of the Golden Horseshoe, Haliburton Forest is part of the Algonquin Dome, offering light-free viewing of the skies. This location allows astronomers to observe stars, galaxies and deep sky objects not normally observed in light polluted locations. The observatory Situated on a small rise near the entrance point into the forest, the observatory offers an unobstructed view of the night skies. Once the roof rolls off, it reveals its identity as a home for telescopes and other astronomy equipment. The ground floor is set up for presentations. There are two 10″ and one 12″ Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. They are self-tracking and equipped with computerized functions accessing a 64,000-object database. Sawmill tours The new Haliburton Forest sawmill opened to the public in 2010. A platform overlooks the working mill, providing a view of the sawmilling processes. The Forest Festival The annual Forest Festival presents a mixture of the performing and visual arts within Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve. References External links http://www.haliburtonforestcottages.com/ Geography of Haliburton County Forests of Ontario Buildings and structures in Haliburton County Tourist attractions in Haliburton County