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Photo: Wanderlight Alpaca Experience

Agritourism: Enjoy a farm experience in Kawarthas Northumberland

Drive through Kawarthas Northumberland this fall, and you’re bound to see some quintessentially rural scenes—sunny cornfields, horses standing in the pasture, chickens pecking around the barn. 

If you’ve ever been tempted to stop for a longer look, you’re in luck. The region is packed with agritourism experiences that can offer you unique entertainment or a chance to mingle with the animals. We’ve compiled a list of some suggested destinations that will give you insight into what country life’s all about.

Interact with Farm Animals

Haute Goat (1166 5th Line, Newtonville, ON) provides a variety of memorably quirky farm experiences. Participate in goat yoga, spend the night in lodgings inside the alpaca enclosure, or learn what a “goat schmurgle” is on this picturesque property just outside Port Hope. Most of the offerings include plenty of direct animal contact, and the Screaming Goat Café provides a delicious taste of local fare.

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Photo: The Pearly Acre

Photo: Leahy’s Farm Market

Fall Farm Events

Kawartha Farm Fest is a celebration of all things agricultural. On Saturday October, 4, 2025, take a self-guided driving tour of Kawartha Lakes farms, where you can learn about organic growing practices, wool spinning, forest nurseries, and more.

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Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches

Cricklewood Farm & Corn Maze boasts a hefty seven-acre corn maze, which along with the mini-maze, means approximately 4km of twisting, turning fall fun. Afterwards, hit the pumpkin patch and bring home a seasonal souvenir.

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Photo: Vanderview Farms

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Instagram users are having fun in and around Kawarthas Northumberland—browse their photos for even more ideas.

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Fall Is Hiking Season in Kawarthas Northumberland

One of the best parts about being in Kawarthas Northumberland is easy access to a wide range of beautiful, diverse hiking trails. And there’s no better time to hike than fall, when the bugs have died down and the leaves are on full display. To help you choose your next adventure, we’ve compiled a list of several trails that showcase the best of season.

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A violin player stands on a footbridge in fall

Sounds in Nature: Inspired by the Season at Westben

“Music in nature’s always been a part of Westben,” says Donna Bennett, co-founder of Westben Centre for Connection & Creativity through Music. It’s a mission statement most people will associate with the Barn, a 400-seat timber-frame structure with grand doors that roll back to let the summer ambience in. With the Sounds in Nature event, the storied Campbellford arts centre is taking that philosophy one step further.

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A person paddles a canoe on a fall day

Extend the Paddling Season with Canoe-Friendly Accommodations

If you’re a canoeist, you know the feeling. You’ve in harmony with your surroundings after a long day’s paddle. The sun is low in the sky, your arms are pleasantly tired, and you’ve earned a hearty meal. Instead, you strap your canoe on the roof of a car and spend an hour or two on the highway, undoing much of the relaxation you worked to achieve in the process.

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