Sir Sandford Fleming School of The Arts in Haliburton is Ontario's most prestigious college of its kind for its programs in the visual, literary, and performing arts. Every summer, thousands of adult students come to Haliburton to take one-week courses in one of the scores of specialized art forms. Many of these students bring their families with them and make a very memorable vacation for the whole family out of their Sir Sandford Fleming experience.

These Haliburton School of The Arts courses are held in very high regard by the Canadian art community, not only because of the exceptional level of instruction, but also because the Haliburton Highlands is such a splendid setting for these unique programs.

Every year, new programs are added to the curriculum. The fall of 2004 saw the completion of the college's magnificent new campus right on the shores of Head Lake overlooking the village of Haliburton. This new facility has made possible the introduction of more year-round programs which have attracted students, all of whom have made a serious committment to their chosen art field.

Kashaga Lodge is only 4 km from the Sir Sandford campus, and is the only cottage resort in Haliburton County that specializes in small, but fully-equipped one-bedroom units ideally suited for HSTA students. During the summer, 5-night packages are offered specifically for HSTA students, as well as HSTA discounts which apply at ALL times.

For specific info about what HSTA has to offer artists, whether "budding" or professional, visit www.haliburtonschoolofthearts.ca/ .
During the weeks of the weeklong summer courses, Kashaga Lodge offers a special 5-day package specifically for HSTA students. The four units of the lodge building are set aside exclusively for artists during the weeks of the courses. All suites have fully-equipped kitchens, private bath, one or two bedrooms, living room with cable TV and wireless internet, BBQ on the deck, and best of all, a magnificent view over Lake Kashagawigamog. Furthermore, there is a pleasant beach, with picnic tables, barbecue, swim raft, kayaks and canoes just 75 metres from the suites.

ATVING at KASHAGA LODGE:

Kashaga Lodge has one of the best locations in Haliburton County for accessing the ATV trails without trailering. The trail inventory accessable from your deck varies from railtrail to the infamous "Goat Trail," Greens Mountain, and everything in between.
Furthermore, Kashaga Lodge offers the most comprehensive and unique ATV trail riding package in the area:
• Park your trucks and trailers at your cottage, and your bikes right beside the deck.
• Restaurants, coffee shop, groceries, beer/liquor, fuel, ice, hardware, etc, all within a 5-minute drive.
• Up-to-date trail conditions, destinations of interest, and complete trail descriptions.
• Power wash on site.
• Customized maps with detailed landmarks and written directions for all individual routes.
• Guide available (with notice) if desired.
• Emergency bike pick-up on trail for break-downs.
• ATV tire repairs and replacement nearby.
• Free use of helmet cam and free DVD of your ride.
• Free use of fully-equipped on-site garage and tools for ATV repairs.
• All cottages have kitchen, cable TV, wireless internet, 4-pc bath, firepit, BBQ, and use of beach and boats.
• ATV rentals and tours available nearby at Backcountry Tours.

FISHING at KASHAGA LODGE

Anyone who visits Haliburton County can't help but be struck by how the region is distinctly different from any other region of Ontario. Combined with the spectacular Canadian Shield topography, no other land mass south of hwy 17 includes such an abundance of pristine undeveloped lakes. And the 5-lake Lake Kashagawigamog chain is particularly splendid, and has a legendary reputation for bass, walleye, and especially muskie, angling.

During the summer of 2008, Kashaga Lodge hosted the Mega-City Bass Anglers' professional bass tournament, and this year, on the July 11 weekend, the lodge will be the site of the Ontario Kayak Anglers Classic pro fishing tournament. Entry is open to anglers fishing from any non-motorized vessel, including a canoe. Visit the website of Ontario's foremost kayak angling guide service NOMAD ADVENTURE COMPANY for specific info on this rapidly growing sport of fishing from a kayak.
Althogh Lake Kashagawigamog has about 35 kms of shoreline, Kashaga Bay at the very north end of the lake, has consistently offered some of the best angling in the County. In fact, it is not unusual to catch decent-sized fish from a paddleboat within 100 metres of the Kashaga Lodge dock.
The lodge has two fishing boats for rent, and larger boats, such as pontoon boats or skiboats can be rented from Roberts Marina (705-457-1473), just two km up the shoreline from the cottages. Also guests are encouraged to bring their own boats. There is no fee for launching from the property or for mooring your own boat at the lodge's dock.

During the winter of 2009, Kashaga Lodge operated the lake's only ice hut rental operation. As usual, the walleye bite was light during mid-winter, but early season hardwater walleye was the best ever. And the Stanton family (shown here in the kitchen of the 6-bedroom cottage) couldn't complain about their success on the weekend of March 15 2009, when the hardwater season came to a close.

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