March break provides the perfect opportunity to get outside, connect with the family and embrace the season. We've collected our top activities to keep the family entertained. Grab a copy of our Top 5 Road Trips map guide to help you along.
Take a trip to a sugar bush! Maple syrup season is March and April, our first glimpse of hope that spring is around the corner. Start March Break at the Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival. See the boiling of maple sap, the making of maple syrup and the methods of gathering and processing sap for production. Dig into a delicious plate of pancakes with sausages, smothered in award-winning syrup. Kids will love the horse-drawn sleigh rides, making fresh taffy in the snow and the educational nature trails. Keep in mind Sandy Flat Sugar Bush, Warkworth welcomes visitors daily from 9 - 3pm starting on Maple Syrup Festival weekend until April.
- Get out and play on our trails. The Lower Trent Conservation Area has the Farwell Frost Fest happening March 13 so you can be introduced to snow shoeing and more trail-related fun. If you want to ski, snowshoe (weather permitting), or hike on your own, we have some of the most picturesque, cross-country ski, snowshoe and hiking trails in Ontario.
Ski over 30 kilometers of groomed, track-set trails for classic skiing at the Ganaraska Forest or try the 8 km snowshoe trail through the beautiful pine and hardwood forest. The Northumberland County Forest has 7 cross-country ski trails ranging from 1.6 km (kiddie loop) to challenging hills on the 14 km loop. Also part of the County forest is Woodland Trails (3, 7 or 9km loops for hiking or fat biking) one of which takes you up to Lookout Mountain. Experience more of our winter trails.
- With Presqu'ile Provincial Park being a major stopover for waterfowl heading north in the spring, you'll want to end your March break off with Waterfowl Weekend where you can count up to 25 species of birds and participate in kids' activities.
- Walk or hug a farm animal. Visit the PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary every Thursday and Sunday where touring the farm gives you hands-on experience with the donkeys (pigs and cats, too!), learn about their history and rehabilitation progress. Haute Goat and Old Mill Alpacas offer alpaca walking excursions.
- At The Big Apple in Colborne on Highway 401 you can make a mini apple pie and enjoy some craft making while you sip on a cup of hot chocolate or hot apple cider. Call 905-355-2574 to save your seat.
- Stay for the March break at family-friendly accommodations. New for 2019 is Cobblestone Retreat's March Break Magic package so you can escape to the country and enjoy outdoor activities. The Best Western, Cobourg has an indoor pool equipped with buckets that dump water on strategically-placed children as well as a whirlpool section and sprinklers for added fun.
Sleep near the Ganaraska Forest (featuring the Ganaraska Hiking Trail) at Woodland Gardens B&B and enjoy the large 2-bedroom suite, games room and sauna. Rest easy at any of Northumberland's family-friendly accommodations. - The Cobourg Escape Room is a family-fun team building attraction in the Northumberland Mall. You can also enjoy a week of fun at the N Zone Kids' Club for crafts and entertaining fun. The Rainbow Cinemas is hosting daily afternoon movies. Burn off energy at the Northshore Lanes Bowling Alley open daily. Even Boston Pizza next to the mall has kid-friendly themed days throughout the week.
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