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Programs & Special Events

Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Limited
- A pristine wilderness in the heart of Ontario's Haliburton Highlands.

Each year Haliburton Forest organizes a variety of outdoor-related programs and special events for nature enthusiasts. Well known experts in their fields will introduce you to the wonders of nature and skills you didn 't know you had. Cozy accommodation and hearty meals are provided for many of the programs. The current schedule is listed below, choose your favorite and contact us for registration where required.

Pre Registration is Required for all of the following programs. Please request a Camper Registration Form and health Record, Consent and Waiver of Liability Form to register yourself or your child.



Events for late 2009

Wolves and Wildlife  - October 30 - November 1
A great weekend getaway is planned that includes informative discussions and presentations on wolves. Topics will include wolf biology, social structure, wolf/human relations and predator/prey interaction. Guest speakers are adding to this fascinating weekend. Time will be spent viewing our resident pack, observing an interpreted feeding and taking a hike into wolf country. As our guest, you will enjoy the comforts of our cosy accommodation and delicious meals served at the Cookhouse Restaurant. The weekend is topped off with an evening wolf howl. Ensure to bring a camera for this engaging weekend getaway.
Fee: $300.00 /person

A Weekend for the Dogs                              November 27-29 and December 4-6                        THIS WEEKEND IS NOT FOR THE FAINT AT HEART ! When the skies turn cool in November, the 135 Siberian Huskies at Haliburton Forest are getting itchy feet: In November and December the guides start to condition the huskies in anticipation of the upcoming dogsledding season. Participants in this unique weekend will have the opportunity to join the select group of professional guides to train and condition the eager dogs - and go for the ride of their lives ! The weekend will be full of dogs from conditioning behind the cart ( and sled if snow allows),  the care of the dogs, a look behind the scenes in one of Ontario's largest kennels as well as general information around dogs and dogsledding.

Please note that this is an active weekend !

Fee: $ 280/person, including 2 nights of accommodation, all meals and two or three runs with the dogs.                                                

 

Events for 2010:

Snowshoe Trek and Winter Camping Weekend - January 23 - 24    Participants will spend a winter night in the outdoors at Haliburton Forest with a trained winter guide. The weekend consists of two days of activity and challenge in the wilderness. Your guide will lead by snowshoe to the night's winter campsite, where the group will be introduced to tenting and cooking in the winter. This introduction to winter camping will occur in safe proximity to Haliburton Forest's Base Camp and under the close supervision of trained guides. The weekend will be highly active and will require a sense of adventure and spirit on the part of the participants. All necessary camping gear will be provided. Participants are required to dress for winter weather and are required to bring a sleeping bag rated for at least -15 degrees.                     Fee: $ 145/person

 

Women's Winter Outdoor Adventure Weekend  - January 29 - 31               This is a call to all adventure minded ladies to a weekend of adventure and fun, including a dogsledding excursion ! Participants will be provided with dorm-style accommodation at Haliburton Forest's Base Camp, which will serve as a base for numerous activities and expeditions into the Forest. These include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, a visit to the Wolf Centre and winter shelter building. Saturday afternoon is spent on the trails with dogsled. All meals are included and prepared by the guides with the assistance of the group. Participants are required to dress appropriate for winter conditions and bring a sense of adventure.        Fee: $ 375/participant 

 

Annual Snowmobile Poker Run  - February 20th This popular fundraising event is now in its 21st year and has grown to be one of the largest and most successful events of its kind in Ontario. Participants will gather token cards along the trail, which can be traded for a Poker hand upon return to the entrance point at Haliburton Forest. The winning hand will ride away with a brand new 2010 model snowmobile. Many other prizes are awarded. Registration is from 8:00 to 2:00 on the day of the event and the checkpoints will close at 4:00pm. All proceeds are collected for the Haliburton Volunteer Fire Department.       Fee:  $ 50 per participant

In Search of the Elusive Wolf    February 27th    This is a one-day snowshoe experience into Wolf Country guided by a Wild Life Biologist.

