Kawarthas Northumberland

Kawarthas Northumberland So close to Toronto & Ottawa. Home of the Butter Tart Tour, and the Trent-Severn Waterway. Or more!
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Only 90 minutes from Toronto, and 2 hours from Ottawa, Kawarthas Northumberland is an amazing destination, so close to home! We're home to the Butter Tart Tour, with over 50 stops making it Ontario's biggest! With over 350 lakes & rivers, we have some of the best fishing in Ontario too. So come up, stay at one of the many resorts, dine at some great restaurants.. .and enjoy a butter tart or two.

Have you been to the Boyd Heritage Museum? It's packed with unique and surprising artifacts from Bobcaygeon's history, s...
09/04/2024

Have you been to the Boyd Heritage Museum? It's packed with unique and surprising artifacts from Bobcaygeon's history, such as Napoleon, a cattle-buffalo hybrid who lived out his life on nearby Big Island. Learn more at https://www.theboydmuseum.com.

đź“ŤBoyd Heritage Museum, Bobcaygeon

Wishing everyone an excellent Labour Day weekend!đź“ŤBobcaygeon, Kawarthas Lakes
08/30/2024

Wishing everyone an excellent Labour Day weekend!

đź“ŤBobcaygeon, Kawarthas Lakes

Hark! There’s an exciting end to the summer happening this weekend in Hasting for fans of all things medieval.
08/29/2024

Hark! There’s an exciting end to the summer happening this weekend in Hasting for fans of all things medieval.

Next time you're in Coboconk, stop into The Prospector's Daughter. Not only will you find unique gifts, arts, and jewelr...
08/27/2024

Next time you're in Coboconk, stop into The Prospector's Daughter. Not only will you find unique gifts, arts, and jewelry, if you ask for an introduction you can meet the gentle giant who hangs out in the back room.

đź“ŤThe Prospector's Daughter, Coboconk

08/26/2024

Melissa and Mary hit Trent-Severn Trail Towns' Bobcaygeon recently, and captured a little video of the kind of fun you can have with just a boat, some warm weather, and a charming small town.

Tomorrow, August 24, at HAUTE GOAT: don't miss Goatchella, a celebration of music, local food, and goats. If you're look...
08/23/2024

Tomorrow, August 24, at HAUTE GOAT: don't miss Goatchella, a celebration of music, local food, and goats. If you're looking for a fun way to cap your summer off, this is it!

đź“ŤHaute Goat, Port Hope

If you've run out of time to plan a trip before the end of summer, don't despair! Kawarthas Northumberland is gorgeous i...
08/21/2024

If you've run out of time to plan a trip before the end of summer, don't despair! Kawarthas Northumberland is gorgeous in the fall—and our sister site fallroutes.ca has dozens of recommendations to help you make the most of the season.

Fogorig Brewing's beer is so good, the only way to make it taste better is to enjoy it at the brewery itself, looking ou...
08/19/2024

Fogorig Brewing's beer is so good, the only way to make it taste better is to enjoy it at the brewery itself, looking out over the rolling Northumberland hills in the shade of their historic 1834 mill.

Fogorig Brewing, Campbellford

Premium house boat company Le Boat arrived on the Trent-Severn Waterway just this year, and now there's another excellen...
08/16/2024

Premium house boat company Le Boat arrived on the Trent-Severn Waterway just this year, and now there's another excellent option of touring the TSW. The season's open until mid-October—see www.leboat.ca for details.

The Kawarthas Butter Tart Tour has stops in every corner of Kawarthas Northumberland. MillStone Bread in Cobourg happens...
08/14/2024

The Kawarthas Butter Tart Tour has stops in every corner of Kawarthas Northumberland. MillStone Bread in Cobourg happens to be one of the southernmost stops—and even if tarts aren't your flavour, there's a range of baked goods to tempt you. More info at buttertarttour.ca.

đź“ŤMillStone Bread, Cobourg

There's something about Fenelon Falls in summer... If your late summer road trip plans involve friendly, vibrant small t...
08/12/2024

There's something about Fenelon Falls in summer... If your late summer road trip plans involve friendly, vibrant small towns, make sure Fenelon is on the list!

đź“ŤFenelon Falls, Kawartha Lakes

The summer harvest is sweet at Lang Pioneer Village Museum! Sunday, August 18, catch the Corn Roast event and enjoy musi...
08/08/2024

The summer harvest is sweet at Lang Pioneer Village Museum! Sunday, August 18, catch the Corn Roast event and enjoy music, demonstrations, games. More info at www.langpioneervillage.ca.

đź“ŤLang Pioneer Village Museum, Keene

It's the last month of summer, and the Campbellford Fair is a great way to make sure you pack all the seasonal fun in yo...
08/07/2024

It's the last month of summer, and the Campbellford Fair is a great way to make sure you pack all the seasonal fun in you can—the party starts August 9.

The Campbellford Fair is this weekend, Aug 9th - 11th, 2024!
From thrilling live entertainment to delicious midway treats, adorable animals, and the adrenaline-pumping demolition derby, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Follow this link to plan your fun filled weekend in Campbellford: https://www.campbellfordfair.ca/

Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce

08/02/2024

Yet another uniquely summery experience to be had in Northumberland County, which Dan washes down with some delicious craft beer.

