Minden Hills

1 story · 1 publicationRSS

AfarSep 18, 2026

An Ontario Tree-House Retreat for People Who’d Rather Not Rough It

Hårtwood makes disappearing into the Ontario woods remarkably easy, with three architect-designed tree houses two hours by car north of Toronto.

7 things in this story
  • HårtwoodHotelOffers upscale cabins for a private escape from the city.
  • Dahl ForestTrailHas a network of trails ranging from beginner to advanced.
  • HyddaRestaurantCommunal space serving sharing plates, coffee, and drinks.
  • Elsewhere
  • River ConeFast foodMinden, CanadaPopular ice cream stand in Minden.
  • Boshkung Brewing Co.RestaurantMinden, CanadaGrab a cold one direct from the brewery, or grab a bite to eat from our food truck, and enjoy our covered patio.
  • Haliburton Sculpture ForestParkHaliburton, CanadaTrails include works by Canadian and International artists.
  • JunaRestaurantHaliburton, CanadaServes Italian food in Haliburton.
Read the full piece at Afar →
↑↓ to navigate · Enter to open · Esc to close