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sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522414972931-EYXEUSSNAF1HGW6K6KYF/entry+interior.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - The Grand Glazed Entry at The Bear Stand Dappled autumn light filters through the forest and into the glass volume which comprises the entry foyer at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522415562990-M6P23TP5OWFSA1MCC3EU/IMG_9810.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - Modernist Facade at The Bear Stand Pierces a Bright Blue Winter Sky Modernist black onyx cladding, glum beams, a long cantilever and strong use of cedar planking grace The Bear Stand during a blue sky February day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522415122724-LG29EFKOFR1AKVVOPFWU/exterior+west+side+winter+a.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - The Bear Stand Glowing on a Winter's Eve A modernist structure glows from within on a cold winter’s evening at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522415288777-03GAP8LIVOYPF2FGINLV/IMG_0392.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - Garden and Forest Views Grace the Glazed Front Foyer at The Bear Stand Dappled autumn light enters the glass volume comprising the entry foyer at The Bear Stand, leading to green garden and forest views beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522415726067-7M1JBLEXAQ3MD4R5V63X/IMG_20170201_141535%7E2.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - A Modernist Facade Sits Gently Against a Natural Forest Backdrop Broad cantilevers, extending wall planes, and natural mix of material and colour palettes allow this modernist design to sit beautifully within the surrounding wilds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522415309936-NINMV99KFYLFD65LAL3G/IMG_0631.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - A Vibrant Autumn Sun Illuminates This Modernist Facade An autumn red exterior feature wall springs to life as dappled sun shines across the modernist facade at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522415826983-NQRLPE836RK369V87ZBT/IMG_20170201_142110%7E2.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - Modernist Home Sits Quietly in a Winter Forest Predominantly black onyx, the modernist facade of The Bear Stand contrasts beautifully with banks of snow and a brilliant blue winter sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522416058093-TQRM6J0QVHPSVQRVITN3/IMG_20170201_144246%7E2.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - The Master Bedroom Quarter from the Rear Ridgeline at The Bear Stand Looking from the rear granite ridge, the master bedroom quarter of The Bear Stand sits quietly in a heavy winter snow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522416232495-847A3VZKA1RE8A85DW2H/west+facade.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - Long Autumn Shadows Cross this Modern Structure at The Bear Stand Modernism meets nature in this beautiful autumn capture of The Bear Stand on a late sunny afternoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522415919951-3CXWUTLBMDHS5MOYFIDZ/IMG_20170201_143235%7E2.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - Main Entry at The Bear Stand on a Snowy Winter's Day From the granite rise behind, the main entry to The Bear Stand sits quietly under a blanket of snow on a clear February day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522415158434-64JV7IJ31G7XKP71S2D5/front+facade+below+b.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - A Wide Capture of The Bear Stand on a Warm Summer's Day The Bear Stand, almost entirely captured, from this vantage point in the front garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522415405483-IITU4QPRTV6KICLQSW0K/IMG_9798.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - Oblique Capture of the Rear Facade in Winter at The Bear Stand Viewed from the rear forest ridge in winter, heavy blankets of snow envelope the modernist structure which is The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522416056127-5KU74FXT7WG5Q0GSR3AO/master+corridor.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - Master Bedroom Gallery Walk at The Bear Stand A long glazed gallery brings the surrounding forest within reach of the master bedroom corridor at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522415573662-TSPPJ7D67O39ZKF90Q5E/IMG_9811.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - Snowy Winter Landscapes Envelope The Bear Stand Beautifully contrasting against a blue winter sky and a blanket of snow, The Bear Stand shows off it’s modernist cedar and black onyx facade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522416192023-Q4TXNU26KD8W3O67FH63/west+entry+dusk.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - Warm Glow from the Entry Hall of This Modernist Home Beckons Visitors In A cedar plank walkway leads visitors into the beautiful glazed volume comprising the foyer at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522415998970-YA0BV5HTWXK06WCDIHKZ/IMG_20170201_144058%7E2.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - The Screened Oruro Room at The Bear Stand Sits Quietly at the Edge of the Forest Nestled against a rear forest ridge, the ofuro tub room within the master bathroom offers quiet contemplation amidst a pristine wooded environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522415305946-UZW06T5P0Z4DPEDMI66Z/front+facade+from+point+lower+b.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - A Secluded Wooded Site Lends Beautiful Isolation to this Modernist Home Situated on 99 acres of pristine Ontario woodland, this modernist dwelling boasts a black onyx facade, wide cantilevered roof and views over a nearby lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522415326530-N8CJ7SARJOJ8M5SE1KWJ/IMG_0711.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - Evening Light Casts Itself Across the Rhythmic Black Facade of The Bear Stand Black onyx fibre cement panels combine with clear vertical grain cedar siding and a wide cantilevered roof to create this modernist architectural gem on the edge of a Canadian forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522415493180-PAUX6K612AF8GI32GUHW/IMG_9806.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - A Two Storey Glazed Foyer Peeks Through the Ontario Forest Situated toward the rear of The Bear Stand, a two storey glazed volume functions as the main entry foyer to this modernist home, perched lakeside on the edge of the Canadian Shield. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522415151691-XTFB8KDZ9JE55B2TRHR0/front+facade+deck+m.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - Rock Wall Gardens Grace This Lakeside Modernist Cabin in Ontario Overlooking a wild and natural lake in Ontario’s cottage country, this modernist home flanked by native gardens and an extensive rock wall, perches quietly at the edge of a 99 acre forest plot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522415654271-WXSFAZIBKPKF1HP0COZU/IMG_20170201_141335%7E2.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - A Modern Canadian Cabin Nestled in the Native Ontario Woodlands This custom designed home by architects Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, embodies a Canadian cabin aesthetic whilst infusing a strong element of modernist design whilst remaining sympathetic to its surrounding natural environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536370497605-139BPWHKFFG1UADMAXR9/IMG_20180714_221200.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - Beacon Glowing from within, The Bear Stand exudes evening warmth through its interior fir and cedar cladding and extensive exterior window sets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536370543332-5XUFXG80IM701YZKX4TC/IMG_20180714_221632.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - The Bear Stand at Dusk Night time welcomes guests to the front entry of The Bear Stand, where glowing wood surfaces and extensive floor to ceiling glazing create a warm ambient lantern-like effect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536370605060-LVFKZLJQKZ3ECQL86R47/IMG_20180714_221724.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - Front Entry Night Glow Night time welcomes guests to the front entry of The Bear Stand, where glowing wood surfaces and extensive floor to ceiling glazing create a warm ambient lantern-like effect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536370585653-W8FVSLBOTDMX360GNUIJ/IMG_20180719_072109.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - Arrivals The Bear Stand experience begins here, outside the glowing entry foyer of this modernist home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536370650360-XWKLM3ALNP61DQW81PMQ/IMG_20180715_195043.jpg Our Architectural Photo Gallery - Sunset Reflections The rhythmic lines of the front facade at The Bear Stand, basking in the reflected sunshine off Lake Contau below. https://www.thebearstand.com/new-gallery-2 daily 0.75 2018-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463850843-2QHBV69GEL9EGL1CM646/IMG_5816.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Sunrise Paddle on Contau Lake Golden glow of an autumn sunrise beckons a paddle on Contau Lake, Ontario, Canada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463850843-2QHBV69GEL9EGL1CM646/IMG_5816.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Sunrise Paddle on Contau Lake Golden glow of an autumn sunrise beckons a paddle on Contau Lake, Ontario, Canada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375496042-5J71DBS4M9MMWGQ5S2XV/IMG_20180719_175657.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Hike Haliburton Get out and enjoy our beautiful set of private trails, or get out and explore Haliburton, the Kawarthas and the Algonquin Highlands across an extensive networks of fabulous four season hiking, snowshoeing and cross country trails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375495575-KNZ2CHGCLCBHJ5QBG6P9/IMG_20180720_073259.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Elevate Your Photography Incredible opportunities abound at The Bear Stand for spectacular nature photography, on the lake, around our wetlands, on our trails, or in our woods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461695309-64GW84CON56YF23YUSY1/1468716251726.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Lakeside Lounging at Contau Lake Adirondack chairs surround the lakeside fire pit on Contau Lake at The Bear Stand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462399141-C04KXOWXWX5YH8SM1IR3/IMG_2237.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - The Rear Firepit at The Bear Stand - Perfect for Ghost Stories The fire pit situated at the rear of The Bear Stand, sits quietly adjacent the house alongside a granite ridge and forest beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375943265-SJMM594WIK6R0NNALBKC/IMG_20180728_114454.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Breaking Dawn Early morning mist and calm waters at The Bear Stand guarantee a paddle experience never to be forgotten. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464832167-R76HW3X0HLQO7CU5NDGR/IMG_20170210_175415%7E2.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - A Guitar Waits Patiently in the Great Room for the Evening's Guests to Arrive The Great Room at The Bear Stand is the perfect place for an evening gathering around a guitar with friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463202491-STJ8WRBQHUGENJKDMQLP/IMG_5397.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Endless Options for Hiking Enthusiasts at The Bear Stand More than 5km of private hiking trails make The Bear Stand the ideal place to stay for avid hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Fully sign-posted and professionally groomed, our trails hold a number of surprises for our guests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375911058-5F2NHXVOJUDB0RKN5SW0/IMG_20180805_070133.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Cheeky Cocktails With a gorgeous outdoor seating area on our upper deck overlooking the grounds and lake, The Bear Stand is your perfect spot to kick back with a cocktail and friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462259999-TQNU8LZYX335QR8W805M/IMG_1283.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Autumn Evenings at The Bear Stand Don't Get Any Better Sitting lakeside on Contau Lake at The Bear Stand, our picturesque point offers the perfect place to kick back and enjoy the end of your day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463649580-OTYU2MS8G3GXB704QUHX/IMG_5497.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Summer Fun Begins with Rock Jumping! Just a five minute paddle across the lake are the infamous jumping rocks at The Bear Stand. Delve into deep water and dare yourself to plunge from the top ledge of this great lookout point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464861557-KES24Y1WTKSMX2D5GBDX/Kids.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - The Playhouse at The Bear Stand - a Kid's Dream Come True With an upper clubhouse, twin slides, swings, ladders, decks and monkey bars, kids can enjoy their own fantastic hideaway down at the point at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536378689311-TSLQXHD7Q6FQIHEYPA3F/IMG_20180725_211524.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Go Road Tripping Fancy a Road Trip? The area around The Bear Stand, including Haliburton County, Highlands East and the Algonquin Highlands feature some of Ontario’s most beautiful drives. Plan a trip and get out there to enjoy some backcountry driving, some spectacular scenery and set yourself on a road trip the whole family will remember. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464176540-DL5XAFD01UDVJR2M03ZB/IMG_7171.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Opportunities Abound on the Hiking Trails at The Bear Stand With 2.5km of private, professionally-groomed and signposted trails, connected to wetland boardwalks, a second lake, three lookouts and another 3km of Crown land trails, the options for hiking at The Bear Stand are virtually endless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463091091-BVOERUA3YSH9X8NX9KAP/IMG_5389.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Standalone Tub in the Master Ensuite at The Bear Stand The master ensuite bathroom at The Bear Stand features a gorgeous standalone Blu Bathworks tub and is situated behind a large picture window with private lake and forest views. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462811852-AVNNKYLY4GRMITWG3IM6/IMG_4326.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Snowshoeing the Extensive Winter Trail Network at The Bear Stand During the winter season, our extensive network of summer hiking trails converts to a beautiful set of snowshoeing trails for our winter guests to enjoy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461724904-ZJQXZWHHCDP4ISF4YQF5/dock+wide+m.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - The Bear Stand - A Paddler's Paradise Situated on the doorstep of Algonquin Park, The Bear Stand offers up wild and scenic canoeing for any level of paddler. With three canoes, a tandem kayak and an array of beautiful inlets and secluded bays to explore, canoeing on Contau Lake wonderfully articulates life in the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375455622-7SP9Z8MH7AU1BYUWXSAR/IMG_20180811_152801.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Local Brews With numerous craft breweries situated all across the county, finding your favourite pour makes for great days out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463997670-QS2CWFXF7VHM8RO7A8WV/IMG_5831.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - The Bear Stand - There's No Better Place for a Dawn Paddle Enjoying a misty paddle at dawn in cottage country is a rite of passage in the Haliburton Highlands. With some stunning natural scenery, a plethora of wildlife and a quiet lake to call your own, there’s no better place to start your morning than at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462081365-7FARV2GZ5AUFXB61KRJR/IMG_0737.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Modern Luxuries Meets Cabin Rituals at The Bear Stand The rear fire pit at The Bear Stand sits quietly at the edge of a granite rise and endless expanses of native Haliburton forest. Steps away from the upper den, the rear fire pit is a great spot to hunker down with friends, share some ghost stories, enjoy a drink and toast some smores. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375608779-F9WQA5VPDGCYLWNM2MHO/IMG_20180807_061729.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Storm Watching With occasional summer storms in Ontario’s summer months, The Bear Stand provides a fantastic vantage point to watch the beauty and grandeur of mother nature unfold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464429419-FWNWQ8LJOPDL7LTTMZBC/IMG_8219.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - The Bear Stand Provides Endless Entertainment for Kids With a fantastic playground and jungle gym, children of all sizes can keep busy crafting lasting memories down off the point at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461929983-WSH56QB0CEUZFQWSEMIO/IMG_0436.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Darts in the Screened Room Make for Happy Rainy Days With an expansive screened room directly connected to the Great Room at The Bear Stand and kitted out with a gorgeous granite wood burning hearth, overhead radiant heaters, outdoor lounge chairs and floor to ceiling screens, even rainy or buggy days can be a joy at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464545976-9GJ5ZHI8S256YNVIJ7IO/IMG_9391+%281%29.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - The Finnish Sauna at The Bear Stand Imported from Finland, our top-of-the-range IKI-Kiuas sauna heater lends genuine quality to the sauna experience at The Bear Stand. Lined with clear grain cedar, granite stone, and beautiful underrated terrazzo flooring, it’s the perfect place to start or finish any day, any time of the year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522465223215-Z58YUC4NT2SQF8KE3OZ4/P1020674.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Enjoying the Boardwalk Section of The Bear Stand The extensive trail network at The Bear Stand includes a gorgeous floating boardwalk traversing some pristine Ontario wetlands, several lookout stations and leading to our second lake and an upper viewing platform. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462375940-R169DOZPKLMG9303IVTI/IMG_2037.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Our Sandy Beach, Point and Swim Raft at The Bear Stand A canoe and tandem kayak sit quietly on the sandy shores of our point at The Bear Stand, opposite to a cedar swim raft and only a stone’s throw from the main house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463091636-B86DQAQHIWTNOSYR2H5P/IMG_4460.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Huskies at the Ready In winter, dog-sledding adventures can be had at the Haliburton Wolf Centre and at the Winterdance Dog Sled Co. A great way to get outdoors, try something new and to make the most of your winter stay at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522465371801-QLV7XLK6R2N75TP31O97/P1020713.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - The Bear Stand - a Perfect Place to Introduce the Wonders of Nature From the comfort of a canoe, where better to introduce the natural wonder of the Haliburton Highlands with your children? With many marshy inlets and bays, teeming with local wildlife, showing you firsthand what nature has on offer in Canada is what we do best. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522465363530-R093EU82AAUDA35HACW6/P1030728.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - The Serene Calm of Paddling at Dawn at The Bear Stand Nothing offers up a quiet serene moment than a dawn paddle at The Bear Stand. With numerous beautiful bays teeming with wildlife, the reward for early risers is second to none. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461922832-XZWGDR1RV3HE5GYPR3I0/IMG_0306.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Start Your Morning with a Japanese Bath One of the best experiences at The Bear Stand is a quiet soak in our imported hinoki wood Japanese tub, situated directly off the master ensuite, in a beautifully covered screened room at the edge of a granite rise and the forest beyond. Equipped for year round use, it is the ultimate form of relaxation and a genuine source of zen during your stay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462062535-B0J7CRCIQ2A3IAEVPOP4/IMG_0673.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Finding Some Quality Family Time at The Bear Stand The Bear Stand is perfect for strengthening family bonds, creating lasting memories and for reconnecting with loved ones in a luxurious and fun cabin environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462266057-ZYRSZRY1B38NEVAKJAVP/IMG_1289.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Just a Few of the Paddling Options at The Bear Stand A canoe and tandem kayak sit quietly on the sandy shores of our point at The Bear Stand, only a stone’s throw from the main house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463877108-GT1YZJ6A7M2FQZ4QO3V6/IMG_5826.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Embracing Solitude at The Bear Stand A misty dawn paddle at The Bear Stand energizes the soul and lets you reconnect with nature. A variety of marshy inlets and beautiful natural bays allow Contau Lake to host a myriad of wildlife to discover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463172115-4WZGZME3K3ISA07DPADQ/IMG_5396.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Navigating Our Extensive Trail Network at The Bear Stand Take up the challenge of completing our entire 5km trail network at The Bear Stand. Professionally groomed and signposted, it offers up a delightful challenge for all ages and a chance for firsthand engagement with nature across our vast forest and wetland acreage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462003209-24YZZN8H00CL7U0Z5V14/IMG_0546.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Marsh Boardwalk on a Sunny Autumn Day Our private trails and wetland boardwalk let you explore the property in any season at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461724623-38Y3PK6NWA12LYIB3R0P/dock+close+m.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Our Canoe Dock at The Bear Stand Situated in a quiet shallow bay, teeming with wildlife, our canoe dock is your entry point to paddling enjoyment at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522465040059-T8RBZ2QVW7HTHLYT7M6W/P1020667.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Our Boardwalk to Mud Lake at The Bear Stand Our private trails and wetland boardwalk let you explore the property in any season at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462872949-B8R3QAX73YTIJ625HEHD/IMG_4392.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Enjoying Some Winter Down Time at The Bear Stand Winter recreation abounds at The Bear Stand. Dog-sledding, snowshoeing, pond hockey, skating, downhill and nordic skiing, ice-fishing, ice climbing and more give you endless options for enjoying the winter season in cottage country. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522465015083-E55B5M010719YWK4VEAV/P1000178.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Winter Access at The Bear Stand We keep our road to The Bear Stand clear all winter for our guests, guaranteeing you a safe arrival and easy access to this recreational wonderland which is the Haliburton Highlands in winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464060415-0PO5UZXGXWN4B4KWCTSK/IMG_6188.