Sally’s View of the River

Fishing in the Haliburton Highlands: Bass and Trout
The fourth Saturday in June is a welcome day to many anglers in the Haliburton Highlands Ontario and across the province.

Pound for pound, bass (both largemouth and smallmouth) are arguably the hardest fighting fish in our waters. Better still, they are aggressive, prolific and fairly easy to pattern on most days. They can be caught right off the dock or from a boat. And they will take a swipe at flies, live bait, topwater offerings, crank bait, jigs and anything in between. This means that even the most casual angler probably has something in the tackle box that will interest the bass.

Lake trout another option in our Haliburton Highlands lakes are another great catch. The quality of our bass and trout fishing may be out Haliburton Highlands best kept secret. I fact, Haliburton County has some of the finest trout fishing in Central Ontario. You do not have to drive far to find good fishing for brook, rainbow, lake trout and splake. There are even pockets of brown trout within the Highland Lake Country.

Our deep, coldwater lakes and a stocking program that favours trout are 2 reasons why, onany given day from Jan 1st to September 30th, an angler can go out and have a reasonable chance of catching trout of some kind. The Highlands also have several lakes that are open year round.

Consider the ultimate fishing experience just 2.5 hours North of Toronto in the Haliburton Highlands. Sometime you make have the fishing itch and need to get to the North and go fishing however your partner may not be so willing….The Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast has the solution. A B&B with upscale tastes and decor with thousands of feet of decking overlooking a river full of Bass, Lake Trout and Brown Trout, and Pickerel. Picture this leaving your partner in bed while you get up for your dawn fishing and in less than 3 minutes you can be back for the Sunny Rock full breakfast. Or …your non fishing partner can be sipping on an iced summer beverage, reading a great book occasionally glancing over the book to see you fishing the hours away. How good is that?

The Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast will provide the canoe, paddleboat or rowboat on a first come first serve basis. If you are a fly fisherman the rocks of the Scotts Dam Falls is a perfect place to cast the day away. Your room may look out on the falls.

Rates at the Sunny Rock B&B start at the two night weekend for a riverside room are $300 for 2 people 2 nights. Call us if you are interested in the fishing package.

For more information call Sally at the Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast 1 888 786 6976
www.sunnyrock.on.ca

The Haliburton Highlands Ontario has an adventure for every type of water adventure you may seek. Perhaps the Haliburton Highlands could be considered the original water park! From Lazy river canoe trips, lakes and white water fun.

Why not try waterskiing or take an exciting parasail excursion? With over 600 lakes, swimming in the Haliburton Highlands is also a summer day option.

Call the Visitor Centre for information on public beaches and boat launches. 1-800-461-7677

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The Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast has canoes and kayaks for guests to enjoy on the Drag River and the Haliburton Highlands 5 Lake Chain (Head Lake, Grass Lake, Soyers Lake, Lake Kashagawigamog and Canning Lake.

The Haliburton Highlands Ontario has excellent trail systems. Be it cycling, hiking, horseback riding, or even walking in the tree tops in a canopy tour. We have the trails to suite every ability.

Combine trail adventures with GPS technology for geocashing fun throughout the Haliburton Highlands.

Mountain biking challenges are available in the Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve and the Sir Sam’s Ski and Snowboard Area.

Warm up your winter with snowshoeing on over 100km or trails for dogsledding adventures.

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www.sirsams.com
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www.geocaching.com
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The hosts of the Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast know the trails intimately and would like to lead you to the trails of your choice.

The Haliburton County Snowmobile Association (HCSA) invites sledders to enjoy 500km of excellent wide groomed trails with spectacular scenery. Riders are advised that when travelling on HCSA trails, a valid OFSC permit is required.
Snowmobiling is also available at the Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve. Over 300 km of trails are located within the private property. OFSC Permits are not valid in this area and a separate permit must be purchased. Permits are limited and reservations are suggested.

www.hcsa.on.ca
www.ofsc.on.ca
www.haliburtonforest.comwww.haliburtonholidays.com

Ontario Family Fishing Week 2010

Ontario Family Fishing Day had been extended to family fishing week. It now runs for nine days, including 2 weekends, from July 3 to July 11, 2010. During that time Canadian residents, following conservation license regulations, can fish in Ontario’s waters (where fishing is permitted) without having to purchase a fishing license. For more information www.familyfishingweekend.com.

Wilberforce Ontario National Historic Site: Red Cross OutpostThe Red Cross Outpost will be open for visitors daily throughout the summer from 11 am to 4 pm.

