Port Hope and the Municipality of Port Hope
From a charming downtown for shopping, dining and theatre to agritourism adventures in the rolling hills, the Municipality of Port Hope has plenty to explore.
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Northumberlanding is...
Towns, Villages, Hamlets
Places we call home, and invite you to explore.
Discover Eight Regions, over 2000 square kilometres
Cobourg
Cobourg's history and waterfront are its calling cards, but local shops and restaurants are not to be missed. Enjoy a day or a weekend getaway, especially around one of the many festivals hosted downtown year-round.
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Grafton
The hamlet of Grafton is a quiet retreat. With boutique accommodations, a friendly café, a gluten-free bakery and a world-class spa, the area has everything you need to relax and enjoy a true getaway. Round out your visit by exploring the trails in the surrounding township of Alnwick Haldimand or taking trip to Wicklow Beach.
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Colborne / Cramahe
The community of Colborne features the widest main street in Northumberland, which also happens to be home to sweet shops and friendly cafés that welcome you for a quick stop or a longer stay. The art gallery is a beautiful way to spend some time and be inspired. The surrounding township of Cramahe is home to beautiful views, and you might just find some alpacas waiting to meet you.
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Rice Lake
Trophy bass, cottage resorts, kayaking, and world-class ice fishing in winter.
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Alderville First Nation
Explore Mississauga Ojibway culture and heritage at Alderville First Nation. Enjoy beautiful views while also experiencing family fun with go karts, a nearby heritage carousel and delicious food at food trucks and small diners along the way.
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Brighton
A quaint small town with community pride that is evident to anyone visiting. Small shops and restaurants, a beautiful art gallery stocked with incredible local art and - of course - the gateway to Presqu'ile Provincial Park, an outdoor enthusiast's haven and a birder's paradise. It's the perfect relaxed getaway.
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Campbellford, a Trent Hills Community
Campbellford is home to great food – donuts worth lining up for, craft beer brewed in a heritage church building, the freshest cheese curds, river side patios, Caribbean food and even a grilled cheese sandwich hot spot! Aside from that, it's also surrounded by water, forests and rolling hills so you can also indulge in outdoor activities.
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Hastings, a Trent Hills Community
Located at the intersection of Rice Lake and the Trent River, Hastings is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Cottage stays, hikes and bike rides along the Trans Canada Trail, the only road bridge where it's legal to fish, plus great snowmobiling options will give you all the encouragement you need to play outside. Add in riverside dining, a bakery that offers both pizza AND butter tarts and welcoming shops and you'll love your visit to Hastings.
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Warkworth, a Trent Hills Community
The countryside surrounding Warkworth will inspire you to explore art, outdoors and the friendliest vibes in the village. Discover everything from pottery to beeswax candles, blacksmithing and artisan chocolate. Foodies have great shopping and eating options and there's an independent book shop and art supply store just waiting to offer you their best suggestions for creative inspiration.
ExploreJust an hour from Toronto
Northumberland County sits along the northern shore of Lake Ontario – close enough for a day trip, beautiful enough to stay for a week.
Toronto, ON
1h ~100 km
Peterborough, ON
45 min ~55 km
Kingston, ON
1.5h ~150 km
Ottawa, ON
3h ~290 km
By car
From Toronto: Highway 401 East → Exit 474 (Cobourg) or Exit 461 (Port Hope). From Peterborough: Highway 115 South to Campbellford area.
By train
Via Rail serves Cobourg station on the Toronto-Kingston-Montreal corridor. viarail.ca
Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
Northumberland County respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the traditional and treaty territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg–the original stewards of these lands and waters, who have sustained their communities here for millennia. Today, this region remains home to the Mississauga and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations. They are recognized as the modern Treaty and Aboriginal Rights holders in this area, and they continue to uphold their deep connection to this land, along with a legacy of environmental stewardship and responsibility.
Your Northumberland trip starts here. Where to stay, what to do, and how to get there - everything you need to plan the perfect getaway, in one place.