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Enjoying Some Family Time at The Bear Stand The Bear Stand is perfect for strengthening family bonds, creating lasting memories and for reconnecting with loved ones in a luxurious and fun natural environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463022727-3GI8ND3WS0C1YH97ZZA2/IMG_4451.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Winter Adventures at The Bear Stand There’s no end to the winter adventures possible in the Haliburton Highlands. From dog-sledding to downhill skiing, pond hockey to ice-fishing, there’s something for everyone, right the way through winter, at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462761308-BCJ1Z5L891C848U9Q4B9/IMG_3013.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Overlooking the Marsh Boardwalk at The Bear Stand Our private trails and wetland boardwalk let you explore the property in any season at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522417816770-J596PD196QVW9EZMI418/7X0A6167.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462818745-8EIL9RLXG6Y712P2IYM1/IMG_4375.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Snowshoeing Through a Winter Expanse Be the first to make tracks on our extensive network of private snowshoeing trails at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463334194-R7MNRKGU7VWLOBGCWND7/IMG_5408.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Navigate the Wonders of Our Extensive Trail Network Take up the challenge of completing our entire 5km trail network at The Bear Stand. Professionally groomed and signposted, it offers up a delightful challenge for all ages and a chance for firsthand engagement with nature across our vast forest and wetland acreage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462356695-OP1LRZ7WGRQLP2H9FQNP/IMG_1946.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Kick Back and Take In Some of the Most Amazing Fall Colours Around Fall colours don’t get any better than in the Haliburton Highlands. And where better to enjoy them than at The Bear Stand. Surrounded by native mixed conifer and maple hardwood forests, enjoying the mesmerising magic of autumn in cottage country is truly a one of a kind experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462871302-QCWVHHPZQ7PDJWAPQHAR/IMG_4380.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Make Tracks on Our Extensive Snowshoe Trail Network Be the first to make tracks on our extensive network of private snowshoeing trails at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464547898-6IR4TNBRJ4PDQ55QOM7W/IMG_9361.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Enjoy a Private Soak in Your Own Lakeside Hot Tub Not to be missed, the outdoor hot tub experience at The Bear Stand is second to none. Situated in a private opening, lakeside, only a few steps from our sauna and the main house, our six person Softub lets you relax amidst the wild surrounds of the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522465242152-PS8AORU56ZWTICU7T1JW/P1020675.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - The Boardwalk to Mud Lake at The Bear Stand Our private trails and wetland boardwalk let you explore the property in any season at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462935636-JLW1LA2LEOU5ZPPKVCLY/IMG_4435.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Get Friendly with Some Huskies on a Dog-Sled Adventure In winter, dog-sledding adventures can be had at the Haliburton Wolf Centre and at the Winterdance Dog Sled Co. A great way to get outdoors, try something new and to make the most of your winter stay at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463265962-3JTBLVK4E6LPFUTRTGQ7/IMG_5403.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Spot a Beaver at Our Lodge Lookout Take up the challenge of completing our entire 5km trail network at The Bear Stand. Professionally groomed and signposted, it offers up a delightful challenge for all ages and a chance for firsthand engagement with nature across our vast forest and wetland acreage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462284822-67DGLE5DZ6JYRVF6GJ6U/IMG_1826.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Bring the Pooch We readily accommodate requests to allow dogs at The Bear Stand and we understand that your pooch deserves to have every bit as much fun during your stay as you do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461691434-BXWTY0WY0MRQSM9RJMTS/7X0A6209.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Explore the Water By canoe, one can explore the myriad of wild bays and picturesque inlets which make up our lake at The Bear Stand. We keep two canoes at the ready, a tandem kayak while supplying ample opportunities to get out on the water and enjoy all that nature has to offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464541031-XVU8NLFVPWC76ZSKUK0F/IMG_9359.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Take a Dip in Our Lakeside Hot Tub Not to be missed, the outdoor hot tub experience at The Bear Stand is second to none. Situated in a private opening, lakeside, only a few steps from our sauna and the main house, our six person Softub lets you relax amidst the wild surrounds of the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464260718-P6GM0573XEV09VPFGUJZ/IMG_7513.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Embark on a Hike to Remember Our extensive trail network turns into a gorgeous snowshoeing circuit come winter. Equipped with signposts and directional markers, the opportunity to enjoy snowshoeing in the wilds of Ontario, are second to none at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463401327-84GZQUV7RDQKU956IRK2/IMG_5409.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Enjoy a Leisurely Hike in the Heart of Nature Our private trails and wetland boardwalk let you explore the property in any season at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464344405-T96WV894JGDCI2TKTL6G/IMG_7549.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Go Off-Piste at The Bear Stand Snowshoeing our extensive winter trail network brings you into the lap of nature at The Bear Stand, with more than 2.5km of beautiful private signposted trails to enjoy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463462104-7G1JKZPMMPOT988Q81O1/IMG_5415.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Navigating the Trails at Contau Take up the challenge of completing our entire 5km trail network at The Bear Stand. Professionally groomed and signposted, it offers up a delightful challenge for all ages and a chance for firsthand engagement with nature across our vast forest and wetland acreage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463455500-HJS0X54FNJ5HLGU2IWYS/IMG_5436.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Kayaking on Contau Our tandem kayak seen on Contau Lake off the point at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463038429-Y4NC5XT48PRLT431HHCI/IMG_4457.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Getting Friendly with the Huskies In winter, dog-sledding adventures can be had at the Haliburton Wolf Centre and at the Winterdance Dog Sled Co. A great way to get outdoors, try something new and to make the most of your winter stay at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463543770-OLI2IDU5O906WP7UN3FN/IMG_5468.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Break at the Lodge Lookout Our professionally-groomed and signposted trail network is perfect for family hiking and exploring the wild outdoors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463553412-J54XVH90KPIQO41VXWE8/IMG_5487.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - The Swim Rocks on Contau Just a five minute paddle across the lake are the infamous jumping rocks at The Bear Stand. Delve into deep water and dare yourself to plunge from the top ledge of this great lookout point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375960908-WHLL3343AHEMG9ADGOYJ/IMG_20180728_211825.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Quiet Reflections Early morning mist and calm waters at The Bear Stand guarantee a paddle experience never to be forgotten. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462965425-KQFP5W6KL4V5ADDUAMMK/IMG_4398.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Snowshoe Tracks Across the Marsh Boardwalk Be the first to make tracks on our extensive network of private snowshoeing trails at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461537865-X7M3X4F4D3UHU6PGMRDU/7X0A1533.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464139035-JCZ8BKT4WCDW3621NHGY/IMG_6263.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Relax Around the Rear Fire Pit Adjacent the upper den and nestled out back at the edge of the forest is our rear fire pit. Perfect for relaxing around with friends and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464291362-YCZ65FGDWVALU9BRJ9PK/IMG_7527.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - A Place for Contemplation The quiet of winter brings ample opportunity to get away from it all and enjoy the solitude of a snowy walk in the woods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462272113-03H1ZG0FB36NUSMM9CGE/IMG_1597.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Hammock in the Woods Relax in our lakeside hammock, situated in the forest, just a stone’s throw from the main house at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464423635-0XDEDLNCAFNKDCFBCNHR/IMG_7551.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Winter Musings at The Bear Stand Our network of winter trails takes delivers you across more than 2.5km of snowy frozen forests and wetlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464115354-SQXAILEQSCQDYK13END9/IMG_7166.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - No Getting Lost Take up the challenge of completing our entire 5km trail network at The Bear Stand. Professionally groomed and signposted, it offers up a delightful challenge for all ages and a chance for firsthand engagement with nature across our vast forest and wetland acreage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464148934-DSBA1EK4GKAESJXJCSGE/IMG_7169.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Summer at the Lodge Lookout The Lodge Lookout makes for an idyllic stop along our 2.5km long private trail network. Traversing an extensive wetland and native forest tract, it provides ample opportunity for wildlife viewing and enjoyment of nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464190021-6KSYJD958JJECMPRPXQB/IMG_7173.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - The Wizard of the East The Wizard of the East greets hikers on the East Trail - midway through our 2.5km network of professionally-groomed and signposted hiking trails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464224355-XGWK3Z3N7P1O9SI7O6SG/IMG_7183.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - The Canoe at Mud Lake For ease of enjoyment, a second canoe rack and launch awaits on Mud Lake, accessible on foot via our private network of hiking trails at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464437107-9K1MZ9AE09RIDKNSZV9M/IMG_7562.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Snowshoeing the Marsh Boardwalk at The Bear Stand Be the first to make tracks on our extensive network of private snowshoeing trails at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462487829-65KKJNV7QMTWKYW7JYDI/IMG_2851.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - A Quiet Moment at the Mud Lake Canoe Launch Our extensive network of private hiking trails takes you to our second lake, known locally as Mud Lake, where a set of adirondack chairs, a canoe and small launch dock await. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461543196-34O7VWJFQIFCM8VKLIH5/7X0A6197.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Misty Morning Paddle Across Contau By canoe, one can explore the myriad of wild bays and picturesque inlets which make up our lake at The Bear Stand. We keep two canoes at the ready, a tandem kayak while supplying ample opportunities to get out on the water and enjoy all that nature has to offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462646965-QM8QKKFCKZMZ3QWG09SS/IMG_2963.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Relaxation Starts Here Relaxation comes in many forms at The Bear Stand. Here, the forest hammock and six person hot tub are just two examples. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464717060-WEHHC0A6OUY2QKG5BZEL/IMG_20170201_171934.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Music Many Ways at The Bear Stand We love to celebrate music. And at The Bear Stand we have many ways to enjoy it. Connect your device to our wireless Sonos system, our various Bluetooth speakers, crank up our turntable, or simple listen to some local radio. We have all the listening options you could ask for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461347973-ITLX1Z70FDLWQML2DHYR/7X0A6167.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Morning Paddle on Contau By canoe, one can explore the myriad of wild bays and picturesque inlets which make up our lake at The Bear Stand. We keep two canoes at the ready, a tandem kayak while supplying ample opportunities to get out on the water and enjoy all that nature has to offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464376107-XTLAN51MGI0YUZ5OEHAX/IMG_7550.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Boardwalks in Winter Be the first to make tracks on our extensive network of private snowshoeing trails at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462728184-TC3IWY4BQSTGIBMRKMLF/IMG_2967.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Great Fun at Any Age With a fantastic playground and jungle gym, children of all sizes can keep busy crafting lasting memories down off the point at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464632560-ZC94H4EBEM67P081B3I8/IMG_9799.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Winter Hot Tub Moments Our six person Softub operates year-round, meaning steamy bubbly outdoor fun, no matter what the season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464843445-W1EKAGOB5WYGI5ZFP9YL/lakeview+m.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - The Silent Sounds of Contau Lake The Bear Stand is idyllically situated on the small, wild and picturesque Contau Lake, in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461747126-WOIYIRF2O6E8WIJMISCX/front+deck+m.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - The Perfect Venue for an Outdoor Feast With a full size front deck, built-in outdoor barbecue, and seating for six around a premium teak wood outdoor dining table, we couldn’t make fantastic outdoor eating any easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522465383403-CQD8UKF8CN8ABT7MQ6T1/playground+m.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Playground on the Point With a fantastic playground and jungle gym, children of all sizes can keep busy crafting lasting memories down off the point at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464855247-62M2EMRNWMFPOM0U2A3A/main+bay+dusk+b.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Sunsets on Contau The Bear Stand is idyllically situated on the small, wild and picturesque Contau Lake, in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464758461-CBPRA6P61RBGF0I04Z7L/IMG_20170201_142238%7E2.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Waiting on Summer The canoe rack at Contau Lake sits blanketed in a heavy February snow at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461701531-68BGS1PPYMN4S4DDUGGQ/7X0A6236.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Morning Silhouettes on Contau The Bear Stand is idyllically situated on the small, wild and picturesque Contau Lake, in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463656620-YGGJ7LIH6G1CLXGM5QCA/IMG_5554+copy.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Fun in the Snow With a fantastic playground and jungle gym, children of all sizes can keep busy crafting lasting memories down off the point at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464752887-9KGZSA1U9CUUG8EGB771/IMG_20170201_204531.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - The Blue Glow of a Winter Hot Tub Our six person Softub operates year-round, meaning steamy bubbly outdoor fun, no matter what the season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463764732-W16PU34TYNASJDW7TT69/IMG_5586.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Winter Trailhead at The Bear Stand With 2.5km of private, professionally-groomed and signposted trails, connected to wetland boardwalks, a second lake, three lookouts and another 3km of Crown land trails, the options for hiking at The Bear Stand are virtually endless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464666770-2FFDQ15XR4MULO8I0AGE/IMG_9995.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Summer Fun in the Summer Sun With 2.5km of private, professionally-groomed and signposted trails, connected to wetland boardwalks, a second lake, three lookouts and another 3km of Crown land trails, the options for hiking at The Bear Stand are virtually endless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463753674-ETI9P14TUU5LXH6AKIV2/IMG_5792.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - A Steamy Invitation Imported from Finland, our top-of-the-range IKI-Kiuas sauna heater lends genuine quality to the sauna experience at The Bear Stand. Lined with clear grain cedar, granite stone, and beautiful underrated terrazzo flooring, it’s the perfect place to start or finish any day, any time of the year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462130474-N40RGZ7D479A1N1R1U90/IMG_0861.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - The Golden Encore Fall colours don’t get any better than in the Haliburton Highlands. And where better to enjoy them than at The Bear Stand. Surrounded by native mixed conifer and maple hardwood forests, enjoying the mesmerising magic of autumn in cottage country is truly a one of a kind experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462193820-EDXXR4ORQ2D4JYB94M4D/IMG_1160.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - The Finer Things Relaxation comes in many forms at The Bear Stand. Here, the forest hammock and six person hot tub are just two examples. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463928907-O6G2ZS4FMRSH1GBYE3CM/IMG_5831+%281%29.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Choose Your Own Path With a plowed and hilly private access road, where better to relive your tobogganing days in winter than at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462056437-THM4LZ8IYWZLWRHCZ3YD/IMG_0730.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Tales Around the Fire Adjacent the upper den and nestled out back at the edge of the forest is our rear fire pit. Perfect for relaxing around with friends and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461967030-1W3XMGJZX36UMT3PEW4W/IMG_0528.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Follow the Signs Take up the challenge of completing our entire 5km trail network at The Bear Stand. Professionally groomed and signposted, it offers up a delightful challenge for all ages and a chance for firsthand engagement with nature across our vast forest and wetland acreage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462191346-VWR7LZZT1MB4G38X206R/IMG_1094.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Be a Kid All Over Again Perfect for keeping you both busy and active, The Bear Stand offers a wide array of wonderful and interesting recreation opportunities for little and big kids alike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464059318-G69D7GXBO3PRKMNR1PY3/IMG_5860.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Hit the Slopes With a plowed and hilly private access road, where better to relive your tobogganing days in winter than at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462151941-XG6060ER51KJXYEVUOX1/IMG_0866.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Experience the Magic of Autumn Fall colours don’t get any better than in the Haliburton Highlands. And where better to enjoy them than at The Bear Stand. Surrounded by native mixed conifer and maple hardwood forests, enjoying the mesmerising magic of autumn in cottage country is truly a one of a kind experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464795629-U128YPZN79104CVTUMX9/IMG_20170208_141158%7E2.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Trek Across a Frozen Lake At The Bear Stand, cold snowy winters allow you to cross expansive frozen lakes for the kind of solitude that only a winter in the Haliburton Highlands can deliver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464638613-VCWVUATDLHTJ5DY0DLCM/IMG_9823.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Snowy Steamy Goodness Our six person Softub operates year-round, meaning steamy bubbly outdoor fun, no matter what the season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461870148-KJE69YQ54H660NWBS91J/IMG_0187.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery With top quality teak reclining loungers situated on our front deck, there’s nowhere better to wait out the warm-up of a barbecue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462241592-J8B11NLTIMQMQBTPWQIM/IMG_1271.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - A Beer With a View A beer, an adirondack and a view to the dock. Nothing is more quintessentially Haliburton than a stay at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462095450-IA9GCZ9YK5KB1YUTE0BO/IMG_0833.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - The Still of the Wild The Bear Stand is idyllically situated on the small, wild and picturesque Contau Lake, in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462291504-649SUVL64F6RQHYPE9WP/IMG_1832.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - A Runner's Delight With a beautiful trail network spanning more than 5km, we have your perfect trail running circuit here in the waiting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461701532-IDHWNES4MBOMR9831VVX/1487370880593.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Winter Trailblazing Be the first to make tracks on our extensive network of private snowshoeing trails at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464555865-8IVRM803SAFIKUJ44RH8/IMG_9437.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Fun For All Ages With a fantastic playground and jungle gym, children of all sizes can keep busy crafting lasting memories down off the point at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536377750566-DTG007NUQUPY5GLWT1FX/image7.JPEG Our Activity Photo Gallery - Put On a Spread Haliburton County is home to a magnificent assortment of boutique bakeries, butchers, fruit and farmer’s markets and country produce stands - making little gourmet feasts an easy way to please the masses. photo: Shawna DiFilippo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462233065-36C4I6JR3XOXGCGLBGQA/IMG_1167+copy.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Relaxation Awaits Not to be missed, the outdoor hot tub experience at The Bear Stand is second to none. Situated in a private opening, lakeside, only a few steps from our sauna and the main house, our six person Softub lets you relax amidst the wild surrounds of the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461807338-X3HAOC1TGD4R8VWU8BUH/IMG_0156+copy.