Blog & Reviews

Presqu'ile Promise Cycling Route

For our annual Mother & Daughter bike ride we chose this looped route and found that combining cycling with walking this delightful route created some of our fondest memories.

We started in the heritage Village of Grafton which has a nice café and some small shops. We enjoyed Orchard Grove Road aptly named because you’ll see apple blossoms in May or heavily-laden apples trees in the fall. This road to Lakeport Road was low in vehicle traffic, and had lots of places to stop, like pebbly Wicklow...

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Canada Day Adventures

Canada Day, July 1, is one of our favourite weekends of the summer. It's the first holiday of the kids' summer break and it's a great way to celebrate the end of their school year.

Every year, we look forward to the Cobourg Waterfront Festival. My husband and I have been coming to the Festival since the 90s and even managed to work it into our wedding day - who wouldn't want wedding photos on the beach, with a clown and popcorn? The arts and crafts tents have grown significantly since we started...

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Glorious Ganaraska Cycling Route

This route encompasses the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail at Lake Ontario and forms a leg of the Greenbelt Route (Northumberland to Niagara) around the Sylvan Glen Conservation Area. 

Mid-August nature is spectacular because in full bloom are Tansies, Dames Rocket, Chicory, Sumac, and Sunflowers. An early start brings shade from the mature trees along most of this route, and offers some lovely long shadows for dramatic photos.   

Hills are rolling – some long and gradual as experienced...

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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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