Dysart et al
Area Municipality (township) in Ontario, Canada
A municipality in Ontario’s cottage country centered on lakes and forests. Dysart et al attracts boating, fishing, paddling and seasonal cottaging, with easy access to trails, snowmobile routes and nearby provincial parks.
Dysart et al is a township municipality in Haliburton County in central Ontario, Canada. It is a municipal entity that includes the village of Haliburton and numerous surrounding townships and lakes.
The municipality is known for its forested landscape, many inland lakes and recreational amenities that support cottage-country tourism, boating, fishing and seasonal cottages. Services and population centers are concentrated in the village of Haliburton.
The municipal name reflects the historical township names that were combined under municipal organization; the area was settled and developed during the 19th and early 20th centuries for logging, agriculture and later recreation.
Dysart et al lies in the highland lake district of central Ontario, northeast of the Greater Toronto Area and within driving distance for regional visitors from southern Ontario.
- Main settlement and recreation: Contains the village of Haliburton and extensive lakes and forested terrain that form part of Ontario's cottage-country recreation area.
How to Get to Dysart et al #
Dysart et al is reached by provincial highways from larger centres. From Toronto, drive north on Highway 400 and Hyw 118 or take County roads through Haliburton; the nearest significant towns are Haliburton and Bancroft. Depending on the exact village, expect 2-3 hour drives from the Greater Toronto Area.
Tips for Visiting Dysart et al #
- Municipal affairs are split across townships - check the specific municipal office for records if researching property or local history.
- If exploring rural parts of the municipality, be prepared for long distances between services; plan fuel and supplies accordingly.
- Local heritage societies often host events and archival nights that reveal surprising early-settlement photos and maps.
Best Time to Visit Dysart et al #
Choose summer for outdoor access and municipal visitor services; winter offers quiet but may restrict rural travel.
Weather & Climate near Dysart et al #
Dysart et al's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (1000 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -16°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
