Harcourt Park

2008 HP Map 19 x 13.5 Colour Format.pdf

Located in the Haliburton Highlands, Harcourt Park is a unique cottage community nestled just outside the southern point of Algonquin Park and approximately a 45 min drive from both Haliburton and Bancroft.

"Harcourt Park is a non-profit cottaging corporation in Ontario, Canada, composed of 6,900 acres (28 km2) of land, 18 lakes, and 600 surveyed properties that are individually leased in favour of private ownership. Established in 1959 by the Sumcot Development Corporation, Harcourt Park was designed to provide its residents with the unique opportunity to experience a cottage lifestyle within an unspoiled, protected environment." (harcourtpark.ca)

A Few Important Harcourt Park By-laws

Outside boats are not permitted
Minnows are not permitted for fishing
No fireworks or Chinese flying lanterns in the Park
Members & guests must not interfere with others' quiet enjoyment of the park

Recreation Program

During the months of July and August the Harcourt Park Board of Directors hires a Recreation Leader to organize and run a variety of activities at the community centre. Some of the activities that take place during the summer are,

Regular Events

Dayschool for children: Crafts and games on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00-12:00 for ages 5 to 12 (children 4 and under must have an adult stay with them)

Bingo: Family friendly, usually 2 evenings a week

Church Service: Sunday mornings

Yoga

Kids Movie Nights

Running Group

Special Events

Aquatics Day - August long weekend. On Saturday there are land and Water events for children to take part in such as running races, three-legged races, swimming, canoeing, kayaking. Sunday there is a waterski competition on Big Straggle, fun to watch from a boat or from the shore of the island.

Dances

Horseshoe Tournament - third weekend in August

Corn Roast - Labour Day weekend

Monte Carlo Night - Labour Day weekend

A full calendar of events will be posted in the cottage should you wish to take part. Renters are always welcome at Harcourt Park events. The more the merrier!

On a personal note Harcourt Park has been my home away from home since I was born. My family has been coming to the area since the 1950s (before Harcourt Park was created) when my great grandparents began logging back at Charlie George Lake. My great uncle built the cottage that my parents now occupy 2 doors down from our cottage and they, along with my Aunt and Uncle, built the cottage next door. I have grown up swimming in the bay, water-skiing and boating around the lake, attending events at the community centre, hiking in the woods, and spending countless hours playing with the the other children in the bay. I am thrilled to now be sharing this wonderful place with my own children and I hope that you will love the cottaging experience in Harcourt Park as much as I and my family do.

- Andrea Hazenberg

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