Hike Haliburton Winter Festival
There is a certain calm and beauty in the woods that you can only find in winter. Cold, crisp air and a blanket of snow creates a landscape full of beauty and wonder. One of the best ways to experience that landscape is to strap on snowshoes and join one of our local hike leaders as part of Hike Haliburton the Winter Edition. 
The Hike Haliburton Winter Festival takes place over the weekend of Saturday, Feb. 4th & Sunday, Feb. 5th, 2023. Registration will open in early January with 20-25 hikes to choose from. Registration is online at https://winter.hikehaliburton.com/. You will find descriptions of each hike including location, length, and difficulty. Registration if free but required for all participants. You will also find a complete list of other events and experiences happening that weekend as well as local outfitters that can provide with any equipment you may need.
Our volunteer hike leaders are the heart of the festival, each one sharing with you a corner of the Haliburton Highlands that has special meaning for them. Whether it is beautiful views, unique features of the landscape, the cultural history of the area or a unique personal connection, your hike leader will help you see the area through the stories of someone who knows and cares for this landscape. There is no better way to have a unique experience and gain a better understanding of our little corner of the world.
The Haliburton Highlands is well known for our lively and diverse cultural community, cozy accommodations, and delicious culinary offerings. Our community pulls out all the stops on the festival weekend, with live music, open studios, and a variety of other events to experience. A complete list of those opportunities can be found on our festival website. There is so much to experience in the Highlands, a true Canadian Cottage Country destination.
Poet William Sharp once said: “There is nothing in the world more beautiful than the forest clothed to its very hollows in snow.” The Hike Haliburton Winter Festival invites you to experience the awe and wonder of winter in the Haliburton Highlands.