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Kicking Back Sitting lakeside on Contau Lake at The Bear Stand, our picturesque point offers the perfect place to kick back and enjoy the end of your day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461699600-Z9V9G5MT9RQ6Y5IVMOR7/1486251692773.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Mush! In winter, dog-sledding adventures can be had at the Haliburton Wolf Centre and at the Winterdance Dog Sled Co. A great way to get outdoors, try something new and to make the most of your winter stay at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461841848-D1G0EZOY5W9JWZJ08SEI/IMG_0165+copy.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461869875-RFAYU037S72DRBIKW59Y/IMG_0180.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Resting on the Racks With three canoes, a tandem kayak, custom built canoe rack and launch docks on two lakes, The Bear Stand has all the canoeing options an avid paddler could ask for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461891947-ETKOPTV82NOCEYBBLXO8/IMG_0198.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Layback and Unwind Our front deck offers reclining loungers and a full outdoor teak dining set to cater to all your outdoor entertainment needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461756554-NDJ94XDJFFG5XRZ1RYQI/IMG_0150.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - For Trolls and Toddlers Alike With a fantastic playground and jungle gym, children of all sizes can keep busy crafting lasting memories down off the point at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462084686-HO8W1V18ZNRQ5KWWS643/IMG_0733.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Storytelling 101 Adjacent the upper den and nestled out back at the edge of the forest is our rear fire pit. Perfect for relaxing around with friends and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461914520-CMEH4JQ3B4SLCJSXPXAC/IMG_0304.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461956942-DITZCIXZD8AGFCBDM5LG/IMG_0503.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Where Trails End at The Bear Stand Our private trails and wetland boardwalk let you explore the property in any season at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461697400-A7TR8C6V9R8TY6F4VPTO/1486070948114.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - In the Snowy Wilds Beautifully snowy and yet still accessible through marked snowshoeing trails, our trail network at The Bear Stand is a winter wilderness experience that is second to none. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461789931-Z7IL99S39UL15F06DH97/IMG_0160.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Take It All In Sitting lakeside on Contau Lake at The Bear Stand, our picturesque point offers the perfect place to kick back and enjoy the end of your day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461981912-VRZPFEV3ABL6TSABMN4Y/IMG_0538.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Autumn Strolling Our private trails and wetland boardwalk let you explore the property in any season at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461993806-EBDHEYZ0PC8ZAU2XGHRX/IMG_0540.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery The Marsh Overlook at The Bear Stand provides a scenic resting point at the halfway mark between our East and West Trails. A great spot for a quick snack with views out over the forest toward Mud Lake and across our private wetland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462020250-6TO5MDY0XJ7WVFP61FWL/IMG_0592.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Campfire Tales in the Waiting Adjacent the upper den and nestled out back at the edge of the forest is our rear fire pit. Perfect for relaxing around with friends and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462417036-U3KO7JQEJPE0U7GWQAF3/IMG_2259.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - The Sojourn to Maple Lake Connecting to some 3km of crown land trails circumventing Maple Lake, our private trail network at The Bear Stand gives you access to pure untouched wilderness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462106730-8DBLIGNIPQ3I1JB5KPVF/IMG_0742.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Guardian of the Trails Fun and witty wood carvings throughout our property and trails greet passing hikers and children alike, at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462106175-PCKOHACOHA955PEH5G17/IMG_0835.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Silent Dawn at The Bear Stand The Bear Stand is idyllically situated on the small, wild and picturesque Contau Lake, in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461842672-10O82GXIYOZ6MI11T7XE/IMG_0176.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Gathering at the Campfire Sitting lakeside on Contau Lake at The Bear Stand, our picturesque point offers the perfect place to kick back and enjoy the end of your day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375787107-LER4GAO2ANBX3M050CGK/IMG_20180728_213100.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Great Getaways Getting away doesn’t mean getting lost. Our substantial network of private and professionally signposted walking and snowshoeing trails mean hours of scenic year-round entertainment for you and your crew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462119436-MIOVJSTWHPQOR2EDDJA2/IMG_0850.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Morning Silence at The Bear Stand The Bear Stand is idyllically situated on the small, wild and picturesque Contau Lake, in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375786236-BLDE7QFZ8B85HL6X8IH0/IMG_20180726_225307.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Remote Paddling Come explore our paddling outpost on one of our two trail-accessible untouched remote lakes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462136819-ICZV69A66RJYLBP21TU1/IMG_0864.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Autumn Reflections at The Bear Stand Fall colours don’t get any better than in the Haliburton Highlands. And where better to enjoy them than at The Bear Stand. Surrounded by native mixed conifer and maple hardwood forests, enjoying the mesmerising magic of autumn in cottage country is truly a one of a kind experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462146969-Q0E1IJZ4NUSXKYOZ1MCZ/IMG_0955.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Negotiating the Mist A misty dawn paddle at The Bear Stand energizes the soul and lets you reconnect with nature. A variety of marshy inlets and beautiful natural bays allow Contau Lake to host a myriad of wildlife to discover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462172583-AO31ISAPLBC7N0ZHJ3X5/IMG_1023.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Communing with Nature at The Bear Stand Our professionally-groomed and signposted trail network is perfect for family hiking and exploring the wild outdoors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375836066-4RV6RXEDR2B36BHZE7GU/IMG_20180728_122848.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Paddling Outpost Come explore our paddling outpost on one of our two trail-accessible untouched remote lakes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462380929-AO8GUT2YTWI2TGCJ3HBV/IMG_2071.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Burgers and Besties With a full size front deck, built-in outdoor barbecue, and seating for six around a premium teak wood outdoor dining table, we couldn’t make fantastic outdoor eating any easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462166542-2YLUGZ6XXYUD9HBG4X95/IMG_1088.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Mud Lake on a Perfect Day For ease of enjoyment, a second canoe rack and launch awaits on Mud Lake, accessible on foot via our private network of hiking trails at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462305807-4KIA0LY1MZFZFONFO3F3/IMG_1843.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - A Gourmet Setting for Food Aficionados Serving up a feast is second nature at The Bear Stand. With so many great amenities and spaces to help you cook, entertain and enjoy, dinners back home will never be the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462404644-WZYARYTSZ56T5NYWOI0O/IMG_2253.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Where the Wild Things Are Connecting to some 3km of crown land trails circumventing Maple Lake, our private trail network at The Bear Stand gives you access to pure untouched wilderness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464191945-0DQOQ6VYCPV7HB1D1SZB/IMG_7170.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Autumn Discoveries at The Bear Stand Our private trails and wetland boardwalk let you explore the property in any season at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375571646-FYZ2WWWGRLF62GBBGXQ6/IMG_20180720_080629.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Lake Exploring Whether its by canoe, kayak or SUP, Lake Contau and the plethora of lakes surrounding The Bear Stand provide spectacular opportunities for wilderness paddling, wetland exploration, scenic canoeing and wildlife viewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375524725-KE8DZLM0A40HYNG36WPB/IMG_20180720_065324.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Wetland Exploration Whether its by canoe, kayak or SUP, Lake Contau and the plethora of lakes surrounding The Bear Stand provide spectacular opportunities for wilderness paddling, wetland exploration, scenic canoeing and wildlife viewing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375695276-OP5QTBC9DLIKQB16AARL/IMG_20180728_215429.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Hiking Heaven Get out and enjoy our beautiful set of private trails, or get out and explore Haliburton, the Kawarthas and the Algonquin Highlands across an extensive networks of fabulous four season hiking, snowshoeing and cross country trails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375625226-MCZHRSYM0376PTNM29SL/IMG_20180811_151754.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Contemplate Nature and solitude combine at The Bear Stand to deliver beautiful moments of contemplation, be they on a solo sunset paddle, misty morning kayak or a quiet sojourn through our thriving wetlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375690932-0TZCZA5653QPEE4UJ8CO/IMG_20180821_214116.jpg Our Activity Photo Gallery - Wetland Exploration Our private trails and wetland boardwalk let you explore the property in any season at The Bear Stand. https://www.thebearstand.com/garden daily 0.75 2018-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536374014336-OEFC4RMUPSRMZCE59GT1/IMG_20180811_152925.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Wild by Design The gardens and landscape at The Bear Stand were specifically designed to take advantage of topography and terrain, native species and the existing natural setting to comfortably envelop the cabin structure and greet the surrounding forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536374014336-OEFC4RMUPSRMZCE59GT1/IMG_20180811_152925.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Wild by Design The gardens and landscape at The Bear Stand were specifically designed to take advantage of topography and terrain, native species and the existing natural setting to comfortably envelop the cabin structure and greet the surrounding forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522494941675-WSVLBF9YKWH7VN2EMZEO/west+entry+m.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Forest Respite The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522495207409-R9QOKQKXIG223P9V7RFW/IMG_8829.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Rock Cascade The gardens off the rear glazed gallery at The Bear Stand, take on a natural aesthetic with carefully selected native ground covers, mosses, wild geranium and fledgling local shrubs carefully established around a rocky drainage course at the foot of a granite rise. It functions as a beautiful transition from forest to house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493278598-5L5OV7AHBAL4KADSLZZX/IMG_0061.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Your Welcome Mascot Meet “Bear”, the welcome mascot at The Bear Stand. Standing proudly at the leading edge of our decked walkway, he encourages guests to navigate our carefully planned native rock gardens on approach to the main entry of the cabin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493650928-N6IOCSTS4NY4HVYRBZA1/IMG_0689.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - The Lounging Deck at The Bear Stand Surrounded by mulch beds and native gardens, the main ground floor deck at The Bear Stand hosts outdoor lounging, dining and barbecueing while affording guest a beautiful view over transitional landscapes, through the forest, to our lake beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493197290-IPH4CNUZ3L5TD68ZI9N3/front+facade+red+m.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Sauna Approach Extending from the hot tub overlooking our private bay, all the way up to the mud room entry and sauna deck, our landscaped staircase combines native planting with granite slabs, wood-formed concrete treads and mulch beds to create a naturally serene approach to the cabin and water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493153664-ZYMX2MUQ6CGWZ549MYCB/front+facade+from+point+lower+b.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Rockwall Views at The Bear Stand A natural boulder retaining wall allows for a subtle and graceful transition from the elevated cabin down to the waterfront. Here, the modernist facade peaks through a break in the naturally forested site, as viewed from one of the mulched footpaths below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522494068304-MJ4ZBP57M0Z1XYZ7LUQL/IMG_7122.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - The Forest Reflected The gardens off the rear glazed gallery at The Bear Stand, take on a natural aesthetic with carefully selected native ground covers, mosses, wild geranium and fledgling local shrubs carefully established around a rocky drainage course at the foot of a granite rise. It functions as a beautiful transition from forest to house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493974406-407QA2CBQM1BYXII8THX/IMG_6263.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Forest Edge Firepit The rear upper gardens at The Bear Stand feature a cool and secluded sitting out area comprised of peastone and flanked by native plants and mulch beds. Headlined by a fantastic forest edge firepit with Algonquin chair seating for eight and natural log side stools, it’s a fantastic place in which to share stories and get the kids roasting marshmallows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493240810-VAO4A7RWDF765508H0JG/IMG_0050.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Green Cascade The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522494093598-QVNIQ64YRDAX1WRVC65E/IMG_7127.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Rock Cascade The gardens off the rear glazed gallery at The Bear Stand, take on a natural aesthetic with carefully selected native ground covers, mosses, wild geranium and fledgling local shrubs carefully established around a rocky drainage course at the foot of a granite rise. It functions as a beautiful transition from forest to house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536373972572-CIECGP9JZXKH160F7YNV/IMG_20180718_060815.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Always in Bloom Careful selection of flowering plant and shrub species at The Bear Stand means that there is always something beautiful in bloom in our gardens, any time of year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522418059647-Z1OBR2QNGMJU6ZQJCX9Y/1466517973036.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522492809866-AXF7K3DO13YNRQL4U2TY/1466517973036.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Main Deck at The Bear Stand Surrounded by mulch beds and native gardens, the main ground floor deck at The Bear Stand hosts outdoor lounging, dining and barbecueing while affording guest a beautiful view over transitional landscapes, through the forest, to our lake beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493755062-E888FZDRZ8KBZU8JRD1R/IMG_0717.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Wild and Green at The Bear Stand The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493597369-FZ6ZBKSY8BQR3S0KVUT7/IMG_0668.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Autumn Red A distinctive autumn red feature panel graces the front facade of The Bear Stand. Surrounded by native plantings through mulch beds crossed by stone footpaths, the cabin at The Bear Stand employs efforts to bolster mother nature’s abundance through strategic selection of locally-derived plants, materials, and tree species throughout its gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522494012497-KBICZ8CVDLI1YCBK2S3M/IMG_6265.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Inukshuk in the Woods The rear upper gardens at The Bear Stand feature a cool and secluded sitting out area comprised of peastone and flanked by native plants and mulch beds. Headlined by a fantastic forest edge firepit with Algonquin chair seating for eight and natural log side stools, it’s a fantastic place in which to share stories and get the kids roasting marshmallows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493653180-AUX3Y4KEOAK93QXL8N5G/IMG_0711.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Sauna Deck Footpath Extending from the mud room entry and sauna deck, our landscaped footpath combines native planting with granite slabs, wood-formed concrete treads and mulch beds to create a naturally serene approach to the cabin and water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522494801622-RXEGJPA8EAHYAICO25MO/IMG_9434.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Obscura The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493520494-UCNAQS7N3Y87NGXAR90J/IMG_0304.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522492809486-YZXGWQABQ61EB5QUAANU/1473897797881.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Black & Green A natural boulder retaining wall allows for a subtle and graceful transition from the elevated cabin down to the waterfront. Here, the modernist facade peaks through a break in the naturally forested site, as viewed from one of the mulched footpaths below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522494862117-45GPPW971OGG5EBYLQN2/west+entry+close+m.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Framed in Green The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493084449-V3TBS6D4NIJ3EA7IIRIR/front+bunk+lakeview+b.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Views From the Bunk Our Bunk Room on the upper level of The Bear Stand features framed views over our natural garden and distant views to the bay beyond. Visible are the myriad of native plantings, footpaths, steps and boulder installations, situated at the forest’s edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493365536-TGY2QGBT16PAD27PZXQ2/IMG_0227.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Encroaching Green The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493598293-U8DWX92CEJJ2BXKL70GW/IMG_0683.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Green on Blue The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522494741278-D5TE9NBEVWF27VST8RGJ/IMG_9430.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Garden Overlook Extending from the mud room entry and sauna deck, our landscaped footpath combines native planting with granite slabs, wood-formed concrete treads and mulch beds to create a naturally serene approach to the cabin and water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522494713225-VM80LX9JUUHU64KGHBWZ/IMG_8734.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Canoe Chase Faux wood concrete steps guide guests from the livingroom deck exit down to the canoe dock on our private bay. Lined with natural boulder, native plantings, mulch beds and existing cedar, maple, hemlock and serviceberry trees, the garden landscape works provide a beautiful accompaniment to the lake beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493711344-URZEA0VZJMBU9AB42S7W/IMG_1935.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Autumn Greens The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493423215-AM9P5A5D98TM2S5YG5NK/IMG_0269.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Fireside Splendour The rear upper gardens at The Bear Stand feature a cool and secluded sitting out area comprised of peastone and flanked by native plants and mulch beds. Headlined by a fantastic forest edge firepit with Algonquin chair seating for eight and natural log side stools, it’s a fantastic place in which to share stories and get the kids roasting marshmallows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493309520-EHDAXJKJ0INNGT7FYRJF/IMG_0218.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Modern Meets Wild The stark contrast of board-formed concrete, soft reclaimed fir, reflective glazing and minimalist design against a lush backdrop of native forest, natural gardens and all varieties of plant life creates a stunning entry to The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493518517-3KVFHHH5Q3XB3X4JDV3Y/IMG_0644.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Guiding Light Extending from the hot tub overlooking our private bay, all the way up to the mud room entry and sauna deck, our landscaped staircase combines native planting with granite slabs, wood-formed concrete treads and mulch beds to create a naturally serene approach to the cabin and water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522494638169-R4WFAHOHB9Y6NGHI1S8C/IMG_8787.jpg Our Garden Photo Gallery - Morning Coffee Where better to enjoy a morning’s coffee and the chirpy wake-up of a surrounding forest? Our master ensuite ofuro deck has lake views, stunning woodland surrounds and all the peace and quiet one could wish for, all in a setting that is perfectly happy to have you in your pyjamas. https://www.thebearstand.com/interiors daily 0.75 2018-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484833252-0LBHQOZM1WYNZTG777YH/livingroom+hearth.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Hearth View in the Great Room A two storey natural granite woodburning fireplace functions as the centrepiece of the Great Room at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484833252-0LBHQOZM1WYNZTG777YH/livingroom+hearth.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Hearth View in the Great Room A two storey natural granite woodburning fireplace functions as the centrepiece of the Great Room at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483732750-113R61Z7VCZ557NAFZQA/IMG_2466.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - A Steaming Soak in the Wooden Ofuro Tub at The Bear Stand Beautifully situated in a forest-side screened room as part of the sprawling master bedroom ensuite, the sunken wooden ofuro tub lends a spa like atmosphere to the bathing experience at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484869643-8RE31S7NO8OP5VMT9MUL/livingroom+northview.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Modern Luxury in the Great Room at The Bear Stand Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels and balustrades, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522485060929-J14ZBV3DQLND3QT8UY68/upper+guest+bed+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - The Upper Guest Bedroom Suite at The Bear Stand Smokey greys and traditional red tartans play beautifully agains the black onyx wall panels and fir ceilings and cabinetries in the upper guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536371990172-NPRDR77AMZ09NW2L4FWS/IMG_20180718_061859.