Hotels in Haliburton Highlands to the Ottawa Valley, Canada

Haliburton Highlands sits just south of the Ottawa Valley, famous for over 600 lakes and dense maple forests that explode into crimson and gold each autumn. Summers are warm (80°F/27°C), perfect for canoeing on Kennisis Lake or hiking the Haliburton Highlands Water Trails, while winters drop to 10°F (-12°C), drawing snowmobilers to the 1,000+ miles of groomed trails. If you visit in fall, head to the Haliburton Forest Lookout Tower for a 360-degree view of the peak colors; in winter, try ice fishing on Boshkung Lake, where huts are rented by the hour.