Summer Guidebook
Outdoor & Family-Friendly hot spots
Great place to canoe, hike and swim. 15 mins up the hwy. Large rock cliffs overlook the private lake with a quiet creek that runs out for a calm and serene boating experience. 12+km of trails.
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Sheffield Conservation Area
Lennox and Addington County Road 41Great place to canoe, hike and swim. 15 mins up the hwy. Large rock cliffs overlook the private lake with a quiet creek that runs out for a calm and serene boating experience. 12+km of trails.
Gorgeous limestone shelves with small cascading waterfalls provide a fun place for kids to splash around in during the summer.
10+km of hiking trails wind through dense evergreen and rolling deciduous forest. Great place for cross country skiing or snowshoeing. Dogs are welcome on leash.
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Vanderwater Conservation Area
512 Vanderwater RdGorgeous limestone shelves with small cascading waterfalls provide a fun place for kids to splash around in during the summer.
10+km of hiking trails wind through dense evergreen and rolling deciduous forest. Great place for cross country skiing or snowshoeing. Dogs are welcome on leash.
World class ice fishing in the heart of Tweed! Large playground, picnic tables and food truck. Plenty of grass to sit on and read, or kick a soccer ball around. Take the boat out from a large docking area with plenty of parking and putz around the lake for the afternoon.
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Stoco Lake
World class ice fishing in the heart of Tweed! Large playground, picnic tables and food truck. Plenty of grass to sit on and read, or kick a soccer ball around. Take the boat out from a large docking area with plenty of parking and putz around the lake for the afternoon.
Step back in time at a local favorite! This conservation area boasts miles of woodland trails, a large pond home to waterfowl, winding creeks with cute bridges, and an original homestead dating back to the 1800's. The many outbuildings are open during the summer and are filled with antique farming equipment and tools. A photographer's dream. Check their website for events such as the annual corn roast, outdoor music, and family fun days. One of my most cherished hiking spots of all time.
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O'Hara Mill Homestead and Conservation Area
638 Mill RdStep back in time at a local favorite! This conservation area boasts miles of woodland trails, a large pond home to waterfowl, winding creeks with cute bridges, and an original homestead dating back to the 1800's. The many outbuildings are open during the summer and are filled with antique farming equipment and tools. A photographer's dream. Check their website for events such as the annual corn roast, outdoor music, and family fun days. One of my most cherished hiking spots of all time.
A great hike to a secluded lake. Enjoy total quiet and varying terrain for an interesting walk.
Menzel Centennial Provincial Nature Reserve
A great hike to a secluded lake. Enjoy total quiet and varying terrain for an interesting walk.
A mind blowing 330' tall cliff with ancient paintings on it. Massive lake for swimming or canoeing 50 mins from farm.
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Bon Echo Provincial Park
16151 Highway 41A mind blowing 330' tall cliff with ancient paintings on it. Massive lake for swimming or canoeing 50 mins from farm.
Family tours of a fully operational Bee Farm. Learn how to manage hives and extract honey on this 2 hour tour. Great for the kids too!
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The Bee Spot
695 County Rd 4Family tours of a fully operational Bee Farm. Learn how to manage hives and extract honey on this 2 hour tour. Great for the kids too!
Food Scene
Amazing poutine made with deep rich gravy and cheese curds piled high. Pizza is made fast and priced fair. Excellent menu with tons of family favorites.
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Vito's Pizza
351 Victoria St NAmazing poutine made with deep rich gravy and cheese curds piled high. Pizza is made fast and priced fair. Excellent menu with tons of family favorites.
A Sunday outing at its finest! Open Year Round from 9am-2pm Victoria Weekend-Thanksgiving Weekend, 10am-2pm during winter. Everything fresh and local including veggies, herbs and microgreens, bread, sweets and hot fresh churros, our own certified organic pastured meats, and hot fresh foods ready-to-eat like the vegan cabbage rolls, sausage on a bun and chinese peasant foods. A must stop place for all visitors. Only 45 mins from the farm, it's worth the drive everytime!
