Northumberland Tourism

05/13/2026

☀️ Oh, we are always so happy to see things opening up in the spring! Fresh leaves and colourful blooms of course, but we are also eager to welcome back all of our seasonal businesses!

With that in mind, let us re-introduce you to Ferris Provincial Park in Campbellford, now open for the 2026 season! From a day pass you can use for hours of relaxed adventure, to an overnight camping getaway to explore all the park has to offer, it's a great way to experience the season. Check out all the activities!

🥾 Over 10km of trails for mountain biking or hiking
🐟 Fishing
🚣 Launches for boating, canoeing, and kayaking
🛶 Kayak rentals on site
🦆 Birding
🐶 Dog park (dogs must be on a leash outside of the dog park at all times)
🍉 Picnic shelters
🔍 Discovery programs in July and August
👨‍🦽‍➡️ All-terrain wheel chair rental
🌅 And, of course, spectacular views from the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge.

The Friends of Ferris Park offer guided walks on Tuesday mornings at 9am from May to December. If you want to join the adventure, meet at the east end of the Suspension Bridge

The Friends Of Ferris Provincial Park are also running a fun Sticker Contest until May 31st, 2026. You could win a Ontario Summer Park Pass! Visit their Facebook profile for all the details.

🕚 Gatehouse hours:
Friday-Saturday: 8am - 8pm
Sunday: 9am - 5pm
Monday-Thursday: 8am - 4pm
*hours are subject to change

Arriving outside of these hours? Don't worry, Ferris is a paperless park. For more information, visit Ferris Provincial Park on Facebook to find details or visit https://rebrand.ly/Ferris.

Don't forget to book your day use or camping visits ahead of schedule to avoid disappointment.

Looking for more to explore, head into Campbellford BIA for delicious treats, great coffee, fun shopping and more great views along the Trent River.


Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce | Kawarthas Northumberland

05/09/2026

Did you know that Cobourg is home to the last Ten Thousand Villages store in Eastern Canada?? For World Fair Trade Day on May 9th, we wanted to call attention to this non-profit, fair trade, persevering and important shop that markets handcrafted products and helps artisans in developing countries earn income through long-term, fair trading relationships.

Wondering what you'll find at Ten Thousand Villages Cobourg? Well of course you'll discover great gift options (hint, hint, it's a big weekend for the nurturing women in our lives!). Choose from home decor pieces, pick up fair trade coffee or chocolate, pick out a handcrafted journal or even treat yourself (or someone else) to a beautiful piece of jewelry. And there's more, but we only have so many characters to use! (But make sure you visit at Christmas time too, the decorations are so pretty!)

The Fair Trade movement allows agricultural producers, artisans, and workers
around the world to build productive and fulfilling lives through fair wages, safe and humane working conditions and sustainable practices.

If you want to add to the Fair Trade experience, you can also try out some Fair Trade coffee at one of these Northumberland County coffee houses.

K Okay Café & Roasters in Warkworth
Alchimista Coffee Bar in Colborne, serving Cold Creek Coffee Roasters from Castleton
The Pink Cafe in Cobourg
Fabled Bean in Cobourg
Lola's Cafe in Brighton


Kawarthas Northumberland | Downtown Cobourg

05/08/2026

🌷 Looking for something to do this weekend? We've got ideas, starting with a visit to see Josh Clark Blossoms . The pop up market, which was a hot spot at Christmas time (even in not so hot weather), is back for spring and he's got beautiful flowers, sweet home decor, hand-poured candles and delicious treats - the perfect gift if you just happen to be looking for something this weekend. Linger a little longer on the picnic tables to chat or pick up a game of corn hole to make a few more memories. Open MAY 9 & 10 from 12PM to 4PM.

🐐 On MAY 10, visit HAUTE GOAT for the Mother of all Mother's Day event. This is definitely a memory-making event with live music, animal interactions (we're talking goats, pigs, alpacas, sheep - Old MacDonald is envious), and delicious farm-fresh food. You can even see how mom's disc golf skills are on the 18-hole course . Truly an unforgettable day.

