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The Holidays are Here

The holiday season in Hastings County is truly magical. Our charming rural towns come alive with festive events, holiday markets, dazzling decorations, and twinkling lights. Locally owned shops showcase handcrafted and unique gifts, while our cafes serve delicious seasonal treats and warm beverages that are perfect for enjoying during a stroll along our beautiful trails. Cozy up in one of our bed and breakfasts and make Hastings County your destination for the holidays.

The Blog

Stories, Guides & Destination Inspiration

Blogs

November 03, 2025

Holidays in Hastings: 20 events to get you in the festive spirit

October 23, 2025

Spooky season is nigh: What to do for Halloween in Hastings County 2025

Quinn's of Tweed Storefront. A large red brick building with gold lettering that reads Quinn's of Tweed

October 10, 2025

I Left the City Podcast: A Software Entrepreneur Buys an Art Gallery in Tweed - Ep. 41

October 10, 2025

I Left The City Podcast: An HR Professional Opens a Bookstore in Stirling - Ep. 40

I left the city podcast episode image with Dan Turcotte

October 03, 2025

I Left the City Podcast: A Former Stunt Rider Builds an All-Electric Motocross Track - Ep. 39

Aerial View of Boulter Ontario in Fall - Paul Hartley

September 29, 2025

Fall-ow the leaves: 6 hikes and drives to take this fall

September 29, 2025

Where to Stay: 9 Romantic Fall Getaways

September 25, 2025

I Left the City Podcast: A Graphic Designer Leaves the City Without Leaving Her Career - Ep. 38

September 19, 2025

The I Left the City Podcast is Back With New Episodes and a New Sound!

July 23, 2025

Gems, Geology and Good Times: Make the Most of your Gemboree Visit

Destinations

Hastings County has 14 uniquely rugged destinations.

Your new happy place might be among these geological playgrounds, lush forests, or charming towns with friendly locals.

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Between Toronto and Ottawa, there’s a lush boreal wonderland where you can paddle, hike, rockhound, or grab a bite without all the crowds.

Stretching from Prince Edward County to Algonquin Park, Hastings County is where you can disconnect from the world, but still post to Instagram.

Land Acknowledgment

Hastings County is situated on the traditional territory of many nations including the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe, and the Haudenosaunee peoples. Hastings County Council acknowledges our shared obligation to respect, honour and sustain these lands and the natural resources contained within. We honour their cultures and celebrate their commitment to this land. We would also like to acknowledge the Mohawk and Algonquin nations whose traditional and unceded territory we gather upon. Hastings County is situated on treaty land that is steeped in rich indigenous history and home to many first nations, métis and Inuit people.