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
Look out across any Kawarthas Northumberland lake this fall, and you may see the silhouette of an angler or two in the distance. It’s not just a visually appealing time of year—the seasonal shift makes a real difference to fish, and to the people trying to catch them. We asked Bobby Belmonte, the owner-operator of 2B Fishing Guiding Service, how his approach changes when the leaves start to turn.
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.
“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.
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.
The leaves are changing, the crowds have departed, and the Trent-Severn Waterway feels like it’s all yours. Boating the TSW in September and early October has different feel than the height of summer, and it’s a well worth experiencing whether it’s your first trip or an annual tradition.
Sure, the changing leaves are gorgeous—but corn mazes and pumpkin patches run a close second when it comes to classic fall imagery. Farms throughout Kawarthas Northumberland have stepped up to offer seasonal attractions that range from spooky to toddler-friendly, often with a corn maze as the centrepiece.
The beauty of Kawarthas Northumberland has always inspired artists, and the many studio tours throughout the region are proof. We spoke to three artists who draw directly from the local landscape to learn about their process—and picked up a few ideas for outdoor exploration in the bargain.
If you’ve never heard the term before, “soft adventure” is a pretty inclusive concept. It refers to the more accessible end of the activity spectrum—think day hikes, bicycle trails, and flatwater paddling, as opposed to whitewater rafting or mountain climbing.
Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie looking to switch up the pace or you’re relatively new to outdoor exploration, our soft adventures provide routes of a manageable length with access to nearby amenities. You’ll still feel like you’re in the lap of nature, and our varied geography means Kawarthas Northumberland has excellent offerings on land and on the water.
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.