Hike the Ganaraska
September to December, 2008
Tighten up your laces and join the hike leaders of the Ganaraska Hiking Association as they explore the Ganaraska Trail and other trails in the region. You have over 30 hikes to choose from: more...
Haliburton Forest Trail Race
Saturday, September 6th & Sunday, September 7th, 2008
The Haliburton Forest Trail Race offers runners a choice between 25k, 50k, 50 mile and 100 mile runs through some of the most beautiful scenery the area has to offer. This is the 15th annual year for this event, with runners coming from all over North America & Europe. more...
Gems Beneath Your Boots
Wednesday, September 17th & Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
Haliburton Rocks! This hike offers a once-in-a-lifetime tour of undisturbed deposits of fluorrichterite, orthoclase, tremolite, actinolite, apatite and quartz. Hosts Sandra and Mark Bramham, will interpret the geological history and reveal the unspoiled beauty of this extraordinary site. Find out how the rocks and minerals below can influence the plants and trees above. This is a non-collecting tour, for viewing only – cameras welcome, hammers are not. more...
Crank the Sheild
Friday - Sunday, September 19th - 21st, 2008
This Signature competitive event is sure to test your mountain biking abilities! With 3 stages over 250 KM between Muskoka and Haliburton, and great accommodations along the way, Crank the Shield will provide riders with both great riding and a truly memorable experience. Pre registration is required so visit www.cranktheshield.com for more information. more...
South Algonquin Ride and Camp
Saturday - Sunday, September 27th - 28th, 2008
Enjoy the adventure, enjoy the breath taking beauty. Bring your own horse, camp overnight and ride the trails in the South End of Algonquin Park. more...
Walk for Heart
Sunday, October 5th, 2008
Walk for the health of it. Step out for a walk around Head Lake Trail in the village of Haliburton. This event is sponsored by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Haliburton and is a 1km to 5km pledge walk with funds raised going to support heart and stroke research. more...
Hike Haliburton Festival
Friday - Sunday, October 17th - 19th, 2008
The Hike Haliburton Festival is a three day hiking event involving approximately 35 guided hikes, a school program, a barbeque, concert, auction sale and a blister ball (dance). Hikes are held throughout the county. more...
Professor Hossenfeffer's FAUX PAS
Saturday, October 25th, 2008
At the 2007 Halloween Geocaching Event Cache “In Pursuit of a Repulsive Potion” unsuspecting Geocachers endured the horrifying hunt for repulsive potion ingredients; the treacherous journey through the Cemetery of Chaos and Corruption; and the incessant, cackling of the wild and wacky Witches of Wilberforce only to become the unwitting accomplices to the horrendous, gut wrenching, disembowelment of Professor Hossenfeffer who fell victim to the witches “SPILLING YOUR GUTS” spell. This October 2008 join fellow Geocachers in the search for suitable donor organs and assist a renowned medical team of Cracker-Jack-Doctors as they perform radical reconstructive surgery on Professor Hossenfeffer. This activity does not require an in-depth knowledge of anatomy but you should know your left arm for your right ventricle. Rated “G” this outing is suitable for all ages so kids it’s all right to bring your parents as long as they promise to behave. Dress for the weather (we have yet to have good weather but we’ve always had a good time)Bring flashlights, sterilize your GPS and make sure you sign your Organ Donor card. more...
