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Highway 35: Minden to Dwight, Haliburton Highlands, Ontario
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Drives Ontario Muskoka, Algonquin and Northern Ontario

Highway 35: Minden to Dwight

Highway 35 · Minden → Dwight

Leisurely39 mi45 min3,000 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,300 ftOne way
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The drive

Highway 35 runs north from Minden through the Haliburton Highlands to Dwight, where Highway 60 heads to Algonquin. It's 39 miles of lakes, rock cuts and rolling curves, passing Carnarvon and crossing the narrows at Dorset.

Dorset is on the highway itself. Its lookout tower, just north of the village, is run by the Township of Algonquin Highlands. The drive finishes at Dwight, near Lake of Bays.

Along the way

  1. Minden
  2. Dorset
  3. Dwight (Highway 60)
Elevation
3,000 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,300 ft
MindenDwight
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
MindenDwight
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Dorset's lookout tower is seasonal and charges a fee; check the township before going.
  • Check Ontario 511 for construction; summer work can bring single-lane stretches.

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 35 from Minden to Dwight take?

Minden to Dwight is 38.7 miles and takes about 45 minutes.

What is the Dorset Lookout Tower?

It's a 30-metre tower north of Dorset, off Highway 35, run by the Township of Algonquin Highlands. It is seasonal.

Where does Highway 35 end on this drive?

At Dwight, where Highway 60 heads east to Algonquin Park.

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

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