Dorset from resort
The Fiery Grill in Dorset - Located on
the waterfront of Lake of Bays in the picturesque village of Dorset,
straddling the border of Muskoka and the Haliburton Highlands, the Fiery
Grill restaurant is a culinary destination for all seasons.
The cuisine is a medley of Cajun, Creole and Canadian with emphasis
on fresh and innovative recipes.
Whether you are planning a family dinner or simply enjoying a refreshing
cocktail on the patio, the Fiery Grill offers Southern hospitality in
a Northern setting.
The Firehouse - Great
little waterfront pub and restaurant on east side of highway #35 at
Ox Narrows which is just south of Dorset Ontario. Only licensed waterfront
bar on Kushog and St Nora's Lake. Open year round, Live bands every
Saturday night on peak seasons - for more information see Firehouse
Restaurant
Going south towards Carnarvon, 10 minute drive will give you 3 restaurants
The Mill Pond - is where the locals go
for a great breakfast plus it is the only one open for breakfast.
That Place in Carnarvon - open for lunch
and dinner but not breakfast. It offers a salad bar that is included
with each entree and you can order pizza to go - for more information
on That
Place.
The Peppermill Restaurant - A Family restaurant
with upscale flair. Warm and comfortable, this all occasion family style
steak and pasta house delivers a * just off the dock * relaxed atmosphere
with rich pine post and beam accents, pine and cherry wood tables and
an inviting pine log and cherry wood topped bar. Serving top quality
Angus and "AAA" beef and fresh, made from scratch pasta dishes.
The Pepper Mill defines country charm making it one of the "must
do" dinner destinations while visiting the Haliburton and Minden
area. Every Thursday night in July and August they present Yuk Yuk's
on tour stand up comedy.
Marion's Chip Shop - walking distance
from resort with Ma and Pa style fish and chips along with other menu
items, popular treat for the kids - ice cream - for more information
see Marions
Chip Shop
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Accommodation Vacation Places at its best
Family Resort Days Outing - Rent Boat Cruise Lady Muskoka
Looking
for a days outing or family activity while on your summer
holidays, family reunion accommodation or a weekend
getaway.
Lady Muskoka offers an incredible sightseeing opportunity
you're sure to remember. The "Lady" is 104 ft. long, 24 ft. wide
Give us a call and we'll help set you up for a cruise
on the "Lady"
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Spa Vacation Activity
Minden - Dorset Spa Vacation Places and Retreats - Day
Spa catering service provider will come right to your cottage
or cabin. Relax around the fire or overlook the lake while Rock
Rose professional spa practitioners enhance your couples
vacation experience at your leisure and convenience. See
Vacations Spa
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for Family Vacation Planning for Kids
Activities - Children's Play Area
Children's play area was added for your summer activities
for kids for 4 years and under
Canoes and paddleboats for guests
Bench by beach area
Activities for Seniors - Horseshoe pit and Shuffle board
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- winter and summer at it's best in the Highlands, a great place to
visit art galleries and museums, visit local artists studios, come for
the fall studio tour and tour the Sculpture Forest. Golfers can test
some of the many challenging courses located in the area while on their
golfing holidays.
Don't forget our colourful Highland Autumns! Nature photographers from
around the world come to photograph the spectacular colours and abundant
local wildlife. The spring
break season brings the rebirth of life, watch the flowers bloom
and the land change into bright colours. You can Walk, Hike, or Bike
the Highlands Trails with hundreds of kilometers of year-round trails
for walking, canoeing, hiking, cycling, mountain biking, horse back
riding, x-country skiing and snowmobiling.
The Loralea is your Haliburton Tourist lodging location for housekeeping
cottages and cabins for rent at this family
resort, we are proud of the service we provide and we are more
than willing to accommodate our customers, it's your vacation place
for a family reunion or a couples getaway with activities for all to
enjoy.
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