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - The Perfect Chair Possibly the best seat in the house, our mid century Hans Wegner rocker exudes vintage style and delivers on comfort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484413755-JEW1HU6RMYXOF8J6UR0F/IMG_20170201_140547%7E2.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Looking Out to the Granite Rise The rear facade at The Bear Stand comprises a two storey floor to ceiling glazed wall with views out over a rear granite rise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483752867-MU24FOZZ1KY84WN26QEW/IMG_6283.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - The Workhorse at The Bear Stand The Bear Stand features a state of the art Breville Barista Express espresso machine with built-in coffee grinder, frothing wand and cup warmer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483070669-DB0X8B7V44872DWC0OBG/dining+cab+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Dining Sophistication at The Bear Stand The dining room at The Bear Stand features an 8 person reclaimed oak dining table, suspended globe pendants, built-in fir cabinetries, Eames dining chairs and wraparound views through the forest and toward the lake beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522485015157-DA9W18PXEXZ9J1XOQANV/screened+room+east+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Our Fabulous Screened Room at The Bear Stand With floor to ceiling screens on three sides, a woodburning granite hearth, overhead radiant heaters a bar bench and comfortable lounge seating, and views to the forest and lake, the screened room at The Bear Stand offers some lovely respite during bug season and on rainy days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483427946-B1A1LGVTTIROY4O40VQ4/IMG_0803.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Kitsch Meets Modern at The Bear Stand The Bear Stand features a beautifully kitsch selection of hand-picked, handcrafted decor items throughout, including ceramics from Heath Ceramics and numerous eclectic vintage items. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483052753-7DTYJTYLTNQG8OC09NWX/bunk+north+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Cabin Luxury Redefined in the Bunk Room at The Bear Stand The bunk room at The Bear Stand beautifully accommodates four adults or four children in custom built fir bunks with ample built-ins, dual sliding privacy doors, lake views and underrated hardwood floors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484473562-6CG6KGPQAEIZIJ1JADWU/IMG_20170201_140644%7E4.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Skyward Views from The Bear Stand The rear facade at The Bear Stand comprises a two storey floor to ceiling glazed wall with views out over a rear granite rise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483288190-J6AHHSK66R8HF74YOK9S/IMG_0274.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Peekaboo Window in the Upper Guest Bedroom at The Bear Stand Smokey greys and traditional red tartans play beautifully agains the black onyx wall panels and fir ceilings and cabinetries in the upper guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483713600-BTHKTDIH2G6NCGYAM8BM/IMG_2496.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - The Upper Guest Corridor at The Bear Stand Partially clad in black onyx wall panels, and flanked by fir beams and underheated natural walnut floors, the upper guest bedroom corridor at The Bear Stand provides beautifully framed glimpses into the rear granite rise and forest beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483033809-XU7JBSDR7WO0NO5PHAD4/bedroom+north+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - The Calm and Cool Hues of the Master Bedroom Suite at The Bear Stand Black onyx panels and a modern peekaboo window framed in fir grace the walls of the luxurious master bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. Featuring a gorgeous natural granite gas fireplace, a writing desk, fir beam ceilings and lake / forest views on three sides, the master bedroom suite provides a cool and calming environment in which to unwind and relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522485104454-VD25CZ8IK14IAREPF89T/Upper+Den+HA.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Sofa Surf in Style at The Bear Stand A distressed leather three seater pullout sofa and leather butterfly lounge chairs provide ample comfort in the upper tv den at The Bear Stand. With a built in coffee bar and refreshment centre, massive flat screen tv, a Sonos sound system, a PS4 gaming console, and huge DVD library, at home entertainment never looked so good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484988734-PQCJER4ZB4VAVPTTLS6B/ofuro+south+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Zen Meets Forest at The Bear Stand Beautifully situated in a forest-side screened room as part of the sprawling master bedroom ensuite, the sunken wooden ofuro tub lends a spa like atmosphere to the bathing experience at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484837800-2SI7O99ORI7TZAKRJT93/livingroom+north+obl+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Cozy Comforts in the Great Room at The Bear Stand Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483829725-GF2MC9NOQ1437OGYNA7T/IMG_9392.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - The Finnish Sauna Experience Comes to The Haliburton Highlands Featuring a top of the line IKI-Kiuas sauna stove straight from Finland, underheated terrazzo flooring, fir sauna benches, natural cedar strip and rough hewn granite wall claddings, the sauna at The Bear Stand is the epitome of a genuine Finnish sauna experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483037725-HSQ7Z76MGHEZJROG7DNH/bedroom+east+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Secluded Master Bedroom Views at The Bear Stand Black onyx panels and a modern peekaboo window framed in fir grace the walls of the luxurious master bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. Featuring a gorgeous natural granite gas fireplace, a writing desk, fir beam ceilings and lake / forest views on three sides, the master bedroom suite provides a cool and calming environment in which to unwind and relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483820345-S7AJFY0Q72E7VJ8SBZYH/IMG_7658.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Cabin Country Meets Home Cinema A distressed leather three seater pullout sofa and leather butterfly lounge chairs provide ample comfort in the upper tv den at The Bear Stand. With a built in coffee bar and refreshment centre, massive flat screen tv, a Sonos sound system, a PS4 gaming console, and huge DVD library, at home entertainment never looked so good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484854493-Y5XB7NBLTALT0LP4CXFX/livingroom+obl+2+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Modern Comforts in the Heart of Cottage Country Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels and balustrades, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483222691-N4K4ZIYNYGLAFC3W46NN/IMG_0239.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - The Lower Guest Bedroom - Your Personal Forest Retreat The lower guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand comes with its own dedicated bathroom and can be sectioned off from the rest of the house via a sliding wall panel. Decorated in modern neutral tones, with wraparound corner windows overlooking the forest and bay beyond, it exudes luxury and quite contentment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483487411-ZD5P1PCKZYL3H16C6ZKU/IMG_0778_2.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Entertaining Circumstances at The Bear Stand A distressed leather three seater pullout sofa and leather butterfly lounge chairs provide ample comfort in the upper tv den at The Bear Stand. With a built in coffee bar and refreshment centre, massive flat screen tv, a Sonos sound system, a PS4 gaming console, and huge DVD library, at home entertainment never looked so good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484129607-OYW39D33EEG1VNUN1F6V/IMG_20170201_105440%7E2.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Stylish Lakeside Dining at The Bear Stand The dining room at The Bear Stand features an 8 person reclaimed oak dining table, suspended globe pendants, built-in fir cabinetries, Eames dining chairs and wraparound views through the forest and toward the lake beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483050643-ZOH20C304ZG3542AZEUJ/bedroom+obl+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Master Suite Lake Views at The Bear Stand Black onyx panels and a modern peekaboo window framed in fir grace the walls of the luxurious master bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. Featuring a gorgeous natural granite gas fireplace, a writing desk, fir beam ceilings and lake / forest views on three sides, the master bedroom suite provides a cool and calming environment in which to unwind and relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484816090-3TFSXECNUA8K72U6VEI7/livingroom+hearth+wide+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Invitation to Lounge, at The Bear Stand Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483825841-2UAUVOKBC8QCHQDCRR97/IMG_9391.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484872107-F95EOLGQLWS9IG0HK3VQ/livingroom+obl+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Where Comfort Resides Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels and balustrades, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484771958-P1BS36IYHJKN2N1AYOPY/living+to+kitchen+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - A Relaxing Respite in the Heart of Nature Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels and balustrades, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484080647-RPXRWKDF87SXU9L7A55E/IMG_20170201_104419%7E2.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Dine in Style at The Bear Stand The dining room at The Bear Stand features an 8 person reclaimed oak dining table, suspended globe pendants, built-in fir cabinetries, Eames dining chairs and wraparound views through the forest and toward the lake beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484937845-098IKZDPLLXEA6DZJNRB/master+bathtub+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Forest Bathing at The Bear Stand The standalone Blu Bathworks tub in the master ensuite at The Bear Stand features fully private forest views in a luxuriously modern spa-like setting. It is situated in a bathroom featuring stunning Heath Ceramics wall tiles, Kohler sanitary wares, Caesarstone countertops, an Axor Hansgrohe rain shower, twin vanities, and floor to ceiling sliding doors leading to a screened room with sunken wooden ofuro tub. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483996577-L0RVUNGA8ONRSTDPKFL1/IMG_9800.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Gourmet Meets Gorgeous at The Bear Stand The kitchen and dining quad at The Bear Stand features a stunning four person island breakfast bar with reclaimed fir bar top, Caesarstone countertops throughout, a glassed-in dining room for 8 persons featuring a distressed oak dining table, built in fir cabinetries, stylish glass globe pendants, Eames chairs, and an entire suite of built-in five star professional appliances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483070038-R5I7EMXUG5JHL5STF944/bunkroom.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Camp Days Revisited The bunk room at The Bear Stand beautifully accommodates four adults or four children in custom built fir bunks with ample built-ins, dual sliding privacy doors, lake views and underrated hardwood floors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483909536-M4FMV4D9MU6E0PSEV4MP/IMG_9532+copy.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Masterbath Modern Mastery The master ensuite at The Bear Stand features beautiful Heath Ceramics wall tiles and underheated terrazzo flooring throughout, a walk-out shower with fir bench, twin vanities, Caesarstone countertops, a rain shower, sliding floor to ceiling doors leading to a screened in sunken wooden tub room, a standalone Blu Bathworks tub, and Kohler / Hansgrohe fittings throughout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484751782-1SMROOH9SNE5WXLYHOJO/living+to+dining+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Masterchefs at Work The kitchen and dining quad at The Bear Stand features a stunning four person island breakfast bar with reclaimed fir bar top, Caesarstone countertops throughout, a glassed-in dining room for 8 persons featuring a distressed oak dining table, built in fir cabinetries, stylish glass globe pendants, Eames chairs, and an entire suite of built-in five star professional appliances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484887462-PHZGGA3IBC6I355197ZU/master+bath+south+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Your Own Personal Spa at The Bear Stand The master ensuite at The Bear Stand features a fully private standalone tub with forest views in a luxuriously modern spa-like setting. The master ensuite further adds stunning Heath Ceramics wall tiles, Kohler sanitary wares, Caesarstone countertops, an Axor Hansgrohe rain shower, twin vanities, and floor to ceiling sliding doors leading to a screened room with sunken wooden ofuro tub. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483087136-CR084QV7UDSV1F598DXG/dining+obl+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Dining By Nature The dining room at The Bear Stand features an 8 person reclaimed oak dining table, suspended globe pendants, built-in fir cabinetries, Eames dining chairs and wraparound views through the forest and toward the lake beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483671661-MYMBTNJN1ZLL1XOWQRAF/IMG_2321.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Fireside Lounging in the Screened Room With floor to ceiling screens on three sides, a woodburning granite hearth, overhead radiant heaters, a bar bench and comfortable lounge seating, and views to the forest and lake, the screened room at The Bear Stand offers some lovely respite during bug season and on rainy days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483104125-N575AUP1I9A7Q72HCPVV/dining+to+pantry+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Gourmet Dinners Done Right The kitchen and dining quad at The Bear Stand features a stunning four person island breakfast bar with reclaimed fir bar top, Caesarstone countertops throughout, a glassed-in dining room for 8 persons featuring a distressed oak dining table, built in fir cabinetries, stylish glass globe pendants, Eames chairs, and an entire suite of built-in five star professional appliances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483688567-DL05WRCBXTDMB44KKNI3/IMG_2290.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - A Masterful Assembly Black onyx panels and a modern peekaboo window framed in fir grace the walls of the luxurious master bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. Featuring a gorgeous natural granite gas fireplace, a writing desk, fir beam ceilings and lake / forest views on three sides, the master bedroom suite provides a cool and calming environment in which to unwind and relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483105194-YC7G9AK3LVPQAFHLI0P8/diningroom+north+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - From Forest to Table The dining room at The Bear Stand features an 8 person reclaimed oak dining table, suspended globe pendants, built-in fir cabinetries, Eames dining chairs and wraparound views through the forest and toward the lake beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483488411-VSM0ROWDGIR20PTZPC7R/IMG_1631.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - The Lucky Guest Smokey greys and traditional red tartans play beautifully agains the black onyx wall panels and fir ceilings and cabinetries in the upper guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522485034813-K560PVFEDMT6DGP09GRM/screened+room+obl+wide+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Outdoor Lounging Made Perfect With floor to ceiling screens on three sides, a woodburning granite hearth, overhead radiant heaters, a bar bench and comfortable lounge seating, and views to the forest and lake, the screened room at The Bear Stand offers some lovely respite during bug season and on rainy days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483086866-PDAQ1YHZFENN1SVANCKL/dining+north+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Take a Seat The dining room at The Bear Stand features an 8 person reclaimed oak dining table, suspended globe pendants, built-in fir cabinetries, Eames dining chairs and wraparound views through the forest and toward the lake beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522485011572-5YU3Z6G7LDBZSDGG91MC/ofuro+wide+south+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Ofuro Dreams Beautifully situated in a forest-side screened room as part of the sprawling master bedroom ensuite, the sunken wooden ofuro tub lends a spa like atmosphere to the bathing experience at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484299583-MDNO7141VRT4C5HHD20N/IMG_20170201_110057%7E2.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Cabin Vibes Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483269943-TT8UM48ARXMFUESHL1LB/IMG_0244-7+copy.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Forest Wakeup The lower guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand comes with its own dedicated bathroom and can be sectioned off from the rest of the house via a sliding wall panel. Decorated in modern neutral tones, with wraparound corner windows overlooking the forest and bay beyond, it exudes luxury and quite contentment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484968666-KG75IHXQBRIN8QFNG9VH/master+hearth+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Design Master Class Black onyx panels and a modern peekaboo window framed in fir grace the walls of the luxurious master bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. Featuring a gorgeous natural granite gas fireplace, a writing desk, fir beam ceilings and lake / forest views on three sides, the master bedroom suite provides a cool and calming environment in which to unwind and relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483615746-OVI6WT2VRF71QZRWCXYJ/IMG_2304.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Sunny Plaid Smokey greys and traditional red tartans play beautifully agains the black onyx wall panels and fir ceilings and cabinetries in the upper guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484796940-76XZ09N7JSW08AE6LX48/livingroom+hearth+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Truly Great Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484325596-09P8PU7572L5ISQNYBIL/IMG_20170201_135514%7E2.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Writer's Block Reimagined The writer’s desk in the master bedroom at The Bear Stand provides the perfect place for narrative contemplation and journaling your favourite diary moments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536371930516-EAQVZG5J9D28K229MJVO/IMG_20180729_024713.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Guest Bed Luxury The lower guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand features plaid and woollen greys and neutrals in a forest-like setting with utmost privacy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484528135-ZKTQYV5VMEXYB36F8IX9/IMG_20170201_140700%7E2.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Alpine Views The rear facade at The Bear Stand comprises a two storey floor to ceiling glazed wall with views out over a rear granite rise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483391827-G105C7WM5V0IX5URK5HL/IMG_0708.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Screened Magic With floor to ceiling screens on three sides, a woodburning granite hearth, overhead radiant heaters, a bar bench and comfortable lounge seating, and views to the forest and lake, the screened room at The Bear Stand offers some lovely respite during bug season and on rainy days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483506641-8GET226CFGK2KE021OJN/IMG_2288.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Retreat in Style Black onyx panels and a modern peekaboo window framed in fir grace the walls of the luxurious master bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. Featuring a gorgeous natural granite gas fireplace, a writing desk, fir beam ceilings and lake / forest views on three sides, the master bedroom suite provides a cool and calming environment in which to unwind and relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484587019-9SRC5X54C3G6W80WDH9U/IMG_20170201_173804.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Relaxation Awaits Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484623783-NW471LRGVPSRQ4LP9O48/IMG_20170202_101302%7E2.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Big Screen Brilliance A distressed leather three seater pullout sofa and leather butterfly lounge chairs provide ample comfort in the upper tv den at The Bear Stand. With a built in coffee bar and refreshment centre, massive flat screen tv, a Sonos sound system, a PS4 gaming console, and huge DVD library, at home entertainment never looked so good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483509875-YQ76KGBWM7BW2P074QGA/IMG_1641.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Lumberjack Dreams Smokey greys and traditional red tartans play beautifully agains the black onyx wall panels and fir ceilings and cabinetries in the upper guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484951564-JBMT5ENAPRNWHHGGD9MJ/livingroom+relax+b.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Quiet Sunny Moments Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484919724-C3IZ8IKS2RB5HKQFUT1A/master+bath.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Bathing Perfection The standalone Blu Bathworks tub in the master ensuite at The Bear Stand features fully private forest views in a luxuriously modern spa-like setting. It is situated in a bathroom featuring stunning Heath Ceramics wall tiles, Kohler sanitary wares, Caesarstone countertops, an Axor Hansgrohe rain shower, twin vanities, and floor to ceiling sliding doors leading to a screened room with sunken wooden ofuro tub. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483366493-73ASETL2YPUVV8RWZ6KE/IMG_0427.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Bug Free Beauty With floor to ceiling screens on three sides, a woodburning granite hearth, overhead radiant heaters, a bar bench and comfortable lounge seating, and views to the forest and lake, the screened room at The Bear Stand offers some lovely respite during bug season and on rainy days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484990791-XKL7TSU6ZHJM3ZBTMG0J/master+corridor.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - The Master Gallery The master bedroom gallery links the master ensuite to the luxurious surrounds of the main bedroom at The Bear Stand. Facing a forested granite rise out back and with full floor to ceiling views, it brings nature beautifully within reach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483548135-5L1OHYDVVMZRLE3SCZ2Z/IMG_2295-1+copy.