Haliburton Sculpture Forest

Haliburton Sculpture Forest is an outdoor art collection distributed along trails through a maple forest near Head Lake in Ontario. The installation includes about 40 sculptures and artistic benches spread across several kilometers of woodland paths.

The collection started in 2001 with just three artworks and grew over two decades through contributions from Canadian, Indigenous, and international artists. This gradual expansion established it as a major site for contemporary outdoor art installations.

The works display a range of artistic approaches, using materials like reclaimed telephone poles and rose granite sourced from local quarries. Visitors encounter these different expressions naturally while walking among the trees.

The forest is accessible year-round, with different seasons offering varied experiences from fall colors to snow-covered trails in winter. Visitors can explore at their own pace or join guided tours, and lit trails for cross-country skiing are available during the winter months.

Notable works like Sleep of the Huntress, carved from rose granite, showcase the craftsmanship of individual artists in remarkable detail. Other pieces like Bawaagigan incorporate woodland-inspired artistic forms that reflect Indigenous artistic traditions.