Elevate Your Adventure: Fabulous Lookouts, Canopy Walks & Stargazing Escapes
There’s magic in the air when you reach the top of a trail — that feeling of awe as sweeping vistas open up before you, inviting you to pause, breathe deeply, and take it all in.
When we take the time to rise above, nature has a way of showing us just how precious the air we share really is. Elevate your adventure with this list of "high" experiences in Ontario's Highlands.
Hikes with a View
Ontario’s Highlands is home to a collection of jaw-dropping lookouts that make every step worth it. Whether you’re taking in the panoramic ridges of Manitou Mountain, standing in awe at the lookout at Eagle’s Nest Park in Bancroft, watching the town sprawl beneath you at Skyline Park in Haliburton, or climbing high above the treetops at the Dorset Lookout Tower, each view is its own reminder: nature is not only beautiful, it’s worth protecting.
Walk the Sky
If you are looking for a little more adrenalin with your altitude, there are ways to experience the air in motion. Walk among the treetops at Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve on their three-hour Canopy Tour, the longest canopy walk of its kind in the world. Here, suspended walkways lead you through treetops, offering a new vantage point on the forest below.
Look to the Stars
When the sun goes down, the sky continues to inspire. At the North Frontenac Astronomy Park and the Lennox & Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area, the absence of artificial light reveals a night sky few ever get to see — galaxies, planets, and meteor showers included. Here, the stars feel close enough to touch, and the world feels wonderfully wide again.
Sleep Above it All
Sleeping among the trees offers a new perspective – you become part of the forest instead of just passing through it. Located on 100 forested acres near Haliburton, Fort Treehouse offers a luxurious off-grid escape where you can truly unwind. Each handcrafted treehouse features minimalist living spaces, private decks, and outdoor hot tubs perfect for soaking beneath the stars.
Ride High
Looking to take your breath away? A skydiving experience at Airborne Petawawa will quite literally give you a bird’s eye view of the world below. Or catch the wind with a parasailing adventure from Ski-Mazing Watersports, and float above sparkling lakes with the breeze at your back.
