Take a short road trip to Northumberland County. We’ve got some great Fall drives with even greater adventures.
Thanks to a wealth of trees and heavenly hills, you can enjoy a drive with Fall colours around every corner. Try our favourite back roads.
Apple Orchards & Fresh Pressed Cider
This is apple country. Come PYO fresh apples. Or choose from dozens of varieties already laid out at local orchards. Here are some great spots.
You can’t miss seeing The Big Apple from the 401 near Colborne. Our giant apple is getting lots of positive attention. Find out why.
The Trent Hills are alive with so many amazing flavours. Try some great stops, and meet the people offering up an awesome Fall bounty.
Highway 2 Fall Farm Stands & Markets
Peppers? Sweet Corn? Pumpkins? County Road 2 (we call it Highway 2) leads to so many wonderful farm gate stands. Here are a few.
Locally created or uniquely Northumberland – these one-of-a-kind shops or galleries are perfect for a crisp, Fall day. Here’s where to get started.
From Butter Tarts to Sourdough
From the most sought-after sweets to fresh-baked loaves, we’ve got some excellent suggestions for a comfort food road trip to savour.
Local beer aficionados tell us that now’s the time to start selecting more full-bodied brews for Fall. Here are some suggestions for locally-crafted beers.
Take your clubs on the road for a great day of golf. Enjoy spectacular views of Northumberland from rolling fairways and well-manicured greens.
Ahhhhhh autumn. Northumberland is the perfect place to relax and renew. See what you might enjoy in Ontario’s wide-open wellness destination.
Easy, Accessible Forest Trails
Hiking on hilly terrain isn’t for all of us. If you want to enjoy nature within easy reach, try two of Northumberland’s accessible forest trails.
Have you snuggled with a baby goat? Or met an alpaca? (They have such long eyelashes.) Here’s where to find some farm friends.
If you’re a morning road-tripper, these Farmers’ Markets should make your day. Get hours (mostly weekends) and locations here.
Feel like a short drive, then a cycle on some great back roads? Cyclists are always welcome here. And we’ve got some great cycling routes.
Northumberland’s rambling roads will lead you through our proud past. Take in Cobourg’s Victoria Hall – or drive by country estates, churches, and 18th century farms.