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Weekend & Long Term Weather Forecast – 2.26.10 – 3.05.10 – Southern Ontario Webcam Photos – Haliburton Highlands, More

Ξ February 26th, 2010 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Haliburton Highlands, Ontario, Photography, Trails, canada, cottage country, weather, webcam, winter |

Feb 26th, 2010- It’s been the stormiest week of the year so far for Southern Ontario.
Read on to see what else Mother Nature has in store for this weekend and the upcoming first week of March, 2010.

Haliburton Highlands Weekend Weather 2.26.10

Weekend Weather Forecast Haliburton Highlands - Maple Lake 2.26-27.10

Welcome to your weekend!

This evening Friday expect cloudiness with clear breaks and a temperature of 29°F. Overnight there will be scattered flurries with a rather mild low of 27°F.

Saturday morning calls for continued scattered flurries with a temperature of 29°F. Scattered flurries continue through Saturday afternoon. It will be unseasonably warm with temperatures climbing to 34°F. Saturday overnight expect variable cloudiness with a few flurries and a low of 26°F.

Haliburton Highlands – Maple Lake Long Term Weather 02.28–03.05.10 (below)

Haliburton Highlands Long Term Weather Forecast 2.28 - 3.5.10

Variable cloudiness returns on Sunday with temperatures still on the warm side at 34°F. Overnight, expect temps to slip to 26°F.

Variable cloudiness opens the month of March on Monday.  The high temperature is forecast to be 29°F.  The overnight low is expected to be 24°F.

Tuesday ushers in cloudy periods and a high of 32°F.  The overnight low will drop to 22°F.

Wednesday returns to a familiar theme of variable cloudiness and a high of 29°F.  The overnight lows continues to be lower as the week progresses. Expect Wednesday’s nighttime low to be 18°F.

Thursday will be a sunny day!  High temps on Thursday are forecast to be 24°F. The low overnight drops to 11°F.

Friday will be mainly sunny day with a high of 27°F and an overnight low of 13°F.

Have a great week!

Be sure to CLICK to enlarge the web cam photos below taken today Friday, February 26, 2010

Haliburton Highlands Winter Trail Report – February 26-28, 2010*

Ξ February 26th, 2010 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Algonquin Township, Haliburton Highlands, Haliburton, Haliburton Highlands, Maple Lake Ontario, NON paid Post, Ontario, Photography, Trails, canada, family, fun activity, winter |

Photo courtesy of the Haliburton Highlands Tourism Dept.

Weekend Winter Trail Report Haliburton Highlands (CLICK to enlarge)

Weekend Winter Trail Report Haliburton Highlands Pt. 2 (CLICK to enlarge)

Ski Conditions defined (CLICK to enlarge)

Working on weekend and long term weather forecast–will be posted soon!

Ontario Cup Races at the Haliburton Nordic Ski Club February 27-28, 2010

Ξ February 23rd, 2010 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Haliburton, Haliburton Highlands, NON paid Post, Ontario, Photography, Trails, canada, cottage country, events, family, fun activity, winter |

Photo: http://www.xcottawa.ca/articles.php?id=356

Each winter a series of races take place in locations throughout Ontario that collectively form the Ontario Cup series.

Each district of Cross Country Ontario hosts a race at one of it’s member club sites.

Races typically run on weekends with Saturday races being of the ‘Classic’ style and Sunday races being of the ‘Free’ or ‘Skate’ style.

There are age categories for the participants in each race that may include midget-aged boys and girls, juvenile aged boys and girls, junior aged boys and girls, junior aged men and women, and senior men and women.

Points are awarded based on finish results of each race. These points are used to as selection criteria for high performance team selections and awards.

This winter, Southern Ontario District is proud to support two Ontario Cup races. On January 16 & 17, Arrowhead Nordic and the community of Huntsville will be hosted the Ontario Winter Games. Ontario Cup #2 took place that weekend.

On the weekend of February 27 & 28, Haliburton Nordic Ski Club will host Ontario Cup #5. Both events promise to be a great showcasing of Nordic skiing in southern Ontario. Take the opportunity to go and watch, participate, or volunteer to help out.

Glebe Park Haliburton
Contact: County Visitor Info Centre
Tel: 705-286-1777 or 1-800-461-7677,
Email: tourism@county.haliburton.on.ca

This is a non-sponsored post in support of the Haliburton Highlands.

Weekend & Long Term Weather Forecast – 2.20.10 – 2.26.10 – Weekend Winter Trail Report – Feb.19-21, 2010 – Ontario Webcam Photos – Haliburton Highlands – Maple Lake, Ontario

Ξ February 19th, 2010 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Haliburton Highlands, Maple Lake Ontario, Ontario, Trails, cottage country, marine/marina, weather, webcam |

Haliburton Highlands Weekend Weather 2.20.10

The weather for West Guilford/Haliburton Highlands Saturday morning will be cloudy with sunny breaks with a temperature of 22°F. By Saturday afternoon expect mainly cloudy skies and temperatures rising to 29°F. Saturday evening will have cloudy periods with a temperature of 15°F and overnight Saturday it will be clear with a low temperature of 11°F.