The Ennismore Secret Garden is a small but delightful attraction within Ennismore Waterfront Park that's perfect for a p...
07/31/2024

The Ennismore Secret Garden is a small but delightful attraction within Ennismore Waterfront Park that's perfect for a picnic, a moment of reflection, or a family scavenger hunt (it's not actually too hard to find either, but we won't tell the kids if you won't!).

If you're looking for some explosive excitement this weekend, it'll be hard to beat Kawartha Pyro Fest. August 3 on the ...
07/30/2024

If you're looking for some explosive excitement this weekend, it'll be hard to beat Kawartha Pyro Fest. August 3 on the Lindsay Fairgrounds, get ready for a dazzling display of fireworks accompanied by music, entertainment, and food and drink.

đź“ŤLindsay Fairgrounds

Buckhorn is an important hub for boaters and outdoorspeople, so it make sense you'll find so many unique and varied busi...
07/26/2024

Buckhorn is an important hub for boaters and outdoorspeople, so it make sense you'll find so many unique and varied businesses in town. If you need any help navigating—or just a memento from your trip—the Buckhorn District Tourist Association Welcome Centre is your first stop!

đź“ŤBuckhorn Welcome Centre

Eight live bands, fireworks, fresh PEI oysters shucked by the ten-time national oyster shucking champion, and more... Th...
07/24/2024

Eight live bands, fireworks, fresh PEI oysters shucked by the ten-time national oyster shucking champion, and more... The 3rd annual Oysterfest will be hosted by Chemong Lodge - Home of Country Dining in Bridgenorth on July 28, and promises to be a foodie's summer highlight.

đź“ŤChemong Lodge, Bridgenorth

07/22/2024

RoadTripper.ca's recap of the Lock & Paddle event looks like a great time! Check it out, along with their other recent Peterborough adventures.

If these photos intrigue you, it's time to grab your gear—on Saturday, July 20, paddlers will gather to fill the Peterbo...
07/18/2024

If these photos intrigue you, it's time to grab your gear—on Saturday, July 20, paddlers will gather to fill the Peterborough Liftlock with paddlecraft. Better yet, participation is free. See here for more details on Lock and Paddle 2024: https://thekawarthas.ca/event/lock-paddle-2024/

For a comprehensive view of what it's like to cruise the Trent-Severn Waterway, we recommend The Planet D's Everything Y...
07/16/2024

For a comprehensive view of what it's like to cruise the Trent-Severn Waterway, we recommend The Planet D's Everything You Need to Know video (just know if you watch, you'll probably want to rent a Le Boat right after): https://youtu.be/VgptYbNcy3M?si=tIIsBCTo6FeeU4zr

Le Boat is the ultimate in luxury house boating and this guide to the Trent Severn Canal shows everything you need to know about taking a self drive houseboa...

The Northumberland Diversity Festival is free, fun, and happening this weekend! Check it out for everything from circus ...
07/15/2024

The Northumberland Diversity Festival is free, fun, and happening this weekend! Check it out for everything from circus arts to Bollywood dancing.

07/12/2024

July 20th—get your paddles ready for Lock & Paddle 2024 at the Peterborough Lift Lock!

The Incredible Edible Festival in Campbellford kicks off tomorrow, July 11 with a showing of foodie film The Taste of Th...
07/10/2024

The Incredible Edible Festival in Campbellford kicks off tomorrow, July 11 with a showing of foodie film The Taste of Things, but that's just the start of a mouthwatering weekend. Head to www.incredibletrenthills.ca to see the amazing roster of local vendors and artisans.

đź“ŤCampbellford

Psst, give our friends at Trent-Severn Trail Towns a follow, if you haven't already... Melissa and Mary's adventures in ...
07/09/2024

Psst, give our friends at Trent-Severn Trail Towns a follow, if you haven't already... Melissa and Mary's adventures in the 'Towns are well worth tuning in for!

Now that Peterborough is officially a Trent-Severn Trail Town we had to send Melissa Payne and Mary Zita Payne out to explore the Trail Town Friendly Businesses. Follow along with their adventures this week!

đź“· Mary Zita Payne & Melissa Payne
đź“Ť Peterborough, Ontario

Peterborough DBIA Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism Couture Candy PTBO

Our region's lavender is at or near peak bloom—don't miss out on a quintessential summer experience.
07/08/2024

Our region's lavender is at or near peak bloom—don't miss out on a quintessential summer experience.

Summer is in full swing, and so is Canada's longest running free music concert series, Peterborough Musicfest. Catch Tim...
07/05/2024

Summer is in full swing, and so is Canada's longest running free music concert series, Peterborough Musicfest. Catch Tim Baker + The Great Lake Swimmers Saturday, July 6, or chead to ptbomusicfest.ca to see the full lineup.

đź“ŤDel Crary Park, Peterborough

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Just east of Toronto, and 2 hours west of Ottawa, Kawarthas Northumberland is over 350 lakes & rivers, rolling farmlands, iconic Canadian Shield, and quaint towns, all connected by the Trent-Severn Waterway, National Historic Site of Canada. We have some of the best fishing and boating in Ontario. We're home to the Butter Tart Tour, with over 50 stops making it Ontario's biggest! Stay at one of the many resorts, enjoy our delicious farm-to-fork culinary scene... and enjoy a butter tart or two. Or more!