Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd

Public Wolf Howl
2022-07-28 20:00 - 20:45, 2022-07-21 20:00 - 20:45 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Howl
Have you ever heard the magical sound of wolves howling in unison? Every Thursday night in July and August we welcome the public to gather in our Seminar Building. The evening will start with a short presentation on wolves, their ecology and their relationships with humans. Our staff will silently guide the group on a short walk into the twilight. When we reach just the right spot, the guide will then howl to our resident wolf pack in attempt to initiate a response. We cannot guarantee the wolves will call back, regardless we do have a good track-record!

Cost: There is no fee for this event, however donations are appreciated. No registration required.
Important Notes:
This event does not take place at the Wolf Centre. Please go the Seminar Building at Base Camp. 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton K0M1S0
Doors open @ 7:30 pm, we recommend arriving early if you want a seat. Standing room only once seats fill. The program will begin at 8:00 pm
This event is not suitable for dogs. We ask that you please leave them at home, not in your vehicle.
Want to learn more about the wolves? Head on over to the Wolf Centre to see what all the noise is about.

Spirit of the Trees - A Canopy Walk
2022-07-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd, 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
Where science meets spirit…
A 4-Hour mindful & magical Canopy Walk led by the guides of Haliburton Forest with special guest Karen Warner of Gaia’s Den & Spirit of the Waterfalls. It includes: a guided ride into The Forest, the Canopy Walk, teachings about the Spirit of the Trees & the interconnectedness of the forest, guided meditation and forest bathing to connect more deeply with the Standing Ones, singing, chanting, sounding & drumming. It is a Transformative Nature Experience where science meets spirit!

When: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm on July 25th, August 29th, September 19th.
Cost: $140/person plus tax. This event is recommend for adults only.
Click here to book online now.

Youth Day Camp - Ages 7-10
2022-07-11 09:00 - 2022-07-15 16:00 | Ontario
Discover the forest with friends!

July 11-15, 2022 – Ages 7-10
Register online here by selecting “Youth Camps”.
Join in the fun of exploring nature through a variety of outdoor activities, games and skill-building challenges. This Monday-Friday (9 am – 4 pm) day camp will help your child discover how great the outdoors are.
Fees: $275 per youth plus HST.
Includes: All gear and equipment associated with activities. Participants will pack their own personal gear and lunch for the day.
Campers will get to try all kinds of fun activities which may include:

Swimming
Hiking
Arts and Crafts
Canoeing
Survival/Camp-craft skills (fire and shelter building)
Fun, team building games and activities

This camp will be run entirely outdoors (with the exception of severe weather) so pack your rain gear!
All guidelines as laid out by Ontario Ministry of Health will be in effect.
Parents – are you not sure what to do while your children are enjoying our camps? We have lots of opportunities for parents while their children are exploring the Forest – Campsites, Accommodations, Cookhouse, Trails, and more! Check out our Events page and see if there are other activities you would like to participate in!
Do you want to mix it up and see what else there is in Haliburton? Check our local Tourism Website and see what the community has to offer!

Training Run for Haliburton Forest Trail Race
2022-07-09 | 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
Training for the Ultra?
Prepare yourself for the Haliburton Forest Trail Race, by joining us for one of two summer training runs. You will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the forest and the route alongside a group of experienced runners and volunteers. As a group you will decide the distance of the training run.
Runners will meet by the Main Office at 9:00 am before beginning the run.
This is a great opportunity to get you all warmed up and ready to have an amazing race in September!
Still need to register? Head over to the Ultra website to get set up. You can also grab a bite to eat and relax over at the Cookhouse after your run.

CANCELLED - 32nd Annual Poker Run
2022-02-12 08:00 - 17:00 | 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
CANCELLED for 2022.
In lieu of participation, donations to Haliburton Fire & Rescue can be made online here.
Collect All 5 Tokens!
Join us for our 32nd Annual Poker Run! Participants will ride the trails via snowmobile or ATV visiting 5 shelter cabins. Each cabin will offer a coloured token and refreshments! Before 4:30 pm participants turn in their tokens in order to draw a poker hand. All proceeds from the event are donated to the Haliburton Firefighters Association. First prize for best poker hand is a brand new snowmobile!
If you have not visited Haliburton Forest before check out the shelter cabin locations on our snowmobile trail map!
While participating in the poker run, don’t forget to check out some of our amazing scenic areas such as The Gorge, Redstone Vista and the Lookout!
Contact: For more information please call 1-800-631-2198 (Ext. Main Office) or email reservations@haliburtonforest.com
If you are looking for accommodations in the area please visit our local tourism website My Haliburton Highlands to see what our community has to offer!

Registration: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Check Points: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
LAST DRAW AT 4:30 PM
Each of our 5 check points (Shelter Cabins) offer a variety of food and beverages. You will be able to purchase sausages at L’Azure Shelter Cabin. Other food and beverage items at the checkpoints are included in the participation fee.
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO HALIBURTON FIRE SERVICES

New Year's Howl ft. Truss Foodworks
2021-12-31 18:30 - 22:00 | 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
Have a Howling Good New Year!

