A year-round tourist destination, attractions like Cobourg’s sandy beaches in the summer and ice fishing on Rice Lake in the winter draw tourists to Northumberland.
6 Million
Tourists Per Year
Over $550 Million
Spent by Tourists
Communities and Attractions
- Alderville
- Brighton
- Cobourg
- Colborne
- Grafton
- Port Hope
- Rice Lake
- Trent Hills
Northumberland Heritage
- Architecture
- Museums
- Historic Sites & Heritage Buildings
- Alderville First Nation
- Walking Tours
- Heritage Events
Northumberland County Nature Areas and Trails
- Ganaraska Forest
- Oak Ridges Trail
- Ganaraska Hiking Trail
- Hazel Bird Nature Reserve
- Ganaraska Millenium Conservation Area
- Spartan Ravine Walkway
- Waterfront Trail
- Nawautin Nature Sanctuary and Wetland
- Lime Kiln Trail
- Northumberland County Forest
- Peter's Woods Provincial Nature Reserve
- Lucas Point Park
- Millennium Trail
- The Great Trail
- Ferris Provincial Park
- Seymour Conservation Area
- Goodrich Loomis Conservation Area
- Accessible Forest Trails
- Proctor Park Conservation Area
- Presqu'ile Provincial Park
Key Attractions
Award-Winning Food Experiences
Discover trendy, or off-the-beaten-path, best spots to eat.
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Boutique Breweries
Enjoy craft beer and cider, with multiple Boutique Breweries around
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Waterside Cottage Resorts
Stay at waterside Cottage Resorts
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Bed and Breakfast Inns
Stay at cozy bed and breakfast Inns
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Financing for the Tourism Industry
Northumberland Tourism: Find a number of provincial and federal funding programs aimed at growing tourism in Northumberland County, Ontario.
Ease of Process
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