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

Snow Man: Andrew Twigg Meets Winter Head on in Frontenac County

Meet Andrew Twigg, a winter lover like no other.

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Go Cross-Country

Glide over fresh snow on these cross-country ski trails near you.

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Wander Our Communities

Collection • 5 stories

Winter Trails

These winter trails will take you through a winter wonderland while cross-country skiing, snowshoeing snowmobiling, or hiking. 

Small Town Gold in Madoc

Winter trek uncovers hidden treasures in this crossroads town.

Road Trips

Ontario Snowmobile Loops & Trips

Flying through a winter wonderland by snowmobile is just the thing to lift our spirits this winter.

Snowmobiling

Snowy Walks and Cozy Nights

Snowshoe by day, cozy up by night.

Snowshoeing
Itinerary • 4 days

4-Day Snowventure

Savour every last snowflake on this fun winter adventure.

Itinerary

Wander Sustainably

Pack the necessities for your adventure - even in winter extra water is 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.

Winter 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.