40 Winks Guest House

In the Haliburton Highlands, in the heart of the hamlet of Wilberforce, 40 Winks Guest House is inviting, comfortable and fully equipped. Come, experience Highlands Hospitality. The air is clean and the lakes pristine. Explore, Hike, Bike, Geocache, Rockhound and more. Or simply bring a book and curl up in the hammock until campfire time. Come, be our guest, the entire house is all yours. 40 Winks is clean cozy and comfortable. The kitchen is fully equipped with appliances, dishes, bake ware and pots and pans. BBQ, hammock, horseshoes and campfire pit in the backyard. Two bathrooms. Three bedrooms and a loft. Electric fireplace offers an tranquil ambiance on chilly evening. Towels and bedding provided. The beds are made, all you have to do is roll into them after a day full of adventure. The entire house and yard is your "Home away from Home" Note: the Geocaching Capital of Canada GeoTour takes 3-4 days to complete. Make 40 Winks your Geocaching Command Post for completing the GeoTour We have lots of local knowledge that we'd be happy to share with you. And, if you're a Geocacher we might even divulge a few hints about some of the GeoTour caches. 40 Winks is in the heart of the hamlet. Grocery store, LCBO, shopping, restaurant, museum, library, park, tennis court, playground, basketball court, baseball diamond, arena, curling rink and community centre...all within a 5 minute walk. Safely stroll anywhere, day or night. Folks are friendly and helpful. Come and enjoy the pace of country living. Please note that our bank recently closed and there is no ATM in town. Local businesses take debit and credit cards and offer cash back. Hike scenic walking trails, bike the Prospector and Homesteader cycling routes. Paddle the numerous lakes or put in at the headwaters of the Irondale River water route. Want to Canoe? Locally, Deep Roots Adventure rents canoes and will even drop them off at a lake for you. Want to Hike? There are Trails maps at 40 Winks or visit the Municipality of Highlands East website to download your own. And, feel free to trek our personal EchoRidge trails that crisscross 150 acres of private forest, open field and wetlands (map at 40 Winks)