Wilderness & Outdoors

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Between Lake Ontario and the Trent-Severn Waterway is Northumberland's four season outdoor wonderland. Rural and urban landscapes marry to offer visitors everything from pleasant strolls beside gently flowing rivers, canoeing trips and adventurous cycling excursions to cross-country ski routes, great fishing, or the challenge of our 11 diverse golf courses.

Touring cyclists can get a copy of the Northumberland County Road Map ($5) for a summer-long adventure. The endless stretches of winding, rollercoaster roads are perfect for those who enjoy challenging and scenic routes.

Consider renting a RV with our Northumberland Driving Tours booklet in hand.

Snowmobilers have access to 80 kilometers of maintained trails following E-108 through both the Ganaraska and Northumberland forests as well as hills and open fields.

The sandy beaches in Northumberland are second to none including Cobourg's where you can stroll the boardwalk and Presqu'ile Provincial Park in Brighton where vast stretches of sand offer more of a wilderness experience. Camping and trailer opportunities abound.

Ease back in the boat and let someone else motor you along as your fishing pole is poised, when you take a chartered fishing expedition on Rice Lake or Lake Ontario. Rice Lake has earned an international reputation for its walleye, crappie and bass. Or throw in your line from the bridge in Hastings where thousands of people have been successful over the years. Contact us for your free copy of the Sport Fishing Map of Northumberland.