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Welcome to the Friendly Town of Minden

Discover friendly folks, good food, and fun times.

Road Trips
8 Big Attractions in Ontario
Cycling the OVRT: Smiths Falls to Arnprior
Holiday Gift Guide for Her
2 Days, 4 Communities: a Community-Hopping Lennox & Addington Road Trip
Heading North on Highway 62? Here Are Seven Spots with a View!
Local's Take: Overnight in a Caboose in Lanark County
One-Tank-of-Gas Day Trips Near Ottawa
A Day Well Spent in Wollaston Township
Let's Brunch, Ottawa
Secret Swimming Holes
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Staycation Inspiration

Find inspiration for staycations ideal for families, relaxation and wellness, getting back to nature, or getting your heart racing (and more).

Perfect Pumpkin Patches, Apple Orchards, and Harvest Festivals
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Local's Takes

Insider tips from the people who both live and take their vacations in the Highlands.

Find Your Hygge Here
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Connect with Water

Sweet Maple Events to Celebrate Spring
8 Small Towns Within One Hour of Ottawa
With Love, to Lanark County
Connecting to the Land and Algonquin History: Amber Hein
Magic and Glamping on Ferguson Lake
Ice Cream and Skiing: Meet Laurent Coulibaly from Cafe Laurent, Burnstown
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Responsible Tourism

Celebrate Indigenous Culture, Experiences, and Voices
Fall Studio Tours, Theatre, Maple, and More
Inspired by Ontario's Highlands: Laurent Coulibaly
Secrets to Unforgettable Edible Experiences
Hidden Gems Along Letterkenny Road
Inspired to Grow: Akos Asare is Growing Good Things in the Ottawa Valley
Cycling the K&P: 100 Kilometres from Calabogie to Sharbot Lake