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Bedside Beauty Black onyx panels and a modern peekaboo window framed in fir grace the walls of the luxurious master bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. Featuring a gorgeous natural granite gas fireplace, a writing desk, fir beam ceilings and lake / forest views on three sides, the master bedroom suite provides a cool and calming environment in which to unwind and relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536372063648-WQ8JXC18M3O6PPNWLHIK/IMG_20180715_200458.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Mid Century Living Sit back and relax in our mid century Finn Juhl classic leather armchair, designed for chilling out in comfort and style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483160064-4T0GV525C6FF22PB06WW/entry+interior.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Making Lofty Entrances Light filters from the forest into the open two storey glass void of the entry hall at The Bear Stand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522485040632-UTH14RDVESM2HVKU8O06/screened+room.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Rainy Respite With floor to ceiling screens on three sides, a woodburning granite hearth, overhead radiant heaters, a bar bench and comfortable lounge seating, and views to the forest and lake, the screened room at The Bear Stand offers some lovely respite during bug season and on rainy days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484019119-6UCDPCS5ZJWZQBJUYXUO/IMG_8806.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Forest Retreat The lower guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand comes with its own dedicated bathroom and can be sectioned off from the rest of the house via a sliding wall panel. Decorated in modern neutral tones, with wraparound corner windows overlooking the forest and bay beyond, it exudes luxury and quite contentment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483298723-WBW1I5XDRJ37Z0P6VRD5/IMG_0252-6+copy.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Landing Landscapes The upper floor of The Bear Stand is accessed via a gorgeous glazed stair volume extending along the entirety of the cabin’s rear wall. Screened by a cedar slatted wall, complimented by distressed walnut floors and flanked by a beautiful exposed concrete wall, the cabin’s main staircase is a sight to behold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483211911-YYLZNZGEI0S0HPEQF393/Great+room.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Evening Light at The Bear Stand Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483327554-0CHHG2APG2QX0QY4OIMJ/IMG_0387.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Upper Overlook The second floor landing at The Bear Stand brings guests to the tv den and allows direct access to the rear gardens and forest fire pit. A two storey glazed foyer stretches below, while a black onyx guest corridor stretches to the west end of the house above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483308107-SCSBITVXEP6DHXKOZT62/IMG_0277.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Dreams in Plaid Smokey greys and traditional red tartans play beautifully agains the black onyx wall panels and fir ceilings and cabinetries in the upper guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483326751-F9A6H9EK96JKE1I8UPQJ/IMG_0284.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Lounge Overlook Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483349883-DYQ1M24PZNV1J6BBT2ZX/IMG_0392.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Sunny Arrivals Light filters from the forest into the open two storey glass void of the entry hall at The Bear Stand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536371931804-UWMAWG2S7P1U86ZUOAYT/IMG_20180718_061943.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Great Room Activities Comfortable and inviting, the Great Room at The Bear Stand features sumptuous mid-century furnishings, vintage decor and ample activities to keep guests having fun, even on rainy days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483388937-ITDJMDJWOLE0UZKIVJ9N/IMG_0670.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Outside In The lower guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand comes with its own dedicated bathroom and can be sectioned off from the rest of the house via a sliding wall panel. Decorated in modern neutral tones, with wraparound corner windows overlooking the forest and bay beyond, it exudes luxury and quite contentment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483370878-3ETK52GA5IHB0Y2VLSGX/IMG_0414.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - The No Bug Zone With floor to ceiling screens on three sides, a woodburning granite hearth, overhead radiant heaters, a bar bench and comfortable lounge seating, and views to the forest and lake, the screened room at The Bear Stand offers some lovely respite during bug season and on rainy days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483343309-IUG8E9VPTORCGMFLBEWU/IMG_0391.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Go Big The tv den in The Bear Stand features a massive flatscreen tv, PS4, Sonos sound system, beverage centre, Nespresso machine and all the movies you could ever wish for. Situated on the second floor, it is nestled in the center of the house adjacent the two upper bedroom precincts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483408250-INI0Q4LQCWOAUDLTASQC/IMG_0747.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Reflections of Luxury Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483250136-NDAO0QVCDNSP68BKKGRB/IMG_0246.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Distant Water Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483633124-P3XG26HCYFHY8E2JY89M/IMG_2305.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Basking Smokey greys and traditional red tartans play beautifully agains the black onyx wall panels and fir ceilings and cabinetries in the upper guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483408505-0AGPPT5CJKNEMJFK0VB5/IMG_0765.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Gourmet Beginnings The kitchen at The Bear Stand features a stunning four person island breakfast bar with reclaimed fir bar top, Caesarstone countertops throughout, built in fir cabinetries, Danish dome pendant lamps, rustic wooden stools, and an entire suite of built-in five star professional GE Monogram appliances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483598446-IEB08ZMMEQDSOOS6RD35/IMG_2296-1+copy.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Suite Dreams Black onyx panels and a modern peekaboo window framed in fir grace the walls of the luxurious master bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. Featuring a gorgeous natural granite gas fireplace, a writing desk, fir beam ceilings and lake / forest views on three sides, the master bedroom suite provides a cool and calming environment in which to unwind and relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522485136506-E7H3O1HLLI11NCJMTKY7/winter+lower+guest+ext+a.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Lantern Glow The lower guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand comes with its own dedicated bathroom and can be sectioned off from the rest of the house via a sliding wall panel. Decorated in modern neutral tones, with wraparound corner windows overlooking the forest and bay beyond, it exudes luxury and quite contentment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483654045-OIIHQIND2X44BROOPTZ2/IMG_2310.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Everything But the Bugs With floor to ceiling screens on three sides, a woodburning granite hearth, overhead radiant heaters, a bar bench and comfortable lounge seating, and views to the forest and lake, the screened room at The Bear Stand offers some lovely respite during bug season and on rainy days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483786556-N9L77I866VUXBB99ZJ9N/IMG_7600.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Front Row Seats A distressed leather three seater pullout sofa and leather butterfly lounge chairs provide ample comfort in the upper tv den at The Bear Stand. With a built in coffee bar and refreshment centre, massive flat screen tv, a Sonos sound system, a PS4 gaming console, and huge DVD library, at home entertainment never looked so good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483159757-6NJXY17CDJJVXBGNBCKS/GR+Corner.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Quiet Corners The great room at The Bear Stand offers no shortage of quiet comfortable options for curling up with a book, taking on a puzzle or getting into a board game. Stocked with a beautiful range of mid-century modern armchairs, a rocker and contemporary sofas, it’s the perfect place for friendly chats or quiet contemplation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484734995-ZRA5NBVICNSKQL1NMGLV/interior+stair+rear+a.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Forest Gateway The second floor landing at The Bear Stand brings guests to the tv den and allows direct access through large sliding doors, to the rear gardens and forest fire pit outside. A two storey glazed foyer stretches below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484796638-IDFAGA27HT4586IYC4JH/kitchen.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Kitchen Mastery The kitchen at The Bear Stand features a stunning four person island breakfast bar with reclaimed fir bar top, Caesarstone countertops throughout, built in fir cabinetries, domed pendant lamps, rustic wooden stools, and an entire suite of built-in five star professional GE Monogram appliances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536372062257-S0OZCHDHNBZ7MHLAY70H/IMG_20180716_234119.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - The Reading Corner Possibly the best seat in the house, our mid century Hans Wegner rocker exudes vintage style and delivers on comfort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483467066-9T0DA1KHN23TWF3XEFKT/IMG_1628+copy.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Forest Gaze Smokey greys and traditional red 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Fully sign-posted and professionally groomed, our trails hold a number of surprises for our guests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375911058-5F2NHXVOJUDB0RKN5SW0/IMG_20180805_070133.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Cheeky Cocktails With a gorgeous outdoor seating area on our upper deck overlooking the grounds and lake, The Bear Stand is your perfect spot to kick back with a cocktail and friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462259999-TQNU8LZYX335QR8W805M/IMG_1283.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Autumn Evenings at The Bear Stand Don't Get Any Better Sitting lakeside on Contau Lake at The Bear Stand, our picturesque point offers the perfect place to kick back and enjoy the end of your day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463649580-OTYU2MS8G3GXB704QUHX/IMG_5497.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Summer Fun Begins with Rock Jumping! Just a five minute paddle across the lake are the infamous jumping rocks at The Bear Stand. Delve into deep water and dare yourself to plunge from the top ledge of this great lookout point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464861557-KES24Y1WTKSMX2D5GBDX/Kids.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - The Playhouse at The Bear Stand - a Kid's Dream Come True With an upper clubhouse, twin slides, swings, ladders, decks and monkey bars, kids can enjoy their own fantastic hideaway down at the point at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536378689311-TSLQXHD7Q6FQIHEYPA3F/IMG_20180725_211524.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Go Road Tripping Fancy a Road Trip? The area around The Bear Stand, including Haliburton County, Highlands East and the Algonquin Highlands feature some of Ontario’s most beautiful drives. Plan a trip and get out there to enjoy some backcountry driving, some spectacular scenery and set yourself on a road trip the whole family will remember. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464176540-DL5XAFD01UDVJR2M03ZB/IMG_7171.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Opportunities Abound on the Hiking Trails at The Bear Stand With 2.5km of private, professionally-groomed and signposted trails, connected to wetland boardwalks, a second lake, three lookouts and another 3km of Crown land trails, the options for hiking at The Bear Stand are virtually endless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463091091-BVOERUA3YSH9X8NX9KAP/IMG_5389.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Standalone Tub in the Master Ensuite at The Bear Stand The master ensuite bathroom at The Bear Stand features a gorgeous standalone Blu Bathworks tub and is situated behind a large picture window with private lake and forest views. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462811852-AVNNKYLY4GRMITWG3IM6/IMG_4326.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Snowshoeing the Extensive Winter Trail Network at The Bear Stand During the winter season, our extensive network of summer hiking trails converts to a beautiful set of snowshoeing trails for our winter guests to enjoy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461724904-ZJQXZWHHCDP4ISF4YQF5/dock+wide+m.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - The Bear Stand - A Paddler's Paradise Situated on the doorstep of Algonquin Park, The Bear Stand offers up wild and scenic canoeing for any level of paddler. With three canoes, a tandem kayak and an array of beautiful inlets and secluded bays to explore, canoeing on Contau Lake wonderfully articulates life in the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375455622-7SP9Z8MH7AU1BYUWXSAR/IMG_20180811_152801.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Local Brews With numerous craft breweries situated all across the county, finding your favourite pour makes for great days out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463997670-QS2CWFXF7VHM8RO7A8WV/IMG_5831.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - The Bear Stand - There's No Better Place for a Dawn Paddle Enjoying a misty paddle at dawn in cottage country is a rite of passage in the Haliburton Highlands. With some stunning natural scenery, a plethora of wildlife and a quiet lake to call your own, there’s no better place to start your morning than at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462081365-7FARV2GZ5AUFXB61KRJR/IMG_0737.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Modern Luxuries Meets Cabin Rituals at The Bear Stand The rear fire pit at The Bear Stand sits quietly at the edge of a granite rise and endless expanses of native Haliburton forest. Steps away from the upper den, the rear fire pit is a great spot to hunker down with friends, share some ghost stories, enjoy a drink and toast some smores. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375608779-F9WQA5VPDGCYLWNM2MHO/IMG_20180807_061729.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Storm Watching With occasional summer storms in Ontario’s summer months, The Bear Stand provides a fantastic vantage point to watch the beauty and grandeur of mother nature unfold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464429419-FWNWQ8LJOPDL7LTTMZBC/IMG_8219.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - The Bear Stand Provides Endless Entertainment for Kids With a fantastic playground and jungle gym, children of all sizes can keep busy crafting lasting memories down off the point at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461929983-WSH56QB0CEUZFQWSEMIO/IMG_0436.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Darts in the Screened Room Make for Happy Rainy Days With an expansive screened room directly connected to the Great Room at The Bear Stand and kitted out with a gorgeous granite wood burning hearth, overhead radiant heaters, outdoor lounge chairs and floor to ceiling screens, even rainy or buggy days can be a joy at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464545976-9GJ5ZHI8S256YNVIJ7IO/IMG_9391+%281%29.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - The Finnish Sauna at The Bear Stand Imported from Finland, our top-of-the-range IKI-Kiuas sauna heater lends genuine quality to the sauna experience at The Bear Stand. Lined with clear grain cedar, granite stone, and beautiful underrated terrazzo flooring, it’s the perfect place to start or finish any day, any time of the year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522465223215-Z58YUC4NT2SQF8KE3OZ4/P1020674.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Enjoying the Boardwalk Section of The Bear Stand The extensive trail network at The Bear Stand includes a gorgeous floating boardwalk traversing some pristine Ontario wetlands, several lookout stations and leading to our second lake and an upper viewing platform. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462375940-R169DOZPKLMG9303IVTI/IMG_2037.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Our Sandy Beach, Point and Swim Raft at The Bear Stand A canoe and tandem kayak sit quietly on the sandy shores of our point at The Bear Stand, opposite to a cedar swim raft and only a stone’s throw from the main house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463091636-B86DQAQHIWTNOSYR2H5P/IMG_4460.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Huskies at the Ready In winter, dog-sledding adventures can be had at the Haliburton Wolf Centre and at the Winterdance Dog Sled Co. A great way to get outdoors, try something new and to make the most of your winter stay at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522465371801-QLV7XLK6R2N75TP31O97/P1020713.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - The Bear Stand - a Perfect Place to Introduce the Wonders of Nature From the comfort of a canoe, where better to introduce the natural wonder of the Haliburton Highlands with your children? With many marshy inlets and bays, teeming with local wildlife, showing you firsthand what nature has on offer in Canada is what we do best. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522465363530-R093EU82AAUDA35HACW6/P1030728.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - The Serene Calm of Paddling at Dawn at The Bear Stand Nothing offers up a quiet serene moment than a dawn paddle at The Bear Stand. With numerous beautiful bays teeming with wildlife, the reward for early risers is second to none. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461922832-XZWGDR1RV3HE5GYPR3I0/IMG_0306.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Start Your Morning with a Japanese Bath One of the best experiences at The Bear Stand is a quiet soak in our imported hinoki wood Japanese tub, situated directly off the master ensuite, in a beautifully covered screened room at the edge of a granite rise and the forest beyond. Equipped for year round use, it is the ultimate form of relaxation and a genuine source of zen during your stay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462062535-B0J7CRCIQ2A3IAEVPOP4/IMG_0673.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Finding Some Quality Family Time at The Bear Stand The Bear Stand is perfect for strengthening family bonds, creating lasting memories and for reconnecting with loved ones in a luxurious and fun cabin environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462266057-ZYRSZRY1B38NEVAKJAVP/IMG_1289.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Just a Few of the Paddling Options at The Bear Stand A canoe and tandem kayak sit quietly on the sandy shores of our point at The Bear Stand, only a stone’s throw from the main house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463877108-GT1YZJ6A7M2FQZ4QO3V6/IMG_5826.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Embracing Solitude at The Bear Stand A misty dawn paddle at The Bear Stand energizes the soul and lets you reconnect with nature. A variety of marshy inlets and beautiful natural bays allow Contau Lake to host a myriad of wildlife to discover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463172115-4WZGZME3K3ISA07DPADQ/IMG_5396.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Navigating Our Extensive Trail Network at The Bear Stand Take up the challenge of completing our entire 5km trail network at The Bear Stand. Professionally groomed and signposted, it offers up a delightful challenge for all ages and a chance for firsthand engagement with nature across our vast forest and wetland acreage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462003209-24YZZN8H00CL7U0Z5V14/IMG_0546.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Marsh Boardwalk on a Sunny Autumn Day Our private trails and wetland boardwalk let you explore the property in any season at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461724623-38Y3PK6NWA12LYIB3R0P/dock+close+m.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Our Canoe Dock at The Bear Stand Situated in a quiet shallow bay, teeming with wildlife, our canoe dock is your entry point to paddling enjoyment at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522465040059-T8RBZ2QVW7HTHLYT7M6W/P1020667.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Our Boardwalk to Mud Lake at The Bear Stand Our private trails and wetland boardwalk let you explore the property in any season at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462872949-B8R3QAX73YTIJ625HEHD/IMG_4392.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Enjoying Some Winter Down Time at The Bear Stand Winter recreation abounds at The Bear Stand. Dog-sledding, snowshoeing, pond hockey, skating, downhill and nordic skiing, ice-fishing, ice climbing and more give you endless options for enjoying the winter season in cottage country. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522465015083-E55B5M010719YWK4VEAV/P1000178.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Winter Access at The Bear Stand We keep our road to The Bear Stand clear all winter for our guests, guaranteeing you a safe arrival and easy access to this recreational wonderland which is the Haliburton Highlands in winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464060415-0PO5UZXGXWN4B4KWCTSK/IMG_6188.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Enjoying Some Family Time at The Bear Stand The Bear Stand is perfect for strengthening family bonds, creating lasting memories and for reconnecting with loved ones in a luxurious and fun natural environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463022727-3GI8ND3WS0C1YH97ZZA2/IMG_4451.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Winter Adventures at The Bear Stand There’s no end to the winter adventures possible in the Haliburton Highlands. From dog-sledding to downhill skiing, pond hockey to ice-fishing, there’s something for everyone, right the way through winter, at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462761308-BCJ1Z5L891C848U9Q4B9/IMG_3013.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Overlooking the Marsh Boardwalk at The Bear Stand Our private trails and wetland boardwalk let you explore the property in any season at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462818745-8EIL9RLXG6Y712P2IYM1/IMG_4375.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Snowshoeing Through a Winter Expanse Be the first to make tracks on our extensive network of private snowshoeing trails at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463334194-R7MNRKGU7VWLOBGCWND7/IMG_5408.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Navigate the Wonders of Our Extensive Trail Network Take up the challenge of completing our entire 5km trail network at The Bear Stand. Professionally groomed and signposted, it offers up a delightful challenge for all ages and a chance for firsthand engagement with nature across our vast forest and wetland acreage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462356695-OP1LRZ7WGRQLP2H9FQNP/IMG_1946.