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  Haliburton County Studio Tour - Haliburton Ontario
How to Find Us Haliburton County is approximately 2.5 hours north of Toronto, about 3 hours west of Ottawa, just over an hour north of Peterborough, and about 40 minutes east of Bracebridge in Muskoka.
Carnarvon is the first major intersection in Haliburton County, intersecting Hwy 118 and Hwy 35.
Carnarvon is the first major intersection at the western border of Haliburton County, intersecting Hwy 118 and Hwy 35.
www.haliburtonstudiotour.on.ca /about.htm   (437 words)

  
 History of the Provisional County of Haliburton
It was called a Provisional County because the full priveleges and powers of a County were not granted, the administration of Justice being vested in the County of Victoria, for which the County of Haliburton still pay an annual sum, as agreed upon by the powers that be.
The Provisional County of Haliburton was named in honor of Thomas Chandler Haliburton,(1) who was born at Windsor, Nova Scotia, in 1796, and died at Isleworth, England, in 1865.
Haliburton Village is situated at the head of a very pretty chain of lakes, giving navigable water for fifteen miles, while it is also the terminus of the railway.
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 Haliburton County, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Haliburton is a county of Ontario, Canada, known as a tourist and cottage industry area for its scenery and for its resident artists.
Haliburton Village is a small town on Head Lake inside Haliburton County.
Haliburton - Hastings - Huron - Lambton - Lanark - Leeds and Grenville - Lennox and Addington - Middlesex - Northumberland - Perth - Peterborough - Prescott and Russell - Renfrew - Simcoe - Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry - Wellington
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Haliburton_County,_Ontario   (316 words)

  
 Haliburton Ontario Resort & Lodging Vacation Rental & Conference
Although both Haliburton and Minden fought and solicited to become the county town, the Ontario provincial government awarded the honour on Minden in 1874.
The first warden of the county was Alexander Niven of Dysart et al, and the first by-law passed by the new council was a tax increase to raise $55,000 to aid with the construction of the Victoria railway line.
From Minden to Haliburton, Ox Narrows to Wilberforce the residents of Haliburton County have carved their own identity into the land and the rock as the natives of the area did centuries before.
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 Historical Plaques of Haliburton County
The townplot of Haliburton was surveyed by 1864, a sawmill erected there that year, and a grist-mill built in 1865.
Haliburton's early growth was stimulated by the extensive operations of enterprising lumbermen such as Mossom Boyd, and by the arrival of the Victoria Railway in 1878.
The opening of the Haliburton district to organized settlement in the early 1860s encouraged promoters to consider the construction of railway lines into the area and to regions further north.
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County of Haliburton and the municipalities of Algonquin Highlands,
County CAO Gary King will be leaving for a new job in Peterborough County soon and the new CAO hasn't been announced yet.
With the new County Plan, new lower tier Plans, and the recent hiring of a new County Planner, the time is ripe for a transfer of these responsibilities to the County level.
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 HALIBURTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The County of Haliburton assumed responsibility from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care for the provision of land ambulance services on November 1, 2000.
Haliburton County EMS operates bases in Haliburton and Minden and employ 46 Primary Care Paramedics(PCP)and related personnel.
Haliburton County and northern areas of the City of Kawartha Lakes and the County of Peterborough
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 The Haliburton County Community Cooperative Collection
The Haliburton County Collection is always on the lookout for various types of writt en material that have not been commercially published (out of date or current).
U-Links is working to expand the scope of this electronic archive through the implementation of the Haliburton Electronic Archive Project (HEAP.) HEAP aims to facilitate 'one-stop shopping' for information within Haliburton County by consolidating the information found in informal resource collections of community organizations and businesses in locations across the county.
The Haliburton County Collection is a model for other rural areas to catalogue and store records that are vital to maintaining the living heritage of the community.
www.haliburtoncooperative.on.ca /literature   (0 words)

  
 Family Services of Haliburton County Staff   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This is a useful foundation for her current role as founding coordinator of the Haliburton County Community Justice Circle, a challenge she undertook in 2001.
Through her work with families and youth in the region of Haliburton, Mara continues to be inspired by the resiliency of families, the resourcefulness of youth, and the dedication of many parents.
Dawn has lived in the Haliburton area for 12 years and spent many hours driving in order to gain aquatic qualifications, which is why she is a core member of the Yes, We Will Build a Pool In Haliburton County Committee.
www.familyserviceshaliburton.ca /about/staff.htm   (0 words)

