Summer is in full swing in the Algonquin and Haliburton Highlands!
Looking south-west along the chain of lakes that’s known as the Chapleau River (Cr: Weather Network)
If you are planning on enjoying outdoor activities this weekend, Saturday is your bet bet, with moderate temperatures and a partly sunny/cloudy day:
Weekend Weather – Haliburton Highlands
By Sunday, there will be a chance of thundershowers, though temperatures will feel seasonably warm. (Personally, I don’t mind getting wet if it’s a summer rain shower–and there is a fluffy towel at the end of my journey.):
Haliburton Highlands weather Sat. June 15 – Thurs. June 20
There will be isolated showers on Monday but the temperature will again feel much warmer than your thermostat might indicate.
There will be cloudy periods on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday but temperatures should feel more seasonably inline with what they usually are.
Kawagama Lake, Dorset
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There are an abundant number of fun, charitable, and fun charitable events going on this weekend like joining NHL stars Matt Duchene of the Colorado Avalanche, Cody Hodgson of the Buffalo Sabres and their friends for an unforgettable Charity Golf Tournament to benefit flood-ravaged Minden Hills.
Or, if you are a cyclist with leanings towards natural and cultural attractions why not check in to a fully-guided 65km bicycle tour taking you on a breathtaking adventure along the scenic and hilly Harburn Road to visit a variety of art studios and natural and cultural attractions?
And, make sure not to miss the kick-off event of the summer, Rails End Treasures N Trash!
This is Haliburton’s Summer Starter – the biggest and best community yard sale ever! Antiques, collectables, vintage stuff, jewelry, gourmet preserves and other great stuff!
Scroll below and click the thumbnails to get full-size viewing about events this weekend and through June in both the Haliburton Highlands and Algonquin Highlands!
Minden Flood Relief Efforts Continue Throughout the Highlands – Find Out More About How You Can Participate!
Aerial View of Minden, April 2013
Highlands Weekend Weather = Haliburton Highlands – Algonquin Highlands Weekend Weather
Saturday will be cool and wet. Sunday looks temperate and sunny.
Haliburton Highlands – Algonquin Highlands Weekend Weather
Highlands Weather June 8 through June 14 2013
Haliburton Highlands Weather June 8 – 14 2013
Monday through Wednesday will be cloudy with showers, then mainly Sunday on Thursday, cloudy periods on Friday and back again in time for the weekend: expect isolated showers on Saturday the 15. At least the temperatures are remaining mostly seasonal.
Here are a few of my Highlands Happenings picks for good times in the month of June:
FATHEAD AT THE DOMINION HOTEL
Here’s a show not to miss, the Juno Award-winning Blues band ‘Fathead’ at the historic Dominion Hotel. Be sure to come early and enjoy the Dominion Hotel Buffet from 6-8 p.m. for only $15.99!
The Treasures and Trash Sale at Head Lake Park, which besides the ‘headlining attraction’ will also feature a Buttertart Contest, Glassblowing and a Beer Garden! Sounds like an awesomely good time!
Treasures and Trash at Head Lake Park
The 4th Annual ATV Mud Bog – You just can’t miss with food, refreshment, camping and a beer tent on site AND Truck Pulls and Show and Shine. To top it off, all proceeds go to the CF Foundation and to the community!
The 4th Annual ATV Mud Bog
The Highlands have much more to offer in the first half of June so please scroll down to read all about the fun times in store for you in cottage country!
Fundraising continues for the flood-ravaged Minden Hills area with several activities on tap for this weekend.
Kawagama Lake ON CA
Weekend Weather Haliburton Highlands
Haliburton Highlands Weather May 24 and May 25
Haliburton Highlands Weather May 25 and May 30
Minden Flood Relief Fundraisers
Two daytime outdoor Minden Hills events, which include a motorcycle ride and a yard sale/charity barbecue, both run on Saturday. But, if you budget your time, you should have no trouble enjoying both of them. If you don’t happen to be a biker, be sure to tell any motorcycle-riding friends about helping this vital cause.
The Haliburton Hootennanny, also benefiting Minden Flood Relief, goes down on on Saturday night. Besides loads of great entertainment you can have your fill–literally–of an all-you-can-eat Roast Beef Buffet between 5-8 pm for only $15.99!
The weather for the Haliburton Highlands both Saturday and Sunday looks beautiful with sunny skies and mild temperatures–perfect for getting out and enjoying all that cottage country has to offer.
Enjoy!
Whitewater Slalom National Team Trials
Purina Walk For Dog Guides
Haliburton Hootenanny
In the non-fundraising arena, you’ll want to head to the Gull River on both Saturday and Sunday for the Whitewater Slalom Team Trials. Racing starts at 9:30 a.m. on both days. Don’t miss the excitement of Canada’s top slalom kayakers competing in the National Whitewater Team selection races!
Sunny, Dry Days Should Help Alleviate Highlands Flooding Woes
Kawagama Lake in Dorset Ontario – May 3 2013
Minden Hills residents in particular have been hit hard by flooding in recent weeks and though water levels are showing signs of improvement, the community remains in a state of emergency. (For up-to-the minute news about flood conditions and relief click
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With such gloomy circumstances, good weather news is very welcome, indeed. Today is a good example of what you can expect over the weekend and beyond.
Highlands’ Weekend Weather
Weekend Weather Ontario Highland’s (May 3-4)
But what about after the weekend?
Weather Forecast for the Highlands May 4 – May 8 2013
*Click to enlarge for detail.
Through next Wednesday, there is NO rain in the forecast and the majority of days will be MOSTLY Sunny.
Beyond that, in the 14-Day Weather Outlook:
Highland’s 14-day Weather Outlook
Well, it is spring but from what we see here, the Highlands will be getting a full week’s respite from rainfall with 9 of 14 days calling for no precipitation. The few days with a chance of rain are followed by sunny days, so with any luck there won’t be much back-sliding on the recovery from the flooding. There certainly is reason to be grateful. Low temperatures remain across-the-board higher than normal and the high temperatures, when averaged out, look just about spot-on normal.
Chapleau River Ice melting
After all the mucking about it would be nice to get out and have a little fun so here What’s Happening in May in the Highlands.
In the Highlands – Free showing of THE LORAX and White Pine saplings for you to take home and plant!
Kawagama Lake- Dorset – ON April 26
As usual, there are a tonne of activities to choose from this weekend–and beyond in the Highlands of Ontario. From Earth Day celebrating to learning how to grow your own mushrooms via the process of harvesting and inoculation of the host log(!) (I really want to do this!!!) to doing your part for your community in the Hike For Hospice–have fun choosing! So read on and catch up on some of the fun things to do in the Ontario Highlands!
Weekend Weather Haliburton Highlands April 26 – April 27
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Happenings in the Ontario Highlands April 2013
Highlands Weather April 27 through May 10
It’s spring so yeah, it’s rainy–that’s what we all know we need. The temps look really good though–very normal highs and geez, how many more times am I going to note this(?) –higher than normal low temps. I have a problem with neither. 
Also to note–the boats are back in the water in Kincardine Harbour as well as some other locations, while places like Kawagama Lake still look at least partially frozen. Diversity is good, right?
Kincardine Harbour and Kincardine Channel to Lake Huron Ontario
With any luck and the cooperation of our beloved Mother Nature, the rain should bring good conditions for summer–you know, lots of green and hopefully a low chance of fires in the Highlands. Fingers crossed!
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