Maple Lake Ontario

Haliburton County Tree Planting Program – Reforest, Prevent Shoreline Erosion, Create Wildlife Habitats – 3/15 Deadline to Save $$$ On HHSC Trees!

Ξ March 9th, 2010 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Algonquin Township, Haliburton Highlands, Haliburton, Haliburton Highlands, Maple Lake Ontario, NON paid Post, Ontario, canada, home and garden, nature |

Four thousand-two hundred trees will be planted throughout Haliburton County through the partnership of Patient News Publishing with Haliburton Highlands Stewardship Council through the Council’s Tree Planting Program. Patient News Publishing…is committed to environmental stewardship in all facets of their business operations. In addition to their current use of 100% FSC certified paper, Patient News Publishing has made a further commitment to planting trees with HHSC. The Haliburton Highlands Stewardship Council, a community organization comprised of generous local volunteers, dedicate themselves throughout the year to promote and support responsible stewardship of natural resources in Haliburton County, and deliver programs such as the Tree Planting Program.

The Tree Planting Program is designed for Haliburton landowners who are interested in reforesting their properties, restoring or enhancing biodiversity, preventing shoreline erosion, or simply creating wildlife habitat in their woodlots and shorelines with trees native to Haliburton’s seed zone. Patient News Publishing, in a generous effort to contribute to the stewardship of Haliburton’s natural resources while offsetting their environmental costs, is – in addition to planting trees – subsidizing 50% of every landowner’s tree order!

If you would like more information, or would like to apply by the deadline of March 15th, please contact Tracey with the Stewardship Council at 705-286-5205 or or hhsc.intern@gmail.com or to download the application online visit www.ontariostewardship.org/haliburton.

Haliburton County Winter Trail Report – February 12-15, 2010

Ξ February 12th, 2010 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Algonquin Township, Haliburton Highlands, Haliburton, Haliburton Highlands, Maple Lake Ontario, NON paid Post, Ontario, Trails, Travel/Vacation, cottage country, fun activity, nature, weather, winter |

Photo Credit: http://skihaliburton.com

Thanks to the County of Haliburton Tourism Department for this report!

Haliburton Highlands Dog Sled Derby $10,000 Purse! FREE for Spectators!

Ξ February 10th, 2010 | → 1 Comments | ∇ Haliburton Highlands, NON paid Post, Ontario, Photography, Trails, canada, cottage country, events, family, nature, winter |

Haliburton Highlands Dog Sled Derby – February 13th & 14th, 2010

$10,000 Purse, minimum guaranteed!!!

The 2010 Haliburton Highlands Dog Sled Derby will be held at the Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14, 2010. The race trail will be very much like  last years with the 8 dog teams running a 6 mile course.

There are both Purebred & Alaskan Classes, Kid & Mutt and a Youth Race.

This race is IFSS & ISDRA Sanctioned, part of OFSS Triple Crown Race Series.

Spectator Info

If you have never watched a dogsled race it is definitely a sight to behold. With the dogs lunging, howling and barking to get the races started, flying out of the start gate at speeds reaching up to 30km/hr and racing for the richest purse in Ontario, there is lots of action going on.

This year the races will take place at the Delta Pinestone Resort, located 5 minutes south of the village of Haliburton on County Road #21 (formerly #121). Races will be going on all day Saturday and Sunday with teams going out at 2 minute intervals, so you don’t need to worry about missing them! It is anticipated that over 70 teams from across Ontario, Quebec and the Northern United States will take part. The most popular race every year is the Kid & Mutt race but just as fun (and also unique) to watch is the Skijoring class, with mushers on cross country skis, being pulled by 1 or 2 dogs. The large 8 dog race class also offers lots of excitement.

The races are free for spectators to attend, and there are several vantage points for watching the action, both at the start/finish and out on the trail. Programs will be available at the races.

Note: If you have a pet dog please leave him or her at home as  your pet can distract the race dogs. Thanks!

For more information contact:
Tanya McCready & Hank DeBruin,  Winterdance Dogsled Tours
Box 631,  Haliburton,  Ontario,  Canada  K0M 1S0
Phone:  (705) 457-5281
email: info@winterdance.com

Race Schedule (tentative)

All events will take place at the Pinestone Resort, 5 km south of Haliburton on Hwy #21.

Friday February 12th, 2010

7:00 pm Registration (outside Highlanders – Pinestone Resort)

8:00 pm Welcome & Bib Draw (Highlanders Bar)

Saturday February 13th, 2010

7:30 am Late Registration (Kinmount Room – Pinestone Resort)

8:00 am Drivers Meeting (Kinmount Room – Pinestone Resort)

9:00 am 4 dog race start

10:45 am Skijoring

12:00 am Kid & Mutt

12:30 pm 6 dog race followed immediately by Recreational race

2:00 pm Youth Race

3:00 pm 8 Dog Race

Sunday February 14th, 2010 7:30 am

Drivers Meeting (Kinmount Room – Pinestone Resort) 8:30 am

4 dog race start 10:15 am

Skijor Race 11:45 pm

6 dog race followed immediately by Recreational race  1:15 pm

Youth Race 2:30 pm

8 dog race start 4:00 pm

Award Ceremony & Volunteer & Sponsor Party (Pinestone Resort)

This is an unpaid post done as a community service for the Haliburton Highlands area.

