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Highway 118: Bracebridge to Haliburton, Muskoka and Haliburton, Ontario
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Highway 118: Bracebridge to Haliburton

Highway 118 · Bracebridge → Haliburton

Leisurely48 mi55 min3,100 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,300 ftOne way
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The drive

Highway 118 runs east from Highway 11 at Bracebridge across Muskoka and into the Haliburton Highlands. It's a 48-mile drive of about 55 minutes through Canadian Shield country: rock cuts, lakes and wetlands, with steady curves rather than tight ones.

The route passes Carnarvon and ends in the town of Haliburton. It's a quiet cross-country link between Muskoka and the Highlands.

Along the way

  1. Bracebridge (Highway 11)
  2. Haliburton
Elevation
3,100 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,300 ft
BracebridgeHaliburton
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
BracebridgeHaliburton
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Ministry of Transportation culvert work has taken place on Highway 118 east of Haliburton, outside this drive.
  • Check Ontario 511 for winter closures and current work.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Ontario 511.

Questions about this drive

How long does Highway 118 from Bracebridge to Haliburton take?

Bracebridge to Haliburton is 48.1 miles and takes about 55 minutes.

Is Highway 118 twisty?

It has steady curves through rock cuts and lakes, but it's a leisurely drive rather than a tight, twisty one.

Where does the Highway 118 drive start?

It starts at Highway 11 in Bracebridge and runs east to Haliburton.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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