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3 Unique Ways to Explore the Haliburton Highlands

3 Unique Ways to Explore the Haliburton Highlands

Summer is officially here to stay in the peaceful Haliburton Highlands, a particularly beautiful slice of Central Ontario located less than 200 kilometres from Toronto. There’s a seemingly endless pristine wilderness that fully encircles Sandy Lane Resort, one of the top-rated Central Ontario resorts. Guests escape Toronto several times a year to visit our four-season getaway to unplug, unwind, and rejuvenate in the Haliburton Highlands’ serene natural beauty.

10 Ways to Enjoy Halls Lake This Summer

10 Ways to Enjoy Halls Lake This Summer

As spring subtly transforms into summer and the temperatures gradually rise, hundreds of families flock into the serene Haliburton Highlands for seemingly endless water excitement. Luckily for guests here at Sandy Lane Resort, our deluxe, cabin-style Haliburton cottages are steps away from refreshing Halls Lake, a true Canadian hidden gem. We provide guests with some of the most affordable, charming, and conveniently-located cottage rentals in Ontario to go along with complimentary access to a wide variety of watercrafts such as kayaks, canoes, and paddleboats.

Algonquin Highlands Dining Guide

Algonquin Highlands Dining Guide

There’s no better time than right now to book a four-day stay at Sandy Lane Resort for the much-anticipated Victoria Day Weekend! Sandy Lane Resort also wasn't affected by the recent flooding because we sit at a higher elevation in comparison to other surrounding regions. While you’re not always going to be in the mood to drive down Highway 35 for a juicy steak or fresh-caught fish, we thought it would be beneficial to our guests if we listed three popular Carnarvon Ontario restaurants. Enjoy!

Top 5 Wintertime Ontario Cottages at Sandy Lane

Top 5 Wintertime Ontario Cottages at Sandy Lane

Our tranquil snow-covered paradise allures couples looking for a quiet getaway from noisy traffic, stressful workspaces, and hectic schedules. Haliburton, Ontario, is also an outdoor enthusiast’s playground for those aching for ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, or ice skating adventures. Unlike much of Southern Ontario, Sandy Lane Resort is in the middle of winter’s grip, which means that we have an exuberant amount of snow on the ground at all times. There is very little snow on the ground just 40 miles south of here, making us a snowmobiler’s paradise! After each full day of adventure, retreat to one of these five affordable, cozy Ontario cottages.

Ice Fishing on Halls Lake, Ontario

Ice Fishing on Halls Lake, Ontario

We’re only a couple of weeks away from the highly-anticipated ice fishing season here in the Haliburton Highlands. Families from Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, Kitchener, and far beyond have already started planning wintertime adventures to Sandy Lane Resort, one of the premier Ontario resorts. Our peaceful four-season resort is steps away from superb snowmobiling, ice skating, skiing, snowshoeing, and, of course, ice fishing on tranquil Halls Lake.