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

Foraged Feast: Get Started Harvesting Wild Edibles

Modern foraging and how to savour the flavours of the wild.

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Calling All Adrenalin Seekers, Nature Lovers and More: Find Your Dream Vacation Here

Support Canada this summer with a local holiday.

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Wander Our Communities

Collection • 18 stories

Day Trip Destinations

The towns of the Highlands make perfect day-trip destinations from Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal.

A Day Well Spent in Wollaston Township

As small as Wollaston Township is, though, there’s a lot to do in a day.

Country Road Canadiana: Summer Tour from Elphin to Lanark Village

Take a wander through maple syrup country.

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.

Summer Getaways

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.