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Memorial Centre Farmers' Market
303 York StA Sunday outing at its finest! Open Year Round from 9am-2pm Victoria Weekend-Thanksgiving Weekend, 10am-2pm during winter. Everything fresh and local including veggies, herbs and microgreens, bread, sweets and hot fresh churros, our own certified organic pastured meats, and hot fresh foods ready-to-eat like the vegan cabbage rolls, sausage on a bun and chinese peasant foods. A must stop place for all visitors. Only 45 mins from the farm, it's worth the drive everytime!
Small but delicious, this classic Tavern style restaurant has excellent takeout, and it's located right beside the Beaver Lake Park and swimming area! Grab some fries and relax in the shade. Picnic tables available at the park.
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Lakeview Tavern & Restaurant
5771 Lennox and Addington County Rd 41Small but delicious, this classic Tavern style restaurant has excellent takeout, and it's located right beside the Beaver Lake Park and swimming area! Grab some fries and relax in the shade. Picnic tables available at the park.
A simple grocery store only 15 mins from the farm. It has a deli, bakery and great produce with tonsof selections of cheeses and goodies.
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Tom's valu-mart
56 Victoria St SA simple grocery store only 15 mins from the farm. It has a deli, bakery and great produce with tonsof selections of cheeses and goodies.
A great grocery store 20 mins from the farm. Earn PC points from shopping here.
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Jamie & Jaclyn's No Frills
450 Centre St NA great grocery store 20 mins from the farm. Earn PC points from shopping here.
Excellent menu with plenty of vegetarian & gluten free options. A great place to eat in or take out. 20 mins from the farm
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The loaf and ale pub
25 Dundas St EExcellent menu with plenty of vegetarian & gluten free options. A great place to eat in or take out. 20 mins from the farm
Relax on the outdoor patio with a cocktail and enjoy seeing the boats floating down the river or do some people- watching! High end menu with a great taste. Charcuterie trays, Duck Confit salad, homemade pasta and local beers on tap.
20 mins from the farm.
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The Waterfront River Pub and Terrace
22 Water St WRelax on the outdoor patio with a cocktail and enjoy seeing the boats floating down the river or do some people- watching! High end menu with a great taste. Charcuterie trays, Duck Confit salad, homemade pasta and local beers on tap.
20 mins from the farm.
Belleville's hidden gem. Enjoy fresh seafood, great beers and top notch dining. Recommended for couples and solo travellers.
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The Boathouse Seafood Restaurant And Waterfront Patio
32 S Front StBelleville's hidden gem. Enjoy fresh seafood, great beers and top notch dining. Recommended for couples and solo travellers.
Eat right out on the pier at the Bay of Quinte, then enjoy a stroll down the Waterfront trail. Cold drinks and burgers are their specialty.
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Pier Patio & BBQ
1 S Front StEat right out on the pier at the Bay of Quinte, then enjoy a stroll down the Waterfront trail. Cold drinks and burgers are their specialty.
The best buttertarts around!!! This old timey Cafe features fresh baked breads, local jams, a classic lunch menu, delicious treats and cute gift for someone special. Worth the 30 minute drive.
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Hidden Goldmine Bakery
59 Durham St SThe best buttertarts around!!! This old timey Cafe features fresh baked breads, local jams, a classic lunch menu, delicious treats and cute gift for someone special. Worth the 30 minute drive.
This is a quaint little town with wonderful shops, specifically The Bakery (right on main street) which sells wonderful cakes and pastries, and Wild Boar Ground meat! They also have cute gifts from local artisans like natural soaps and maple syrup!
There is a boutique shop right up the street with amazing prices on handmade local artisans gifts. A great place to pick up something for a loved one.
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Tamworth
This is a quaint little town with wonderful shops, specifically The Bakery (right on main street) which sells wonderful cakes and pastries, and Wild Boar Ground meat! They also have cute gifts from local artisans like natural soaps and maple syrup!
There is a boutique shop right up the street with amazing prices on handmade local artisans gifts. A great place to pick up something for a loved one.
Ice Fishing Spots
Places well known for great winter fishing!
