Namebine-Giizis: April Full Moon
Namebine-Giizis or the Sucker Moon as it has been known for generations on this land is the full moon in April. Rising on Tuesday, April 23, it is named for the traditional Sucker runs as they return to shallow water to spawn. Traditionally, this was a time that the suckers returned from the spirit world to purify waterways and the life found there. The Algonquin refer to this moon as the Ice Breaking Moon. It is also known as the Pink Moon, because it coincides with the blooming of Pink Flox in many areas.
In traditional gardening lore, the daysf from this full moon to the last quarter of the moon are the best for transplanting, weeding and thinning garden plants.
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The Lake is good for your soul.
As we approach Earth day - April 22 - we celebrate the beauty of the natural environment that makes the Haliburton Highlands such a great place to live and visit. Today we are celebrating the hundreds of lakes that define the landscape of this place that we call home and the traditional territories of the the Williams Treaties First Nations. These lakes nurture us, let us protect them.
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Easter Bunny road trip🐇🎉 Before their big night of hiding goodies all over the Haliburton Highlands, the Easter Bunny took a road trip to check out a few Local Landmarks. Can you name them all? Hint, the stops create a loop that you can easily travel in one afternoon. Good luck! #MyHaliburtonHighlands #ComeWander #DestinationON #HaliburtonHighlands
Ziisbaakdoke-Giizis
Ziisbaakdoke-Giizis, or the Sugar Moon is named for the time of year that Maple sap is flowing. It will appear full on both Sunday March 24th and Monday March 25th. It is also known as the Worm Moon, not for the start of earthworm season but for the emergence of beetle larvae – probably an important food source in some cultures - under tree bark. Other traditional names for this moon include the Snow-crust Moon, Sucker Moon and Crows Return Moon.
In the Christian tradition this moon, the first after the spring equinox, is the Paschal Moon and determines the date of Easter. Easter is a “movable feast” occurring on the first Sunday after the Paschal Moon. It can occur as early as March 22nd and as late as April 25th depending on the timing of the Paschal Moon.
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Happy World Water Day!
Water, in all it's forms and during every season, inspires and soothes us. We love the ice, snow, lakes, waterfalls, and streams that make the Haliburton Highlands such a stunning and rejuvenating place to live and visit. We also acknowledge and thank the people that lived here before us for protecting and valuing these waters for many, many years before we came to live here. You can find your own waterfall adventure here: https://myhaliburtonhighlands.com/waterfalls/
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International Women's Day
Here's to the women that inspire, nurture, support, and lead us. Mothers, daughters, friends, companions, caregivers and leaders, we salute you all!
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Makwa Giizis: Bear Moon
The February full moon, also know as the Bear Moon or Snow Moon, will be it's brightest Friday and Saturday evenings. This is the first moon in the Anishinaabe lunar calendar, which differs from the European solar calendar in several ways. Named for both the birth or Black Bear cubs, and the end of what is called "fasting' for Black Bears, it is the time that mother bears emerge with their cubs and intruduce them to the world. This video describes the teachings of Makwa Giziis: https://youtu.be/oVS9Iq183sY?si=JY4AUcLGf0Wd9nVD
This moon is also a "micro moon" becaue it occurs when the moon is at it's furthest - or it's apogee - from the Earth. Don't worry, it will still be big and bright enough for any night adventures that you may have planned.
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Great Backyard Birdcount
This Family Day weekend is also the Great Backyard Birdcount. This is the perfect family activity, whether you are at home in the Haliburton Highlands, or staying at a cottage, resort, or friends place. It's a great way to experience all the benefits of birdwatching, while contributing to a citizen science project with families all across Canada and the world. Here's how to get involved: https://www.birdcount.org/participate/?fbclid=IwAR1JxNmJzqs4UirRFRG0TFflaL_lCO64q5ICTr5TYtXOTpJ1SrJmjIjldMM
It will be easiest to count somewhere that has well-established feeders, so fill them up today to get ready for the weekend. If you prefer to go for a walk and count, try one of these spots: https://myhaliburtonhighlands.com/bird-watching/
In the evening, when you are all cozied-up, you can check sighting from all around the world at this amazing interactive map: https://rb.gy/3fefh9
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It’s an absolutely beautiful winter day. Get out there and soak in the silence. Winter mhh##myhaliburtonhighlands #comewander #TravelOntario #HaliburtonHighlands
Happy New Year!
Here's a full year of amazing adventures to inspire you for 2024. From frigid winter mornings to lazy summer days and everything in between. Here's to a year full of great memories for you and the folks that you love sharing adventures with.
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Minado Giisoonhs
Minado Giisoonhs, the last full moon of 2023 was full last night, but appears full for several nights. If you could see it, you would notice it higher in the sky than any other full moon of the year. Also known as the Cold Moon, Little Spirit Moon, Long Night Moon and Christmas Moon, this last full moon of the year gives us several nights of bright light and a chance to experience night adventures at their best.
If you are looking for other winter celestial happenings, check out our page here: https://myhaliburtonhighlands.com/winter-celestial-calendar/
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Happy Solstice!
