Alicia’s guidebook to Halls Lake
Food scene
Kawartha Dairy Minden
12750 ON-35Delicious, rich, creamy ice-cream
The Mill Pond
15526 ON-35Yummy take-out if you don't feel like cooking!
Delicious fish n chips and close to the cottage. Open a few days a week so be sure to check the hours or call before heading out.
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The Chip Shop
Ontario 35Delicious fish n chips and close to the cottage. Open a few days a week so be sure to check the hours or call before heading out.
If you are going to Haliburton, or just for a drive, this place has a delicious and extensive variety of tarts and sweets! You may want to go early in the day for best selection.
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The Little Tart
1035 Koshlong Lake RdIf you are going to Haliburton, or just for a drive, this place has a delicious and extensive variety of tarts and sweets! You may want to go early in the day for best selection.
Yummy sausage rolls and baked goods! Stop by for a snack and check out the nick-nacks in the store.
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Country Bakery
1021 ON-118Yummy sausage rolls and baked goods! Stop by for a snack and check out the nick-nacks in the store.
A short 10-minute drive south on Hwy 35 will take you to the nearest convenience store / LCBO. Here you can find basics you may need during your stay.
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Carnarvon Jug City
Ontario 118A short 10-minute drive south on Hwy 35 will take you to the nearest convenience store / LCBO. Here you can find basics you may need during your stay.
Sightseeing
Algonquin Highlands Trails
1123 North Shore RoadBeautiful views and excellent hiking trails
Get a birds-eye view of the beautiful Algonquin Highlands! You can choose to park at the museum in Dorset and hike the trails up to the tower, or drive straight up and park just steps away. There is a gatehouse where payment for entrance is collected.
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I-Dorset Lookout Tower
1191 Dorset Scenic Tower RdGet a birds-eye view of the beautiful Algonquin Highlands! You can choose to park at the museum in Dorset and hike the trails up to the tower, or drive straight up and park just steps away. There is a gatehouse where payment for entrance is collected.
Visit and learn about wildlife. Good for rainy days as there is an indoor education center.
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Haliburton Forest Wolf Centre
1305 Redkenn RdVisit and learn about wildlife. Good for rainy days as there is an indoor education center.
Stanhope Farmers' Market
1095 North Shore RdFriday morning activity
Just at the end of the road after the log chute and trails is Big Hawk Lake Marina. Here you can rent a canoe hourly / daily and explore another beautiful area of the Highlands.
Big Hawk Lake Marina
1673 Big Hawk Lake RdJust at the end of the road after the log chute and trails is Big Hawk Lake Marina. Here you can rent a canoe hourly / daily and explore another beautiful area of the Highlands.
The trails and lookout points around Hall's Lake are gorgeous! But if you are feeling adventurous and looking to take a day trip, Algonquin Park West Gate entrance is approx. 45-minutes away. Wander this infamous Provincial Park and take in the natural wonders.
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I-Algonquin Provincial Park
Ontario 60The trails and lookout points around Hall's Lake are gorgeous! But if you are feeling adventurous and looking to take a day trip, Algonquin Park West Gate entrance is approx. 45-minutes away. Wander this infamous Provincial Park and take in the natural wonders.
Play time
Just a short walk across the causeway to this newly updated park. Zipline, swings, teeter totter and so much more kid-friendly fun.
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Elvin Johnson Park
1221 Old Mill RdJust a short walk across the causeway to this newly updated park. Zipline, swings, teeter totter and so much more kid-friendly fun.
City/town information
A beautiful highway drive to this picturesque, quaint little town.
Very walkable, shop or pick up a few supplies. Stop for a meal at a waterside restaurant patio and watch the boats go by.
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Dorset
A beautiful highway drive to this picturesque, quaint little town.
Very walkable, shop or pick up a few supplies. Stop for a meal at a waterside restaurant patio and watch the boats go by.
Great spot with everything you might want or need. Waterside trails, restaurants and shopping.
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Haliburton
Great spot with everything you might want or need. Waterside trails, restaurants and shopping.