Haliburton Cottages - Ogopogo Resort

Winter Activities At Ogopogo Resort in the Haliburton Highlands

Ogopogo Resort is situated a beautiful region in central Ontario, Canada that is renowned for its scenic landscapes and pristine lakes. During the winter months, the area is transformed into a snowy wonderland, offering a wide range of winter sports and activities.

The Haliburton Highlands are a popular destination in the winter that cater to guests of all ages and interests. The resort offers a variety of snow-based activities, such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, skating, dog sledding, snowmobiling, and more.

Cross-Country Skiing

Experience the best fall fishing in the Haliburton Highlands at Ogopogo Resort, located directly on Mountain Lake. The resort offers direct access to some of the best fishing and canoeing in the area, with scenic routes to Horseshoe Lake and the Minden White Water Preserve. Enjoy a breathtaking canoe hike, or try your hand at fishing.

Ice Skating*

Glide across the picturesque Mountain Lake on your skates and enjoy the fresh winter air. Whether playing a game of hockey or taking a romantic skate, ice skating is a fun and memorable experience. Ogopogo Resort maintains a large rink on the lake, complete with lighting for night-time skating.

*Weather permitting.

Ice Fishing

Enjoy a day of fishing on Mountain Lake and try to catch Haliburton Gold Lake Trout, Pickerel, and Whitefish. You will have access to a heated ice fishing hut and bait, and know that the huts are walkable from 300 ft from the shores of the resort. Enjoy a carefree day of ice fishing on the lake.

Day rentals are available for $55.00/person/day plus tax .

Alpine (Downhill) Skiing

Head to nearby Sir Sam’s Ski and Bike for a day of alpine skiing, where you can enjoy breathtaking views and ski without the long lineups. Ogopogo Resort offers discounts on lift tickets for registered guests.

Dog Sledding

Embark on a magical dog sledding experience with Winterdance and check off that bucket list. . This Ontario-based company offers 2-hour, half-day, full-day, and moonlit dog sledding tours through the Haliburton Highlands. Book your dog sledding tour with Winterdance and stay at Ogopogo!

Snowmobiling

Explore the great outdoors with a snowmobiling adventure, with over 600 km of groomed trails in Haliburton County. Haliburton Forest, located just 30 minutes from Ogopogo Resort, offers snowmobile and full equipment rentals, as well as access to their private groomed trail system.

Snowshoeing

Get active with a day of snowshoeing, a popular sport in Haliburton County. With the Twin Lakes Cross Country Trails and various parks in the area, all within 20 minutes of Ogopogo Resort, there are plenty of opportunities to try it out. We offer complimentary snow shoes to registered guests.

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Book Your Winter Adventure Today!

Ready to experience the thrill of winter in the Haliburton Highlands? Book your stay at Ogopogo Resort today and start planning your next winter adventure! From cross-country skiing, ice fishing,dog sledding and snowshoeing, there’s something for everyone. Take advantage of the chance to make memories that will last a lifetime.

Tripadvisor Reviews

See what real visitors have to say about their experiences at Ogopogo Resort.

David H

2022-06-28

Relaxation time You can't control the weather so it was a cool weekend. We have enjoyed this resort before and are never disappointed. It is small and quiet. There are a lot of outdoor toys for activities of all ages. The cottages are small, but cozy. I am grateful not to have to drag linens with me but I prefer soft pillows rather than the hard pillows supplied. The coffee maker was not properly cleaned, but other than that all was great. If you decide to go out for breakfast the Heather Lodge is close by, reasonable and absolutely amazing!

spencerlynda

2022-06-20

Relaxing, soul-nurturing immersion in beauty and nature surrounding us Loved the cottage, the view of the lake, the countryside, the friendliness and helpfulness of Katherine and Todd. An added bonus was meeting wonderful people who happened to be enjoying their stay as well.

Shawna-Marie G

2022-03-21

Just like home Katherine & Todd were very hospitable and generous with helping us plan our stay in the area. Todd met us at the car and transported our luggage to the cabin via snowmobile & toboggans. My daughter and I went snowshoeing on the lake, made a nighttime fire and enjoyed so many other activities in the area. The cottage was warm and clean and was just perfect for 2 people getting away for a winter holiday. I'd love to stay at Ogopogo again, we were very sad to leave!

sharryn o

2022-02-03

A great winter getaway We were there for three nights in a 2 bedroom cottage. The location is handy to several activities and restaurants. The cabin was immaculate and the kitchen very well equipped. The owners were very pleasant and helpful. Covid protocols were well followed We will definitely go back.

353Wise

2022-01-30

Loraine and Graham Wise Accommodations were super clean, bright cheery rooms, bedrooms were warm, very well equipped kitchen. Skating rink well groomed, and nicely lit for night skaters. Ice huts adequate for ice fishermen. Owners Todd and Katherine very accommodating and friendly. We would highly recommend Ocopogo to others. Our group thoroughly enjoyed the weekend.

Jeremyfk123

2022-01-17

Round of applause! Katherine and Todd run a stunning, clean and well organized operation. Both were incredibly helpful every step of the way. I highly recommend Ogopogo and will definitely be returning with friends and family in the near future.

Sarah E

2022-01-15

Hidden Gem We spent 3 nights in a 3 bedroom cottage in January. The resort is immaculate and the owners go above and beyond to look after their guests. The cottage was spotless and well equipped. The kids were occupied from dawn to dusk skating on the rink, whipping down the toboggan hill and catching trout and walleye. Hands down the best resort we’ve ever stayed at, a real hidden gem! Thank you to Todd and Katherine for starting a new tradition for our family, we will be back!

JLW

2022-01-07

Winter stay at Ogopogo We were impressed at how well the kitchen was equipped. The cabin was very clean. The Staff was always super friendly and helpful. Close to Sir Sam Skiing. We enjoyed tobogganing and the outdoor fire pit.

Myriadite

2021-10-30

A Fantastic Place at the Best Price The setting was lovely, the cottages were very clean and well maintained, and the owners are great people. The easy access to the lake and boats was easily the best part, but it was also nice being close to the many towns and trails we wanted to visit. This is both the most affordable and the nicest place we have lodged and would definitely go again.

Vacation267856

2021-10-03

Girls weekend Beautiful place.Very clean inside and out. COVID protocol in place.Highly recommend.Really enjoyed shuffle board.Owners were very friendly and accommodating.Looking forward to going again next year. Denise Wagler-Allan