The Studio Tour: Haliburton Highlands October 5 – 6, 12 & 13

Get ready to visit the studios of the many professional artists and craftspeople in Haliburton County!  The Studio Tour – Haliburton Highlands, one of the longest running studio tours in Canada is celebrating 37 years. 

This prestigious event takes place every year on the first two weekends of October when local artists, some with guest artists, welcome visitors to experience their workspaces, share their creative process, see demonstrations, and add to their art collections.   

Planning for the tour begins well ahead with a call for new artists in November, whose work then goes through a rigorous jurying process to ensure that the variety and quality of art offered meets the high standards that the tour has become known for.  Many studios are open at other times of the year, but for some, this is your only opportunity to wander through their special space. 

Mark your calendars and start planning your route!   On this self-guided tour from Tory Hill in the east to Carnarvon in the west, enjoy the beautiful fall colours of Haliburton County as you explore unique and creative studio spaces nestled in forests, alongside lakes and country roads.   Discover 29 new and returning talented artists working in a variety of media including textile and fabric art, painting, leatherwork, glasswork, fine jewellery, photography, quilting, pottery, metal art, ceramics and more.   

Make it a weekend experience by staying with one of Haliburton County’s outstanding accommodators and enjoy local cuisine at the variety of eateries as you travel from studio to studio.   Add Boshkung Brewing Company to your route to sample the new limited release of a Studio Tour brew.

Plan your route in advance, pick up a brochure and take advantage of the resources available on our website “thestudiotour.ca” where you can read more about our artists.  Check out the Toureka! app (toureka.app).  Toureka! offers an interactive map with driving directions that will guide you around the Highlands.

The Studio Tour artists are ready to welcome you, your family and friends to join them the first two weekends of October.