Haliburton County Seat

Dysart et al Real Estate

Haliburton village, Drag Lake, and Glamorgan — the cultural and administrative heart of the Haliburton Highlands

~6,500

Population

~$680K

Avg Home Price

Township

Municipality Type

Haliburton County

Region

Dysart et al is the oddly named (the full name is Dysart, Dudley, Harcourt, Guilford, Harburn, Bruton, Havelock, Eyre and Clyde — a Victorian-era amalgamation of surnames) township that encompasses Haliburton village and the central Highlands lake chain. The Haliburton School of the Arts (Fleming College), Highland Lake, and the Village of Haliburton are all within the township, making it the cultural and commercial hub of Haliburton County. The county seat function means Dysart has the full service infrastructure — library, arena, secondary school, hospital access — that surrounding township residents also rely upon.

The real estate market within Dysart reflects the premium that Haliburton's arts scene, lake access, and Algonquin adjacency have established. Highland Lake, Drag Lake, Kashagawigamog Lake, and the Haliburton lake chain all fall within or adjacent to the township, with waterfront properties commanding significant premiums. The post-pandemic surge brought substantial price increases, and remote workers who established Haliburton as their permanent base have added a year-round demand layer that supplements the traditionally seasonal cottage market.

Haliburton Lake Chain Waterfront

Highland, Drag, Kashagawigamog, and the connecting lake chain — Haliburton's signature cottage experience at prices that have climbed significantly but still trail comparable Muskoka frontage.

~$750K–$2M

Haliburton Village Homes

Year-round homes in Haliburton village — arts community, schools, and county services within walking or cycling distance. Growing demand from permanent residents and remote workers.

~$520K–$950K

Rural & Shield Properties

Forested and Shield-rock properties throughout the broader Dysart area — privacy, wildlife, and Highlands character for buyers who want acreage over lake frontage.

~$380K–$680K

Dysart et al Real Estate — FAQ

What is the average home price in Dysart et al?

Around $680,000 for the township, with Haliburton lake chain waterfront averaging $900K–$2M and village homes from $520K. The market has risen substantially since 2020.

Why is the township called Dysart et al?

The full name — Dysart, Dudley, Harcourt, Guilford, Harburn, Bruton, Havelock, Eyre and Clyde — preserves the names of the original surveyed townships that were amalgamated. Rather than choose one name, Ontario retained all of them. 'Et al' is the legal shorthand. It is probably Ontario's most distinctive municipal name.

What is the Haliburton School of the Arts?

Part of Fleming College, the Haliburton School of the Arts offers summer and year-round studio programs in ceramics, painting, jewellery, photography, and design. It has operated since the 1950s and is the primary reason Haliburton has such a strong arts community relative to its size.

What lakes are in Dysart et al?

The Haliburton lake chain — Highland Lake, Drag Lake, Kashagawigamog Lake, and the connected system — runs through the township. Dozens of additional smaller lakes are within municipal boundaries, ranging from intimate secluded water to large recreational lakes.

What outdoor activities are in Dysart et al?

Haliburton Highlands Water Trails (canoe and kayak routes), lake swimming and boating, Sir Sam's Ski Area (30 minutes east), Haliburton Forest canopy walk, OFSC snowmobile network, and Algonquin Park access about 30 minutes north.

Does Ontario's Land Transfer Tax apply in Dysart et al?

Yes. Ontario's provincial LTT: 0.5% on the first $55,000; 1.0% on $55,001–$250,000; 1.5% on $250,001–$400,000; 2.0% on $400,001–$2,000,000. No municipal LTT applies outside Toronto. First-time buyers may claim the FTHB rebate up to $4,000.

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