  
 MAH - Haliburton Capital Investment Fund Jump Team
Since 1995, numerous studies and meetings held by various economic sector groups in Haliburton County have identified the lack of investment capital, and lack of access to capital, as major barriers to economic development.
In January 2003, Haliburton County Council voted to support a proposal by the County's Marketing and Economic Diversification Committee that it investigate the formation of a capital investment fund to assist businesses in Haliburton County.
Given the multitude and variety of investment funds that are now available to investors, the Haliburton community needs help from experts in the development and maintenance of investment funds to help it determine how to proceed with the establishment of a Haliburton investment fund.
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 W3 Connex: News and Public Relations
For Haliburton County CAO Jim Wilson, the real benefit of the network will be its ability to facilitate communication, something he says will save many “gray hairs.” “I think the big advantage to the network will be the capability to communicate large data files.
Haliburton Connect, along with W3 Connex, the hi-tech company overseeing the network’s installation, are in the process of re-transmitting the network’s signals to provide all county residents, on and off the lake, with wireless high-speed internet at a competitive rate.
A significant commitment of approximately $3,000,000 was made by Haliburton Connect members over a 5 year period in the form of initial capital contributions towards the build costs of the fibre network as well as five year service and support agreements that will enable this network to be sustainable over the longer term.
www.w3connex.com /news.htm   (0 words)

  
 StartPage.ca Directory /Ontario/Counties and Districts/Haliburton
Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve - A privately-owned property of over 50,000 acres of forest, lakes and wetlands, offering a variety of activities and featuring a Wolf Centre.
Haliburton County Public Library - Including information on branches, open hours, phone numbers, policies, lists of staff and board members plus present and future programmes.
Haliburton County Trails and Tours Network - An organization dedicated to developing, promoting and marketing county wide trails and tours, and providing accommodation resources, maps and a variety of trail information.
www.startpage.ca /dir/Ontario/Counties_and_Districts/Haliburton   (0 words)

  
 ATV Ontario Club - Haliburton ATV Association - Ontario ATV Trails & Events
The club works closely with the Haliburton County Snowmobile Association in their efforts to maintain trails and trail infrastructure in the Haliburton Highlands.
Approximately 50% of the Haliburton County is Crown Land.
Haliburton County Crown Land Trails are primarily on the west side of the county.
www.haliburtonatv.com /trails.htm   (0 words)

  
 Government of Ontario, Canada - News
HALIBURTON, ON, Sept. 2 /CNW/ - The Ernie Eves government will set up a team of experts - a Resource Jump Team - to help business and community leaders in Haliburton County examine ways to create an investment fund, Associate Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing responsible for Rural Affairs, Ernie Hardeman announced today.
Together, they will determine which type of investment fund is appropriate for Haliburton County, and to provide direction in the establishment of the fund.
The Haliburton Capital Investment Fund Jump Team Project Since 1995, numerous studies and meetings held by various economic sector groups in Haliburton County have identified the lack of investment capital, and lack of access to capital, as major barriers to economic development.
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 Ontario Travel North Haliburton Minden Hills
Minden is located 45 minutes north of Lindsay on Highway #35, and is the county seat for the municipalities of Haliburton County.
With its many outdoor pursuits as well as a strong arts community and a land of hundreds of lakes and hectares of forests, Haliburton County is in the heart of what's known as cottage country, a four season recreational resort destination.
Haliburton can be a final destination or a starting point for a beautiful autumn trip to see the fall colours (colors) See our suggested fall colour routes that include Haliburton, Ontario.
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 Haliburton County Canoe FM - Welcome to the Canoe FM Radio Website!
Canoe FM is a Not-For-Profit, Community Radio Station in the beautiful Haliburton Highlands of Ontario.
Operated by the Haliburton County Community Radio Association, we are staffed by more than 60 volunteers.
That was the start of community radio in Haliburton County and a proud, albeit young, heritage.
www.canoefm.com   (125 words)

  
 Osprey Media. - Haliburton Echo - Ontario, CA
Though the debate over the future of Haliburton’s caboose has lost some steam in recent months, the issue continues to be a thorn in the side of at least one Dysart et al councillor.
Share the dream at Man of La Mancha
Parade on course to set new record, again
www.haliburtonecho.on.ca   (226 words)

  
 Haliburton County Genealogy and History
I have included a link for researchers to subscribe to the Haliburton County Genealogy and History mailing list, which will serve subscribers who have an Genealogical or Historical interests in Haliburton County.
Haliburton County : Settlement History and Pioneer Settlers
Haliburton County : Local History Sources, Books, Records
www.ontariogenealogy.com /Haliburton/index.html   (254 words)

  
 Haliburton County Hotels and Travel Guide - 1-866-951-7666
These featured Haliburton County hotel deals offer great value.
Choose from the following Haliburton County hotels deals and enjoy the hospitality from one of our leading hotels in Haliburton County Ontario.
Located in the heart of the rolling Haliburton Highlands, this resort sits between the quaint villages of Minden and Haliburton.
www.goeasterncanada.com /city/haliburton_county   (311 words)

