Blog & Reviews

Spring Driving Tour with the Kids

It's time to take the kids on a Saturday spring drive through Northumberland County.

We referenced our "Top 5 Road Trips" map from Northumberland Tourism, and my husband and I both agreed that the "Trent Hills Chocolate, Cheese & Craft Beer" route would make a great family road trip. With the promise of a restaurant brunch, the kids quickly changed out of their pj's, and we all piled into the car and headed off to Banjo's Grill in Hastings. What a perfect place to start! We hadn't been before and we...

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A Taste of Winter in Northumberland

Winter is a great time to enjoy nature, treasure a romantic weekend, or visit one of the many local eateries in Northumberland County.

Take a food adventure with a twist by visiting Port Hope for their annual Delicious Dates featuring a number of participating restaurants offering rich, seductive flavours and special features.

Outdoor skating rinks are the perfect opportunity to get outside and enjoy the winter months. Hit the ice and skate with family and friends...

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Spring Fever in Northumberland

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.

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

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Family Friendly Accommodations

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,...

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Sound Bathing in Northumberland

Picture yourself lying face up on a table. You are fully clothed and covered by a warm blanket. The lights are dim. You ease up on your thoughts.

Singing bowls are skillfully struck around you. And you let yourself be bathed by the intense vibrations.

You can try sound bathing (also called Singing Bowl Sound Therapy) at Shantee Healing in Port Hope, about an hour's drive east of Toronto, in Northumberland County. 

Shantee Healing’s spa owner Jas Dhillon is a reiki master and personal empowerment coach....

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