Northumberland County
Around Northumberland County
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Northumberland County
Locals say Northumberland
Where the Trent winds through quiet farmland.
Deep forest greenTrent River blue
Welcome to Northumberland County, where the Trent Valley meets rolling farmland. Whether you're here for the sugar shacks, the lakes, or the small-town charm, you'll find a friendly wave and a good story. Come on in and make yourself at home.
Clubs for Northumberland County
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The room
One room for everyone around Northumberland County. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
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Things to do
- Trent-Severn Waterway Historic canal system with locks near Campbellford
- Ferris Provincial Park Scenic park with a suspension bridge over the Trent River
- Presqu'ile Provincial Park Lakeside park with beaches and birdwatching
- Rice Lake Large lake popular for fishing and boating
- Goodrich-Loomis Conservation Area Trails and scenic views along the Trent
- Northumberland County Forest Network of trails for hiking and biking
- Outdoors Hiking in Northumberland County Forest
- Outdoors Boating on Rice Lake
- With kids Visiting the Giant Toonie
- With kids Pick-your-own berry farms
- Evenings Live music at local legion halls
- Evenings Pub nights in small towns
- Locals love Farm stands
- Locals love Maple sugar shacks
Through the year
- Campbellford Fair September Agricultural fair with midway, livestock and local exhibits
- Rice Lake Fishing Derby May Annual fishing competition on Rice Lake
- Maple Syrup Weekend March Sugar shacks open to the public for tastings and tours
- Fall Colours Studio Tour October Artists open their studios across the county
- Christmas in Campbellford December Festive lights, carols and holiday market
Humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. The best time to be out is late spring to early fall. Best: Late spring to early fall for warm days and outdoor activities
Getaways
- Peterborough County Nearby rural area with lakes and trails
- Belleville–Quinte West City amenities and waterfront
- Peterborough Larger city with cultural attractions
- Cobourg Lake Ontario beach town
Local flavour
Teams
- Campbellford Rebels Empire B Junior C Hockey League
Also rooting for Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Toronto Blue Jays (MLB), Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto Argonauts (CFL)
Eat and drink
- Maple syrup From local sugar bushes and sugar shacks
- Butter tarts A classic Ontario treat, popular at country bakeries
- Artisan cheese From small dairies in the area, including a historic cheese factory in Campbellford
- Apple cider From local orchards, especially in the fall
Where people go
- Maple sugar shacks Where families gather for syrup season and pancake breakfasts
- Family farms and rolling fields Dairy, beef, and crop farms that shape the landscape
- Small-town main streets With independent shops, diners, and historic buildings
- Trent-Severn Waterway locks Historic canal locks and the river itself, popular for boating and fishing
- Conservation areas Like the Ganaraska Forest, with trails and wildlife
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Nearby
Every areaPeterborough CountyOntarioQuiet roads, rich soil, and the glow of a lakeside sunset.Belleville–Quinte WestOntarioA friendly harbour on the Bay of Quinte.PeterboroughOntarioWhere every road leads to waterCobourgOntarioSmall-town charm on the big lake.Prince Edward CountyOntarioWhere the lake meets the vineyard.Port HopeOntarioHistoric charm by the GanaraskaKawartha LakesOntarioWhere every lake has a story and every sunset is a postcard.OshawaOntarioWhere the lake meets the assembly line.
Rural Northumberland, ON. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.