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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.
6 locals recommend
Minden Hills
6 locals recommend
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.
36 locals recommend
Blairhampton Golf Club
1557 Duck Lake Rd
36 locals recommend
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.

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.
9 locals recommend
Minden Boardwalk
9 locals recommend
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.
22 locals recommend
Snowdon Park
Gelert Road
22 locals recommend
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.
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.
9 locals recommend
Panorama Park
Panorama Park Road
9 locals recommend
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.
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.
14 locals recommend
Minden Wild Water Preserve Harrington Park
1870 Horseshoe Lake Rd
14 locals recommend
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.
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.
17 locals recommend
Minden River Walk
Minden River Walk
17 locals recommend
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.

Essential Stores Nearby

LCBO and Beer Store
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Foodland - Minden
12325 ON-35
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Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
4 Bobcaygeon Rd
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Canadian Tire
450 Muskoka Rd
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Tim Hortons
12597 ON-35
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Shell
12281 ON-35
Highland Pharmacy Remedy'sRx
33 Bobcaygeon Rd
8 locals recommend
Marks
12626 ON-35
8 locals recommend
Minden Home Hardware Building Centre
16 Bobcaygeon Rd
11 locals recommend
Water Depot Minden
50 ON-35
MINDEN ANIMAL HOSPITAL
4 Booth St