Yours Outdoors - Discover Haliburton, Ontario - Experience Packages and Consulting Services

The Haliburton Highlands really does "rock" in so many ways. Explore the rich minerals deposits, unique geological features, and rugged autumn landscapes of the area while enjoying the great hospitality and fine folk of the Highlands. Your two night/three day itinerary includes a hike to world class undisturbed sites of unique minerals and crystals, a search for the Harburn Wells, shopping for gems, mineral collecting, and a visit to the studio of a rock artist. You will stay at the beautiful Sunny Rock B&B, "rock" to the tunes of a local musician and enjoy an optional hot stone massage to ease a day of outdoor exploration.

Seasons: summer, fall, spring
Dates: late April to early November (see Calendar)
Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
Sample Itinerary: Click here.
Itinerary can be customized to meet your needs, interests and budget. This itinerary may change. Yours Outdoors reserves the right to make changes in response to individual and group needs, availability of experience providers, weather, and other factors.
Physical Challenge Rating: 3 (More info)
Rates: Based on a minimum of 6 persons, double occupancy, tax (GST/PST) not included. Adults only. With accommodation - from $492/person. Package includes three days of program, two breakfasts, two dinners, two lunches, and two nights accommodation. Without accommodation - from $275/person. Package includes three days of program, two dinners, and two lunches. Hot stone massage, yoga and other options are available at an additional cost.
Accommodation: Sunny Rock B&B
Booking: Contact Sally Moore at info@sunnyrock.on.ca, 1.888.786.6976, 705.286-4922 or Barrie Martin at info@yoursoutdoors.ca, 705-754-3436.

Haliburton Rocks - Sample Itinerary


Day 1
Arrive at Sunny Rock B&B and settle in.
4:00 pm	Welcome, introductions, icebreakers, review itinerary
4:30 pm	Introduction to the Minerals of the Haliburton Highlands with Steve Smith, a local prospector and collector extraordinaire. Short excursion to explore nearby geological features and/or the mineral collection at the RD Lawrence Centre.
6:30 pm	Dinner at Wild Orchid Bistro (Thai cuisine) or the Grill on the Gull (in Minden)
8:00 pm	"Rock" Concert - performance by local musician

Day 2
7:30	Breakfast
9:00	Gems Beneath your Boots - A visit to Greenmantle Farm near Wilberforce for a three hour hike to discover undisturbed deposits of fluorichterite, orthoclase, tremolite, actinolite, apatite, and quartz with hosts Sandra and Mark Bramham
12:00	"Rock" Cuisine - a tasty lunch
1:30	Rock and Shop - Visit the Starlight Gem Shop "deep in the heart of Wilberforce" to meet owner, Peter Varga; and to view and purchase rocks, mineral specimens, gemstones, and jewellery.
3:00	"Rock" Artist - Visit the Tory Hill studio of Gary Blundell whose amazing art is inspired by rock faces and landscapes.
4:30	Return to Sunny Rock B&B
7:00	Dinner (fine dining at a local restaurant)
8:30	Rest and Relaxation Hot Stone Massage or Yoga on the Rocks (optional)

Day 3
9:00	Breakfast
9:30	In Search of Harburn Wells - Somewhere in the hills northeast of Haliburton there lies a unique geological phenomenon called the Harburn Wells. Many have heard about it; few have been there. OR Rock Hounding - A visit to a local dig with a geologist or expert collector to collect your own mineral specimens.
12:00	Lunch - Heritage Café
1:30	Farewells and Departure

You may extend your experience by another half or full day. Ask us about rates. Some options:

Haliburton Rocks!

Haliburton Rocks - Sample Itinerary