Within a five-minute drive from the Highlands, you'll find a tennis club, the Sugar Mountain Golf course, horseback riding and snow skiing. The area also boasts a number of fine restaurants to tempt even the most discriminating pallet.

Further afield, hiking, canoeing, fishing, swimming and rafting beckon the ardent outdoorsman, while the arts and crafts of native artisans, antique shops, local attractions and the numerous seasonal events appeal to the slightly less adventurous.