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Miss Canada to Attend The Haliburton Highlands Dogsled Derby – February 14, 2010

Ξ February 12th, 2010 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Algonquin Township, Haliburton Highlands, Food and/or Drink, Haliburton, Haliburton Highlands, Maple Lake Ontario, NON paid Post, Ontario, Photography, Trails, canada, cottage country, entertainment, events, fun activity, health/happiness, winter |

Miss Canada International 2010 - Canadian Ambassador to the Teddy Bears of Hope Campaign

(February 12, 2010, Haliburton, ON) The County of Haliburton is excited to announce that Bridget Nickerson, Miss Canada International 2010 will be in the Haliburton Highlands this Family Day Weekend!

A native of Nova Scotia, Miss Nickerson is currently touring across Canada. Miss Canada is strong supporter of giving back to her community and as such, she is the Canadian Ambassador to the Teddy Bears of Hope Campaign.

The Teddy Bears of Hope bring smiles and hope to children all over the globe who are lonely, underprivileged and caught in a web of poverty and despair.

Miss Canada International will attend the Haliburton Highlands Dog Sled Derby at the Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre on Sunday, February 14 where she will be available for media interviews and photos between 10 am and noon. She will also attend the Blue Line Charity Auction at McKeck’s on Sunday from 4 to 6pm. On Monday, she will enjoy some of the great winter activities the Haliburton Highlands has to offer before continuing her journey across Canada.

Thanks to the County of Haliburton, Department of Economic Development, Tourism & Marketing!

This is a  non-paid post in support of the County of Haliburton and the Haliburton Highlands.

Haliburton! Celebrate Robbie Burns Night Sat. Jan 23 2010

Ξ January 21st, 2010 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Food and/or Drink, Haliburton Highlands, NON paid Post, Ontario, canada, cottage country, entertainment, events, fun activity |

Robbie Burns - national poet of Scotland

Whether you’re Scottish or not, it’s always fun to celebrate Robbie Burns Day on January 25th. The day is to celebrate the life and death of Robert Burns, the national poet of Scotland who wrote such ditties as Auld Lang Syne and Comin’ Thro’ the Rye, the poem which is said to have inspired J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye. He is also known for drinking a lot and womanizing even more, and by the time he died at the ripe old age of 37 in 1796, he had fathered nine children.

While there are no formal rules that dictate how you should celebrate Robbie Burns day, the three staples include whisky, poetry, and everyone’s favourite dish — haggis. Haggis is made by combining a sheep’s heart, liver, and lungs with onions, oatmeal, and mutton fat, stuffing it into a sheep’s stomach, and boiling it in stock. The presentation of the dish at the Burns suppers is a dramatic one at that, and often includes a Highland piper leading a parade of chefs with the haggis, and the recital of Burns’ poem Address to the Haggis. The haggis is then slashed open with a sword and a splash of whisky is poured over top. Yum!

Burns suppers can take place any time around the poet’s birthday on January 25th. If you want to bring out your inner Scot be sure to attend Robbie Burns Night!

Haggis

Robbie Burns Night

Sat. Jan 23 2010
7pm start $12.00 entry — buffet and show

Come out and enjoy a wonderful evening of Highland Dancing preformed by the Mansfield School of Dance and the magnificent sounds of the Haliburton Highlanders Pipes and Drums.

Burns Suppers have been part of Scottish culture for about 200 years as a means of commemorating our best loved bard. And when Burns immortalized haggis in verse he created a central link that is maintained to this day. The ritual was started by close friends of Burns a few years after his death in 1796 as a tribute to his memory. The basic format for the evening has remained unchanged since that time and begins when the chairman invites the company to receive the haggis.

Haliburton Legion
Contact: Visitor Info Centre: 705-286-1777 or 1-800-461-7677
Email: tourism@county.haliburton.on.ca

This post is non-paid, in support of the Haliburton Highlands community.

What’s Happening this Week in the Haliburton Highlands

Ξ December 22nd, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Algonquin Township, Haliburton Highlands, Food and/or Drink, Haliburton, Haliburton Highlands, Maple Lake Ontario, Minden Hills Township, NON paid Post, Travel/Vacation, community services, cottage country, entertainment, family, holiday(s), lodging |

Haliburton Highlands – A Natural Work of Art

Tourism Information Centre
www.haliburtonholidays.ca
tourism@county.haliburton.on.ca
Tel:705-286-1777 or 1-800-461-7677

Upcoming Events

Free Skating – Wilberforce
Free Skating – Minden Hills
Public Skating – Haliburton
Solstice Samba
Northwood Inn
Yours Outdoors
Pinestone
Pinestone

Free Skating – Wilberforce Arena:
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 from 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 27th, 2009 from 12:30 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 from 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 from 12:30 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Should you have any questions or concerns contact 613-339-2442.

Free Skating -
S.G.Nesbitt Memorial Arena, Minden

Tues., Dec 22nd 11:00am-1:00pm sponsored by Subway Development-Kenfield Enterprises Ltd.

