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Parks And Trails
Parks, Trails and Picnic Spots
Millennium Trail (Warkworth) — A 2.6-km trail along Mill Creek lined with more than 300 lilacs. You will often see ducks on the creek beside the trail or hear birds singing in the bushes. Entrance to the Trail is by way of the south end off Main Street or off County Rd 29 as you enter Warkworth from the east. There are benches as well as a covered picnic area.
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Rotary Trail (Campbellford) — A 6-km trail in Campbellford, it connects Ferris Provincial Park, the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge, and Lock 11/12. The crushed stone path is suitable for walking or jogging, and there's often a cooling breeze coming off the Trent River in the summertime. Benches and picnic tables are situated at various spots along the river.
Seymour Conservation Area (Campbellford) — There are 82 hectares of woodland with 6.5 kilometres of trails. There are two choices: an easy walk or a slightly more difficult trek that includes a hilly section. An interpretive sign offers an overview of the marshland, protected grasses, and protected species. Picnic tables are available.
The Great Trail (Hastings) — This is the world’s longest network of recreational multi-use trails, connecting 13 provinces and territories with 24,000 km of trails. The Hastings connection is an allseason trail, known for its scenic views of the Trent-Severn, covering 23 kilometres, stretching from Hastings to Hoards Station. Nearby are picnic locations, parking areas, and several access points to The Great Trail. If you're lucky you might spot a beaver or white-tailed deer as you make your way.
Ferris Provincial Park (Campbellford) — A series of trails through woods and along the river range from easy to moderately difficult. The Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge connects the park to Campbellford's Rotary Trail. There are several picnic areas to enjoy.
Mill Creek Park (Warkworth) — There are picnic tables, an accessible portable toilet, and a small playground area alongside Mill Creek. It's just a short walk into the village where there are places to eat.
Old Mill Park (Campbellford) — A beautiful waterside park featuring Canada’s Giant Toonie. You will find picnic tables, public washrooms and the Trent Hills Visitor Information Centre. Boat mooring is also available.
Pisces Park (Hastings) — Located on the south shore at the mouth of Rice Lake, the park has picnic tables, an accessible portable toilet, and food outlets that are nearby. It's a short walk into the village.
Hastings Gazebo — Located on the north shore of the Trent Canal in Hastings, the gazebo shares space with picnic tables, and an accessible portable toilet, and there are food outlets nearby. There's also a small beach for swimming.
Kennedy Park (Campbellford) — There's a splash pad for little ones that's perfect for cooling off in the summer, and a skateboard park. Close by are a lawn bowling club and a newly refurbished tennis court that also accommodates the growing sport of pickle ball. You’ll find benches and grassy areas for picnics.
Tired of the path well-trod?
One of Northumberland County's Top 5 cycling trails is the scenic Trent River Truckin’ Cycling Route. The 63kilometre roadway route takes you off the beaten path, where even an avid cyclist will find the hills challenging.
The Great Trail is also popular for half-day rides where you can enjoy a leisurely lunch in Campbellford or Hastings along the Trent River. Warkworth is designated as a bike-friendly community, with cycling trails and convenient bike parking.
Bike repair kits can be found at the Trent Hills Visitor Information Centre in Campbellford.
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One-of-a-kind Attractions
A view of the gorge that’s span-tastic
Connected to Ferris Provincial Park, the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge is a year-round attraction that is fun to walk across and offers stunning views of surrounding nature. The 91-metre structure hangs 9 metres above above the Trent River and you can feel it sway gently while walking across from one side of the river to the other. There's Ferris Provincial Park on one end, which is open from the Victoria Day Weekend through to the Thanksgiving Weekend. At the other end is a walk-in entrance located off Trent Drive at Lock 11/12 in Campbellford.
Pisces Pete is a stainlesssteel walleye sculpture that measures 4 metres long by 4 metres high. Designed by Canadian artist Bill Lishman, he chose this species for its popularity among local
A fish for your getaway that didn’t get away
fisherman and reputation as the best game fish in Ontario. Pisces Pete gazes longingly at the Trent River from 3 Dit Clapper Drive in the Village of Hastings.
This fall Westben will be hosting live events.
This toonie won’t fit in your pocket
Campbellford is home to Canada’s largest twodollar coin! The Giant Toonie stands 27 feet (8.2 metres) high and was designed by wildlife artist Brent Townsend. It's a popular spot for picture-taking, which often can get quite creative. There are picnic tables in the park along with public washrooms, and places to go shopping or get a bite to eat are close by.
Outstanding outdoors (but does require walking)
Stroll through the gardens at TrueNorth Daylilies during the month of July and discover their extensive collection of hostas, lilium and numerous varieties of daylilies proudly cultivated by the owners. Book an appointment to view the award-winning private peony collection at Schoolhouse Gardens outside of Warkworth. Or go for a leisurely stroll on the Millennium Trail where more than 300 varieties of lilacs line the path. The best time to visit is the peak of the season, end of May-early June, but there are lateblooming varieties you can enjoy throughout the summer.
A virtual visit with some very special animals
Promised Land Animal Sanctuary is offering a virtual tour where participants can meet the residents and hear their unique stories. Starting with sweet potbelly pigs – Kevin, Molly and Hugo –and accompanied by the rescue pups – Porter, Billie and Noah – then onto the goats, sheep, ducks, chickens, horses and the lovely feline barn cats, Madoc and Mama. Some may be feeling more social than others and you will be treated to random up-close-andpersonal encounters with various snouts. Watching animals is always a fun time because you never know what shenanigans will transpire.
Virtual fun for kids and grown-ups
Stay connected, engaged and have fun! The Trent Hills library offers online programs, activities and events. You can also browse online the full catalogue online and reserve materials for curbside pick-up at any of the three branches — Hastings, Campbellford and Warkworth. Online offerings include:
• Virtual Storytime for Kids • Author Spotlight Book Club for Adults • Musical Instrument Home Lending Program • Author Readings
Visit https://trenthillslibrary.ca/ for details on programming and a calendar of events.
Shop local online
Need a summer wardrobe update, a gift for that special someone, a tasty treat or dinner for the family? For those who prefer the convenience and comfort of shopping from home, many of our local retailers and restaurants have online stores. You can find virtually anything you need in Trent Hills and now online! Many offer delivery service within Trent Hills for added convenience. https://www.visittrenthills.ca/shop-local-online/
Digital concerts at the tip of your fingers
Westben, a Trent Hills gem, was founded in 1999 by husband-andwife team, Donna Bennett and Brian Finley. The first concert held at the Westben Barn was on July 1, 2000, featuring a full symphony orchestra and 10 soloists. Over the years the classical musical genre that made Westben famous has expanded to include Broadway, jazz, folk, fiddle, pop, electronica and comedy performances with more than 90 events and experiences annually. In response to health and safety requirements, Westben has shifted its performances online and created Digital Concerts At the Barn. These concerts are recorded without an audience and strategically incorporate a sense of place with performances in the Barn, the meadow, near the pond and other surrounding areas. Upcoming concerts include: Ken Tizzard & Music for Goats on May 15th and The Good Lovelies on June 5. You can view the performances on Digital Concerts At the Barn or the Westben Youtube Channel. For even more digital fun, explore the new Westben Digital Venue, which is a sonic playground/digital concert farm inspired by the geography of this special place.
DIGITAL CONCERTS AT THE BARN – ON NOW! IN PERSON CONCERTS AT THE BARN – STAY TUNED!
CLASSICAL JAZZ BROADWAY FOLK FIDDLE FUN For more information 1-877-883-5777 www.westben.ca
