By Cari Stoltz
While swimming with dolphins is great fun, relatively few people can say they've really run with the big dogs – BIG sled dogs that is. It's an activity rich in history and filled with excitement. Like skiing, it's guaranteed to warm up a winter day. And even a short dog sled trip will give you a lifetime of wonderful memories. And dog sledding is a great activity when you're staying in vacation rentals--you can look forward to returning the the cozy comfort of your home away from home.
While swimming with dolphins is great fun, relatively few people can say they've really run with the big dogs – BIG sled dogs that is. It's an activity rich in history and filled with excitement. Like skiing, it's guaranteed to warm up a winter day. And even a short dog sled trip will give you a lifetime of wonderful memories. And dog sledding is a great activity when you're staying in vacation rentals--you can look forward to returning the the cozy comfort of your home away from home.
Haliburton County in Ontario, Canada is one of the best
areas to dog sled in. The area offers a lot of opportunity for dog sledding,
including Winterdance Dogsled Tours, a local outfitter that knows the area and
provides safe, fun and exciting tours. You'll ride through the beautiful
wilderness alongside Algonquin Park behind a powerful team of purebred Siberian
Huskies. Winterdance Dogsled Tours has been featured on the Rick Mercer Report,
the Toronto Star, Country Women Magazine and elsewhere in the media.
Not Just Dog Sledding
Haliburton isn't just about dog sledding. You'll find a
host of winter activities. Downhill skiing, ski racing, cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing, snowmobiling, luge (yes, the Olympic sport) are some of your
options for warming up this winter. When it's time to relax, enjoy local maple
syrup on warm and filling pancakes or the local French-Canadian cuisine, shop
at quaint local shops and art galleries, and enjoy special events throughout
the winter.
"There are
so many unique things to do in the Haliburton area! Dog-sledding and luge
runs are a blast! Over 640 kms of groomed snowmobile and cross-country
ski trails, and everyone's favorite, Sir Sam's Ski Area for downhill skiing and
snowshoeing make Haliburton Ontario's most popular winter destination." --
Janice Bishop of All Season Cottage Rentals (see all the all season cottage rentals
here)
Haliburton's a Great All-Season Destination
If a winter vacation isn't in your plans, then schedule a
week or two in Haliburton when it warms up. The area is bursting with natural
beauty that can be experienced in a variety of ways. Canoe, kayak, sail,
waterski or fish on one of the areas 600 lakes; ATV the miles and miles of
trails (you can head for the backwoods or stay nearer to civilization); hike to
your heart’s content; or enjoy golf, horseback rides, cycling, fall color
tours--the year-round activity options are nearly endless. The area is rich in
natural history as well. Try recreational geology and geocaching, a fun
activity using GPS and other navigational techniques to hind and find
containers, referred to as "caches."
Haliburton County is just two hours from Toronto and four
hours from Ottawa (Canada's capitol), so while it's far enough away to feel
isolated, you're really very close to civilization. Plan your trip to this natural
wonderland now.