📆 And there are plenty of other Mother's Day weekend events happening including:
- Port Hope Garden Club Annual Plant Sale | MAY 9
- Mother's Day Sale at Kendor Farms | MAY 9
- Mother's Day Market at Farley Mowat Park | MAY 9
- Makers Market Spring Edition at Focal Brewing | MAY 9
- Passion and Dance - the Music of Spain with La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra | MAY 9
- Mother's Day Tribute to Neil Diamond at Grand Maple Event Centre | MAY 9
- Real Love Kenny & Dolly Tribute at Concert Hall at Victoria Hall | MAY 9
- Mother's Day High Tea at Crockadoodle Cobourg | MAY 10
- Pottery & Alpacas at Old Mill Alpacas | MAY 10
- Mother's Day Beeswax Alchemy Make & Take Candle Workshop with Dancing Bee Equipment | MAY 10
- Where You Are Dinner Theatre with Northumberland Players | MAY 9 & 10

Find event details for these events and more at https://rebrand.ly/May9-10

📸 Danielle Vrana

05/06/2026

🎁 Good things come in small packages and there's a lot of good in Grafton, Ontario. With creative workshops, a deliciously bustling café, antiques, luxury accommodations and a general store all within close distance of each other, there's plenty to do without going far.

Venture out of the hamlet to find Wicklow Beach, a quiet rocky beach along the shores of Lake Ontario, or explore the outdoors at Nawautin Nature Sanctuary. You can also head north from Highway 2 to find a certified gluten-free bakery with so many good treats, plus a gourmet food truck and an award-winning destination spa (seriously, it's a dream experience). Golfers have 2 courses to choose from and avid cyclists can try 2 different signed, looped routes that go through Grafton.

Centred in Northumberland County along the 401 corridor, Grafton is a great place to start your NoCo adventures. It's just a short drive west to Cobourg and Port Hope or east to Colborne and Brighton. Or take a beautiful drive north through Castleton to explore Campbellford, Warkworth and Hastings.

Close to bigger centres, but with a heart of its own, here are just a few things to put on your Grafton itinerary.

🧑‍🍳 Fab Food
The Lass & Ladle
Academy Hill Grill
Ste. Anne's Bakery

🧑‍🎨 Creative Workshops
Anja Hertle Mosaics
Wind and the Willow

🛌 Places to Stay
Grafton Village Inn
Whispering Springs
Ste Anne's Spa

🧘‍♀️ Spectacular Spa Days
Ste. Anne's Spa
Whispering Springs
Northumberland Heights Wellness Retreat and Spa

🪑 Antiquing
1812 Antiques
Haldimand Vintage

⛳ Go for Golf
Shelter Valley Pines Golf Club Golf Club
Grafton Creekside Golf

Can't Miss Events
Art Salad | JUN 6 & 7
Haldimand Vintage Market | JUN 6 & 7
Grafton Outdoor Christmas Market | NOVEMBER date TBD

🔗 https://rebrand.ly/VisitGrafton

05/01/2026

🫑 Fresh maple syrup, artisan goods, baked treats, delicious food - you can find it all at Northumberland's farmers' markets starting this weekend!

Products available will change as the season continues and local produce becomes available so you know you'll have to make this a weekly event. You can do a whole market crawl and explore what our farmers and makers have to offer from one end of NoCo to the other (please tag us if you do this, we want to follow along!).

SATURDAYS
🥕 Port Hope Farmers' Market | 8am to 1pm
📍 56 Queen Street, behind Town Hall, Port Hope

🥕 Cobourg Farmers' Market | 8am to 1pm
📍 110 2nd Street, Rotary Harbourfront Park, Cobourg

🥕 Campbellford Farmers Market | 9am to 1pm
📍 66 Front St Street South, Campbellford

🥕 Hastings Village Market | Saturdays from 8am to 1pm
📍 9 Front Street, Hastings

SUNDAYS
🥕 Codrington Farmers' Market | 10am to 1pm
📍 2992 County Rd. 30, Codrington

FRIDAYS Starting JUN 5
🥕 Warkworth Market at the Mews | Fridays from 1pm to 5pm
📍 27 Main Street, Warkworth

🔗 https://rebrand.ly/FarmMarkets


Kawarthas Northumberland | Port Hope Tourism | Experience Cobourg | Agritourism Ontario

04/28/2026

⛳ One, two, three, FORE - you don't have to wait any more! Golf season is officially open in Northumberland County. Try 9-holes or go for 18. Take in views of Lake Ontario or Northumberland's rolling hills. Relax at an on-site restaurant (where available). Your scorecard (and your soul) will be full after you tee up a day on the course, right here in NoCo.

Ashbrook Golf Club
7215 Dale Rd, Port Hope
18 holes, par 72
*mini golf also available on site

Dalewood Golf Club - season open date TBD
7465 Dale Rd, Port Hope
18 holes, par 71

Grafton Creekside Golf - open May 1
1225 Shelter Valley Rd, Grafton
9 holes, par 29

Northumberland Valley Golf Club - opens May 1
4423 Highway 45, Cobourg
9 holes, par 33

Pine Ridge Golf & Country Club
4020 County Rd 30, Warkworth
18 holes, par 71

Port Hope Golf and Country Club
82 Victoria St S, Port Hope
18 holes, par 66

Salt Creek Golf Links
353 Norham Rd, Warkworth
18 holes, par 65

Shelter Valley Pines Golf Club
1806 Shelter Valley Rd, Grafton
18 holes, par 68

The Mill Restaurant and Pub Golf Course
990 Ontario St, Cobourg
9 holes, par 34

Timber Ridge Golf Course
19 Timber Ridge Dr, Brighton
18 holes, par 71
(rated one of the Top 100 Courses in Canada by Golf Digest!)