The day (9:00 – 4:00 ) will be spent exploring the hills and valleys on snowshoes looking for evidence of the wolf in our forests. Your host and guide for the day is Haliburton Forest’s resident wildlife biologist, who possesses a tremendous amount of knowledge about the flora and fauna of the area and who is presently doing research on wolf predation on deer. Snowshoes will be provided for participants who will not bring their own.                                 Fee: $45.00/adult, $35.00/youth                 *Youths must be able to spend an active day outside

 

March Break at the Haliburton Forest Wolf Centre  March 15, 17 and 19                                           These 2 hour afternoon programs are designed for younger visitors. Apart from viewing the wolves, they will be guided through a number of entertaining, yet educational activities and crafts. They will meet Twig, our resident gnome, who will lead through a puppet show with a twist. The programs run from 1:30 - 3:30.             Fee: regular admission fees apply

 

March Break Day Camp at Haliburton Forest             Participating youths will join our staff for 3 days of adventure during March Break. This day camp will provide youths aged 10 - 14 with a very active and adventurous time. Activities for the 3 days will include: X-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter survival activities such as shelter building, orienteering as well as visits to the Wolf Centre and dog kennels. Participants are asked to bring lunch for each day.                Date: March 16 -18 ( Tuesday to Thursday ) - Time: 9 am to 4 pm daily        Fee:$75per youth

 

Conference : Celebration of Research  - May 7th Research partners at Haliburton Forest are reporting on their past and proposed research - from forest  ecology and climate change to wolves and flying squirrels.                               Fee: Free 

Birdathon: - May 23rd - This is an opportunity for all professional and amateur birders to test their skills and put them to good use: The information gathered will assist Haliburton Forest in its longterm monitoring of our bird populations.                 Fee: Free 


Youth Day Camp I   -   June 28 - July 2                      A week of outdoor activities and excitement for youths aged 8 to 12. Canoeing, wilderness travel, group games, wolf studies, tracking, camp craft, rock climbing and ropes course activities will be some of the many activities to fill this exciting week.
Fee: $150.00 per youth



Youth Wilderness Experience - July 5 - 9
A week long outdoor leadership residential camp for youths aged 10 - 14 building on the successes of previous day- and adventure camps. This one week experience will take youths into the wilderness to be exposed to activities such as canoeing and kajaking, rock climbing, ropes course, orienteering, astronomy, night hikes etc. This is an exciting opportunity for youths interested in taking their wilderness experience to a new level.
Fee: $ 400 per week

 

Family Adventure Camp   -   July 16-18      Participants will spend the weekend with their family exploring our adventure based programs. The weekend will include traversing the High Ropes Course, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Canoeing, Hiking, Wilderness navigation with GPS, Teambuilding & Leadership skills -  family style. Our professional outdoor education staff will guide your family through our experiential education program providing new options and tools to aid all participants in working closely as a team! Evening programs will include campfires, astronomy programs & wolf howls.                     

Fee: $170.00 per adult or $155.00 per child under 16yrs. (includes professional guides & meals)

 

 

Women Only Adventure Weekend - July 23 - 25   Bring your wild sense of adventure and challenge your inner child to a weekend of hanging out with the girls in a pristine private lakeside setting. This weekend will teach you valuable skills in outdoor living. Our professional female staff will guide you canoeing, teach you GPS use, and encourage you to push your limits on our high ropes challenge course and rock climbing wall. Learn new recipes for outdoor cooking & some valuable wilderness survival tools. Awaken your abilities in the wilderness with the support of other women sharing in this worthwhile experience. You will be staying at our Solar Powered facility located on the shores of Stocking Lake. Enjoy the silence of this remote location and rejuvenate yourself!                                     
Fee: $225.00 per person includes meals, accommodations & programs

 

Wolves and Wildlife - July 23 - 25 
A great weekend getaway is planned that includes informative discussions and presentations on wolves. Topics will include wolf biology, social structure, wolf/human relations and predator/prey interaction. Guest speakers are adding to this fascinating weekend. Time will be spent viewing our resident pack, observing an interpreted feeding and taking a hike into wolf country. As our guest, you will enjoy the comforts of our cosy accommodation and delicious meals served at the Cookhouse Restaurant. The weekend is topped off with an evening wolf howl. Ensure to bring a camera for this engaging weekend getaway.
Fee: $300.00 /person

