Laveanne © Courtesy of Northumberland Tourism
Northumberland County is the perfect place to go offline for a more analog kind of summer adventure. Here, a great day can begin in a lavender field, continue through a farm market or forest trail, and end with a cider, a campfire, or a stay under the stars. It is the kind of place that invites you to slow down, support local, and enjoy the simple pleasures of the great outdoors.
PICK YOUR WAY THROUGH THE SEASON
Northumberland’s summer bounty gives you plenty of ways to explore. In July, Laveanne offers a dreamy lavender escape with fields in bloom, a meditation labyrinth, and lavender-inspired treats, while Cuttle Cottage adds to the season’s charm with its lavender festival. Earlier in the summer, berry season arrives with cheerful U-pick stops such as VanDorp Strawberries and Kelly’s Strawberries, offering a simple, seasonal way to spend time outdoors.
Farm markets keep that local flavour going, from Garden Hill Farmers Market and Burnham Family Farm Market to Robin’s Nest Farm Market and Cheer Farms, where fresh produce, baked goods, and small treats from the region make it easy to bring a little Northumberland home with you. That spirit of local discovery continues in small-batch cider from Dirty Dog Cider and Rice Lake Hard Cider, craft brew from Focal Brewing or Ganaraska Brewing Company, and even fresh cheese from Empire Cheese Co-op.
MEET THE ANIMALS, MAKERS, AND GROWERS
Some of the most memorable experiences here are the ones that connect visitors to the people and animals who make it special. Haute Goat is full of personality, with goat walks, alpaca outings, yoga, and even its own 18-hole disc golf course. Old Mill Alpacas and Averegan Alpacas invite visitors to get up close with these gentle, curious animals, while The Tamarack Shack brings a playful, homespun energy to farm visits and group gatherings.
For an experience that gives something back, Primrose Donkey Sanctuary and Promised Land Animal Sanctuary connect a day out with work that matters. Both organizations offer a safe haven for animals in need, while giving visitors an opportunity to learn and connect.
For visitors drawn to hands-on experiences, MoreRoses Apiaries, The Bee Works Gift Shop, Wind and the Willow, The Branch Ranch, and Dancing Bee Equipment offer thoughtful ways to connect with nature, craft, and local know-how.
TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE
Beyond the farm gates, Northumberland opens into a landscape shaped for scenic detours and unhurried outdoor adventure. Treetop Trekking brings a dose of adrenaline beneath the canopy, Presqu’ile Provincial Park offers a white sand beach, marsh boardwalk, and plenty of birding opportunities, and the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge delivers one of the region’s most memorable walks.
When the day begins to wind down, Northumberland offers memorable places to stay, from the glamping calm of Whispering Springs to the world-class comfort of Ste. Anne’s Spa and Grafton Village Inn, as well as the off-grid charm of Island Spirits Rice Lake and Fells Meadows.
Summer in Northumberland is not about rushing from one attraction to the next. It is about letting a day unfold: picking berries, meeting alpacas, exploring a trail, filling a tote at the market, and finding one more reason to stay a little longer. For travellers looking to reconnect with nature, local food, and simple experiences that feel grounded and memorable, Northumberland County offers a beautiful place to begin.
GO NORTHUMBERLANDING
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DELICIOUS EVENTS
Delicious Events
- Pink Coffee Party | June 20
- The Market in Memorial Park/Road to Cultivate | Thursdays, July to August
- IncrEdible Trent Hills | Campbellford | July 11
- Campbellford Farmers Market | Saturdays, May to October
- Cobourg Farmers Market | Saturdays, May to December
- Codrington Farmers Market | Sundays, May to October
- Hastings Village Market | Saturdays, May to October
- Port Hope Farmers Market | Saturdays, May to October
- Warkworth Market at the Mews | Fridays, May to October
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No place puts you more in touch with nature and yourself than a stay in Northumberland. Just an hour outside of the Greater Toronto Area, this land of rolling hills is crisscrossed by lakes and streams to create a visitor’s paradise in any season.