Wed., Dec 23rd 11:00am-1:00pm sponsored by Tim Hortons

Thurs., Dec 24th – closed at noon
Fri., Dec 25th – closed
Sat., Dec 26th – closed

Sun., Dec 27th 11:00am-1:00pm sponsored by Minden Pharmasave

Mon., Dec 28th 11:00am-1:00pm sponsored by Tim Hortons

Tues, Dec 29th 11:00am-1:00pm sponsored by Floyd Hall Limited

Wed., Dec 30th 11:00am-1:00pm sponsored by Minden Pharmasave

Thur., Dec 31st 11:00am-1:00pm sponsored by Tim Hortons

Fri., Jan 1st – closed
For more information please contact the Minden Arena at 705-286-1936

Public Skating – Dysart Arena

Monday, December 21st 11:00-12:30
Tuesday, December 22nd 11:00-12:30
Wednesday, December 23rd 11:00-12:30

Thursday, December 24th No Public Skating
Friday, December 25th No Public Skating
Saturday, December 26th No Public Skating

Sunday, December 27th 12:00- 1:30
Monday, December 28th 11:00-12:30
Tuesday, December 29th 11:00-12:30
Wednesday, December 30th 11:00-12:30
Thursday, December 31st 11:00-12:30

Friday, January 1st No Public Skating
Saturday, January 2nd No Public Skating

Sunday, January 3rd 12:00- 1:30

Price is $2.00 per person.
For further information please contact
the Dysart Arena at 457-2083

Solstice Samba

Winter Solstice (Credit: Photobucket)

December 20, 2009
Celebrate the darkest night of the year by drinking deeply of winter’s magical gifts with winter rumi’nations. Bring a couplet or quatrain of wisdom to guide us out of the dark days into the light. The words may be from Rumi, Hafez, or your own, or from your favourite mystic or poet. Also bring drums or something to beat, stomping feet, and prayers that are sweet. Gaia Centre, Sunday, Dec. 20. 7:00 pm Fire circle RSVP Carol or Paul, info@gaiacentre.org
Visit Website www.gaiacentre.org
Gaia Centre West Guilford
Contact: Carol Tel: 705-754-2427
Email: info@gaiacentre.org
Pre Game Show Live at the Northwood Inn
December 26 2009

LIVE BAND!!! Pre Game Show returns by popular request. Show starts at 10pm.
Visit Website www.northwoodinn.ca

Northwood Inn, Haliburton, Ontario

13588 Hwy 118 Haliburton
Contact: Bonnie Tel: (705) 457-1710
Email: info@northwoodinn.ca

Make Peace with Winter – One Day Sampler Adventure
December 30 2009

Try a little winter. Embrace the winter wonders of the Haliburton Highlands with a full day sampler of unique, fun, and active adventures. You will start the day with dog sledding followed by your choice of snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in the afternoon. Along the way we will indulge in a tasty bush lunch. This fully guided one day package is available with or without accommodation. Please book at least one week in advance.

Visit Website www.yoursoutdoors.ca
Haliburton County Haliburton
Contact: Barrie Martin Tel: 705-754-3436
Email: info@yoursoutdoors.ca
New Year’s Eve Magical Family Gala
December 31 2009

A fun-filled evening for the entire family featuring not one, but two delectible buttets, one decked out and dazzling for Mom & Dad, and one just for the kids. There will be an interactive magician during dinner and live magic show after dinner. Complete with marshmallows and hot chocolate for all. Dinner, show and campfire: adults $59.95, kid’s $28.95, children 5 and under $9.95. To book you reservations call the Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre at 705-457-1800 or 1-800-461-0357. Visit their website at www.pinestone-resort.com
First Night Celebration Dinner
December 31 2009

Join us in Heatherwood Restaurant for an intimate dinner with friends, or just for two. Enjoy a menu planned especially for this evening. Finish the evening off by ringing in the New Year enjoying Highlanders Lounge. (There is no cover charge for the Heather Restaurant dinner guests.)
To reserve contact the Pineston Resort & Conference Centre at 705-457-1800 or 1-800461-0357 or visit their website at www.pinestone-resort.com

Credit:
“From all of us at the Visitor Information Centre for the County of Haliburton we would like to extend warm wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday.
See you in 2010.

Sincerely,
Amy Brohm, Ann Lavery, James Stewart and John Stark”

Thanks from me to the above-named staff of What’s Happening this Week in the Haliburton Highlands–the Haliburton Visitor’s Information Centre.

I believe in 2009 they have outdone themselves with the depth and breathe of their highly-informational Highlands Newsletter.

There is quite literally something for everyone with a (pleasantly) surprisingly diverse range of activities that will take you right through winter 2010 in the Haliburton Highlands–all of which you can find out about through reading the newsletter in your email–FREE. I never miss them!

Happy Christmas!

