Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Ontario's Highlands, Ontario's Highlands

July 10, 2021 Rebbecca Marino

Discover the best top things to do in Ontario's Highlands, United States including Horsin Around Riding Ranch, O'Hara Mill Homestead & Conservation Area, Yours Outdoors, Stewart Park, Land O' Lakes Rescue Petting Farm, Perth Major Outfitters Boat Rentals & Mini Golf, MARKED: Ultimate Family Adventure Park, Wilderness Tours, Murphys Point Provincial Park, Arnprior and District Museum.
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1. Horsin Around Riding Ranch

445 Callaghan Rapids Rd At the end of Tiffen Road, turn Left, Marmora, Ontario K0K 2M0 Canada +1 613-849-2332 [email protected] http://www.horsinaroundfun.com
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5.0 based on 83 reviews

Horsin Around Riding Ranch

Offering Trail Rides, Pony Rides, Riding Lessons, Guest camping in our pine forest, Girls riding camps. We can accommodate many special needs riders as well with our horses with the big hearts. The thing we love the most about our horses are the people we have met because of them.

Reviewed By JulesKash

We had a BLAST here!! Our family has been to multiple ranches and this one was BY FAR the best! Beautiful horses and trails. Their animals are so well cared for and it shows. Lori and Jazmin are super sweet and helpful, they made us feel so comfortable and even donated material to our young sons workshop for future projects! We HIGHLY recommend this place for anyone looking for a fun day - you won’t be disappointed!!

2. O'Hara Mill Homestead & Conservation Area

638 Mill Rd, Madoc, Ontario K0K 2K0 Canada +1 613-473-2084 [email protected] http://www.oharamill.ca
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5.0 based on 31 reviews

O'Hara Mill Homestead & Conservation Area

COVID -19 BE SURE TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR THE POSTER IN THE PHOTO ALBUM HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SERVICES. An original homestead in Hasting County. The homestead is home to 100 acres of preserved heritage and includes, an original Log House, Sawmill, Mill Pond, Covered Bridge, one-room School House, Carriage House, Blacksmiths Shop, timber-framed Drivesheds with working and model displays of equipment used in working the land and raising livestock. There are walking trails through the forest, crossing over creeks and past beaver ponds. Watch for events and activities on our Facebook and Website! Grounds and trails are open year round, dawn to dusk.

Reviewed By F9923FWlauraf - Frankford, Canada

We went as an adult family for the annual Christmas open house. This is a beautiful conservation area with a pond, covered bridge and mill. For the open house, the buildings were open, featuring hot cider, cookies and hot chocolate. There were horse drawn sleigh rides and a choir singing Christmas music. This is a beautiful place anytime but especially enjoy this annual event.

3. Yours Outdoors

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5.0 based on 161 reviews

Yours Outdoors

Yours Outdoors offers unique vacations and outdoor adventures that explore the rich natural and cultural heritage of Haliburton County. Yours Outdoors packages are original, engaging, enlightening, and will connect you with communities and the great outdoors. Experience the stunning nature, awe inspiring art, fascinating history, fine folk, and warm hospitality of Haliburton County. Yours Outdoors experience packages are for individuals, couples and small groups looking for distinctive, single, and multi day adventures. They are fully guided and offer a rich variety of experiential, informative, active, and entertaining activities led by professional guides and involving local experts, naturalists, artisans, and personalities.

4. Stewart Park

80 Gore St E, Perth, Ontario K7H 1H9 Canada +1 855-326-1947 http://www.perth.ca/content/stewart-park
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5.0 based on 170 reviews

Stewart Park

Reviewed By mizdot - Brockville, Canada

A beautiful park and gardens. Great for a picnic or a stroll! There is a playground off the side of the park which is fenced in. Bring a picnic, a blanket and a book to spend an afternoon here relaxing!

5. Land O' Lakes Rescue Petting Farm

1200 Regional Road 506, Cloyne, Ontario K0H 1K0 Canada +1 613-336-0330 [email protected] http://www.landolakesrescuepettingfarm.ca
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Land O' Lakes Rescue Petting Farm

Re Opening July 4 11-3 2020 This is a non profit farm animal rescue. This family rescues neglected and abused animals. Provides the care, and love to heal them. They allow children and families to visit to help with the cost as admissions go 100 % back to the animals but also to teach them that all animals deserve love no matter whether they are old, disabled or unwell. The families who visit get a hands on experience you can feed a Llama a carrot from your mouth . Its a unique petting farm. Donations are always welcome and needed Please visit their website for more information or to donate. They will open for visitation if you call and book and appointment for a tour when not open. Open July and Aug 11-3 7 days a week Sept- Oct and May - Jun Sat and Sun 11-3 Adults $10 2 and under free

Reviewed By Wingers2001 - Wellington, Canada

We have been here many times with our weekend visitors from age 3 to 90. It is always a joy to return and see the improvement in the animals as they are socialized and brought back to health after bad experiences . Even though it was raining our young visitors were insistent that they had their annual trip to the farm .Today the large horse that had been attacked by a mountain lion was so friendly and bowed to us. Such a change since the first time we saw him. Today our young visitors were feeding the animals with carrots and picking up the newly born hens. Thanks to the founder and the many volunteers that share their stories about the animals and make th visit enjoyable.