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Kick Back and Take In Some of the Most Amazing Fall Colours Around Fall colours don’t get any better than in the Haliburton Highlands. And where better to enjoy them than at The Bear Stand. Surrounded by native mixed conifer and maple hardwood forests, enjoying the mesmerising magic of autumn in cottage country is truly a one of a kind experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462871302-QCWVHHPZQ7PDJWAPQHAR/IMG_4380.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Make Tracks on Our Extensive Snowshoe Trail Network Be the first to make tracks on our extensive network of private snowshoeing trails at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464547898-6IR4TNBRJ4PDQ55QOM7W/IMG_9361.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Enjoy a Private Soak in Your Own Lakeside Hot Tub Not to be missed, the outdoor hot tub experience at The Bear Stand is second to none. Situated in a private opening, lakeside, only a few steps from our sauna and the main house, our six person Softub lets you relax amidst the wild surrounds of the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522465242152-PS8AORU56ZWTICU7T1JW/P1020675.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - The Boardwalk to Mud Lake at The Bear Stand Our private trails and wetland boardwalk let you explore the property in any season at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462935636-JLW1LA2LEOU5ZPPKVCLY/IMG_4435.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Get Friendly with Some Huskies on a Dog-Sled Adventure In winter, dog-sledding adventures can be had at the Haliburton Wolf Centre and at the Winterdance Dog Sled Co. A great way to get outdoors, try something new and to make the most of your winter stay at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463265962-3JTBLVK4E6LPFUTRTGQ7/IMG_5403.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Spot a Beaver at Our Lodge Lookout Take up the challenge of completing our entire 5km trail network at The Bear Stand. Professionally groomed and signposted, it offers up a delightful challenge for all ages and a chance for firsthand engagement with nature across our vast forest and wetland acreage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462284822-67DGLE5DZ6JYRVF6GJ6U/IMG_1826.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Bring the Pooch We readily accommodate requests to allow dogs at The Bear Stand and we understand that your pooch deserves to have every bit as much fun during your stay as you do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461691434-BXWTY0WY0MRQSM9RJMTS/7X0A6209.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Explore the Water By canoe, one can explore the myriad of wild bays and picturesque inlets which make up our lake at The Bear Stand. We keep two canoes at the ready, a tandem kayak while supplying ample opportunities to get out on the water and enjoy all that nature has to offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464541031-XVU8NLFVPWC76ZSKUK0F/IMG_9359.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Take a Dip in Our Lakeside Hot Tub Not to be missed, the outdoor hot tub experience at The Bear Stand is second to none. Situated in a private opening, lakeside, only a few steps from our sauna and the main house, our six person Softub lets you relax amidst the wild surrounds of the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464260718-P6GM0573XEV09VPFGUJZ/IMG_7513.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Embark on a Hike to Remember Our extensive trail network turns into a gorgeous snowshoeing circuit come winter. Equipped with signposts and directional markers, the opportunity to enjoy snowshoeing in the wilds of Ontario, are second to none at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463401327-84GZQUV7RDQKU956IRK2/IMG_5409.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Enjoy a Leisurely Hike in the Heart of Nature Our private trails and wetland boardwalk let you explore the property in any season at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464344405-T96WV894JGDCI2TKTL6G/IMG_7549.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Go Off-Piste at The Bear Stand Snowshoeing our extensive winter trail network brings you into the lap of nature at The Bear Stand, with more than 2.5km of beautiful private signposted trails to enjoy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463462104-7G1JKZPMMPOT988Q81O1/IMG_5415.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Navigating the Trails at Contau Take up the challenge of completing our entire 5km trail network at The Bear Stand. Professionally groomed and signposted, it offers up a delightful challenge for all ages and a chance for firsthand engagement with nature across our vast forest and wetland acreage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463455500-HJS0X54FNJ5HLGU2IWYS/IMG_5436.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Kayaking on Contau Our tandem kayak seen on Contau Lake off the point at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463038429-Y4NC5XT48PRLT431HHCI/IMG_4457.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Getting Friendly with the Huskies In winter, dog-sledding adventures can be had at the Haliburton Wolf Centre and at the Winterdance Dog Sled Co. A great way to get outdoors, try something new and to make the most of your winter stay at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463543770-OLI2IDU5O906WP7UN3FN/IMG_5468.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Break at the Lodge Lookout Our professionally-groomed and signposted trail network is perfect for family hiking and exploring the wild outdoors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463553412-J54XVH90KPIQO41VXWE8/IMG_5487.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - The Swim Rocks on Contau Just a five minute paddle across the lake are the infamous jumping rocks at The Bear Stand. Delve into deep water and dare yourself to plunge from the top ledge of this great lookout point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375960908-WHLL3343AHEMG9ADGOYJ/IMG_20180728_211825.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Quiet Reflections Early morning mist and calm waters at The Bear Stand guarantee a paddle experience never to be forgotten. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462965425-KQFP5W6KL4V5ADDUAMMK/IMG_4398.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Snowshoe Tracks Across the Marsh Boardwalk Be the first to make tracks on our extensive network of private snowshoeing trails at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461537865-X7M3X4F4D3UHU6PGMRDU/7X0A1533.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464139035-JCZ8BKT4WCDW3621NHGY/IMG_6263.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Relax Around the Rear Fire Pit Adjacent the upper den and nestled out back at the edge of the forest is our rear fire pit. Perfect for relaxing around with friends and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464291362-YCZ65FGDWVALU9BRJ9PK/IMG_7527.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - A Place for Contemplation The quiet of winter brings ample opportunity to get away from it all and enjoy the solitude of a snowy walk in the woods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462272113-03H1ZG0FB36NUSMM9CGE/IMG_1597.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Hammock in the Woods Relax in our lakeside hammock, situated in the forest, just a stone’s throw from the main house at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464423635-0XDEDLNCAFNKDCFBCNHR/IMG_7551.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Winter Musings at The Bear Stand Our network of winter trails takes delivers you across more than 2.5km of snowy frozen forests and wetlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464115354-SQXAILEQSCQDYK13END9/IMG_7166.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - No Getting Lost Take up the challenge of completing our entire 5km trail network at The Bear Stand. Professionally groomed and signposted, it offers up a delightful challenge for all ages and a chance for firsthand engagement with nature across our vast forest and wetland acreage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464148934-DSBA1EK4GKAESJXJCSGE/IMG_7169.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Summer at the Lodge Lookout The Lodge Lookout makes for an idyllic stop along our 2.5km long private trail network. Traversing an extensive wetland and native forest tract, it provides ample opportunity for wildlife viewing and enjoyment of nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464190021-6KSYJD958JJECMPRPXQB/IMG_7173.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - The Wizard of the East The Wizard of the East greets hikers on the East Trail - midway through our 2.5km network of professionally-groomed and signposted hiking trails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464224355-XGWK3Z3N7P1O9SI7O6SG/IMG_7183.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - The Canoe at Mud Lake For ease of enjoyment, a second canoe rack and launch awaits on Mud Lake, accessible on foot via our private network of hiking trails at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464437107-9K1MZ9AE09RIDKNSZV9M/IMG_7562.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Snowshoeing the Marsh Boardwalk at The Bear Stand Be the first to make tracks on our extensive network of private snowshoeing trails at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462487829-65KKJNV7QMTWKYW7JYDI/IMG_2851.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - A Quiet Moment at the Mud Lake Canoe Launch Our extensive network of private hiking trails takes you to our second lake, known locally as Mud Lake, where a set of adirondack chairs, a canoe and small launch dock await. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461543196-34O7VWJFQIFCM8VKLIH5/7X0A6197.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Misty Morning Paddle Across Contau By canoe, one can explore the myriad of wild bays and picturesque inlets which make up our lake at The Bear Stand. We keep two canoes at the ready, a tandem kayak while supplying ample opportunities to get out on the water and enjoy all that nature has to offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462646965-QM8QKKFCKZMZ3QWG09SS/IMG_2963.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Relaxation Starts Here Relaxation comes in many forms at The Bear Stand. Here, the forest hammock and six person hot tub are just two examples. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464717060-WEHHC0A6OUY2QKG5BZEL/IMG_20170201_171934.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Music Many Ways at The Bear Stand We love to celebrate music. And at The Bear Stand we have many ways to enjoy it. Connect your device to our wireless Sonos system, our various Bluetooth speakers, crank up our turntable, or simple listen to some local radio. We have all the listening options you could ask for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461347973-ITLX1Z70FDLWQML2DHYR/7X0A6167.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Morning Paddle on Contau By canoe, one can explore the myriad of wild bays and picturesque inlets which make up our lake at The Bear Stand. We keep two canoes at the ready, a tandem kayak while supplying ample opportunities to get out on the water and enjoy all that nature has to offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464376107-XTLAN51MGI0YUZ5OEHAX/IMG_7550.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Boardwalks in Winter Be the first to make tracks on our extensive network of private snowshoeing trails at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462728184-TC3IWY4BQSTGIBMRKMLF/IMG_2967.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Great Fun at Any Age With a fantastic playground and jungle gym, children of all sizes can keep busy crafting lasting memories down off the point at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464632560-ZC94H4EBEM67P081B3I8/IMG_9799.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Winter Hot Tub Moments Our six person Softub operates year-round, meaning steamy bubbly outdoor fun, no matter what the season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464843445-W1EKAGOB5WYGI5ZFP9YL/lakeview+m.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - The Silent Sounds of Contau Lake The Bear Stand is idyllically situated on the small, wild and picturesque Contau Lake, in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461747126-WOIYIRF2O6E8WIJMISCX/front+deck+m.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - The Perfect Venue for an Outdoor Feast With a full size front deck, built-in outdoor barbecue, and seating for six around a premium teak wood outdoor dining table, we couldn’t make fantastic outdoor eating any easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522465383403-CQD8UKF8CN8ABT7MQ6T1/playground+m.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Playground on the Point With a fantastic playground and jungle gym, children of all sizes can keep busy crafting lasting memories down off the point at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464855247-62M2EMRNWMFPOM0U2A3A/main+bay+dusk+b.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Sunsets on Contau The Bear Stand is idyllically situated on the small, wild and picturesque Contau Lake, in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464758461-CBPRA6P61RBGF0I04Z7L/IMG_20170201_142238%7E2.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Waiting on Summer The canoe rack at Contau Lake sits blanketed in a heavy February snow at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461701531-68BGS1PPYMN4S4DDUGGQ/7X0A6236.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Morning Silhouettes on Contau The Bear Stand is idyllically situated on the small, wild and picturesque Contau Lake, in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463656620-YGGJ7LIH6G1CLXGM5QCA/IMG_5554+copy.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Fun in the Snow With a fantastic playground and jungle gym, children of all sizes can keep busy crafting lasting memories down off the point at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464752887-9KGZSA1U9CUUG8EGB771/IMG_20170201_204531.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - The Blue Glow of a Winter Hot Tub Our six person Softub operates year-round, meaning steamy bubbly outdoor fun, no matter what the season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463764732-W16PU34TYNASJDW7TT69/IMG_5586.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Winter Trailhead at The Bear Stand With 2.5km of private, professionally-groomed and signposted trails, connected to wetland boardwalks, a second lake, three lookouts and another 3km of Crown land trails, the options for hiking at The Bear Stand are virtually endless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464666770-2FFDQ15XR4MULO8I0AGE/IMG_9995.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Summer Fun in the Summer Sun With 2.5km of private, professionally-groomed and signposted trails, connected to wetland boardwalks, a second lake, three lookouts and another 3km of Crown land trails, the options for hiking at The Bear Stand are virtually endless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463753674-ETI9P14TUU5LXH6AKIV2/IMG_5792.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - A Steamy Invitation Imported from Finland, our top-of-the-range IKI-Kiuas sauna heater lends genuine quality to the sauna experience at The Bear Stand. Lined with clear grain cedar, granite stone, and beautiful underrated terrazzo flooring, it’s the perfect place to start or finish any day, any time of the year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462130474-N40RGZ7D479A1N1R1U90/IMG_0861.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - The Golden Encore Fall colours don’t get any better than in the Haliburton Highlands. And where better to enjoy them than at The Bear Stand. Surrounded by native mixed conifer and maple hardwood forests, enjoying the mesmerising magic of autumn in cottage country is truly a one of a kind experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462193820-EDXXR4ORQ2D4JYB94M4D/IMG_1160.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - The Finer Things Relaxation comes in many forms at The Bear Stand. Here, the forest hammock and six person hot tub are just two examples. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522463928907-O6G2ZS4FMRSH1GBYE3CM/IMG_5831+%281%29.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Choose Your Own Path With a plowed and hilly private access road, where better to relive your tobogganing days in winter than at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462056437-THM4LZ8IYWZLWRHCZ3YD/IMG_0730.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Tales Around the Fire Adjacent the upper den and nestled out back at the edge of the forest is our rear fire pit. Perfect for relaxing around with friends and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461967030-1W3XMGJZX36UMT3PEW4W/IMG_0528.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Follow the Signs Take up the challenge of completing our entire 5km trail network at The Bear Stand. Professionally groomed and signposted, it offers up a delightful challenge for all ages and a chance for firsthand engagement with nature across our vast forest and wetland acreage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462191346-VWR7LZZT1MB4G38X206R/IMG_1094.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Be a Kid All Over Again Perfect for keeping you both busy and active, The Bear Stand offers a wide array of wonderful and interesting recreation opportunities for little and big kids alike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464059318-G69D7GXBO3PRKMNR1PY3/IMG_5860.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Hit the Slopes With a plowed and hilly private access road, where better to relive your tobogganing days in winter than at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462151941-XG6060ER51KJXYEVUOX1/IMG_0866.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Experience the Magic of Autumn Fall colours don’t get any better than in the Haliburton Highlands. And where better to enjoy them than at The Bear Stand. Surrounded by native mixed conifer and maple hardwood forests, enjoying the mesmerising magic of autumn in cottage country is truly a one of a kind experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464795629-U128YPZN79104CVTUMX9/IMG_20170208_141158%7E2.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Trek Across a Frozen Lake At The Bear Stand, cold snowy winters allow you to cross expansive frozen lakes for the kind of solitude that only a winter in the Haliburton Highlands can deliver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464638613-VCWVUATDLHTJ5DY0DLCM/IMG_9823.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Snowy Steamy Goodness Our six person Softub operates year-round, meaning steamy bubbly outdoor fun, no matter what the season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461870148-KJE69YQ54H660NWBS91J/IMG_0187.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery With top quality teak reclining loungers situated on our front deck, there’s nowhere better to wait out the warm-up of a barbecue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462241592-J8B11NLTIMQMQBTPWQIM/IMG_1271.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - A Beer With a View A beer, an adirondack and a view to the dock. Nothing is more quintessentially Haliburton than a stay at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462095450-IA9GCZ9YK5KB1YUTE0BO/IMG_0833.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - The Still of the Wild The Bear Stand is idyllically situated on the small, wild and picturesque Contau Lake, in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462291504-649SUVL64F6RQHYPE9WP/IMG_1832.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - A Runner's Delight With a beautiful trail network spanning more than 5km, we have your perfect trail running circuit here in the waiting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461701532-IDHWNES4MBOMR9831VVX/1487370880593.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Winter Trailblazing Be the first to make tracks on our extensive network of private snowshoeing trails at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464555865-8IVRM803SAFIKUJ44RH8/IMG_9437.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Fun For All Ages With a fantastic playground and jungle gym, children of all sizes can keep busy crafting lasting memories down off the point at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536377750566-DTG007NUQUPY5GLWT1FX/image7.JPEG Our Activities Photo Gallery - Put On a Spread Haliburton County is home to a magnificent assortment of boutique bakeries, butchers, fruit and farmer’s markets and country produce stands - making little gourmet feasts an easy way to please the masses. photo: Shawna DiFilippo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462233065-36C4I6JR3XOXGCGLBGQA/IMG_1167+copy.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Relaxation Awaits Not to be missed, the outdoor hot tub experience at The Bear Stand is second to none. Situated in a private opening, lakeside, only a few steps from our sauna and the main house, our six person Softub lets you relax amidst the wild surrounds of the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461807338-X3HAOC1TGD4R8VWU8BUH/IMG_0156+copy.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Kicking Back Sitting lakeside on Contau Lake at The Bear Stand, our picturesque point offers the perfect place to kick back and enjoy the end of your day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461699600-Z9V9G5MT9RQ6Y5IVMOR7/1486251692773.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Mush! In winter, dog-sledding adventures can be had at the Haliburton Wolf Centre and at the Winterdance Dog Sled Co. A great way to get outdoors, try something new and to make the most of your winter stay at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461841848-D1G0EZOY5W9JWZJ08SEI/IMG_0165+copy.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461869875-RFAYU037S72DRBIKW59Y/IMG_0180.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Resting on the Racks With three canoes, a tandem kayak, custom built canoe rack and launch docks on two lakes, The Bear Stand has all the canoeing options an avid paddler could ask for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461891947-ETKOPTV82NOCEYBBLXO8/IMG_0198.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Layback and Unwind Our front deck offers reclining loungers and a full outdoor teak dining set to cater to all your outdoor entertainment needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461756554-NDJ94XDJFFG5XRZ1RYQI/IMG_0150.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - For Trolls and Toddlers Alike With a fantastic playground and jungle gym, children of all sizes can keep busy crafting lasting memories down off the point at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462084686-HO8W1V18ZNRQ5KWWS643/IMG_0733.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Storytelling 101 Adjacent the upper den and nestled out back at the edge of the forest is our rear fire pit. Perfect for relaxing around with friends and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461914520-CMEH4JQ3B4SLCJSXPXAC/IMG_0304.