Cyn

A Spooky Night at the Minden Hills Museum – FREE, October 29, 6:30pm

Ξ October 28th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Autumn, Haliburton Highlands, NON paid Post, Ontario, canada, cottage country, entertainment, events, family, fun activity |

There are ghosts in the Hills of Minden and you are invited to this free and fun-for-your-whole- family Halloween outing being held there.

Rumour has it that the Minden Hills Cultural Centre’s security guard has unearthed a fragile letter written in code.

You are invited to be a witness as he unravels the rhyme. But be warned! There may be danger! The museums harbour a ghostly past. Will the past pay a visit to the present?

If you still have your wits about you be sure to come by the bonfire for spooky storytelling with Mike Jaycock and Haliburton Highland actors who will guarantee that you will have a ‘howling good time ’round the bonfire’!

There will be treats for the kids to enjoy, too!
Be sure to bring some blankets and flashlights.

For more information call 705-286-3763 or email gallery@mindenhills.ca.
Visit Website: www.mindenculturalcentre.com

This is a non-sponsored message in support of the Highlands community and events taking place in and around it.

Tonight! Beaver Theatre: Docunight in Canada

Ξ September 3rd, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Haliburton Highlands, Minden Hills Township, NON paid Post, Ontario, canada, cottage country, entertainment, events |

The newly-renovated & revamped Beaver Theatre in Minden, Ontario

Civic Holiday Weekend and Long Term Weather – Haliburton Highlands – Maple Lake – Bug Report 7.31 – 08.06.09

Ξ August 1st, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Bug Report, Haliburton Highlands, Maple Lake Ontario, NON paid Post, Ontario, Photography, Sorry, canada, cottage country, entertainment, holiday(s), nature, personal, summertime, weather |

The sun came out long enough today to make the Lake enticing enough to swim in. It was really nice. The bugs here however are very thick and two horse flies set their sights on my son and me so we had to act as each other’s “watcher.”  You know when a horse fly is nearby because they sound like small aircraft but they tend to dodge pretty well. I now have a huge lump just behind my left ear so something bit me–but I don’t think it was one of those guys.

The weather is as good as it’s going to get for our stay. The temps are never going to approach “normal” and more often than not there will be a chance of rain. I’ve found however that much like  the spring rains in Southern California, just because it rains on any given day  up here in the Haliburton Highlands, does not mean that half of that day won’t be just fine. Yes thanks, I would rather see the glass as half-full.

This is the long holiday weekend and I’m going to go over the weekend weather including Monday, and then let you read on for  the full week’s forecast, plus the 14-day outlook as I too am on vacation.

Tonight–Friday night is fairly mild with a low of 53F. Sitting here now in the unheated living  room is quite comfortable as the sun stayed out for over half the day, warming up the cottage.

Tomorrow–Saturday will have a high of 78F, sun most of the day with isolated showers in the afternoon. Evening should be clear and about 71F.

Sunday– Might be a good day to catch a matinee at the newly reopened Beaver Theatre in Minden. The forecast calls for a soggy day with a high of 71F.

Civic Holiday Monday — will have a high of 68F and isolated showers. Make it a good one!

14-day forecast

Happy Canada Day! The Forecast Says Go West for Good Weather

Ξ July 1st, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Haliburton Highlands, Maple Lake Ontario, NON paid Post, Ontario, canada, cottage country, entertainment, events, family, fun activity, holiday(s), opinion, personal, weather |

I’m sure its not amusing to read the Southern Ontario weather forecast if you are in Southern Ontario hoping to celebrate Canada’s birthday outdoors. I doubt too that it’s any help to know that here in the Chicago area we are having (and have had for the past few days) exactly the same weather as you have. It is overcast, it is quite cool and it feels like its going to rain. Blech.

As I mentioned previously, at least the Canada Day celebrations run over the course of this week so depending upon where in Southern Ontario you happen to be you may be able to celebrate in a nearby town, if not your own. OTOH, you may decide that fireworks while pretty are fleeting, expensive, and if it weren’t so damp would increase the risk of fires.

As I plan my upcoming month on Maple Lake I’m really hoping that my neighbour, who is kitty-corner from me on the lake makes this choice before he invests thousands of dollars to set off fireworks every. single. weekend.

Cheers!

Canada Day 2009 – Events in the Haliburton Highlands Begin on Sunday!

Ξ June 27th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Algonquin Township, Haliburton Highlands, Haliburton, Haliburton Highlands, Maple Lake Ontario, NON paid Post, Ontario, art/crafts, canada, cottage country, entertainment, events, family, holiday(s), summertime, weather |

Canada Day falls mid-week this year so you’ll find events occurring for essentially the entire week, beginning tomorrow,  Sunday June 28–which is a very good thing as the weather will be iffy on several days.

As they say, there is  something for everyone from fireworks on July 4th in Dorset to nail-driving and pie-eating contests in West Guilford on July 1. Details about where, what, and when are below.  For further details or if you have questions  you can go online and visit www.haliburtonholidays.com or call 1-800-461-7677.

Canada Day Events in Cottage Country

Kinmount – Sunday, June 28, Kinmount Fairgrounds, beginning at 5pm