 

Youth Adventure Day Camp  - July 26 - 30                This active camp is available to youths who have developed a level of comfort in the outdoors. This camp will involve one overnight experience on the Thursday of the week. Activities include: canoeing, kajaking, swmimming, wilderness travel, rafting, rock climbing, high and low ropes as well as outdoor pursuits such as tracking, orienteering and camping skills.       Ages: 10 - 14   Time: 9 am to 4 pm ( except Thursd. )   Fee:$170/youth

 

Star Watchers Astronomy Camp -                        July 30 - August 1st
Overnight: 4:00pm Friday - 11:00am Sunday.
Guests will explore the skies at Haliburton Forest ! This two-night camp offers the chance to learn about many different aspects of astronomy. Campers will have the chance to build their own kit of astronomer's tools. They will also learn about the science and mythology of astronomy, and have the chance to observe the skies using one or more of our telescopes and explore it through our planetarium.  Fee: $125.00 per person

 

Youth Day Camp II  -  August 9 - 13                        A week of outdoor activities and excitement for youths aged 8 to 12. Canoeing, wilderness travel, group games, wolf studies, tracking, camp craft, rock climbing and ropes course activities will be some of the many activities to fill this exciting week.
Fee: $150.00 per youth

 

 



  The Forest Festival  -  August 18 - 22, 2010 
This season's Forest Festival will run from Wednesday evening August 18 to Sunday evening, August 22. Important Canadian musicians will dazzle the audience with their work, presented in a natural environment unrivalled in their natural and acoustic appeal.

Concerts will be held at two venues at Haliburton Forest: the stunning Amphitheatre that overlooks serene and isolated Bone Lake and the historic Logging Museum located at Base Camp.

We will be offering 7 exciting performances; 5 evening concerts and 2 matinees. Our outstanding lineup is being established at the moment.

Visitors can also enjoy art installations of The Landart Project along forest trails. The Forest Festival offers an unforgettable experience. Please join us!

For a detailed schedule of performances as well as arrangements and pricing, please visit the website for the Forest Festival at: www.theforestfestival.com or contact the main office at:
Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd.
RR# 1, Haliburton, Ontario
K0M 1S0
Phone: (705) 754-2198



September 11/12 - Haliburton Forest "100/50/50" Ultra Run
Running is not for everyone, but for some it is everything. The Haliburton Forest 100/50/50 offers ultra runners a choice between 50 kilometer, 50 mile and 100 mile runs through some of the most beautiful scenery the area has to offer. Participate and test your endurance at this sanctioned event.
Fee: $50.00 for 50 kilometer or 50 mile run $130.00 for 100 mile run


2010 Summer Evening Programs

Wolf Howl
Every Thursday Evening at 8pm
Every Thursday evening in July and August, Haliburton Forest offers a public wolf howl. Starting at 8 pm and taking place at the Base Camp, visitors gather at our seminar building to hear a presentation on wolves, their ecology and relationship to humans. After this presentation, the group is taken for a short hike where an interpreter will attempt to "howl up" our resident pack. We can not guarantee a response, however, we do have a good track-record ! This event offers another great family outing at Haliburton Forest. Pre-registration is not required and payment is by donation.

Natural History Presentations
Every Tuesday and Wednesday Evening at 7 pm
Haliburton Forest offers a wide variety of landscapes, ecosystems and habitats. In partnership with organisations and individuals, many facets of this diverse web of life has been explored over the past years. The 1 - 2 hour presentations will focus on this research and will be delivered by the experts themselves. There is no fee and preregistration is not required. Topics and presenters are to be announced.


Astronomy Program
Every Saturday and Sunday Evening at 9:30 pm
You are welcomed to join a fascinating evening under the stars. Haliburton Forest staff will take you out to the on-site, dark sky observatory to view and learn about the night sky. This outdoor program will only be held on clear nights ! In case of cloudy nights, an exciting indoor, planetarium program awaits visitors.. Pre-registration is required since space is limited to 20 participants.
Fee: $20 per adult and $15 children per youth under 18

 

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