Happy Solstice! This evening at 10:27 is Winter Solstice, the official start to astronomical winter and the moment that we begin to welcome back the light. From now until the Summer Solstice, the days will get longer and the Sun will get higher in the sky. Why is there an exact time to Winter Solstice? It is the moment that the Earth's axis is tilted the maximum angle from the Sun. "Solstice" translates loosely to "Sun stands still" and marks the time that the Sun's path in the sky changes from gradually getting lower in the sky, to gradually getting higher in the sky.
This is all reversed in the southern hemisphere, where today is the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, and the Sun it at it's highest in the sky.
Most cultures have a celebration to mark the "return of the Sun" on, or very close to the Winter Solstice: celebrations that focus on light, rebirth, and a time to reflect. However you celebrate, we hope that you have are welcoming back the light in all the ways that are important to you and the people that are important to you. Happy Solstice!
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Give the gift of experience this Holiday Season. Create memories with the good people on your list with one of our amazing Winter Experiences. Dogsledding, ice climbing, ice fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, it's all there for you and your tribe to discover: https://myhaliburtonhighlands.com/winter/#MyHaliburtonHighlands #ComeWander #DiscoverON #OntarioTravel #HaliburtonHighlands
Baashkaakodin Giizis
Baashkaakodin Giizis, or Freezing Moon, will reach it's brightest early on the morning of the Nov 27. It will appear full for the night before, so plan to get out and enjoy the bright nights this weekend. Although it may feel like the plentiful harvest of autumn is past, 2 of the other common names for this moon - Beaver and Whitefish - speak to traditional knowledge of pre-winter bounty. This is the time of year that beaver's pelts are thickest and yield the warmest fur. It is also the time that Whitefish are spawning and could easily be harvested in shallow water.
Leonid Meteor shower
The Leonid meteor shower will peak over the next 2 night, Nov 17 and 18. The best times to see the maximum number of meteors, which could be 10-12 every hours, is late night/early morning before the sun rises. Bundle up, find a dark spot and enjoy this yearly spectacle.
Meteors in annual showers get their names from the point in the starry sky from which they appear to radiate. This shower’s name comes from the constellation Leo the Lion, because these meteors radiate outward from the vicinity of stars representing the Lion’s Mane. You don't need to know where Leo is to see the meteors, they will be visible all over the sky.
These meteors are a result of the Earth passing through the tail of the Tempel-Tuttle comet which was first discovered in 1865. The dust from the comet's tail hitting the Earth's upper atmosphere is responsible for what we call shooting or falling stars. In 1966, the shower peaked at 40-50 meteors every minute! No other recorded meteor shower has ever approached that kind of intensity. For more stargazing and night sky events, check our Fall and Winter Celestial calendars: https://myhaliburtonhighlands.com/fall-celestial-calendar/
Binaakwe Giizi
Binaakwe Giizi or the Falling Leaves Moon is this Saturday, October 28. Like the previous Harvest Moon, it will appear full for several nights, creating an ideal time for evening outdoor adventures. Also known as the Hunters Moon, it is one of 2 full moons that are named not by the month that they occur in, but for their relationship to the Autumnal Equinox. The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the equinox, the Hunters Moon is the moon after the Harvest Moon.
A clear night tomorrow could be an ideal time to bundle up and watch the moon rise, followed closely by the planet Jupiter. Find a spot with a clear view of the eastern horizon for the best viewing.
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Wide angle Wednesdays
Wide angle Wednesdays: we are featuring one of the stunning overlooks that are found throughout the Haliburton Highlands. Now that the fall foliage is in full swing, these overlooks are great places to witness the full affect of the autumn colours. A tour of these overlooks makes a great itinerary for a fall colour roadtrip. Check our website for places to eat and stay while you are out road-tripping. This weeks overlook takes a little bit of effort to get to, but it is definitely worth it. Found on the Circuit of 5 Viewpoints trail in Algonquin Highlands, Viewpoint 4 offers a full 180 degree view from Halls Lake to the south to the Crests of Kinnesis to the North. It's a short, but fairly rugged 1/2 Km walk from the trailhead at the end of Little Hawk Lake Rd to the viewpoint. If you want to make a day of it, you can hike the entire loop, or turn off on the Crests of Kinnesis trail for more great overlooks.
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August Blue Moon!
August 30th is the second full moon - known as a Blue Moon - for this month. It is also a "super moon", a designation given to any moon that is full at the same time that it's orbit is closest to the Earth. A super moon appears about 7% larger than a regular full moon, but that is only apparent when it is close to the horizon. This super moon is the closest of 2023, and will not be closer until November 2025.
The moon will appear full on both the 30th and 31st, so lots of opportunity to get out and enjoy it. Lakes with a good view of the eastern horizon are a great place to see the rising moon here in the Haliburton Highlands. https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/news/2367/the-next-full-moon-is-a-supermoon-and-a-blue-moon/
Warming up the crowd at the Canadian Whitewater Championships.
