City/town information
Minden Hills has many different parks for your enjoyment and public beaches are available at Twelve Mile Beach, Bissett Beach, Horseshoe Lake, Forsters Beach and Rotary Park (some with Pavillions). Other Parks that offer beautiful scenery are Furnace Falls, Panarama Park, Lutterworth Park, the nature trails at the beautiful Snowdon Park. If you are interested in walking through Minden, the Minden Community Walking Trail is a loop trail wandering through the natural areas, close by the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena and the Minden Hills Cultural Centre.
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Minden Hills
Minden Hills has many different parks for your enjoyment and public beaches are available at Twelve Mile Beach, Bissett Beach, Horseshoe Lake, Forsters Beach and Rotary Park (some with Pavillions). Other Parks that offer beautiful scenery are Furnace Falls, Panarama Park, Lutterworth Park, the nature trails at the beautiful Snowdon Park. If you are interested in walking through Minden, the Minden Community Walking Trail is a loop trail wandering through the natural areas, close by the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena and the Minden Hills Cultural Centre.
Golf Course
Distance from the cottage: 18 minute-drive
Address: 1557 Duck Lake Rd, Minden, ON K0M 2K0
Description: Blairhampton is a premier 18 hole golf course. They are located in the picturesque Haliburton Highlands. Golf amid the natural beauty of the Highlands or relax and enjoy their licensed club house. Blairhampton offers varied terrain, lush fairways and excellent greens-keeping, as well as a fully equipped pro shop, cart rental, rental clubs, and driving range.
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Blairhampton Golf Club
1557 Duck Lake RdDistance from the cottage: 18 minute-drive
Address: 1557 Duck Lake Rd, Minden, ON K0M 2K0
Description: Blairhampton is a premier 18 hole golf course. They are located in the picturesque Haliburton Highlands. Golf amid the natural beauty of the Highlands or relax and enjoy their licensed club house. Blairhampton offers varied terrain, lush fairways and excellent greens-keeping, as well as a fully equipped pro shop, cart rental, rental clubs, and driving range.
Sightseeing
Length: Approximately 0.4km
Difficulty: Easy
Features: Fully accessible and permits bicycles
Access: Entrance is at the Cultural Centre on Bobcaygeon Road
Description: Main entrance and parking at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre, this boardwalk takes you through a natural grass marsh with the option of continuing to the Minden Ball Diamonds or on to intercept the Riverwalk, creating a lovely loop to include downtown Minden.
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Minden Boardwalk
Length: Approximately 0.4km
Difficulty: Easy
Features: Fully accessible and permits bicycles
Access: Entrance is at the Cultural Centre on Bobcaygeon Road
Description: Main entrance and parking at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre, this boardwalk takes you through a natural grass marsh with the option of continuing to the Minden Ball Diamonds or on to intercept the Riverwalk, creating a lovely loop to include downtown Minden.
Length: Approximately 3km with several other shorter trails throughout
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Features: Year round access and wheelchair accessible sections
Access: Entrance is just south of the South Lake/Gelert Roads intersection
Description: This is the largest park within our township, consisting of 460 acres of beautiful mixed woodland. This park is a must see destination point for outdoor enthusiasts for hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, bird watching and many other outdoor activities.
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Snowdon Park
Gelert RoadLength: Approximately 3km with several other shorter trails throughout
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Features: Year round access and wheelchair accessible sections
Access: Entrance is just south of the South Lake/Gelert Roads intersection
Description: This is the largest park within our township, consisting of 460 acres of beautiful mixed woodland. This park is a must see destination point for outdoor enthusiasts for hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, bird watching and many other outdoor activities.
Access: Panorama Park Road off of South Lake Road
Description: This elevated park overlooks the village of Minden and offers a beautiful setting for picnics and stunning fall colour viewing. The trees provide natural shade while the paved roadway allows for cars to easily park and enjoy the stunning sites.
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Panorama Park
Panorama Park RoadAccess: Panorama Park Road off of South Lake Road
Description: This elevated park overlooks the village of Minden and offers a beautiful setting for picnics and stunning fall colour viewing. The trees provide natural shade while the paved roadway allows for cars to easily park and enjoy the stunning sites.
Length: Approximately 0.5km
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Features: Spectacular view of the rapids
Access: South of Horseshoe Lake Road / Bethel Road intersection
Description: Located on Horseshoe Lake Road, this Park allows visitors to view the spectacular beauty of the Minden Wild Water Preserve and rapids. This park features a footpath along the rapids which offer great vantage points to watch the many kayaking activities that take place here.
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Minden Wild Water Preserve Harrington Park
1870 Horseshoe Lake RdLength: Approximately 0.5km
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Features: Spectacular view of the rapids
Access: South of Horseshoe Lake Road / Bethel Road intersection
Description: Located on Horseshoe Lake Road, this Park allows visitors to view the spectacular beauty of the Minden Wild Water Preserve and rapids. This park features a footpath along the rapids which offer great vantage points to watch the many kayaking activities that take place here.
Length: Approximately 1km
Difficulty: Easy
Features: Accessible pathway and footbridge over the Gull River
Access: Along Water Street and Invergordon Avenue
Description: Located in downtown Minden, this unique pathway follows the Gull River and loops with a connecting foot bridge that brings you back downtown or allows you access to the Minden Boardwalk to continue on to the Minden Cultural Centre or the Ball Diamonds. You choose how long or short of a journey, the possibilities are endless.
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Minden River Walk
Minden River WalkLength: Approximately 1km
Difficulty: Easy
Features: Accessible pathway and footbridge over the Gull River
Access: Along Water Street and Invergordon Avenue
Description: Located in downtown Minden, this unique pathway follows the Gull River and loops with a connecting foot bridge that brings you back downtown or allows you access to the Minden Boardwalk to continue on to the Minden Cultural Centre or the Ball Diamonds. You choose how long or short of a journey, the possibilities are endless.
Essential Stores Nearby
LCBO and Beer Store
Foodland - Minden
12325 ON-35Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
4 Bobcaygeon RdCanadian Tire
450 Muskoka RdTim Hortons
12597 ON-35Shell
12281 ON-35Highland Pharmacy Remedy'sRx
33 Bobcaygeon RdMarks
12626 ON-35Minden Home Hardware Building Centre
16 Bobcaygeon RdWater Depot Minden
50 ON-35MINDEN ANIMAL HOSPITAL
4 Booth St