Howl out the old and ring in the new, with this one of a kind New Year’s Eve event. Join us for an exclusive after-hours tour of the Wolf Centre followed by an evening snowshoe/hike along which we’ll stop to reflect on the past year and howl in 2022! After all this great fun, we’ll head over to Truss Foodworks to warm up with a hearty dinner and a campfire to round out the evening.
Cost: $120.00 per person, plus HST
Time: 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Includes: 3 course dinner, snowshoe rentals (if required), Wolf Centre admission and wolf howl.

*Keep in mind that as this event is occurring after sunset which makes viewing the wolves unlikely/difficult in the dark. We cannot guarantee the wolves will howl back.
Click here to book your spot online.
Looking for other exciting experiences or need accommodations for the night? Checkout our onsite options, or other great local accommodators and events at www.myhaliburtonhighlands.com

Howl-o-ween
2021-10-30 18:00 - 19:30, 2021-10-29 18:00 - 19:30 | 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
Happy Howl-o-ween!
Join us for a spooktacular experience — Howl-o-ween. The evening will start at the Wolf Centre with admission to the facility, an opportunity to view our resident wolf pack through the one-way glass of the observation areas and an educational wolf talk from our staff. Search for peanut-free treats throughout the centre and wear your best costumes (a great way to dress up your required mask/face covering), for a chance to win our costume contest and a special goodie bag! Bring your flashlights too – after viewing the wolves, our staff will guide you on a haunted hike through the forest, with some spooks and scares along the way. Last but not least, to end off the evening, howl alongside our staff in hopes of getting a reply from our resident wolf pack. Happy Howl-o-ween!
This activity is not pet-friendly.
Please note that we cannot guarantee the wolves will be visible or will call back, regardless we do have a good track-record!
Reservations required. Book online by clicking here, select the date and “Wolf Centre”.

Fall Photography Workshop
2021-10-02 09:00 - 2021-10-03 09:00 | 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
Capture Fall!
Join photographer David Sweeney on an exclusive tour/workshop of Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve over a day and a half. We will explore the landscapes, and waterscapes of the forest looking for memorable images of nature and wildlife. The weekend will start with a morning hour presentation, followed by a drive out to our first location. The group will travel by car through the forest. Sunday morning will start off with an early rise and weather permitting we will travel to a sunrise location in the forest. Pack lunches and snacks for our journey, and wear comfortable clothing, and hiking boots/shoes. Tripods are recommended for some locations.
David will be available for questions, as well as guiding participants on questions regarding exposure, composition, and more. At each location, David will discuss points on composition, pointing out land features, basic principals of what makes a good landscape photo, and giving advice on shooting. David is both an accredited judge for the Ontario Council Of Camera Clubs, and an award winning photographer with 17 years experience in photography, and a background in fine arts.
Saturday:
9am – meet at Base Camp – presentation will be held for approximately 1 hour – Location TBD.
10:15am – Convene in the parking lot and head out into the forest. Our first locations will be down the very east end of the East Road towards Marsh Lake, East Birchy Lake, etc.
12:00pm – Lunch will be at the Black Pond Shelter Cabin – participants should pack a lunch, water, and snacks.
1:00pm – The group will continue to explore the forest – we will proceed to Freezy Creek, and locations along the North Road. We will be heading towards Nugget Road, stopping at various locations including Depot Lake, Red Trail marsh @ Nugget Road, Lost Lake, and more.
We will be looking for an appropriate sunset location to end the day, where participants will be free to head back to their overnight accommodations.
Sunday:
5:30am – Meet @ Base camp gate. We will meet at the gate for 5:30am, and head north to Depot Lake for early morning sunrise. This will be weather dependant – if there is rain in the forecast, then the group will meet for 8:30am.
On Sunday we will be heading into the west side of the property – Nugget Road, the Havelock Loop, and L’Azure Lake will be our lunch stop. After lunch, we will make our way back towards Base, stopping along the way. The workshop ends after lunch, but participants are free to explore the forest for the remainder of the afternoon. If you plan to explore the forest, please make sure to obtain a gate key when you arrive so that you can let yourself out later in the day – keys are available from basecamp $25 refundable deposit.

Click here for more information and to book.

The Story of the Gypsy Moth, and What We Can Do to Slow the Spread
2021-08-31 19:00 - 20:00 | 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
Interested in learning more about the natural world around you?
Join us in the seminar building for our summer seminar series, which covers a variety of interesting topics, free of charge!
August 10th – Uncommon Facts About Common Birds w/Randy Moratz
We can all identify many of the birds that we see but how much do we know about various aspects of their lives? Come and find out some uncommon facts about our common birds.
August 17th – Don’t Let The Turtles Disappear! w/ Grace Wiley of Turtle Guardians
Join Turtle Guardians for a presentation on the importance of turtles and the need for conservation. Meet our live teaching turtles, talk to turtle experts, and learn how you can help protect these vulnerable creatures!
August 24th – Foraging for Plants w/Becky Lamb of Wild Foragers Society
Discover common trail-side plants that you can include in your day-to-day through eating, herbal medicine, or even avoiding. You’ll learn about identification, suggested recipes and remedies, and have a chance to see real samples.
August 31st – The Story of the Gypsy Moth, and What We Can Do to Slow the Spread w/Sadia Butt of University of Toronto
The current infestation of Gypsy Moths in Ontario has highlighted the impact of invasive species can have on our trees. In this presentation we will learn about Gypsy Moth biology, behaviour, and the best practices to control their spread.

