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Kinmount Recreation

Kinmount, a charming community rich with heritage, is located on the Burnt River in the heart of Lake Country, bordering Kawartha Lakes & Haliburton Highlands. Enjoy 4 season recreationat your doorstep including swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, golf, curling, skating, skiing, snowmobiling as well as arts & crafts. Kinmount boasts an abundance of fish & wildlife & hundreds of miles of trails in surrounding forests & lakes.

 

Victoria Rail Trail

Open year-round to the public for recreational uses including walking, hiking, cycling, bird watching, horseback riding, dog sledding, snow shoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. There are access points at the old railway station and Austin Saw Mill Heritage Park in Kinmount. This trail runs from Lindsay to Kinmount to Haliburton.

 

Somerville Tract

This large 3,420 hectare section of the Victoria County Forest offers three trail loops totaling 8.5 km in length. This trail passes through a picturesque combination of pine plantations, wetlands, hardwood forests and rock outcrops. Located 5.6 km west of Kinmount on County Road 45 the tract is ideal for hiking, mountain biking & cross country skiing.

ATV's Access to Municipal trails and private facilities, in City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County such as: Victoria Rail Trail and Somerville Forest (KATVA Permit required), Haliburton Rail Trail (HATVA Permit required) and the Burnt River Off Road Vehicle Facility (private). See respective websites for details.

 

Austin Sawmill Located along the Rail Trail

Austin Sawmill Heritage Park Picnic Area, Shelter, Gardens, Children's Playground adjacent to Victoria & Haliburton Rail Trails/ Home to Music in the Park, Thursdays at 6:30 pm through July & August. Food available.

Basketball  Kinmount Baptist Church

Bingo Friday nights at the Royal Canadian Legion year round

Family Fun Bingo Monday nights through July & August

 

Bowling Nearby in Minden

 

Camping Kinmount Fair & Southwind Motel & Campground

 

Darts Royal Canadian Legion

 

Dirt Biking Burnt River Off Road Vehicle Facility

 

Highlands Theatre & Movie Museum

 

Historical Walking Guide Available at Kinmount Railway Station Tourist Information Centre & Kinmount Artisan's Marketplace

 

Horseback Riding Victoria & Haliburton Rail Trail

 

Kayaking Along the Burnt River. Rentals available at Austin Lumber

Kinmount Artisans Marketplace

Kinmount Music in the Park

Kinmount Model Railroad & Museum at Kinmount Railway Station

 

Mountain Biking Somerville Tract

 

Seniors Cards Monday afternoons at the Royal Canadian Legion

 

Shuffleboard Royal Canadian Legion

 

Skateboard Park Nearby in Bobcaygeon

 

Skating Kinmount Arena

 

Snowmobiling Victoria & Haliburton Rail Trail

 

Swimming Pumphouse Beach on the Burnt River

 

Tai-Chi Galway Hall


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