Ontario’s Highlands: Made for Wandering

Stretching from the wild waters of the Ottawa River in the Ottawa Valley and heading westward through the counties of Lanark, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, and Hastings before ending deep in the wild forests of Haliburton Highlands, Ontario's Highlands invites you to dive deep into the wild places, and discover new experiences, local stories and communities.

Discover Our Regions

Frontenac County
Hastings County
Haliburton Highlands
Lanark County
Lennox & Addington
Ottawa Valley
Local Inspiration

Historic Town Forgotten by Time: Dorset, Haliburton

Welcome to Dorset, Haliburton Highlands, home of epic views, arts, culture - and pizza!

Read the Full Story

10 Fall Hikes with a Fabulous View

Find the best vantage points to view fall colours in Ontario's Highlands.

Read the Full Story

Wander Our Communities

Endless Stars, Rugged Trails, and Fall Colours in Lennox & Addington

A fall guide to outdoor adventure.

Fall

5 Unique Fall Paddling Adventures in Haliburton Highlands

Without a doubt, paddling in Haliburton is a must in autumn.

Paddling

Backcountry Camping, Trails and Outdoor Adventures in North Frontenac

Camp, hike, cycle, and fish at the North Frontenac Parklands.

Camping

Adrenalin-filled ATV Adventures in the Ottawa Valley

Remote trails, mud, and rugged terrain = unparalleled ATV adventure.

ATV

Small Town Ramble: Wild Rapids Meet Country Charm with Pakenham Area Daytrip

Day trip anyone? Head to Pakenham and Blakeney for hiking, rapids, and an old fashioned small town wander.

Road Trips

Why I Keep Coming Back to Sharbot Lake

So. Much. To. Do. Here! Consider this your visitor guide to Sharbot Lake.

Road Trips

Wander Sustainably

Pack the necessities for your adventure - water, hat, sunscreen (and bug spray!) are generally a must.
Keep night lighting to a minimum in communities with a Dark Sky policy.
Learn more about the Indigenous roots of the communities you are visiting.

Get more sustainable tourism tips here.

Discover More of Ontario's Highlands

There is no end to the adventures to be had in Ontario's Highlands. Pack your sense of adventure and discover new horizons to explore.

Stay Longer

From cozy bed and breakfasts to inns, cabins, cottages, yurts (and even a treehouse or two!) your accommodation will be more than just a place to lay your head.