Advanced registration preferred, as capacity is limited to 50. reserve online here under “Summer Events”: https://haliburtonforest.checkfront.com/reserve/…

Astronomy Tour
2021-07-02 21:30 - 23:00 | Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd, 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
Book a space for the whole family on one of our summer astronomy programs. Take a walk with our onsite astronomer who will guide you through the stars. A typical evening astronomy program lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, and runs rain or shine. Sessions will start at 9:30 pm in July and 9:00 pm in August. Space is limited to 15 participants. A minimum of 6 participants is required. Programs fill fast so make sure to register early!
Cost: $20.00 per adult & $15.00 per child (17 & under)
Make a day of it and visit us earlier in the afternoon so you can pay a visit to our Wolf Centre, or join us for a Wolf Howl. Stay for the weekend in accommodations, or at one of our campsites and get full access to our network of hiking and mountain biking trails.
For more information visit our Astronomy Page.

Sawmill Tour
2021-07-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd, 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
At Haliburton Forest, we are proud of our involvement in the timber industry, and we are happy to share our knowledge about the land and wood processing with the public. Accordingly, we are able to offer tours of our forestry operations and of the sawmill.

The Sawmill is the core operation of our Forest Products division. It is a mid-sized hardwood mill producing approximately 25,000 boardfeet per day. Our primary species are Hard maple but we also manufacture lumber from any of the hardwood species that grow in the 100,000 acres that we own and manage at Haliburton Forest.
As an extension of its forest, all products generated at the Haliburton Forest sawmill are certified by the internationally recognized Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) as using only timber from our sustainable forestry operations, a designation rarely achieved on this continent. This assures customers that the highest level of environmental and social care is being taken in the generation of all wood products at Haliburton Forest.
Sawmill tours run every Thursday throughout the summer in July and August. Tours start at 1:00 pm. A minimum of 6 participants is required. Please also give us at least 5 days notice if you are interested in this tour. Individual passes are $20 per adult, Family passes are $30 for 2 adults/2 children, 17 and under. To book your tour, click here.

Foraging For Plants
2021-08-24 19:00 - 20:00 | 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada

Don't Let The Turtles Disappear!
2021-08-17 19:00 - 20:00 | 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada

Nature Photography - a Guided Tour with David Sweeney
2021-08-14 10:00 - 18:00 | 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
Capture summer with stunning photos.

Looking to take some photos of these warm summer days to get you through the cold winters? Now’s your chance!
We have partnered with photographer David Sweeney to offer a full-day guided photo tour of Haliburton Forest, focusing on landscapes and waterscapes around the property. You’ll get a chance to take a lunch break at a log cabin to enjoy some lovely summer views.
Cost is $50/person plus tax.
Bring your own lunch, and dress for a day spent outdoors in nature (hiking shoes, rain gear, water bottle, lunch,bug spray, etc)
For more information and to book, please visit https://www.yoursoutdoors.ca/event/3202

Uncommon Facts About Common Birds
2021-08-10 19:00 - 20:00 | 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada

Youth Day Camp - Ages 11-14
2021-07-12 09:00 - 2021-07-16 16:00 | 1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M1S0, Canada
Discover the forest with friends!

This youth Discovery Day Camp returns this year for two sessions.
Week 1 – July 5-9, 2021 – Ages 7-10
Week 2 – July 12-16, 2021 – Ages 11-14
Register online here by selecting “Summer Events”.

Join in the fun of exploring nature through a variety of outdoor activities, games and skill-building challenges. This Monday-Friday (9 am – 4 pm) day camp will help your child discover how great the outdoors are.
Fees: $250 per youth plus HST.
Includes: All gear and equipment associated with activities. Participants will pack their own personal gear and lunch for the day.
Lead by Wolf Centre Coordinator, Marena, the participants will get to try all kinds of fun activities which may include:

Swimming
Low Ropes
Arts and Crafts
Canoeing
Survival/Camp-craft skills (fire and shelter building)
Sled Dog Visit
Fun, team building games and activities

This camp will be run entirely outdoors (with the exception of severe weather) so pack your rain gear!
Participants will be required to wear masks at any point of time that 6 feet of distance cannot be maintained, or that participants are indoors.
Parent/guardians will be required to help their child/children self-assess daily prior to arrival at camp.
All guidelines as laid out by Ontario Ministry of Health will be in effect. See guidelines here.

Parents – are you not sure what to do while your children are enjoying our camps? We have lots of opportunities for parents while their children are exploring the Forest – Campsites, Accommodations, Cookhouse, Trails, and more! Check out our Events page and see if there are other activities you would like to participate in!
Do you want to mix it up and see what else there is in Haliburton? Check our local Tourism Website and see what the community has to offer!