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461956942-DITZCIXZD8AGFCBDM5LG/IMG_0503.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Where Trails End at The Bear Stand Our private trails and wetland boardwalk let you explore the property in any season at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461697400-A7TR8C6V9R8TY6F4VPTO/1486070948114.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - In the Snowy Wilds Beautifully snowy and yet still accessible through marked snowshoeing trails, our trail network at The Bear Stand is a winter wilderness experience that is second to none. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461789931-Z7IL99S39UL15F06DH97/IMG_0160.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Take It All In Sitting lakeside on Contau Lake at The Bear Stand, our picturesque point offers the perfect place to kick back and enjoy the end of your day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461981912-VRZPFEV3ABL6TSABMN4Y/IMG_0538.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Autumn Strolling Our private trails and wetland boardwalk let you explore the property in any season at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461993806-EBDHEYZ0PC8ZAU2XGHRX/IMG_0540.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery The Marsh Overlook at The Bear Stand provides a scenic resting point at the halfway mark between our East and West Trails. A great spot for a quick snack with views out over the forest toward Mud Lake and across our private wetland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462020250-6TO5MDY0XJ7WVFP61FWL/IMG_0592.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Campfire Tales in the Waiting Adjacent the upper den and nestled out back at the edge of the forest is our rear fire pit. Perfect for relaxing around with friends and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462417036-U3KO7JQEJPE0U7GWQAF3/IMG_2259.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - The Sojourn to Maple Lake Connecting to some 3km of crown land trails circumventing Maple Lake, our private trail network at The Bear Stand gives you access to pure untouched wilderness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462106730-8DBLIGNIPQ3I1JB5KPVF/IMG_0742.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Guardian of the Trails Fun and witty wood carvings throughout our property and trails greet passing hikers and children alike, at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462106175-PCKOHACOHA955PEH5G17/IMG_0835.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Silent Dawn at The Bear Stand The Bear Stand is idyllically situated on the small, wild and picturesque Contau Lake, in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522461842672-10O82GXIYOZ6MI11T7XE/IMG_0176.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Gathering at the Campfire Sitting lakeside on Contau Lake at The Bear Stand, our picturesque point offers the perfect place to kick back and enjoy the end of your day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375787107-LER4GAO2ANBX3M050CGK/IMG_20180728_213100.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Great Getaways Getting away doesn’t mean getting lost. Our substantial network of private and professionally signposted walking and snowshoeing trails mean hours of scenic year-round entertainment for you and your crew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462119436-MIOVJSTWHPQOR2EDDJA2/IMG_0850.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Morning Silence at The Bear Stand The Bear Stand is idyllically situated on the small, wild and picturesque Contau Lake, in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375786236-BLDE7QFZ8B85HL6X8IH0/IMG_20180726_225307.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Remote Paddling Come explore our paddling outpost on one of our two trail-accessible untouched remote lakes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462136819-ICZV69A66RJYLBP21TU1/IMG_0864.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Autumn Reflections at The Bear Stand Fall colours don’t get any better than in the Haliburton Highlands. And where better to enjoy them than at The Bear Stand. Surrounded by native mixed conifer and maple hardwood forests, enjoying the mesmerising magic of autumn in cottage country is truly a one of a kind experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462146969-Q0E1IJZ4NUSXKYOZ1MCZ/IMG_0955.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Negotiating the Mist A misty dawn paddle at The Bear Stand energizes the soul and lets you reconnect with nature. A variety of marshy inlets and beautiful natural bays allow Contau Lake to host a myriad of wildlife to discover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462172583-AO31ISAPLBC7N0ZHJ3X5/IMG_1023.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Communing with Nature at The Bear Stand Our professionally-groomed and signposted trail network is perfect for family hiking and exploring the wild outdoors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375836066-4RV6RXEDR2B36BHZE7GU/IMG_20180728_122848.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Paddling Outpost Come explore our paddling outpost on one of our two trail-accessible untouched remote lakes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462380929-AO8GUT2YTWI2TGCJ3HBV/IMG_2071.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Burgers and Besties With a full size front deck, built-in outdoor barbecue, and seating for six around a premium teak wood outdoor dining table, we couldn’t make fantastic outdoor eating any easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462166542-2YLUGZ6XXYUD9HBG4X95/IMG_1088.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Mud Lake on a Perfect Day For ease of enjoyment, a second canoe rack and launch awaits on Mud Lake, accessible on foot via our private network of hiking trails at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462305807-4KIA0LY1MZFZFONFO3F3/IMG_1843.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - A Gourmet Setting for Food Aficionados Serving up a feast is second nature at The Bear Stand. With so many great amenities and spaces to help you cook, entertain and enjoy, dinners back home will never be the same. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522462404644-WZYARYTSZ56T5NYWOI0O/IMG_2253.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Where the Wild Things Are Connecting to some 3km of crown land trails circumventing Maple Lake, our private trail network at The Bear Stand gives you access to pure untouched wilderness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522464191945-0DQOQ6VYCPV7HB1D1SZB/IMG_7170.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Autumn Discoveries at The Bear Stand Our private trails and wetland boardwalk let you explore the property in any season at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536375571646-FYZ2WWWGRLF62GBBGXQ6/IMG_20180720_080629.jpg Our Activities Photo Gallery - Lake Exploring Whether its by canoe, kayak or SUP, Lake Contau and the plethora of lakes 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ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels and balustrades, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522485060929-J14ZBV3DQLND3QT8UY68/upper+guest+bed+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - The Upper Guest Bedroom Suite at The Bear Stand Smokey greys and traditional red tartans play beautifully agains the black onyx wall panels and fir ceilings and cabinetries in the upper guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536371990172-NPRDR77AMZ09NW2L4FWS/IMG_20180718_061859.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - The Perfect Chair Possibly the best seat in the house, our mid century Hans Wegner rocker exudes vintage style and delivers on comfort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484413755-JEW1HU6RMYXOF8J6UR0F/IMG_20170201_140547%7E2.jpg Our Interiors Photo 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Featuring a gorgeous natural granite gas fireplace, a writing desk, fir beam ceilings and lake / forest views on three sides, the master bedroom suite provides a cool and calming environment in which to unwind and relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483820345-S7AJFY0Q72E7VJ8SBZYH/IMG_7658.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Cabin Country Meets Home Cinema A distressed leather three seater pullout sofa and leather butterfly lounge chairs provide ample comfort in the upper tv den at The Bear Stand. With a built in coffee bar and refreshment centre, massive flat screen tv, a Sonos sound system, a PS4 gaming console, and huge DVD library, at home entertainment never looked so good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484854493-Y5XB7NBLTALT0LP4CXFX/livingroom+obl+2+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Modern Comforts in the Heart of Cottage Country Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels and balustrades, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483222691-N4K4ZIYNYGLAFC3W46NN/IMG_0239.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - The Lower Guest Bedroom - Your Personal Forest Retreat The lower guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand comes with its own dedicated bathroom and can be sectioned off from the rest of the house via a sliding wall panel. 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With a built in coffee bar and refreshment centre, massive flat screen tv, a Sonos sound system, a PS4 gaming console, and huge DVD library, at home entertainment never looked so good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484129607-OYW39D33EEG1VNUN1F6V/IMG_20170201_105440%7E2.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Stylish Lakeside Dining at The Bear Stand The dining room at The Bear Stand features an 8 person reclaimed oak dining table, suspended globe pendants, built-in fir cabinetries, Eames dining chairs and wraparound views through the forest and toward the lake beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483050643-ZOH20C304ZG3542AZEUJ/bedroom+obl+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Master Suite Lake Views at The Bear Stand Black onyx panels and a modern peekaboo window framed in fir grace the walls of the luxurious master bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. Featuring a gorgeous natural granite gas fireplace, a writing desk, fir beam ceilings and lake / forest views on three sides, the master bedroom suite provides a cool and calming environment in which to unwind and relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484816090-3TFSXECNUA8K72U6VEI7/livingroom+hearth+wide+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Invitation to Lounge, at The Bear Stand Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483825841-2UAUVOKBC8QCHQDCRR97/IMG_9391.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484872107-F95EOLGQLWS9IG0HK3VQ/livingroom+obl+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Where Comfort Resides Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels and balustrades, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484771958-P1BS36IYHJKN2N1AYOPY/living+to+kitchen+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - A Relaxing Respite in the Heart of Nature Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels and balustrades, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484080647-RPXRWKDF87SXU9L7A55E/IMG_20170201_104419%7E2.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Dine in Style at The Bear Stand The dining room at The Bear Stand features an 8 person reclaimed oak dining table, suspended globe pendants, built-in fir cabinetries, Eames dining chairs and wraparound views through the forest and toward the lake beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484937845-098IKZDPLLXEA6DZJNRB/master+bathtub+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Forest Bathing at The Bear Stand The standalone Blu Bathworks tub in the master ensuite at The Bear Stand features fully private forest views in a luxuriously modern spa-like setting. It is situated in a bathroom featuring stunning Heath Ceramics wall tiles, Kohler sanitary wares, Caesarstone countertops, an Axor Hansgrohe rain shower, twin vanities, and floor to ceiling sliding doors leading to a screened room with sunken wooden ofuro tub. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483996577-L0RVUNGA8ONRSTDPKFL1/IMG_9800.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Gourmet Meets Gorgeous at The Bear Stand The kitchen and dining quad at The Bear Stand features a stunning four person island breakfast bar with reclaimed fir bar top, Caesarstone countertops throughout, a glassed-in dining room for 8 persons featuring a distressed oak dining table, built in fir cabinetries, stylish glass globe pendants, Eames chairs, and an entire suite of built-in five star professional appliances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483070038-R5I7EMXUG5JHL5STF944/bunkroom.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Camp Days Revisited The bunk room at The Bear Stand beautifully accommodates four adults or four children in custom built fir bunks with ample built-ins, dual sliding privacy doors, lake views and underrated hardwood floors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483909536-M4FMV4D9MU6E0PSEV4MP/IMG_9532+copy.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Masterbath Modern Mastery The master ensuite at The Bear Stand features beautiful Heath Ceramics wall tiles and underheated terrazzo flooring throughout, a walk-out shower with fir bench, twin vanities, Caesarstone countertops, a rain shower, sliding floor to ceiling doors leading to a screened in sunken wooden tub room, a standalone Blu Bathworks tub, and Kohler / Hansgrohe fittings throughout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484751782-1SMROOH9SNE5WXLYHOJO/living+to+dining+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Masterchefs at Work The kitchen and dining quad at The Bear Stand features a stunning four person island breakfast bar with reclaimed fir bar top, Caesarstone countertops throughout, a glassed-in dining room for 8 persons featuring a distressed oak dining table, built in fir cabinetries, stylish glass globe pendants, Eames chairs, and an entire suite of built-in five star professional appliances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484887462-PHZGGA3IBC6I355197ZU/master+bath+south+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Your Own Personal Spa at The Bear Stand The master ensuite at The Bear Stand features a fully private standalone tub with forest views in a luxuriously modern spa-like setting. The master ensuite further adds stunning Heath Ceramics wall tiles, Kohler sanitary wares, Caesarstone countertops, an Axor Hansgrohe rain shower, twin vanities, and floor to ceiling sliding doors leading to a screened room with sunken wooden ofuro tub. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483087136-CR084QV7UDSV1F598DXG/dining+obl+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Dining By Nature The dining room at The Bear Stand features an 8 person reclaimed oak dining table, suspended globe pendants, built-in fir cabinetries, Eames dining chairs and wraparound views through the forest and toward the lake beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483671661-MYMBTNJN1ZLL1XOWQRAF/IMG_2321.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Fireside Lounging in the Screened Room With floor to ceiling screens on three sides, a woodburning granite hearth, overhead radiant heaters, a bar bench and comfortable lounge seating, and views to the forest and lake, the screened room at The Bear Stand offers some lovely respite during bug season and on rainy days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483104125-N575AUP1I9A7Q72HCPVV/dining+to+pantry+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Gourmet Dinners Done Right The kitchen and dining quad at The Bear Stand features a stunning four person island breakfast bar with reclaimed fir bar top, Caesarstone countertops throughout, a glassed-in dining room for 8 persons featuring a distressed oak dining table, built in fir cabinetries, stylish glass globe pendants, Eames chairs, and an entire suite of built-in five star professional appliances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483688567-DL05WRCBXTDMB44KKNI3/IMG_2290.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - A Masterful Assembly Black onyx panels and a modern peekaboo window framed in fir grace the walls of the luxurious master bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. Featuring a gorgeous natural granite gas fireplace, a writing desk, fir beam ceilings and lake / forest views on three sides, the master bedroom suite provides a cool and calming environment in which to unwind and relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483105194-YC7G9AK3LVPQAFHLI0P8/diningroom+north+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - From Forest to Table The dining room at The Bear Stand features an 8 person reclaimed oak dining table, suspended globe pendants, built-in fir cabinetries, Eames dining chairs and wraparound views through the forest and toward the lake beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483488411-VSM0ROWDGIR20PTZPC7R/IMG_1631.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - The Lucky Guest Smokey greys and traditional red tartans play beautifully agains the black onyx wall panels and fir ceilings and cabinetries in the upper guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522485034813-K560PVFEDMT6DGP09GRM/screened+room+obl+wide+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Outdoor Lounging Made Perfect With floor to ceiling screens on three sides, a woodburning granite hearth, overhead radiant heaters, a bar bench and comfortable lounge seating, and views to the forest and lake, the screened room at The Bear Stand offers some lovely respite during bug season and on rainy days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483086866-PDAQ1YHZFENN1SVANCKL/dining+north+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Take a Seat The dining room at The Bear Stand features an 8 person reclaimed oak dining table, suspended globe pendants, built-in fir cabinetries, Eames dining chairs and wraparound views through the forest and toward the lake beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522485011572-5YU3Z6G7LDBZSDGG91MC/ofuro+wide+south+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Ofuro Dreams Beautifully situated in a forest-side screened room as part of the sprawling master bedroom ensuite, the sunken wooden ofuro tub lends a spa like atmosphere to the bathing experience at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484299583-MDNO7141VRT4C5HHD20N/IMG_20170201_110057%7E2.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Cabin Vibes Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483269943-TT8UM48ARXMFUESHL1LB/IMG_0244-7+copy.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Forest Wakeup The lower guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand comes with its own dedicated bathroom and can be sectioned off from the rest of the house via a sliding wall panel. Decorated in modern neutral tones, with wraparound corner windows overlooking the forest and bay beyond, it exudes luxury and quite contentment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484968666-KG75IHXQBRIN8QFNG9VH/master+hearth+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Design Master Class Black onyx panels and a modern peekaboo window framed in fir grace the walls of the luxurious master bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. Featuring a gorgeous natural granite gas fireplace, a writing desk, fir beam ceilings and lake / forest views on three sides, the master bedroom suite provides a cool and calming environment in which to unwind and relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483615746-OVI6WT2VRF71QZRWCXYJ/IMG_2304.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Sunny Plaid Smokey greys and traditional red tartans play beautifully agains the black onyx wall panels and fir ceilings and cabinetries in the upper guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484796940-76XZ09N7JSW08AE6LX48/livingroom+hearth+m.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Truly Great Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484325596-09P8PU7572L5ISQNYBIL/IMG_20170201_135514%7E2.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Writer's Block Reimagined The writer’s desk in the master bedroom at The Bear Stand provides the perfect place for narrative contemplation and journaling your favourite diary moments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536371930516-EAQVZG5J9D28K229MJVO/IMG_20180729_024713.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Guest Bed Luxury The lower guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand features plaid and woollen greys and neutrals in a forest-like setting with utmost privacy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484528135-ZKTQYV5VMEXYB36F8IX9/IMG_20170201_140700%7E2.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Alpine Views The rear facade at The Bear Stand comprises a two storey floor to ceiling glazed wall with views out over a rear granite rise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483391827-G105C7WM5V0IX5URK5HL/IMG_0708.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Screened Magic With floor to ceiling screens on three sides, a woodburning granite hearth, overhead radiant heaters, a bar bench and comfortable lounge seating, and views to the forest and lake, the screened room at The Bear Stand offers some lovely respite during bug season and on rainy days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483506641-8GET226CFGK2KE021OJN/IMG_2288.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Retreat in Style Black onyx panels and a modern peekaboo window framed in fir grace the walls of the luxurious master bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. Featuring a gorgeous natural granite gas fireplace, a writing desk, fir beam ceilings and lake / forest views on three sides, the master bedroom suite provides a cool and calming environment in which to unwind and relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484587019-9SRC5X54C3G6W80WDH9U/IMG_20170201_173804.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Relaxation Awaits Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484623783-NW471LRGVPSRQ4LP9O48/IMG_20170202_101302%7E2.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Big Screen Brilliance A distressed leather three seater pullout sofa and leather butterfly lounge chairs provide ample comfort in the upper tv den at The Bear Stand. With a built in coffee bar and refreshment centre, massive flat screen tv, a Sonos sound system, a PS4 gaming console, and huge DVD library, at home entertainment never looked so good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483509875-YQ76KGBWM7BW2P074QGA/IMG_1641.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Lumberjack Dreams Smokey greys and traditional red tartans play beautifully agains the black onyx wall panels and fir ceilings and cabinetries in the upper guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484951564-JBMT5ENAPRNWHHGGD9MJ/livingroom+relax+b.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Quiet Sunny Moments Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484919724-C3IZ8IKS2RB5HKQFUT1A/master+bath.