Visit our National Historic Site. View the displays of artifacts and learn of the fine contribution of Red Cross Nurses in providing health and medical services for over four decades.

The Wilberforce Red Cross Outpost & Historic House is the site of the first Red Cross Outpost Hospital in Ontario, as well as the first hospital of any kind in Haliburton County and its surrounding area. It was declared a National Historic Site of Canada in 2003.

The Red Cross Outpost opened in 1922 and was operated by live-in nurses until 1957. It then continued to serve various community and medical services until 1963.

Special events and displays related to Outpost and Community history are organized regularly by the Wilberforce Heritage Guild. Please visit the Gallery to view past examples and check the Events listing for upcoming activities.

The Historic House Museum is preserved, organized and operated by the Wilberforce Heritage Guild 1991®, a Volunteer Charitable Group and is owned and supported by the Municipality of Highlands East in the Haliburton Highlands.

The building was designated as a National Historic Site in September 2003 by the Canadian Minister of Heritage, the Honourable Sheila Copps. At a ceremony on August 15, 2006 the National Historic Site plaque was unveiled.

2314 Loop Road Wilberforce Ontario
Contact Hilda for more information 705 488 2018
/www.redcrossoutpost.org

Over 100 km of Cross Country Ski Trails are maintained by the Haliburton Nordic Trails Association as well as an additional 25km at the Leslie Frost Nordic Ski Centre. Permits are required. Check the websites for updated ski conditions.

Alpine Skiing is available at Sir Sam’s Ski and Snowboard Area in Eagle Lake Ontario. 12 groomed runs will challenge every level of ability.

www.skihaliburton.com
www.skithefrost.ca
www.sirsams.com
www.haliburtonholidays.com
Many Cross Country and Alpine Skiers enjoy the “Après ski” activities at the Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast. During the Winter snow on the ground months we would be happy to provide for you an ”après ski” dinner. You need only ask when you call for your reservation.
Call Sally
1-888-786-6976

Haliburton Highlands Ontario ATVing
As an ATV drivers you can take advantage of ideal conditions to follow scenic trails to your favorite lakes or hilltop lookouts. With thousands of kilometers of trails in the Haliburton Highlands to explore, you spend fun filled days immersing yourselves in the beauty of the Haliburton Highlands. And when rumbling engines stop, you often find yourself in places that few people have ever seen.
ATV riders must have a valid ATV Permit. To purchase a Haliburton Highlands ATV map or permit visit the Highway 35 Visitor Information Centre (1-800-461-7677). ATV tours and rentals available as well.

www.haliburtonatv.com
www.backcountrytours.ca
www.haliburtonholidays.com

The Haliburton Forest Festival is held annually ar the Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Preserve in the Haliburton Highlands Ontario.

Offering outstanding professional concerts in remarkable, non traditional venues. The 2010 concerts will be held at 2 venues in the Haliburton Forest – the stunning, lakeside amphitheatre that overlooks serene and isolated Bone Lake and at the Historic Logging Museum located a Base Camp. Seven exciting performances will be offered by some of Canada’s premiere concert musicians.

Tickets sold individually $33.90 or for all seven shows $180.80 (all taxes included).
A $3 service charge applies to all online or mail orders. All ticket sales are final.

To order tickets please contact the Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Centre at 705-754-2198.
For dates and times of shows please go to www.theforestfestival.com

What better place to explore the world of the arts than in the natural environment of the Haliburton Highlands Ontario? Anchored by the Haliburton School of the Arts, The Haliburton Campus of Fleming College, the Haliburton Highlands is an inspiration of the growing number of artists that live and work in Central Ontario’s playground.

Visit public galleries, museums, artist studios, community theatre, opera and more. The Arts Council ~ Haliburton Highlands provides information on arts organizations and studios to visit in its annual directory.

A heritage map is also available from the visitor information centre.

Unique attractions include the Haliburton Sculpture Forest in the Haliburton Village Glebe Park. The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is a 2 km trail available year round, dotted with a variety of sculptures, making for an intriguing outing.

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The Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast is a member and business supporter of the Atrs Council ~ Haliburton Highlands. Your hosts know a number of the artists personally and can assist guests with finding their perfect gift of keepsake.

The Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast is on the property of the Sunny Rock Villa/Lodge. Although not designated a heritage building or a century home the original log structure holds stories and memories of the Finnish Village. Your host is prepared with stories and tales of the original inhabitants and takes delight is storytelling.