Looking for a place to stay during maple season? These accommodations make for the perfect getaway
An afternoon in the sugarbush is great, but an overnight really gives you a chance to soak up the region’s natural charm. The options below are close to some of our top maple attractions, and in some cases offer maple experiences on-site.
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3314 Kirkfield Rd. 6, Kawartha Lakes
At The Roost Farm, you can go beyond the traditional sugarbush tour—you can stay in cozy accommodations right on site. Their charming off-grid cabin runs on solar power for the perfect blend of comfort and rustic relaxation. Explore the farm and gardens, participate in a sugarbush experience, then retire to your own fully equipped kitchen and queen-size bed. It’s not every trip you can return home with maple syrup you made yourself!
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
Elmhirst’s Resort is open year-round, but spring is a particularly sweet time to visit. They don’t just tap maple from their very own sugarbush, they incorporate it into the dishes served at their two restaurants. And that’s just the scratching the surface of what’s on offer at Elmhirst’s, which also features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, whirlpool, and sauna, and sauna. Book a waterfront cottage and feel good knowing Elmhirst’s is also a forerunner in sustainable tourism.
595 Mt Julian Viamede Rd, Woodview
Stony Lake is one of the region’s most beautiful attractions, and there’s no better way to appreciate it than an overnight stay on its shores. Viamede offers both waterfront cottage and hotel rooms, with access to 9km of gorgeous walking trails. The exceptional dining experience at their in-house restaurant Mount Julian features 5, 7, and 9-course tasting menus with wine pairings, with food raised on Viamede’s own farm and garden. In spring, maple is often a key seasonal flavour.
4791 Hwy 28, North Kawartha
Nestled between Lovesick Lake and Stony Lake on gorgeous Burleigh Island, the view of the falls from here is superb. So is the hospitality—this property has featured an inn since 1857, and the longstanding tradition of excellence stands today. In spring, celebrate maple season with a pancake breakfast, or one of many other sumptuous dishes featuring local ingredients, at their on-site cafe and restaurant.
26 Country Club Dr, Fenelon Falls
Views across Sturgeon Lake are only the beginning at Eganridge Resort. Relax in an original 1837 log mansion, book a private cottage, or explore the nearby communities of Fenelon Falls and Bobcaygeon. And don’t miss out on the lakefront sunsets in the dining room. In March, the chef even prepares a Maple Dinner to celebrate the first tapping. See Eganridge’s website for details.
31 Main St, Bobcaygeon
The Bobcaygeon Inn sits on the Trent-Severn Waterway, a National Historic Site of Canada. The Inn was built in 1873, so there’s plenty of history here too. Bobcaygeon is known as the “Hub of the Kawarthas,” making it the perfect home base to explore the region. There’s tons of fun to be had in town or in surrounding sugarbushes, but if you don’t feel like venturing far, The Royal Moose Grill & Waterfront Patio is the ideal place to enjoy the relaxing local atmosphere.
39 Queen St, Lakefield
Lakefield is well known for its blend of small town charm and cultural sophistication, and staying at The Village Inn puts you at the heart of it. Foodies will be spoiled for choice with a number of excellent restaurants within walking distance, as well as The Market Lakefield, specializing in gourmet and local food products. Indulge in the best of maple season just a short drive away—Frasca’s Ridge Maple Co. is one excellent option.
In Kawarthas Northumberland you’re never far from a sugarbush experience, a unique restaurant, or a local market. The options above all provide excellent accommodations options, but there’s still more to explore in the region. Browse the links below to find more plays to stay.
The Kawarthas Northumberland blog is the place to go for longer stories and additional recommendations. Browse the articles below to find out more about maple in the region.
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