Take a Winter Break Outside
March Break provides a perfect opportunity to get outside and connect with family. We've collected our top activities to keep the everyone entertained. Grab a copy of our Top 5 Road Trips map guide to help you along.
The taste of Spring - maple syrup!
Maple syrup season is the first sign of Spring in March and April. Unfortunately, our annual Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival has been cancelled for this year but Sandy Flat Sugar Bush will be open for sales only, so you can still get your maple fix this March.
Get out and play on our trails.
If you want to go out for a late winter hike, we have beautiful trails at the Ganaraska Forest and the Northumberland County Forest. 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. Dress and wear appropriate footwear for this time of year. Find out more about our winter trails.
The Farewell Frost Fest normally happens in March at the Goodrich-Loomis Conservation Area but has been cancelled for 2020.
Where to stay?
Rest easy at any of Northumberland's family-friendly accommodations. Stay for the March Break at family-friendly accommodations. The Best Western, Cobourg has an indoor pool equipped with buckets that dump water on well-placed children as well as a whirlpool section and sprinklers for added fun.
More fun stuff!
- At The Big Apple in Colborne on Highway 401 you can make a mini apple pie, decorate cookies and enjoy some craft making while you sip on a cup of hot chocolate or hot apple cider. This 2.5 hour event is held on March 17th, 2020 and you can save your seat by calling 905-355-2574. While you're there, you can also check out their candy section, because March Break is more fun with sweet treats!
- Enjoy a week of fun at the N Zone Kids' Club for crafts and entertaining fun. The Rainbow Cinemas hosts daily afternoon movies. Even Boston Pizza, next to the mall, has kid-friendly themed days throughout the week.
- Primitive Designs in Port Hope has re-opened for the season. Take the kids and discover unique finds, and get up close and personal with larger than life sculptures.
- If you want to head out for a drive, pick one of our Road Rallies and explore areas you've never visited. Download questions for the rally so you can learn as you go.
- You can also view our Top 5 Road Trips brochure to get more ideas for family fun on the roads.
- Please check with all organizers before leaving to confirm events are still happening.
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