Read about the people, places, businesses, and history that make Kawarthas Northumberland special
Kawartha Northumberland is a region rich in agriculture, where farms dot the countryside, small towns offer up their bounty at farmers’ markets, and fresh produce stands are a common sight on a weekend drive. As a visitor, you can participate in many different types of farm experiences, from being a farmer for the day to
Twenty pigs, one llama, one alpaca—The Pearly Acre fits right into Havelock’s rural landscape, but the philosophy that inspired it is very different from a standard farm. Founder Sarah Heydon, along with her husband Shane Curry, have turned their home into a sanctuary for animals that have been abused, abandoned, or just need a place to go.
If you’ve never heard of IncrEdible Trent Hills, the IncrEdible Edible Festival will probably be the first thing that grabs your attention. The festival, which celebrates its tenth anniversary on July 12, 2025, is a major event for downtown Campbellford featuring dozens of food and beverage vendors, artisans, and entertainment. For passionate foodies, it’s a
The Trent-Severn Waterway The Trent-Severn Waterway is getting international attention this year, as people around the world discover what we already knew—this is the perfect place to experience a Canadian summer filled with nostalgic feelings of childhood. A place where nature meets small-town charm, and adventure flows through! The New York Times named the Trent-Severn Waterway one
For people without a disability, accessibility can be all too easy to overlook. Those with barriers to mobility, sensory deficits, or cognitive issues, however, often need to ask questions others take for granted—will I be able to experience a destination as intended? Will supports be available if needed? For that matter, can I even get
This guest post by Ashley Rae of SheLovesToFish.com is geared towards beginners and anglers new to the region. Ashley’s passion for the sport has led to her to write for a range of international publications, and we’re thrilled to have her bring her expertise to Kawarthas Northumberland. If you’re looking to add a fishing trip
The Trent-Severn Waterway is having something of a moment right now. In early 2025 it earned a spot on The New York Times list of “52 Places to Go This Year,” and The Canadian Canoe Museum on the banks of the TSW snagged a mention in Time Magazine’s “The World’s Greatest Places of 2025.” But
Jump to Video “Canoes as far as the eye can see” might be an exaggeration, but only slightly. The Canadian Canoe Museum’s expansive new collection hall is home to over 500 canoes, carefully arranged from floor to ceiling in a climate-controlled storage space. Turn down one aisle and you might see a selection of traditional
Maple season arrives this year at a time when people are primed to make the most of local experiences and national pastimes. Tapping trees, boiling syrup, and rolling maple taffy in the snow are annual traditions that can evoke rich, happy memories of Canadian spring—or create new ones for kids on their first trip to
Eliza Braden-Taylor is a cultural interpreter with the Curve Lake First Nation Cultural Centre. As maple syrup season approaches, we asked Eliza if she could share an Indigenous perspective on the history, meaning, and importance of maple season. She responded with a detailed and thoughtful account of the teachings she has encountered as a member
After just a short time on the water it’s clear Stony Lake lives up to the name. Pines lean dramatically from rocky islands as we glide past in our kayaks, en route to a high bluff overlooking scenic Burleigh Falls. Alex Grant, owner and lead guide of Lovesick Kayaking, shepherds us into a sheltered bay
It’s early in the morning, and we’ve just left the narrows and headed to one of Bobby Belmonte’s favourite fishing spots on Lower Buckhorn Lake. I’m using a wacky rig, a type of lure that flutters as it sinks. The theory is the motion will attract bass, and on my second cast it proves true.