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If there's one thing we can all look forward to as the warm summer changes to a cool autumn, it's fall harvest. With the changing of the seasons comes delicious produce. There's a reason harvest is a time of celebration - it's because the food is awesome! Fall's harvest is colourful, hardy, and full of flavor. You don't want to miss out on fresh sweet corn, apples, broccoli, squash and many other vegetables in season. Visit a farmers' market in Campbellford, Hastings, Codrington, Cobourg and Port...

As temperatures reach double digits and the snow melts, activities draw us outdoors with a passion like no other season. Take a spring tour of the county by bike, motorcycle or by car by using our Top 5 Road Trips Map Guide. Attend a spring festival, shmurgle (hug) baby goats at Haute Goat, or take an historical walking tour and enjoy the fresh spring air.

Maple Syrup

There is nothing more Canadian than maple syrup and Northumberland has plenty of...

Now that winter weather has officially arrived, it's time to start enjoying it! With parks, conservation areas and family friendly accommodations, Northumberland County offers lots of ways to appreciate the outdoor adventures.

Woodland Bed and Breakfast, in Garden Hill, is a perfect "home away from home" to use as a base camp when going on a family adventure. It's close to conservation areas, Ganaraska Hiking Trail, Ganaraska Forest Centre and the town of Port Hope's shops,...

Tree-lined streets are bright with holiday lights and festive displays fill small-town windows. Take a driving tour and discover the Christmas charm of the county while visiting small villages and towns that take pride in decorating for the holidays. From parades and more events like Yuletide Caroling in Wesleyville, to holiday theatre at the Brighton Barn Theatre, there is no shortage of cheer! 

Use the Northumberland Holiday Map to find...

Sue's Outdoor Crew: A Long Weekend Gives Sue And Her Family The Opportunity For a Cycling Adventure

Blogger Susan Sheppard and her family take advantage of a long weekend to go on a cycling adventure. Join her, her husband and her son as they enjoy a family trail ride on the well-maintained trails of the Northumberland Forest's 10km Green B Loop. 

*Article written prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.