6. Perth Major Outfitters Boat Rentals & Mini Golf

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5.0 based on 53 reviews

Perth Major Outfitters Boat Rentals & Mini Golf

Popular waterfront tourist destination in Perth, Ontario. Over 100 Canoes, Kayaks and Stand-up Paddle-Boards for rent by the half day, full day or longer. Enjoy a relaxing paddle upstream to Crystal Palace basin around the fountains and further to the entrance of Stewart Park or portage and tour the upper Tay leading into Perth. A paddle downstream to enjoy the beautiful scenery and lock through Beveridge's Locks to the Rideau River. Both ways, it is largely an undeveloped and natural shoreline gem. Beginners are encouraged and welcome with our easy launch. Try our one of a kind Mini Golf on the bank of the Tay River or play a game of outdoor Ping Pong and make it a day enjoying our picnic area. Enjoy a stroll or rent a peddle go cart on our 400 mtr wooded trail. In winter enjoy a skate around the trail, shinny rink & bonfire. We also offer programs, classes and summer camp. Great Venue for team building activities, reunions, school outing, corporate groups, birthdays. Come play!

7. MARKED: Ultimate Family Adventure Park

13259 Highway 7, Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 0C5 Canada +1 613-863-6423 [email protected] http://Www.Marked.ca
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5.0 based on 83 reviews

MARKED: Ultimate Family Adventure Park

Since 2007, MARKED has been the #1 source for Adventure in Ottawa and Greater Ottawa Valley. We offer Obstacle Course Racing, Axe Throwing, Mega Machines, Airsoft, Low Impact Paintball and so much more! Variety of games offer you an experience like no other and with our full range of scenario games, speedball and woodsball style game play, you will never be bored! Don't forget, not only are we an ON-SITE facility, but we can bring these games to you with our OFF-SITE Party packages! Don't forget we have a full line of equipment sales.

Reviewed By everythingyoucando

We booked this incredible place for a low-impact paintball shoot 'em up for our son's 11th birthday party. Fantastic experience for his buds, both male and female, as well as the parents who wanted to play. The staff is extremely well organized, the instructors top-notch... a fantastic adrenaline rush with so many stories to tell afterwards! So much so that one of the other families immediately booked their child's party there a week later. Great fun for all ages!

8. Wilderness Tours

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4.5 based on 817 reviews

Wilderness Tours

Wilderness Tours is a 600-acre adventure resort situated on the shores of the Ottawa River. Just an hour west of Ottawa and the National Capital Region, Wilderness Tours is Canada's premier adventure resort. With accommodations and activities for every budget, Wilderness Tours is everyone's ultimate playground. Whitewater raft, kayak, stand-up paddle board, mountain bike, or simply relax on one of our two beautiful beaches. Don't miss our outdoor movie theatre, communal campfires, beach volleyball tournaments, and weekend entertainment.

9. Murphys Point Provincial Park

R.r.#5, Perth, Ontario K7H 3C7 Canada +1 613-267-5060 http://www.ontarioparks.com/park/murphyspoint
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4.5 based on 98 reviews

Murphys Point Provincial Park

Reviewed By kenandsherrie

My girlfriend Sherrie and I toured the mica mine and were impressed by the tour guides information and presentation . It was a gorgeous early August day, later we went swimming on a small beach in the park. I highly recommend visiting this park, which is an easy drive from both Kingston and Ottawa .

10. Arnprior and District Museum

35 Madawaska St Under the clock tower at the corner of Madawaska and John Sts., Arnprior, Ontario K7S 1R6 Canada +1 613-623-4902 [email protected] http://arnprior.ca/museum
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Arnprior and District Museum

Reviewed By HistoryofCanada - Ottawa, Canada

A must for anyone. It is in the old post office, and has 3 exhibits. The one on the logging history was fantastic and I learned a lot. The one on the history of the town was neat, and the natural history was OK. The special exhibit about the Spanish Flu was amazing, and well timed.

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