Haliburton Forest is a sustainably managed forest located on 100,00 acres with a multitude of lakes, trees, and wildlife. As you approach, you'll hear bird call in the forest, see dappled sunlight through the trees, and breathe the fresh, pine air.
The property is in a rural setting about 90 minutes from Algonquin Provincial Park and leans into the distance from the modern world.
Your home is in rustic cabins with cooking facilities, though you’re likely to spend much of the day out and about enjoying the facilities and activities on offer. These include natural and artisan skills workshops, exploring the vast natural reserve, and getting to know the wolves who call the area home from behind the one-way glass at the Wolf Centre.
While the cabins are basic, this is somewhere to come for the experience and there is so much on offer, we find the cabins are simply a place to rest your head after a busy day in the forest.
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The accommodations consists of several basic log cabins in the woods with two or three bedrooms, a warm living space, fireplace and a kitchenette with a stove, mini-fridge, coffee maker, kettle, microwave, and toaster. There are campfires throughout the reserve where you can curl up with a blanket and stargaze — the forest is a dark sky reserve so on a clear night you’ll be treated to quality views of the Milky Way.
Haliburton Forest is in Ontario’s forested and lake-spotted interior, about three hours northeast of Toronto, and 90 minutes south of Algonquin Provincial Park. To the west lies ‘cottage country’ with small historic towns and a plethora of lakes. The forest itself is about 30 minutes from the nearest town of Haliburton, ensuring a serene space with a close connection to nature.
There’s an onsite restaurant in the style of a traditional smokehouse, however, it’s worth checking opening times in advance as they close for one or two days a week. There are cooking facilities in all accommodations, and we recommend picking up food on your way in if you plan on cooking for yourself.
The main attraction of the forest is the Wolf Centre where you can gather in a viewing dome to watch the resident wolves go about their day in their natural habitat through one-way glass. There are a range of other activities at the reserve to keep you entertained, including canoeing and kayaking, 400 km (248 miles) of hiking trails, mountain biking, rock climbing, and fishing. There are also several tours and workshops including a gentle walk through the treetops, edible mushroom foraging and flameworking.
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
Haliburton Forest Wolf Centre
Listen for howls and look for the gleam of yellow eyes between the trees. In the peace and quiet behind one-way glass, you have the opportunity to watch the wolf pack go about their lives and interact with each other, learning more about their lifestyle.
