Whitewater and forest scenery near Minden

Experience cottage country

Activities at and around our resort

Explore water sports, whitewater, hiking, river walks, family attractions and other activities near Twin Lakes Resort in Minden, Ontario.

Hydrofoil rider wearing a safety helmet on a cottage-country lake

Ski-Mazing Water Activities

Add more adventure to your stay with waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, tubing, banana boat rides, hydroflight, parasailing and professional instruction for a range of ages and abilities.

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Whitewater rapids along the Gull River

Wild Water Preserve

This trail reveals whitewater rapids, natural caves and exposed granite rock. The Gull River’s 800-metre whitewater section is a popular destination for recreational kayaking and canoeing.

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Forest trail near Twin Lakes Resort

Trails and Hiking

The resort backs onto the Twin Lakes Ski Trail Loop, with two-kilometre and three-kilometre loops open for hiking during spring, summer and fall.

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Minden River Walk beside the Gull River

Minden River Walk and Run

This downtown pathway follows the Gull River, crosses a connecting footbridge and continues toward the Minden Boardwalk, Cultural Centre and ball diamonds. In summer, visitors can also float the River Run by tube.

View over Minden from Panorama Park

Panorama Park

An elevated park overlooking Minden, with a peaceful picnic setting, natural shade and especially colourful views during autumn.

Kawartha Dairy in Minden

Kawartha Dairy

This family-operated Canadian dairy opened its well-known Minden dairy bar in the early 1960s. For generations of cottage-country visitors, stopping for an ice cream cone has been a summer tradition.

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White-tailed deer at Dream Acre Whitetails

Dream Acre Whitetails

Tour the farm, feed white-tailed deer and learn about the bucks, does and bottle-fed fawns. Farm tours typically last about 45 minutes; contact the farm to confirm availability.

Go-karts at The Minden Experience

The Minden Experience

Family activities include go-karts, mini golf, a driving range, batting cages, walking trails and a snack bar.

Bowling lanes at Fast Lane Bowling

Fast Lane Bowling

Enjoy six lanes of five-pin bowling in an air-conditioned venue with a fully licensed bar.

Make Twin Lakes your home base

Stay close to Minden’s trails, water and family attractions.

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