Haliburton Ontario Canada Cottage Resort Rental Accommodation for ATV trails, and Fishing

The Haliburton Highlands is a special part of Ontario, and is considered by many of those seeking to experience the outdoors, to be Ontario's premiere destination. Its countless lakes, streams, trails, and dense forest provide the backdrop for many of Ontario's favourite outdoor recreational activities ... Fishing ... ATVing ... Kayaking...Snowmobiling ... Hiking ... Skiing,..etc. And just like the famous Algonquin Park that it borders, Haliburton has steadfastly resisted any type of development that could take away from its unique natural beauty.

In today's uncertain economy, more Canadians are thinking twice before emptying the bank account on their getaways. Kashaga Lodge is a HOUSEKEEPING cottage resort. All cottages are quite privately located and have fully-equipped kitchens, decks, BBQs, cable TV, firepits, picnic tables, etc, all just steps from the beach and dock on glorious Lake Kashagawigamog. And surrounded by trails, trails, and more trails! No swimming pool, no weight room, no sauna, no tennis court, no hot-tub, no spa, no banquet room, no air conditioning, etc to inflate the cost of enjoying all those wonderful OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES that Kashaga Lodge, the Canadian Shield, Lake Kashagawigamog, and the nearby village of Haliburton have to offer.
Check the Kashaga Lodge RATES page, add the cost of your groceries, and prepare yourself for one of Central Ontario's best lakeside cottage vacation values YEAR-ROUND!

KASHAGA LODGE FEATURES:

• A wide VARIETY of accommodation types.

• Special 5-night package for HALIBURTON SCHOOL of the ARTS students.

• A huge well-treed property with lots of PRIVACY.

• Haliburton County's most comprehensive ATV TRAIL PACKAGE including custom maps and directions.

• TWO 6-BEDROOM COTTAGES suitable for large groups.

• All cottages and suites have FULLY-EQUIPPED KITCHENS.

• On Lake Kashagawigamog just4 KM from HALIBURTON VILLAGE.

• Fishing BOAT RENTALS as well as fully-rigged fishing kayaks.

• Excellent BASS, MUSKIE and WALLEYE fishing right in Kashaga Bay.

• Free launching and plenty of docking for GUEST'S BOATS

• FREE THURSDAY or Sunday night with a non-summer weekend.

• DIRECT ACCESS to Haliburton ATV Club and Kawartha ATV Club ATV trails.

• Several PET FRIENDLY cottages.

• Free WIRELESS INTERNET coverage.

FISHING at KASHAGA LODGE

Anyone who visits Haliburton County can't help but be struck by how the region is distinctly different from any other region of Ontario. Combined with the spectacular Canadian Shield topography, no other land mass south of hwy 17 includes such an abundance of pristine undeveloped lakes. And the 5-lake Lake Kashagawigamog chain is particularly splendid, and has a legendary reputation for bass, walleye, and especially muskie, angling.

During the summer of 2008, Kashaga Lodge hosted the Mega-City Bass Anglers' professional bass tournament, and in 2009, the lodge was the site of the Ontario Kayak Fishing Classic pro fishing tournament. During the weekend of Aug 28, 2010, Kashaga Lodge will once again be hosting what has been renamed the "HKFC" (Haliburton Kayak Fishing Classic.)
Last year, 40 competitors, coming from all parts of Ontario from Windsor to Ottawa took part. This year the organizers are expecting up to twice that number. The HKFC is a 2-day event. Saturday is amateur day, and bass are the target; Sunday the pros will be fishing for muskie. Anyone who has ever landed a muskie in any kind of boat can probably visualize trying to unhook Mr. Teeth in your lap in a kayak. For info on this anual tournament, or to register, contact Jeff Wall at http://www.nomadac.com
Although Lake Kashagawigamog has about 35 kms of shoreline, Kashaga Bay at the very north end of the lake, has consistently offered some of the best angling in the County. In fact, it is not unusual to catch decent-sized fish from a paddleboat within 100 metres of the Kashaga Lodge dock.
The lodge has two motorboats for fishing for rent, as well as a fully-rigged fishing kayak. Larger boats, such as pontoon boats or skiboats can be rented from Roberts Marina (705-457-1473), just two km up the shoreline from the cottages. Also guests are encouraged to bring their own boats. There is no fee for launching from the property or for mooring your own boat at the lodge's dock.

During the winter of 2010, Kashaga Lodge operated the lake's only ice hut rental operation. As usual, the walleye bite was light during mid-winter, but early season hardwater walleye was the best ever.

HALIBURTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ACCOMMODATION

Fleming College is a Community College with campuses located throughout various towns in Central Ontario. Just as the Haliburton region is a very special part of the province of Ontario, Haliburton School of The Arts is a very special Canadian learning institution. HSTA is, without question, Ontario's most prestigious college of its kind for its programs in the visual, literary, and performing arts. Every summer, thousands of adult students come to Haliburton to take one-week courses in one of the scores of specialized art forms.

These Haliburton School of The Arts courses are held in very high regard by the Canadian art community, not only because of the exceptional level of instruction, but also because the Haliburton Highlands is such a splendid setting for these unique programs.

Many of these students bring their families with them and make a very memorable vacation for the whole family out of their Fleming College experience.

Every year, new programs are added to the curriculum. The year 2004 was a milestone in the history of this unique learning facility, as this was the year of the completion of the college's magnificent new campus right on the shores of Head Lake overlooking the village of Haliburton. This new facility has made possible the introduction of more year-round programs which have attracted students, all of whom have made a serious committment to their chosen art field.

Kashaga Lodge is only 4 km from the Haliburton School of the Arts campus, and is the only cottage resort in Haliburton County that specializes in small, but fully-equipped one-bedroom units ideally suited for most HSTA students. Note that the Kashaga Lodge version of "air conditioning" is an evening paddleboat, kayak, or canoe tour of Kashaga Bay, or a swim out to the diving raft, followed by a 'cool-off' in a lakeside lawnchair.
During the weeks of the weeklong summer courses, Kashaga Lodge offers a special 5-day package specifically for HSTA students. The four units of the lodge building are set aside exclusively for artists during the weeks of the courses. All suites have fully-equipped kitchens, private bath, one or two bedrooms, living room with cable TV and wireless internet, BBQ on the deck, and best of all, a magnificent view over Lake Kashagawigamog. Furthermore, there is a pleasant beach, with picnic tables, swim raft, kayaks and canoes just 75 metres from the deck.

For specific info about what HSTA has to offer artists, whether "budding" or professional, visit the HSTA's very comprehensive Website .

ATVING From KASHAGA LODGE:

Kashaga Lodge has one of the best locations in Haliburton County for accessing the ATV trails without trailering. The trail inventory accessible from your deck varies from railtrail to the infamous "Goat Trail," Greens Mountain, and everything in between.
Furthermore, Kashaga Lodge offers the most comprehensive and unique ATV trail riding package in the area:

• Park your trucks and trailers at your cottage, and your bikes right beside the deck.
• Restaurants, coffee shop, groceries, beer/liquor, fuel, ice, hardware, etc, all within a 5-minute drive.
• Customized maps with detailed landmarks and written directions for all individual routes.
• Guide available (with notice) if desired.
• Overnight TOUR available staying in the private cottage on our second property a 6 hour ride from Haliburton.
• Up-to-date trail conditions, destinations of interest, and complete trail descriptions.
• Custom routes uploaded to your Garmin GPS.
• Emergency bike pick-up on trail for break-downs.
• ATV tire repairs and replacement nearby.
• Free use of helmet cam and free DVD of your ride.
• Power washer on site.
• Free use of fully-equipped on-site garage and tools for ATV repairs.
• All cottages have kitchen, cable TV, wireless internet, 4-pc bath, firepit, BBQ, and use of beach and boats.

For more info on Kashaga Lodge's ATVing Package go to the ATVING Page of this website.

Also, for info on accommodation located right in the heart of Central Ontario's gnarliest Crown land ATV trails, click on the SPECIAL Page.

SPECIAL PRIVATE COTTAGE ON 40 ACRE PROPERTY

This unique property including a very private 2-bedroom cottage, has been added for 2010 to Kashaga Lodge's already diverse inventory of Haliburton County accommodations for three reasons....trails, trails, and more trails!!!
Specifically, this property borders on the extremely popular massive 5-Points ATV trail system, and indeed is only a 20 minute ride from the legendary "Green's Mountain."
Furthermore, the Irondale River, part of the 75 km Burnt River Canoe Route, runs right through this property for over 1000 feet, providing not only access to days of canoeing, kayaking, and trout fishing, but also provides guests with their very own private swimming hole.
Last but not least, the old "Irondale, Bancroft & Ottawa" railway line passes right through this property, and connects with at least 2 hours of gnarly deep woods hiking trails right on the property.
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