  
 Haliburton Highlands Ontario
The Haliburton Highlands (Haliburton County) is a year-round playland.
Haliburton County is immediately south of Algonquin Park: about 3 hrs NE of the Greater Toronto Area, 3½ hours W of Ottawa.
Haliburton Highlands has an excellent variety of accommodations to suit all tastes and budgets.
www.canadabbhosts.com /tourguides/haliburton.htm   (0 words)

  
 Haliburton Ontario Winter Resort Destination Travel North Haliburton Ontario
Embracing winter in Haliburton County one of Ontario’s northern four season resort destinations can be exhilarating and refreshing.
The towns, villages and settlements of Haliburton Village, Minden, Harcourt, Oxtongue Lake, Dorset, as well as the south portion of the world famous Algonquin Park and Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve.
Haliburton County claims to have the best Nordic Cross Country Ski Trails in the Province of Ontario, including the Frost Centre Trails.
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 ATV Ontario Club - Haliburton ATV Association - Ontario ATV Trails & Events
Provincial Highways in Haliburton County are open as specified under Bill II throughout Haliburton County with the following exceptions.
County Roads are completely open in Minden Hills, Algonquin Highlands and Highlands East.
In cases of public land such as Ontario Crown lands it is recognized that non members may also have use of the trails as per the current "right of passage" laws and be open under the public policies of the MNR.
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 Haliburton Highlands Ontario Hiking Trails & Tours Nordic Skiing, Snowmobiling and Canoeing: Snowmobile
The Haliburton Highlands boast 880 km of both private and public trails that take sledders on an ever-changing experience: through dense forests, over the hills of the Canadian Shield, and along routes following lakes and waterways.
Visiting snowmobilers are welcomed by a community of friendly and avid snowmobilers and clubs, such as the Haliburton County Snowmobile Association (HCSA), our local club that is responsible for grooming and marking the trails.
Maps of snowmobile routes can be obtained through the Haliburton County Snowmobile Association or many local organizations including Trails and Tours.
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 Haliburton-Bioregionalism   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Haliburton: A History of Human Impact on the Land/ by C. Dueck.
Haliburton Nordic Trails: The Ski Trails of Haliburton County/ by ??.
The Geochemistry of Lake Trout Lakes and Non- Lake Trout Lakes in Haliburton County, Ont./ by Ray Chen.
www.trentu.ca /library/archives/haliburton.htm   (0 words)

  
 ATVing in Ontario on Haliburton ATV Club trails
And most importantly, this parking area is the head of the Haliburton to Lindsay rail trail which provides legal ATV access, not only to the rail trail itself, but to some of the gnarliest Crown land ATV trails in south-central Ontario.
Running off the rail trail at a point about 5 km from the trail head in Haliburton, is one of the gnarliest 4wd-only ATV trails in the County of Haliburton.
A little further down the rail trail from the town of Haliburton, accessable from the village of Gelert, is another ATV trail system named after the lake that it accesses.
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 Fractional Cottages Ownership - Champlain Shores, Haliburton - Cottage Country Residence   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The month of March is one of the most beautiful times of year in Haliburton with a full range of opportunities from snowshoeing to snowboarding, march break week long activities, and Maple Syrup Festivals.
Haliburton is a Natural Work of Art during the winter with many events and activities for families.
Haliburton has been transformed into a winter playground for outdoor enthusiasts with some of the best winter snowfalls for December.
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 Haliburton County Folk Society   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Haliburton County Folk Society (HCFS) is an unincorporated, non-profit organization that began informally in 1996 as a group of community members playing music for and with each other.
Recently, the HCFS became a member and project of the Haliburton County Community Cooperative (HCCC) and has representatives on the Board of Directors of both the Arts Council~Haliburton Highlands and the HCCC.
The HCFS received funding from the Haliburton County Development Corporation (HCDC) to hire an intern for the winter of 2006.
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 Victoria & Haliburton Trails
The county has constructed gates to keep people from driving 4X4s and ATVs on the trail, and there are bridges where required.
North of this point and you are into real Haliburton Highland (t)railroading as you gradually rise up in elevation and pass through isolated woodland and past large marshes.
North and east of Lindsay is the Kawartha Lakes region, and Haliburton is renowned for its hills and lakes.
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 Haliburton Highland Games   (Site not responding. Last check: )
1988 A group of residents of Haliburton County began discussing the feasibility of holding an annual Highland Games in Haliburton County.
Haliburton Village had been chosen because of the park facilities, easy access to the large cottage communities of Haliburton, Muskoka, and the Kawarthas, local support for the games, and being the home of the Pipe Band.
This is the present home of the Games, a lovely setting beside Head Lake, in the heart of the village, surrounded by rolling hills.
www.haliburtonhighlandgames.com /history.html   (0 words)

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