Travel Reviews on Northumberland

See what travel writers and visitors are saying about their travel experiences in Northumberland.

"10 Reasons to take to the Northumberland Hills" By Gary May, Ottawa Citizen
A glacial event 11,000 years ago set the stage for one of southern Ontario's lesser-known but picture-perfect getaway spots. That's when the Oak Ridges moraine was formed, a geographic feature that runs from Port Hope to Brighton and is known as the Northumberland Hills. From the hills, rivers and streams flow north to Rice Lake and south to Lake Ontario. Picturesque valleys wind among them and charming communities are nestled within them. You'll find sandy beaches, nature trails, farm produce, lake fish, live theatre and meticulously cared-for architectural gems. Here are 10 places and events worth the drive:..read more. 

"Daytripping - Spirit Walks In Northumberland County"  By Katharine Fletcher, Freelance writer
This spectactular county forms an island oasis.  Port Hope is its westernmost town of prominence; Brighton its easternmost.  To the north, Rice Lake provides a natural boundary, with towns such as Campbellford and Gore's Landing featuring prominently in the midsection.  The region's undulating hills, deciduous forests, tranquil lakes and hearty welcome from residents like [Rick] Beaver, who are keen to show off the county's great natural beauty, make Northumberland top on my list of must-return holiday spots. - Excerpt from The Cottage Times, October 2006

"The oddities of Northumberland County"  By Helena Katz, Freelance journalist & author
"Call them the oddities of Northumberland County.  The 10-metre-high Big Apple at Exit 497 on Highway 401 was the first clue"..."Visitors to the Big Apple's restaurant can watch workers build muscles making pies by hand"..."a world of fantasy lurks inside the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope's historic downtown.  The theatre was the first film house for talking movies in Canada when it was built in 1930." - Excerpt from The Montreal Gazette, August 2005.