Warkworth Golf Club
14267A Northumberland County Rd 29, Warkworth
18 holes, par 72

🔗 https://rebrand.ly/NoCoGolf

📷 image 1, The Mill Restaurant and Pub

04/23/2026

🚙 Grab your best friend's hand and jump in the car for a road trip to Port Hope. Enjoy a relaxing day trip from Toronto or an overnight getaway from almost anywhere! Visit downtown for movie-set vibes. Explore small businesses, say hi to friendly shop owners and soak in the community pride. Cafés, restaurants, antique and vintage boutiques, bookstores, clothing stores - you'll find it all.

🎨 Port Hope is a small town with a big creative heart. Come for the annual Arts Fest in August, discover galleries and take in a show at the much-loved Capitol Theatre. The 2026 season will shine a light on beautifully made, can't miss Canadian theatre.

🥕 The rural side of Municipality of Port Hope, Ontario is inspiring. You can connect with nature, experience fresh food, and even walk an alpaca, just minutes from downtown. Go on a Treetop Trekking adventure, hit the beach, pick berries, take part in the lavender harvest Laveanne, snuggle with goats HAUTE GOAT or visit a farmers market. Whatever you choose, you'll feel rooted, right here.

We've put together a very brief list of things to do in the area. If you're planning a trip to Port Hope or if you're a proud resident, please tag your must-sees in the comments so we can all plan a perfect Port Hope adventure.

Shops
Bibelot - a treasure trove of gifts
Lana Taylor Antiques & Folk Art (Authenticity) - antiques & home goods, plan to explore for a while
Tall Birches - curated vintage clothing & handmade items

Food
Olympus Burger - world-famous burgers inspired by the Gods!
The Thirsty Goose - a friendly place to flock to for great food & good times
Happenstance - delicious pretzels, in-house roasted coffee beans

Art Galleries - all about inspiration!
Critical Mass for the Visual Arts
Gallery 34 Port Hope
Ganaraska Art and Framing
Northumberland Arts gallery & shop

Agriculture
Dancing Bee Equipment & The Bee Works Gift Shop - workshops, gifts and beekeeping equipment
Garden Hill Farmers Market - year round farm market
Johnston's Farm Market, www.johnstonsfarmmarket.ca - strawberry picking!
Port Hope Farmers' Market - Saturdays from May to Oct

Other Fun Stuff
Idalia House Port Hope - luxury accommodations
Primitive Designs - giant robots & world market
Shantee Healing - Salt Cave & Spa - featuring a chill salt cave

🔗 https://rebrand.ly/PortHope

Port Hope Tourism

04/22/2026

We’d say “save this for later”, but you might want to book tickets soon! Westben has another stellar Summer Festival happening in 2026 and tickets are limited. If you’re looking for things to do in Northumberland, this is one of our summer highlights.

⭐ Here are a few quick stats:
19 shows at The Barn
3 shows at Willow Hill
1 show around the Campfire
1 ogre-loving musical theatre production
1 comedian
5 Juno Award Winners
3 Juno Nominees
1 Grammy Award Winner

⭐ And now the nitty-gritty details:

⭐ Shows at The Barn
Shrek | Musical theatre | JUN 12-21
Ben Finley & Weaving Locus | Genre-bending original songs | JUN 25
Pride at Westben | All Q***r band, pop, country & adjacent fierce femme bangers | JUN 26
Echoes from East to West | Rich Asian and European traditions create a spellbinding experience | JUL 2
Gino Quilico | Broadway, popular song, and classical masterworks | JUL 4
Kiran Ahluwalia | Juno Award Winner, international music | JUL 9
CC Duo | Classical guitar | JUL 10
Hannah Georgas | Singer-songwriter, pop | JUL 10
Judy Collins | Singer-songwriter, folk | JUL 12
Cris Derksen | Juno Nominee, Indigenous cellist and composer, 7-piece ensemble | JUL 16
Songs of the Earth | Classical symphonic | JUL 17
Steve Patterson | Comedy | JUL 17
William Prince | Juno Award Winner, country music | JUL 18
Leahy | Juno Award Winner, celtic music | JUL 19
Barnful of Broadway | Musical r***e | JUL 22-30
Élisabeth Pion | Classical pianist | JUL 26
Caity Gyorgy | Juno Award Winner, swing & bebop | AUG 1
Alison Young | Juno Nominee, saxophone | AUG 1
Hilario Duran | Juno Award Winner, Latin jazz big band | AUG 2

