Sweet Autumn Singletrack in Kawarthas Northumberland

Mountain bike leaned up against a tree with a forest behind and blue sky

With pleasant temperatures, vibrant leaves, and an abundance of trails to explore, fall is the perfect time to take on the mountain bike trails in Kawarthas Northumberland. With a passionate mountain bike community, including several clubs that help to build and maintain the trails, it’s time to load up your bike and get ready to … Read more

Best Fall Day Paddling Routes

Canoe in shallow water close to shore, seen from directly overhead

Kawarthas Northumberland is home to over 330 lakes and rivers, many of which are connected by the historic Trent-Severn Waterway. This means that there are plenty of scenic paddling routes to enjoy. Although the region isn’t known for long portage routes, you can certainly find many options for day paddles. You can also combine locations over several days to experience a variety and have a cross regional adventure dropping in and taking out in various locations.

Fall Is For Friends

Couple walking with a golden retriever on a trail with the sun setting

Fall is for friends—best friends of the furry kind, that is. Our poor pooches get exhausted in the summer heat and favor an air-conditioned home over an adventurous hike. If the trails are paved heat can be detrimental to their paw pads, and there’s been more than one occasion I’ve been chased out of the woods with my pup by an intense wall of mosquitoes in the summer.