Weekend and Long Term Weather Forecast – 2.06.10 – 2.12.10 – Ontario Webcam Photos – Haliburton Highlands – Maple Lake, Ontario

Ξ February 6th, 2010 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Haliburton Highlands, Maple Lake Ontario, Ontario, Photography, canada, cottage country, nature, weather, webcam, winter |

Ice racing - Minden, Ontario, 2010

Haliburton Highlands – Maple Lake Short Term Weather Forecast 2.06.10 (below)

Weekend Weather - Short Term, Haliburton, Ontario 02.06.10

The weather for West Guilford/Haliburton Highlands Saturday morning will be mainly sunny with a temperature of 0°F. By Saturday afternoon expect sunny skies and temperatures to rise to 15°F. Saturday evening will be clear with a temperature of 8°F and overnight Saturday expect a low temp of 2°F.

include cloudy periods and a few flurries with a low temperature of 0°F.

Scattered flurries continue through Sunday morning and afternoon with a high temperature of 18°F.

Sunday evening temperatures begin the downward slide to 13°F and variable cloudiness. Overnight will be mainly clear with a low temperature of -2°F.

Haliburton Highlands – Maple Lake Long Term Weather 02.07–02.12.09 (below)

Sunday will be a mainly sunny day with a high temperature of 13°F and a low of 2°F.

Looking at the traditional workweek on Monday you can again look forward to a bright, sunny day with a high of 18°F and a low temperature of 4°F.

Tuesday continues the sunny skies trend with a high temperature of 20°F.  The low temperature overnight will be 0°F.

Wednesday brings scattered flurries and a high of 18°F.  The overnight low will again be 0°F.

Thursday, the sunny skies return with a high temperature of 17°F.  The low will be 4°F.

Friday will again be mainly sunny with a high of 18°F and an overnight low of 4°F.

There will be no significant snowfall for the entire week.

Make it a good one!

Wolf Hollow Exhibition Opens – Discover dramatic true stories of trauma, recovery and freedom

Ξ February 2nd, 2010 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Haliburton Highlands, Minden Hills Township, NON paid Post, Ontario, canada, family, fun activity, nature |

Wolf Hollow

Ron Lawrence was well known for his work rehabilitating wild wolves. In this new exhibition, Wolf Hollow, named after the private wildlife sanctuary in Gooderham that Lawrence established with wife Sharon in Gooderham, ON, you can be a part of the experiences of Ron and Sharon Lawrence’s restoration of health and returning to the wild of wolves, bears, porcupines, skunks, owls, and other animals that took refuge at Wolf Hollow, discovering dramatic true stories of trauma, recovery and freedom.

This exhibition will be on display from January 14 through August 28.

For more info:

R.D. Lawrence Place, Minden Hills Cultural Centre
176 Bobcaygeon Road Minden
Contact: Sheryl Loucks
Tel: 705-286-2298
Email: rdlawrenceplace@mindenhills.ca

rdlawrenceplace@mindenhills.ca

Fun Things To Do in the Haliburton Highlands – Car Racing On Ice!

Ξ January 20th, 2010 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Haliburton Highlands, NON paid Post, Ontario, Photography, canada, cottage country, fun activity, nature, opinion, winter |

As you might know I’m a Canadian national residing in the United States. I’ve done so for a very long time and so am familiar with American’s idea of  ‘extreme’ sports. In my mind it is a given that the Canadians–just take a look at a map of Canada to know why I say this–are a hardy lot. Could the Canadian view of what constitutes an extreme sport be slightly different than their southern counterparts?

Reading about some of the winter fun times that folks in one of the mildest areas of Canada (Southern Ontario) take part in–in this case car racing on ICE reminds me that Canadians have no need to prove how hardy they are. Good times people, good times.

Ice racing

Car Racing on Ice
January 23-24 2010
Ice Racing started in Ontario more than forty years ago, and it continues to thrive as an inexpensive, fun part of the Ontario motorsport scene. The events were originally held on frozen lakes and rivers – and some still are – but in the late seventies, the Ontario championships moved to more permanent facilities at the fairgrounds in Minden, Ontario. The track is laid out, then repeatedly coated with water until a thick layer of ice is built up between the snowbanks that delineate the course. The ice race season starts in mid January and runs until early March, usually consisting of six two-day events.

