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  • Writer's pictureT O'Rourke

Local Recommendations

Curate your stay by making dinner reservations, ordering a meal kit, grocery delivery or charcuterie box. Add services such as in-house meditation, yoga, and massage. Discover all there is to love about Northumberland County!


SHOPPING

•The Market and Smor: our favourite place to shop, grocery market located in historic downtown, can order groceries online (https://themarketsmor.com) Lots of vegetarian and vegan meal options, power bowls, locally sourced food

•Local Farmer’s Market: Every Saturday 8-1 during summer just West of the Marina waterfront

•Prep Food Co: Order in advance or visit to purchase a meal kit that is prepped and simply requires cooking (https://www.prepfoodco.com/)

•Quinn’s Blooms: Local florist, can order arrangements and delivery online (https://quinnsblooms.com)

•The Nooks (Port Hope): Handmade items of all variety, always a fun place to look around (https://thenooks.ca/pages/port-hope)

•Foodland and No Frills are the closest commercial grocery stores (Foodland has great meat and bakery options)

•Historic Downtown: Worth a stroll to see what catches your attention

•Port Hope: Adorable and historic downtown shopping, also worth a stroll to see what catches your attention

•Frosted Flour Co: Order baked goods to pick up when you arrive in town (cakes and cupcakes, sugar cookies), handcrafted artisan donuts on Saturdays only, located in Port Hope, beat the line by pre-ordering online (https://www.frostedflourco.ca)


EXPERIENCES

•Victoria Park and Beach: Cobourg’s best known spot, a gorgeous beach with great parks and a splash pad, boardwalk, skating rink and lights in the winter (https://www.cobourg.ca/en/recreation-and-culture/Beaches.aspx#)

•Wicklow Beach: Located in nearby Grafton, this is a pebble beach but worth a visit (https://www.theswimguide.org/beach/99)

•West Beach and Frankfurt Park: Located in Port Hope (https://www.visitporthope.ca/en/things-to-do/west-beach-and-east-beach.aspx)

•Port Hope drive in theatre (new children’s release followed by feature film) https://porthopedrivein.com

•Ganaraska Forest Centre: Hiking and Snowshoeing, Treetop Trekking (https://www.ganaraskaforestcentre.ca)

•William Street Beer Co: Craft beers, and on Thursday from 4-6 there is a pop up food market with wood fired bagels, fresh sprouts, smoked fish and honey (https://www.williamstreetbeer.com)

•The Mill Golf Course at Cobourg Creek (https://www.themillincobourg.com)

•Fieldstone Spa: Local day spa, also offer a nice lunch (http://fieldstonespa.com)

•Ste Anne’s Spa: Excellent in every way, there are day and overnight packages (https://www.steannes.com)

•Haute Goat: Goat and llama experiences, goat yoga, lunch cafe (https://hautegoat.com)

•Burnham’s Farm Market: Great for pick your own or pre-picked farm produce (http://burnhamfamilyfarmmarket.ca)

•Presquile Provincial Park: Beautiful beach and walking trails, sight seeing (https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/presquile)

•The Big Apple: Lots of yummy apple bakery items, mini golf, a petting zoo (https://thebigapple.ca)

•Trent River in Campbellford: Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge (https://www.visittrenthills.ca/campbellford/)

•Westben in Campbellford: Music, food and wine pairings (https://www.westben.ca)

•Prince Edward County: Wine country is an hour away

•Sandbanks Provincial Park: Excellent sand beaches, about an hour’s drive away (https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/sandbanks)

•YMCA Cobourg: Has an amazing kids’ indoor playground and an indoor pool (https://ymcanrt.org/health-and-fitness/membership/cobourg-ymca/)

•Mobile RMT: Shannon will set up at the coach house and offer an RMT receipt for massage, book online (https://shannonreidrmt.janeapp.com)

•Private in-house yoga and/ or meditation: Artemis (email directly at wildsacreddivine@gmail.com)


RESTAURANTS

•Country Haven: A decent spot only a couple of minutes away, great for takeout or sports bar dining. They have a very large and diverse menu, and also a large patio (https://countyheavenpub.com)

•Cucina Urbana: A nice Italian restaurant at the waterfront with patio dining and lake views, one of our faves. You'll want to call a reservation in advance. (https://www.cucinaurbana.ca)

•Buttermilk Cafe: Delicious “home made” style breakfast with delicious French toast and large breakfast plates. This is our go-to breakfast spot (https://www.buttermilkcafe.com)

•Golden Chopsticks: Excellent sushi (https://goldenchopsticks.food87.com/amp)

•Lass and Ladle: A small food spot in nearby Grafton, artisanal breads, yummy desserts and classic lunch options (https://www.thelassandladle.ca)

•Yorkie’s BBQ: Located about 10 minutes North of us, it is a takeout spot for classic BBQ (http://www.yorkiesbbq.ca)

•MillStone Bread: Located on the waterfront, great soup and sandwich options for lunch, artisanal breads (http://www.millstonebread.ca)

•RayRey’s Food Truck: Seriously unbelievable fresh tacos in the most delicious combinations, located in Port Hope (http://www.reyrays.com)

•The Railside: Port Hope (http://www.therailside.com)

•Sper Food and Farm: located in Warkworth, known for its farm-to-table food prepared by top chef Doug Hope (https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g3566718-d12095372-Reviews-Sper_Food_Farm-Warkworth_Trent_Hills_Ontario.html)

•Trattoria Gusto: for a special dining experience, located in Port Hope (https://www.thewaddell.ca/trattoria-gusto)

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