A local hotspot boasting a brand new childrens play structure, dock for boating and swimming, amazing pickerel winter fishing, arts events, picnic tables, and much much more! Join your loved ones under the covered sitting area for a summertime family reunion, drop a canoe in and paddle around the massive natural lake to drop in a line or simply enjoy the scenery of the many tiny islands, or relax on the grass while your children play at the park. Duffers chip wagon on site and subway across the street.
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Stoco Lake
A local hotspot boasting a brand new childrens play structure, dock for boating and swimming, amazing pickerel winter fishing, arts events, picnic tables, and much much more! Join your loved ones under the covered sitting area for a summertime family reunion, drop a canoe in and paddle around the massive natural lake to drop in a line or simply enjoy the scenery of the many tiny islands, or relax on the grass while your children play at the park. Duffers chip wagon on site and subway across the street.
Beaver Lake
Massive natural lake is scenic and quiet, only 6 mins up the road.
Health & Beauty
Shoppers Drug Mart
1201 Division StGet your bugspray, sunscreen and other essentials here.
Sightseeing & Relaxing
Hotspots for sightseeing, relaxing, and enjoying the buzz of other people around.
One of the top places to be in the summer! 1 hour from the farm, Kingston is worth the drive.
Amazing patio restaurants, all the top shopping stores, malls, and boutique outlets.
Enjoy a stroll down by the water and people-watch, grab an ice cream cone and check out the yachts parked in the bay. Many things to see and do downtown Kingston.
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Kingston Waterfront
Waterfront PathwayOne of the top places to be in the summer! 1 hour from the farm, Kingston is worth the drive.
Amazing patio restaurants, all the top shopping stores, malls, and boutique outlets.
Enjoy a stroll down by the water and people-watch, grab an ice cream cone and check out the yachts parked in the bay. Many things to see and do downtown Kingston.
A great place to stretch out on a blanket and have a picnic. There is a playground for kids with a splash pad, grass to play outdoor games on, picnic tables, and good fishing. One of the popular places in Napanee.
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Napanee Conservation Park
20 Pearl StA great place to stretch out on a blanket and have a picnic. There is a playground for kids with a splash pad, grass to play outdoor games on, picnic tables, and good fishing. One of the popular places in Napanee.
A huge park designed for families and those who want to walk along the water. An off-leash dog park is right across road. Picnic tables, Waterfront views, an awesome playground for the kids and plenty of space to relax on a blanket. Enjoy fireworks here on Canada Day!
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West Zwick's Island Park
10 Bay Bridge RdA huge park designed for families and those who want to walk along the water. An off-leash dog park is right across road. Picnic tables, Waterfront views, an awesome playground for the kids and plenty of space to relax on a blanket. Enjoy fireworks here on Canada Day!
Km's of trail along the Waterfront. Perfect for rollerblading, cycling and walking the dog.
Zwicks Trails
Zwicks TrailsKm's of trail along the Waterfront. Perfect for rollerblading, cycling and walking the dog.
Enjoy old Town charm and someof the best restaurants around, with dozens of ptips to sit on and many with views of the lake.
Shopping is plentiful here, as are parks for the nature lovers. Stroll down along the warf and see some of the large yachts and sail boats, take a 1000 Islands Cruise along the St. Lawrence River.
For a unique experience see Ruthie Cummings Wild Edible & Mushroom Walks in the Frontenac forest on the outskirts of Kingston. She will take you on a hike through the bush and teach you about mushroom identification, and other wild edibles. https://abnb.me/SbxyEc8dbib
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Kingston
Enjoy old Town charm and someof the best restaurants around, with dozens of ptips to sit on and many with views of the lake.
Shopping is plentiful here, as are parks for the nature lovers. Stroll down along the warf and see some of the large yachts and sail boats, take a 1000 Islands Cruise along the St. Lawrence River.
For a unique experience see Ruthie Cummings Wild Edible & Mushroom Walks in the Frontenac forest on the outskirts of Kingston. She will take you on a hike through the bush and teach you about mushroom identification, and other wild edibles. https://abnb.me/SbxyEc8dbib