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Bathing Perfection The standalone Blu Bathworks tub in the master ensuite at The Bear Stand features fully private forest views in a luxuriously modern spa-like setting. It is situated in a bathroom featuring stunning Heath Ceramics wall tiles, Kohler sanitary wares, Caesarstone countertops, an Axor Hansgrohe rain shower, twin vanities, and floor to ceiling sliding doors leading to a screened room with sunken wooden ofuro tub. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483366493-73ASETL2YPUVV8RWZ6KE/IMG_0427.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Bug Free Beauty With floor to ceiling screens on three sides, a woodburning granite hearth, overhead radiant heaters, a bar bench and comfortable lounge seating, and views to the forest and lake, the screened room at The Bear Stand offers some lovely respite during bug season and on rainy days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484990791-XKL7TSU6ZHJM3ZBTMG0J/master+corridor.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - The Master Gallery The master bedroom gallery links the master ensuite to the luxurious surrounds of the main bedroom at The Bear Stand. Facing a forested granite rise out back and with full floor to ceiling views, it brings nature beautifully within reach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483548135-5L1OHYDVVMZRLE3SCZ2Z/IMG_2295-1+copy.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Bedside Beauty Black onyx panels and a modern peekaboo window framed in fir grace the walls of the luxurious master bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. Featuring a gorgeous natural granite gas fireplace, a writing desk, fir beam ceilings and lake / forest views on three sides, the master bedroom suite provides a cool and calming environment in which to unwind and relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536372063648-WQ8JXC18M3O6PPNWLHIK/IMG_20180715_200458.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Mid Century Living Sit back and relax in our mid century Finn Juhl classic leather armchair, designed for chilling out in comfort and style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483160064-4T0GV525C6FF22PB06WW/entry+interior.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Making Lofty Entrances Light filters from the forest into the open two storey glass void of the entry hall at The Bear Stand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522485040632-UTH14RDVESM2HVKU8O06/screened+room.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Rainy Respite With floor to ceiling screens on three sides, a woodburning granite hearth, overhead radiant heaters, a bar bench and comfortable lounge seating, and views to the forest and lake, the screened room at The Bear Stand offers some lovely respite during bug season and on rainy days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484019119-6UCDPCS5ZJWZQBJUYXUO/IMG_8806.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Forest Retreat The lower guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand comes with its own dedicated bathroom and can be sectioned off from the rest of the house via a sliding wall panel. Decorated in modern neutral tones, with wraparound corner windows overlooking the forest and bay beyond, it exudes luxury and quite contentment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483298723-WBW1I5XDRJ37Z0P6VRD5/IMG_0252-6+copy.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Landing Landscapes The upper floor of The Bear Stand is accessed via a gorgeous glazed stair volume extending along the entirety of the cabin’s rear wall. Screened by a cedar slatted wall, complimented by distressed walnut floors and flanked by a beautiful exposed concrete wall, the cabin’s main staircase is a sight to behold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483211911-YYLZNZGEI0S0HPEQF393/Great+room.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Evening Light at The Bear Stand Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483327554-0CHHG2APG2QX0QY4OIMJ/IMG_0387.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Upper Overlook The second floor landing at The Bear Stand brings guests to the tv den and allows direct access to the rear gardens and forest fire pit. A two storey glazed foyer stretches below, while a black onyx guest corridor stretches to the west end of the house above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483308107-SCSBITVXEP6DHXKOZT62/IMG_0277.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Dreams in Plaid Smokey greys and traditional red tartans play beautifully agains the black onyx wall panels and fir ceilings and cabinetries in the upper guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483326751-F9A6H9EK96JKE1I8UPQJ/IMG_0284.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Lounge Overlook Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483349883-DYQ1M24PZNV1J6BBT2ZX/IMG_0392.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Sunny Arrivals Light filters from the forest into the open two storey glass void of the entry hall at The Bear Stand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536371931804-UWMAWG2S7P1U86ZUOAYT/IMG_20180718_061943.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Great Room Activities Comfortable and inviting, the Great Room at The Bear Stand features sumptuous mid-century furnishings, vintage decor and ample activities to keep guests having fun, even on rainy days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483388937-ITDJMDJWOLE0UZKIVJ9N/IMG_0670.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Outside In The lower guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand comes with its own dedicated bathroom and can be sectioned off from the rest of the house via a sliding wall panel. Decorated in modern neutral tones, with wraparound corner windows overlooking the forest and bay beyond, it exudes luxury and quite contentment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483370878-3ETK52GA5IHB0Y2VLSGX/IMG_0414.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - The No Bug Zone With floor to ceiling screens on three sides, a woodburning granite hearth, overhead radiant heaters, a bar bench and comfortable lounge seating, and views to the forest and lake, the screened room at The Bear Stand offers some lovely respite during bug season and on rainy days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483343309-IUG8E9VPTORCGMFLBEWU/IMG_0391.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Go Big The tv den in The Bear Stand features a massive flatscreen tv, PS4, Sonos sound system, beverage centre, Nespresso machine and all the movies you could ever wish for. Situated on the second floor, it is nestled in the center of the house adjacent the two upper bedroom precincts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483408250-INI0Q4LQCWOAUDLTASQC/IMG_0747.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Reflections of Luxury Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483250136-NDAO0QVCDNSP68BKKGRB/IMG_0246.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Distant Water Featuring a two-storey open ceiling, spanned by a cantilevered fir beam ceiling and framed by black onyx wall panels, the Great Room at The Bear Stand exudes modern luxury and beautifully reflects a Pacific Northwest style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483633124-P3XG26HCYFHY8E2JY89M/IMG_2305.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Basking Smokey greys and traditional red tartans play beautifully agains the black onyx wall panels and fir ceilings and cabinetries in the upper guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483408505-0AGPPT5CJKNEMJFK0VB5/IMG_0765.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Gourmet Beginnings The kitchen at The Bear Stand features a stunning four person island breakfast bar with reclaimed fir bar top, Caesarstone countertops throughout, built in fir cabinetries, Danish dome pendant lamps, rustic wooden stools, and an entire suite of built-in five star professional GE Monogram appliances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483598446-IEB08ZMMEQDSOOS6RD35/IMG_2296-1+copy.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Suite Dreams Black onyx panels and a modern peekaboo window framed in fir grace the walls of the luxurious master bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. Featuring a gorgeous natural granite gas fireplace, a writing desk, fir beam ceilings and lake / forest views on three sides, the master bedroom suite provides a cool and calming environment in which to unwind and relax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522485136506-E7H3O1HLLI11NCJMTKY7/winter+lower+guest+ext+a.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Lantern Glow The lower guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand comes with its own dedicated bathroom and can be sectioned off from the rest of the house via a sliding wall panel. Decorated in modern neutral tones, with wraparound corner windows overlooking the forest and bay beyond, it exudes luxury and quite contentment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483654045-OIIHQIND2X44BROOPTZ2/IMG_2310.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Everything But the Bugs With floor to ceiling screens on three sides, a woodburning granite hearth, overhead radiant heaters, a bar bench and comfortable lounge seating, and views to the forest and lake, the screened room at The Bear Stand offers some lovely respite during bug season and on rainy days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483786556-N9L77I866VUXBB99ZJ9N/IMG_7600.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Front Row Seats A distressed leather three seater pullout sofa and leather butterfly lounge chairs provide ample comfort in the upper tv den at The Bear Stand. With a built in coffee bar and refreshment centre, massive flat screen tv, a Sonos sound system, a PS4 gaming console, and huge DVD library, at home entertainment never looked so good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483159757-6NJXY17CDJJVXBGNBCKS/GR+Corner.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Quiet Corners The great room at The Bear Stand offers no shortage of quiet comfortable options for curling up with a book, taking on a puzzle or getting into a board game. Stocked with a beautiful range of mid-century modern armchairs, a rocker and contemporary sofas, it’s the perfect place for friendly chats or quiet contemplation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484734995-ZRA5NBVICNSKQL1NMGLV/interior+stair+rear+a.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Forest Gateway The second floor landing at The Bear Stand brings guests to the tv den and allows direct access through large sliding doors, to the rear gardens and forest fire pit outside. A two storey glazed foyer stretches below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522484796638-IDFAGA27HT4586IYC4JH/kitchen.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Kitchen Mastery The kitchen at The Bear Stand features a stunning four person island breakfast bar with reclaimed fir bar top, Caesarstone countertops throughout, built in fir cabinetries, domed pendant lamps, rustic wooden stools, and an entire suite of built-in five star professional GE Monogram appliances. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536372062257-S0OZCHDHNBZ7MHLAY70H/IMG_20180716_234119.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - The Reading Corner Possibly the best seat in the house, our mid century Hans Wegner rocker exudes vintage style and delivers on comfort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522483467066-9T0DA1KHN23TWF3XEFKT/IMG_1628+copy.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Forest Gaze Smokey greys and traditional red tartans play beautifully agains the black onyx wall panels and fir ceilings and cabinetries in the upper guest bedroom suite at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536372082615-J8BZD20ZJV2QZUJF0SRB/IMG_20180718_061551.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Old School Redux Vintage interior amenities with modern day functionality: the bluetooth enabled suitcase record player at The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536372010784-ULX60R9JDHFGU9TO1XWM/IMG_20180715_200352.jpg Our Interiors Photo Gallery - Chess in the Great Room Comfortable and inviting, the Great Room at The Bear Stand features sumptuous mid-century furnishings, vintage decor and ample activities to keep guests having fun, even on rainy days. https://www.thebearstand.com/garden-1 daily 0.75 2022-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536374014336-OEFC4RMUPSRMZCE59GT1/IMG_20180811_152925.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Wild by Design The gardens and landscape at The Bear Stand were specifically designed to take advantage of topography and terrain, native species and the existing natural setting to comfortably envelop the cabin structure and greet the surrounding forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522494941675-WSVLBF9YKWH7VN2EMZEO/west+entry+m.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Forest Respite The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522495207409-R9QOKQKXIG223P9V7RFW/IMG_8829.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Rock Cascade The gardens off the rear glazed gallery at The Bear Stand, take on a natural aesthetic with carefully selected native ground covers, mosses, wild geranium and fledgling local shrubs carefully established around a rocky drainage course at the foot of a granite rise. It functions as a beautiful transition from forest to house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493278598-5L5OV7AHBAL4KADSLZZX/IMG_0061.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Your Welcome Mascot Meet “Bear”, the welcome mascot at The Bear Stand. Standing proudly at the leading edge of our decked walkway, he encourages guests to navigate our carefully planned native rock gardens on approach to the main entry of the cabin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493650928-N6IOCSTS4NY4HVYRBZA1/IMG_0689.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - The Lounging Deck at The Bear Stand Surrounded by mulch beds and native gardens, the main ground floor deck at The Bear Stand hosts outdoor lounging, dining and barbecueing while affording guest a beautiful view over transitional landscapes, through the forest, to our lake beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493197290-IPH4CNUZ3L5TD68ZI9N3/front+facade+red+m.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Sauna Approach Extending from the hot tub overlooking our private bay, all the way up to the mud room entry and sauna deck, our landscaped staircase combines native planting with granite slabs, wood-formed concrete treads and mulch beds to create a naturally serene approach to the cabin and water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493153664-ZYMX2MUQ6CGWZ549MYCB/front+facade+from+point+lower+b.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Rockwall Views at The Bear Stand A natural boulder retaining wall allows for a subtle and graceful transition from the elevated cabin down to the waterfront. Here, the modernist facade peaks through a break in the naturally forested site, as viewed from one of the mulched footpaths below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522494068304-MJ4ZBP57M0Z1XYZ7LUQL/IMG_7122.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - The Forest Reflected The gardens off the rear glazed gallery at The Bear Stand, take on a natural aesthetic with carefully selected native ground covers, mosses, wild geranium and fledgling local shrubs carefully established around a rocky drainage course at the foot of a granite rise. It functions as a beautiful transition from forest to house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493974406-407QA2CBQM1BYXII8THX/IMG_6263.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Forest Edge Firepit The rear upper gardens at The Bear Stand feature a cool and secluded sitting out area comprised of peastone and flanked by native plants and mulch beds. Headlined by a fantastic forest edge firepit with Algonquin chair seating for eight and natural log side stools, it’s a fantastic place in which to share stories and get the kids roasting marshmallows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493240810-VAO4A7RWDF765508H0JG/IMG_0050.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Green Cascade The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522494093598-QVNIQ64YRDAX1WRVC65E/IMG_7127.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Rock Cascade The gardens off the rear glazed gallery at The Bear Stand, take on a natural aesthetic with carefully selected native ground covers, mosses, wild geranium and fledgling local shrubs carefully established around a rocky drainage course at the foot of a granite rise. It functions as a beautiful transition from forest to house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1536373972572-CIECGP9JZXKH160F7YNV/IMG_20180718_060815.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Always in Bloom Careful selection of flowering plant and shrub species at The Bear Stand means that there is always something beautiful in bloom in our gardens, any time of year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522492809866-AXF7K3DO13YNRQL4U2TY/1466517973036.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Main Deck at The Bear Stand Surrounded by mulch beds and native gardens, the main ground floor deck at The Bear Stand hosts outdoor lounging, dining and barbecueing while affording guest a beautiful view over transitional landscapes, through the forest, to our lake beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493755062-E888FZDRZ8KBZU8JRD1R/IMG_0717.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Wild and Green at The Bear Stand The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493597369-FZ6ZBKSY8BQR3S0KVUT7/IMG_0668.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Autumn Red A distinctive autumn red feature panel graces the front facade of The Bear Stand. Surrounded by native plantings through mulch beds crossed by stone footpaths, the cabin at The Bear Stand employs efforts to bolster mother nature’s abundance through strategic selection of locally-derived plants, materials, and tree species throughout its gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522494012497-KBICZ8CVDLI1YCBK2S3M/IMG_6265.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Inukshuk in the Woods The rear upper gardens at The Bear Stand feature a cool and secluded sitting out area comprised of peastone and flanked by native plants and mulch beds. Headlined by a fantastic forest edge firepit with Algonquin chair seating for eight and natural log side stools, it’s a fantastic place in which to share stories and get the kids roasting marshmallows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493653180-AUX3Y4KEOAK93QXL8N5G/IMG_0711.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Sauna Deck Footpath Extending from the mud room entry and sauna deck, our landscaped footpath combines native planting with granite slabs, wood-formed concrete treads and mulch beds to create a naturally serene approach to the cabin and water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522494801622-RXEGJPA8EAHYAICO25MO/IMG_9434.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Obscura The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493520494-UCNAQS7N3Y87NGXAR90J/IMG_0304.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522492809486-YZXGWQABQ61EB5QUAANU/1473897797881.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Black & Green A natural boulder retaining wall allows for a subtle and graceful transition from the elevated cabin down to the waterfront. Here, the modernist facade peaks through a break in the naturally forested site, as viewed from one of the mulched footpaths below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522494862117-45GPPW971OGG5EBYLQN2/west+entry+close+m.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Framed in Green The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493084449-V3TBS6D4NIJ3EA7IIRIR/front+bunk+lakeview+b.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Views From the Bunk Our Bunk Room on the upper level of The Bear Stand features framed views over our natural garden and distant views to the bay beyond. Visible are the myriad of native plantings, footpaths, steps and boulder installations, situated at the forest’s edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493365536-TGY2QGBT16PAD27PZXQ2/IMG_0227.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Encroaching Green The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493598293-U8DWX92CEJJ2BXKL70GW/IMG_0683.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Green on Blue The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522494741278-D5TE9NBEVWF27VST8RGJ/IMG_9430.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Garden Overlook Extending from the mud room entry and sauna deck, our landscaped footpath combines native planting with granite slabs, wood-formed concrete treads and mulch beds to create a naturally serene approach to the cabin and water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522494713225-VM80LX9JUUHU64KGHBWZ/IMG_8734.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Canoe Chase Faux wood concrete steps guide guests from the livingroom deck exit down to the canoe dock on our private bay. Lined with natural boulder, native plantings, mulch beds and existing cedar, maple, hemlock and serviceberry trees, the garden landscape works provide a beautiful accompaniment to the lake beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493711344-URZEA0VZJMBU9AB42S7W/IMG_1935.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Autumn Greens The main entrance to The Bear Stand, flanked by rock gardens and native plantings, adds a sense of refined wild to the cabin’s approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493423215-AM9P5A5D98TM2S5YG5NK/IMG_0269.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Fireside Splendour The rear upper gardens at The Bear Stand feature a cool and secluded sitting out area comprised of peastone and flanked by native plants and mulch beds. Headlined by a fantastic forest edge firepit with Algonquin chair seating for eight and natural log side stools, it’s a fantastic place in which to share stories and get the kids roasting marshmallows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493309520-EHDAXJKJ0INNGT7FYRJF/IMG_0218.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Modern Meets Wild The stark contrast of board-formed concrete, soft reclaimed fir, reflective glazing and minimalist design against a lush backdrop of native forest, natural gardens and all varieties of plant life creates a stunning entry to The Bear Stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522493518517-3KVFHHH5Q3XB3X4JDV3Y/IMG_0644.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Guiding Light Extending from the hot tub overlooking our private bay, all the way up to the mud room entry and sauna deck, our landscaped staircase combines native planting with granite slabs, wood-formed concrete treads and mulch beds to create a naturally serene approach to the cabin and water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59b789d6cd39c3514f27e4f8/1522494638169-R4WFAHOHB9Y6NGHI1S8C/IMG_8787.jpg Our Landscape Photo Gallery - Morning Coffee Where better to enjoy a morning’s coffee and the chirpy wake-up of a surrounding forest? Our master ensuite ofuro deck has lake views, stunning woodland surrounds and all the peace and quiet one could wish for, all in a setting that is perfectly happy to have you in your pyjamas.