Travel Reviews on Northumberland County

See what travel writers and visitors are saying about their travel experiences in Northumberland.

Chatelaine - Jeanne Beker: My Perfect Saturday.

The host of Fashion Television and mother of two travels to some of the world's most glamorous locales, but it's her farm in Northumberland Country that she loves most. Jeanne comments on her favourite places to shop and dine in Port Hope, Roseneath, and Hastings; while enjoying the outdoors' rolling hills on her 123 acre property. Read more >>

Travel Industry Today - Margaret Swaine: All Maple All Day

As the snow melts and sap rises, a truly Canadian way to celebrate spring is embracing all that our maple trees have to offer. I still have vivid memories as a child going to sugar shacks in Quebec to watch the sap boil away into delicious syrup. A special treat was getting a stick of the maple taffy fresh off the snow where it had been laid to cool. A recent all maple day in Northumberland County brought me back to my childhood and was just as much fun.
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Sun Media - Travel Ontario: Visiting Ontario's Donkey Sanctuary

Sheila Burns, founder of PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary, a farm for abused animals, opens her doors to visitors of all kinds. The sanctuary currently holds 20 donkeys, four mules and one pony, along with numerous pigs, sheeps, goats and cats. Throughout the years, Burns has adopted out many donkeys to local farms to work as livestock protectors or companions to horses. Although they are adopted out, the animal still remains under the auspices of the sanctuary, which conducts inspections at these farms to make sure their former charges are happy and healthy.

PrimRose is open to the public on Thursdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p,m. Volunteers are on hand to give tours of the sanctuary where visitors can interact with the rescued animals. There's no fee to visit, but donations are gladly accepted. Check their website to find out what type of donations the sanctuary needs most. Read more >>


Toronto Life - Restaurants: The Northside

This historic Heenan building on Cobourg's main drag, The Northside's large dining room gives off a luxurious air that feels more big city than small burg. Chef John Devlin's supremely confident bistro cooking, meanwhile, includes juicy house-made venison sausage, grilled and served on a zippy grainy mustard-cream sauce. Ranging from wine pairing dinners to themed events or even simple cocktail parties. Specializing in intimate events, The Northside Catering Co. aims to please! Read more >>


Toronto Star - Andrea Gordon: Cobourg Beach offers scenic landscape and small-town charm

Sunbathers and picnickers dot the horizon as gulls squabble above. Teenagers toss a Frisbee, seniors stroll the boardwalk licking ice cream cones. Gentle waves lap the shoreline where preschoolers splash and chase. This is Cobourg Beach in its serene moments. Before the real heat of the day — and the weekend — draws crowds.
The beach, about an hour east of Toronto along the 401, is also a social hub. It's a gathering spot for preening adolescents, parents and tots on play dates or reunion picnics. In evenings, rows of nets and buff bodies line the sand for beach volleyball, the thump of fists on leather filling the air.
Thousands arrive for the annual Waterfront Festival that takes place over Canada Day weekend and again a month later to watch sculptors create elaborate castles and sand dragons for the Sandcastle Festival. Read more >>


Montreal Families - Jennifer Merrick: Road-trip stopovers the kids will love!

A great way to break up a long journey from Montreal to Toronto is to stop off at one of Northumberland County's fun destinations. Whether it is Campbellford's Empire Cheese Factory, Ranney gorge Suspension Bridge or Brighton's Memory Junction train museum, it will give you a chance to get out and enjoy the county.
Stopovers can change the long journey from a test of endurance to a great part of your family holiday. With any luck, the kids will look back with fondness on their adventures through the beautiful Northumberland county. Read more >>

Toronto Sun - Anna Rodrigues: Family fun down on the farm, Rural B&B welcomes children over eight.

My husband and I love staying at bed and breakfasts. We love the special attention, the delectable breakfasts and getting the inside scoop from the hosts on the area we are visiting.
Sadly though, since having our daughter eight years ago, our visits to quiet and quaint B&Bs have been curtailed in favour of cookie-cutter hotels with plenty of family amenities, but none of the personal touches.
Just when we thought we'd never enjoy another B&B stay, we happened upon Adam Farm Bed & Breakfast, in Hastings. This unique place not only allows children over the age of eight on the premises, they encourage it. There's more. The family pooch doesn't have to stay at the kennel while the family is out having fun. This B&B caters to furry family members (and we're not talking about dad) by providing a doggie agility playground. Read more>>