Expect a 30% chance of precipitation throughout Saturday.

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

Sunday will be a mainly sunny day with the high forecasted to be  29° F .  Overnight Sunday, expect mainly clear skies with a low temperature of 6°F.

Haliburton Highlands – Maple Lake Long Term Weather 02.21–02.26.10 (below)

Haliburton Highlands Long Term Weather Forecast 2.21-2.26.10

Looking at the traditional workweek on Monday you can again look for a partly sunny /variable cloudy day with a high of 26°F and a low temperature of 6°F.  Overnight snow accumulation should be 1 -2 inches.

Tuesday, expect light snow with a high temperature of 29°F.  The low temperature overnight will be 20°F. Snow accumulation should be close to 2 inches.

Wednesday brings a few flurries and a high of 34°F.  The overnight low will  be 18°F.  Snow accumulation should be less than one inch.

Thursday, expect scattered flurries with a high temperature of 24°F.  The low will be 15°F. Snow accumulation should be 1 -2 inches.

Friday brings more snow–expect 2-3 more inches– with a high of 24°F and an overnight low of 15°F.

Have a great week!

Please click the thumbnails for full size Haliburton Highlands Weekend Winter Trail Report – Feb.19-21, 2010

Please click the thumbnails for full size photos.

(Above) Blue Mountain Ontario – 2.19.10

Calabogie Ski Resort- 2.19.10

Kincardine Harbour sunrise

Reach Harbour, Lakefield – 2.19.10

Chapleau River Sunset (2.17.10)

Indian River, Port Carling

Niagara Falls  – 2.19.10

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!

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 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.

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.

Haliburton County – Maple Lake, Ontario – Weekend and Long-Range Weather – Oct 16 – 22

Ξ October 16th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Algonquin Township, Haliburton Highlands, Autumn, Haliburton Highlands, Ontario, Photography, Trails, cottage country, fall colours, weather |

Centennial Ridges Trail Algonquin

Haliburton County - Maple Lake Weather forecast 10.16.09

The weather forecast for West Guilford/Haliburton Highlands on Friday start with a cold morning with variable cloudiness and a high of 26°F.

Friday afternoon will also have variable cloudiness and a high of 37° F. Lows Friday night will be 26 F° with continued variable clouds.

Maple Lake - Haliburton Highlands Forecast for 10.17 - 10.22

Looking ahead to the coming weekend,  Saturday calls for variable cloudiness with a high temperature of  41° F.  Expect a low overnight of about 24°F.

A mainly sunny Sunday with a high during the day of 45°F and a nighttime low  24°F closes out the weekend.

The traditional workweek on Monday is predicted to have cloudy periods with a high of 48°F. Overnight lows should again be about 24°F.

Tuesday, expect variable cloudiness with a daytime high of 50°F.  Overnight temperatures are expected to be about 39°F.

Wednesday, expect variable cloudiness with a daytime high of a slightly-warmer 52°F .  Overnight temperatures are expected to again be 39°F.

Thursday is expected to be cloudy with showers with a high of 48°F.   Expect an overnight low of  41°F.

Have a great week!

Ontario Fall Colour Routes & Great Links to Color Reports – For A Limited Time Only!

Ξ September 18th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Algonquin Township, Haliburton Highlands, Maple Lake Ontario, NON paid Post, Ontario, Photography, Trails, Travel/Vacation, canada, fall colours |

Photo: Janet Gosselin - North Bay, Ontario Canada // Shot: September 12, 2009

More than a dozen overnight “Fall Colour” Routes & suggested fall colour foliage road trips are within 1-7 hours from the junction of Highways 400 & 11 in Barrie, Ontario. With the routes mapped out so nicely, the hardest part is deciding which one(s) to take. The guides that follow can help you plan the timing of your fall foliage trips so that you can enjoy them when fall colours in each region are at their peak!

Additional fall colour road trips are available by geographical locations east of Toronto, and west of Toronto to Northern Ontario. Unsurprisingly, leaf colour changes occur earlier the further north in Ontario one travels.

The diversity of the Algonquin area resorts destination is unmatched in North America.  Below are three  spectacular suggested fall colour routes which could form part of an Algonquin Park circle tour drive or road trip.

The fall colour road trips include the Southern Algonquin Route, Algonquin East Side and the Northern Algonquin Route as recommended touring routes with helpful identification of attractions, accommodations, and driving directions.

More links to Fab Fall Colours!

Ontario Fall Colour Routes & Links to Color Reports

Fancy Fall  Colours
Algonquin Area Getaways Fall Colours (Fall
Colors)

Check for Fall Fairs on your fall colours  road trip

This information  is offered in an effort to promote Ontario tourism and because I really miss experiencing firsthand the beautiful fall colour change that can only be found in this part of North America.