Haliburton Sculpture Forest — Attraction in Dysart et al

A magical afternoon wandering the Haliburton Sculpture Forest was one of the highlights of our week long vacation in the area. The winding paths are suitable for any level hikers but would be tricky for wheeled travelers (chair, walker, or stroller). Seeing the imaginative works of these sculptors presented outdoors is so clever. It must be very interesting to see the installations change in different seasons. Seeing how snow, fallen leaves, and the greening in spring interact with the works would be neat. One of my companions (a teacher) first thought was that this would be a fabulous field trip experience. They were also pleased to see a wide range of ways for visitors to interact with and learn about the sculptures and the artists. Print materials, web materials, and QR codes with each piece. One of the "installations" is a place to take a photo to be your own sculpture! One of my favourite pieces was "Moose Scraps" (#10 on the tour). Fabricated from scrap iron items like horseshoes, rail spikes, chains, and wheels - the rusty iron colour adds a realistic coloration. The installation "Beaver" is a collaborative effort of local students and professional sculptors. Approaching it a certain fictional land came to mind.... Worth repeated visits!

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Cool exhibits in a forest setting. Nice easy walk on multiple levels of walking trail. Even a dock on the lake to take in the view. Had been before years ago so it’s nice to see they have expanded it since. Was my daughter’s first time seeing. She enjoyed it. Thought they were cool. Can also access the nearby trail that goes through the area. Google may give two directions to get there. One for each side of the lake. Would suggest the west location. Ample parking at least for now. Not sure when school starts. It is located behind...

What a gem! This was a great find on our most recent trip to the cottage... 10+ years coming here and how did we not know about it? It's a nice place to go for a walk in the woods and along the lake. The walk doesn't take that long but of course it takes longer if you take the time to look at each of the sculptures. I definitely recommend using the Pocket Sights app for a guided tour. Not only does it make sure you find it each, but it also includes the name, artist, and story for each...