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About Dysart et al
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.
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -17° - -6° | -17° | 82 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -16° - -3° | -15° | 65 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -10° - 2° | -9° | 67 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -2° - 10° | 1° | 68 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 5° - 18° | 11° | 90 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 10° - 23° | 16° | 91 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 12° - 25° | 19° | 79 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 11° - 24° | 18° | 87 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 94 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 2° - 12° | 5° | 90 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -4° - 4° | -4° | 100 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -12° - -3° | -13° | 87 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
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.