‘Fall’ for Northumberland

Drone images in fall, Grafton areaFall in Northumberland is made for exploring – stunning fall colours and cooler days are the perfect backdrop for discovering what makes the season special.

Plan an overnight adventure with a stay at one of Northumberland’s welcoming accommodations. Grafton Village Inn offers a boutique experience with spa add-ons, while Whispering Springs pairs luxury A-frame cabins with a thermal spa area and hiking trails. Fells Meadows offers farmhouse stays with access to scenic trails, and Sunset Retreat on Rice Lake’s lakeside cabins are available year-round.

Set out on a fall-colour drive through Northumberland County. Follow a route north through the Municipality of Port Hope, along Rice Lake, through Trent Hills and south to the Municipality of Brighton. With more than 2,000 square kilometres to explore, there’s plenty of opportunity to find your favourite view. Stop in small towns to browse local shops, enjoy a treat from a café or settle in for a meal at a locally owned restaurant.

Travelling with your dog? Look for the bright blue sticker in shop windows, identifying businesses that welcome on-leash dogs inside. Many restaurant patios are dog-friendly, too. At The Dockside Bistro in Campbellford, you can select a meal from the Doggy Menu for your pup to enjoy.

Try something new this fall. Hike a familiar trail from a different direction, explore a new cycling route, pick the perfect pumpkin or a bushel basket of apples. For a restorative experience, visit Water + Wood in Campbellford for a riverside ice bath and sauna.

Mark your calendar for Northumberland’s fall events including:

• Warkworth Fall Fair | SEP 11-13

• Port Hope Fair | SEP 17-20

• The Honey Harvest Festival | SEP 19

• Brighton Applefest | SEP 24-27 (street festival SEP 26)

• Cultivate Festival | SEP 25-27

• Roseneath Fair | OCT 2-4

• Cobourg Harvest Festival | OCT 3

Arts and culture are also in season. Local galleries offer ongoing exhibitions throughout the season and be sure to check out these special events:

• Northumberland Hills Studio Tour | SEP 12–13

• Gidinawendimin exhibition at the new Northumberland

County Archives and Museum | SEP 18

• Vintage Film Festival | OCT 16–18

For an autumn adventure after dark, join Cobourg Ghost Walks on Fridays in October (plus October 28, 29, 31), visit Phantom Farms or follow the self-guided IT and Welcome to Derry filming-sites tour in Port Hope.

However you choose to explore, Northumberland is ready to welcome you this fall.

Northumberland Tourism
www.northumberlandtourism.com