9 Reasons to Wander Ontario’s Highlands

Find the best vantage points for all the brilliant fall colours this season.

In September each year, the spirit of community comes alive all across Ontario’s Highlands when the Festival of Small Halls rolls in.

Read one blogger’s guide to traversing Almonte, a 19th century mill town.

5 tips to enhance your Festival of Small Halls Ontario experience.

Follow only with Chris from Travelling Mitch as he wanders through Haliburton Highlands and Hastings County on the Rustic Roamer Road Trip.

Discover how four craft drink makers harness Mother Nature’s flavours to elevate their beverages in Ontario’s Highlands.

Visit Sigrid Naturals, a unique gift shop in Wilno, Ontario.

Leave the city behind and immerse yourself in the natural charm of Ontario’s Highlands.

Marvel at outdoor art dotting the streets and trails across Ontario’s Highlands.

A three-day Rustic Roamer Route filled with surprising moments around each corner.

Read about these 10 stops to visit on the way to your Bancroft area cottage.

Read the story of Minden Hills, where you can seek both serenity and adventure.

Devour an Ottawa Valley tradition and feel your taste buds rejoice with Wes’ Chips in Arnprior.

Discover the history of Canada’s quintessential pastry, the Beavertail.

Discover the big things happening in the small towns along the Rideau Canal.

Check out all the Farmers’ Markets across the Ottawa Valley.

Road trip food that’s worth the stop.

I’m a Rustic Roamer. I wander to discover authentic moments, to embrace the spirit of locals, and to understand the stories of the communities and countryside that I visit.

Take a road trip this summer in Ontario’s Highlands and visit these key food festivals.

Explore the sweet moments and ageless beauty of Perth, Ontario.

Discover unique finds and decor on a shopping trip through Ontario’s Highlands.

4 Memorable cycling adventures in Ontario.

Seven amazing ways to indulge your next craving.

From Bed & Breakfasts to manors, Ontario’s Highlands is dotted with unique accommodations options for a memorable night stay.

Fresh healthy food and local produce are summer staples in Ontario’s Highlands.

Discover one writer’s quest to discover what makes Lanark County so sweet with Maple Mania.

The unplanned moments that seem to go hand in hand with road trips in Ontario’s Highlands are the reason I love them.

Six unique hideaways for an Ontario vacation.

Two foodies uncover the best eats in Hastings County.

Top 6 places to warm up with cozy Lanark County drinks.

An adventure junkie shares her love for the active Ottawa Valley town of Calabogie.

Five places to enjoy a meat-free meal in Lanark County.

4 Tips for Getting to Our Welcoming Ontario’s Highlands Communities.

Two wanderers explore 135 kilometres of hidden gems in Hastings County.

Feast your eyes on some of the incredible flavours of the Haliburton Highlands.

Discover the ‘country’ of cottage country in Haliburton Highlands.

Three nostalgic places in Small Town Ontario.

Three ways this unique village of Tweed stands out in Ontario.

Follow your own path and to just wander, allowing time to discover the region’s hidden gems.

Don’t wait until spring to satisfy your craving for Everything Maple.

Restaurants with views as impressive as the menu.

How one writer found unforgettable beauty in a town that still appreciates the simple things.

Booking your annual trip close to Ottawa? Make memories with a vacation in Lanark County.

Explore these three ways to escape the city, slow down, and absorb rural life in Ontario’s Highlands.

Exploring Wilno’s Kashub Polish history at the Wilno Tavern

After years of travel, read the story of why Emily returned to Haliburton to officially call it her home.

Take a journey through Ontario’s Highlands through food festivals that will satisfy your inner foodie.

Discover a unique shopping adventure in Lanark County.

Take a trip around Ontario’s Highlands to these micro-breweries to discover your perfect summer beer.

Take the road less traveled through Ontario’s Highlands to these unique festivals that are sure to leave a lasting impression.

The Good Food Tour, a delectable new walking tour in Almonte showcase the local flavours.

From limestone to theatre, this Ottawa Valley town is made for wandering.