⭐ Shows at Willow Hill
The Longest Johns | A ca****la folk music band with traditional folk songs and shanties | JUL 3
Aysanabee | Indie, soul and electronic | JUL 11
Big Smoke Brass | Brass grooves | JUL 31

⭐ Around the Campfire
Natural Balance | Music, art and storytelling with friends from Alderville First Nation | JUN 27

📍 Westben
🗺️ 6698 County Rd 30, Campbellford
🔗 https://www.westben.ca/events/


Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce | Kawarthas Northumberland | Festivals & Events Ontario

04/21/2026

🌳 Tucked away in the middle of Northumberland's rolling hills, sits the magical Fells Meadows. With 100 acres of forests, trails and meadows, it's an escape from the frantic pace of everyday life.

Fells Meadows offers a variety of accommodations to help you unplug, rest and reset. From the charming farmhouse that sleeps up to 12, to the aptly named off-grid cabins known as The Havens, you'll find options for group getaways and solo retreats. There's even a beautiful canvas-walled tent, and a Hub for The Havens where you can cook, eat, gather or shower. The farmhouse is available to book year round and bookings are now open for The Havens with availability starting in May.

This beautiful location is not just about accommodations though, even if they are pretty spectacular. Fells Meadows also hosts wellness retreats and they have a powerful one coming up soon. The Summer Solstice Weekend Retreat for Women, JUN 19-21, honours spring transitioning to summer. The group will gather to ask: how do we move through this season with our hearts, minds, and bodies intact? Guests will set a conscious tone for the months ahead, balancing the doing with the being, and grounding themselves to stay rooted even when life is full.

The whispering forests, meandering trails, stone labyrinth, sun-warmed yurt, and peaceful accommodations will be your base while Leslie Fell, Sarah Hutchison and Ruth Shaw - all experienced wellness facilitators - help guide you through this change in life seasons.

QUICK TIP: Early bird rates are available until APR 30. If this workshop resonates with you, book your tickets and take advantage of savings until then.

🗓️ JUN 19-21
📍 Fells Meadows
🗺️ 2429 County Rd 25, Castleton, ON
🔗 https://rebrand.ly/FellsRetreat

Kawarthas Northumberland | Destination Ontario | Global Wellness Institute

04/21/2026

It may not feel like it today but spring is here, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy it in Northumberland County - how do you want to celebrate the season in NoCo?

Discover eight ways to savour spring in Northumberland County, from scenic trails and cycling routes to local shops, sweet treats, and relaxing spa experiences.

04/21/2026

For (APR 20-24), we want to say thank you to the people who visit Northumberland, and to the businesses and communities that welcome them. We're highlighting just a few ways people have enjoyed spending time in NoCo, plus a few ideas for summer planning.

📸 got out on Lake Ontario for some fishing! To try fishing yourself, check out cottage resorts on Rice Lake, marinas or try a fishing guide service.

📸 gathered her friends and had some fun in the sun. You can visit Lake Ontario beaches in Port Hope, Cobourg and Brighton. Don't forget, leave only footprints.

📸 found the joy of a Kawartha Dairy cone in Cobourg. Explore local restaurants, cafés, breweries, food trucks, and ice cream spots to have your own taste of Northumberland.

📸 and all visited some of our biggest attractions. For larger-than-life fun, check out the Giant $2 Coin in Campbellford, The Big Apple in Colborne, Primitive Designs in Port Hope and Pisces Pete in Hastings.

📸 found the perfect photo op on the bridge crossing the Ganaraska River in Port Hope. Explore small towns for boutiques, restaurants, galleries, weekend festivals and those scenic photo-ops, plus no hustle or bustle in sight.

And, if you're a Northumberlander, 📸 .the.toller says to invite your friends and family, even the dogs. Take the opportunity to share your pride for NoCo and drive the tourism economy at the same time.

BONUS IDEAS:
- spend the night in a off-grid cabin, cottage resort, glamping tent or go full glam at the spa
- bring your bike and explore on two wheels on one of 5 looped cycling routes
- rent a houseboat from in Hastings to explore the Trent-Severn Waterway
- rent an e-scooter outside Presqu'ile Provincial Park at Presqu'ile Park Place and enjoy the breeze as you zoom (carefully) through the park

Tourism Industry Association of Canada | Kawarthas Northumberland | Destination Ontario