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If you’re reading this in the first half of 2020, the vast majority of our local Kawarthas Northumberland attractions and regional experiences are closed to help control the spread of COVID-19. You may have to wait awhile yet to experience these destinations firsthand, but the good news is many of our favourite places have developed
We all feel it – spring is on the way. Birds are singing, buds are on the trees, and your neighbour’s already wearing shorts. We’ve covered our top springtime activities already on this site, but the season has us so pumped we thought we’d add a few extra dates and weekend events to the list.
With spring comes maple syrup, and Kawarthas Northumberland is packed with ways to celebrate the season. Keep an eye out for our local producers at grocers and farmer’s markets throughout the region, but to really experience local maple syrup at its freshest and finest you need to go straight to the source. Here are five
When I first moved to Peterborough, I kept hearing about Kawartha Nordic Ski Club. On a snowy weekend I finally drove the forty minutes north with a few friends, none of whom had cross-country skied since childhood. We rented gear and hit the trails, choosing a gentle loop through the woods with a few manageable hills. The next week my wife and I were at Wild Rock Outfitters getting fitted for skis, poles, and boots.
For film and TV buffs, it’s no secret that Toronto, Vancouver, and other Canadian cities often stand in for international locales. You might not’ve heard that smaller towns around Kawarthas Northumberland also play host to movie crews, though. Next time you’re watching Netflix, keep your eyes peeled for scenes shot in our backyard — true
Kawarthas Northumberland’s artists, merchants, and makers really come together in the holiday season. The month of December offers a cornucopia of special occasions. Entertain the kids, find unique gifts, or simply take in the festive atmosphere of a snow-covered small town at one of the events listed below. Christmas at Ken Reid Half the feeling
Whether giving or receiving, you’ve probably noticed an interesting effect: gifts feel more meaningful with a story and a sense of place attached. In an age of mass-produced goods, artisanal or experiential gifts are prized for their distinctive and uniquely local qualities. Luckily we’re spoiled for choice in Kawarthas Northumberland. In time for the holidays,
A chill is in the air, the leaves have turned, and gravestones are sprouting like mushrooms on front lawns everywhere — Halloween must be drawing closer. Whether you’re looking for ways to entertain the kids on an October weekend or an adult who never lost the taste for a good scare, here’s a sampling of spooky seasonal events from around Kawarthas Northumberland.
The Northumberland Hills Studio Tour encompasses forty-three artists, including painters, photographers, ceramic artists, jewellers, glass crafters, and more.
The Trent-Severn Waterway Trail Town program is an innovative initiative designed to link communities and introduce new visitors to the Waterway’s charms.
Invention After 1805 many intricately patterned textiles, like rugs and coverlets, were woven on a Jacquard loom. Prior to 1805, the weaving of intricate pictorial patterns was an extremely complicated process, which required both a weaver and a draw boy (who operated the cords that lifted the pattern warp threads). In his childhood, Joseph-Marie Jacquard
It may be a little off the beaten path, but you’ll know when you’re driving past Quaker Oaks Farm. The colourful converted garage that houses the store backs onto lush gardens and an animal sanctuary.