Learn more about this Truly Canadian Motorsport!
Minden Fairgrounds Minden
Contact: Info Centre Tel: 705-286-1777

Southern Ontario Ski Resorts, Lakes, Harbour Photos – 1.14.10

Ξ January 14th, 2010 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Haliburton, Haliburton Highlands, Maple Lake Ontario, Ontario, Photography, Trails, canada, cottage country, marine/marina, nature, webcam |

It looks like Southern Ontario is getting a bit of a break in the weather with temperatures soaring into the mid 30’s F today. It didn’t stop the skiers who seem to be out in full force enjoying themselves. The mild weather should continue for at least several more days and even then temperatures will only be dropping to normal. With any luck the current forecast of milder weather will hold true.

Be sure to click on the photographs to see them full-size.

Weekend and Long Term Weather Forecast – 1.03 – 01.10.10 – Haliburton Highlands – Maple Lake, Ontario – Webcam Photos – 1.3.10

Ξ January 3rd, 2010 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Haliburton Highlands, Maple Lake Ontario, Ontario, Photography, canada, cottage country, nature, weather, webcam |

Chapleau River, Ontario Sunrise - 01.03.10

Short Term Weather Forecast Maple Lake Ontario - Haliburton Highlands

Short Term Weather Forecast -  Maple Lake Ontario – Haliburton Highlands – 01.03.10 (above)

Haliburton County – Maple Lake Weather forecast 01.04.10 (above)

Long Term Weather Forecast – 01.05 – 01.10.09 (below) – Haliburton Highlands – Maple Lake, Ontario

The weather forecast for West Guilford/Haliburton Highlands for Sunday overnight calls for variable cloudiness with a low temperature of 8°F.

Expect variable cloudiness for Monday morning with a high of 11°F. Afternoon Monday expect cloudiness with sunny breaks and a high of 20°F.  There will be clear breaks in an otherwise cloudy evening with temperatures about 18°F. Overnight Monday there will variable clouds and a low of 17°F.

Long Term Weather Forecast - Maple Lake Ontario - Haliburton Highlands - 01.05- 10.10

Haliburton Highlands – Maple Lake Long Term Weather – 01.05 – 1.10.10

Tuesday will be mainly cloudy with a daytime high of 26°F. Overnight temperatures are expected to be 17°F.

Wednesday, expect variable cloudiness and a high of 20°F. Overnight temperatures are expected to be 13°F.

Thursday, expect scattered flurries and a high of 15°F.  Nighttime temperatures should be about 6°F.

Friday brings variable cloudiness and a high of only 6°F.  The low on Friday night is expected to be a brisk minus 4°F.

Expect cloudy periods on Saturday and a high of 0°F.  Saturday’s low is expected to be -4°F.

Expect continued cloudy periods on Sunday and a high of 17°F and an overnight low of 0°F.

Have a great week!

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Southern Central Ontario Photos – 12.27.09 – Winter White

Ξ December 27th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Haliburton, Haliburton Highlands, NON paid Post, Ontario, Photography, canada, cottage country, fun activity, marine/marina, nature, webcam, winter |

Counting down the days  as 2009 dwindles.

The skiing in Ontario looks fabulous! (That’s right I said ‘looks’. I don’t ski though I could really dig a toboggan ride down one of those beautiful hills!)

Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort, Ontario

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Chicopee Ski and Summer Resort, Ontario

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Weather Network Weather Watches & Warnings: West Guilford, Ontario

Ξ December 12th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Haliburton Highlands, Ontario, Photography, cottage country, nature, weather, webcam, winter |

Ontario Canada // Webcam Shot: December 11, 2009

Snow Squall Warning : Haliburton – Minden – Southern Haliburton County Issued at 12:57 AM EST Saturday 12 December 2009
The Weather Network

..Major snow squalls continuing into the morning then dissipating.. Strong and cold westerly winds are producing Major snow squalls off Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Zero visibilities in whiteout conditions from bursts of heavy snow and blowing snow are associated. Snow squalls are expected to be particularly severe and persistent from Manitoulin Island across Georgian Bay. Further local accumulations of up to 30 centimetres of snow are possible tonight in the heaviest bands east of Georgian Bay.
A very strong and cold westerly flow will continue to generate intense snow squalls extending well inland from Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Dangerous whiteout conditions from blowing snow and very heavy snow will continue in the strongest snowsqualls especially early this morning. The strongest and most persistent snow squall band is extending across Georgian Bay to just north of Parry Sound and moving southward. This band may affect highways in the vicinity of Parry Sound where additional accumulations of 20 to 30 centimetres are possible this morning. This is in addition to the significant snowfall and drifting snow in the regions in some locations 50 to 100 centimetres causing historically extreme total accumulations for this snow squall event. Environment Canada will continue to monitor this developing situation closely. Further warnings may be issued as warranted.