Fall Flavour Tour

Feast on Fall Bounty

Apples, pumpkin, baked goods and beer - the bounty of fall!
Enjoy a drive through Trent Hills and experience their Fall Flavour Tour. 

Sweet Corn, Artisans and Baked Goods are Waiting in Warkworth

If you're travelling on Highway 401, take exit 509 near Brighton and then take County Road 30 north.

Turn west on County Road 29 and travel to #14260 where you'll find Glover's Farm Market, featuring fresh local produce. You might be just in time for sweet corn season. And you can always take home some very yummy homemade pies.

Then continue west on County Road 29 to reach the Village of Warkworth. Once there, you can stop for a stroll on Main Street. Visit local artisan studios, shops and eateries like Our Lucky Stars café. Pop into The Bakery where you can purchase delicious, fresh butter tarts. It's part of the Kawarthas Northumberland Buttertart Tour.

The Sweet Taste of Honey

Turn right onto County Rd. 25 and continue to County Rd. 24 where you'll turn left, heading for Dartford. 

Turn left on Campbell Road, and you'll arrive at Campbell's Honey House - the sweetest place around, thanks to local honeybees. Open from August 1st to September 30th, the kids will enjoy the demonstration hive and a chance to taste-test. 

Up for a little more adventure? A little farther down Campbell Rd. is Healey Falls Quarter Horse Farm. Call ahead to book a trail ride, 705-924-3077.

Return to County Rd. 25 and continue north, turning right at County Rd. 45 into the Village of Hastings. Hastings is well-known for fishing spots, and fall is the best time for small-mouth and large-mouth bass fishing. Hastings has the only bridge in Ontario that you can fish from. An overnight stay at Lockside Guest Suite may be in order – you can barbecue your day's catch!

Taste Our Famous Donuts

Return to County Rd. 45 and then turn left on County Rd. 25 to make your way to Campbellford. 

At County Rd. 35, travel east for several kilometers, then turn right onto County Rd. 30. This will bring you to Bridge Street in Campbellford. Go over the bridge, and on the right your sweet tooth will be satisfied at Dooher's Bakery, where people arrive early to take home the region's famous cream-filled donuts. You can also pick up fresh pumpkin pies, apple crisp and apple cheddar muffins. 

If you're feeling hungry head over to Capers Restaurant where you will find a delicious meals that include seasonal local products.

Turn left at Ranney St., and continue to Front St.

Stop into an Former Church for a Great Brew

Turn right and once again you'll be traveling through the beautiful countryside on County Rd. 38. At Pethericks Corners, you can visit Church-Key Brewing. Their seasonal Ginger and Rosemary Spiced Ale was introduced as an experiment for an Herb Festival. It quickly became popular and is now offered seasonally. They have other award-winning blends to sample.

Other Great Finds

Travelling on the weekend? You will want to visit Meyersburg Flea Market, Campbellford Farmers Market and Hastings Market. Fill your market basket with fresh local produce.

For more information, see the Trent Hills Flavour Break itinerary. For a complete copy of The Trent Hills Flavour Tour call 1-888-653-1556.