Seasons

Experience Spring

 

Springtime in Hastings County will delight your senses. It's the feel of the warm sun blending with the cool refreshing air. It's the sound of birds, 
sweet taste of maple, and the aromatic scent of lilacs and wildflowers. Get out and enjoy our spring experiences.
 

Spring




There are so many ways to enjoy Spring across Hastings, grab your binoculars and spot a large variety of birds as they build their nests, hike along muddy trails to discover the breathtaking view of a waterfall cascading downriver. Enjoy the countryside as you bike along winding roads lined with lilacs and wildflowers. Savor the sweetness of maple syrup drizzled over fluffy, delicious pancakes, and be entertained as actors take the stage for a local theater performance.
 

Experience what spring has to offer here in Hastings County. 

Hello Sunshine!
spring is in the air 

Make the most of spring by hiking, cycling, paddling, attending theater performances, enjoying maple syrup, and more.

Stylized map featuring maple producers, cafes and restaurants, on top of two circles depicting pancakes.

 

Maple Season

View our maple map

 

 It's maple season! This is the time of year when the trees get tapped, and the sap starts to flow, to be then boiled down, into the quintessential Canadian sweetener that is maple syrup. There are plenty of seasonal menu items and fresh syrup to be had. Check out our interactive map below for producers to visit as well as cafes, restaurants and retailers offering maple-themed products.   

Note: This map is for reference only and not to scale. Please check with businesses and producers before visiting as all offerings and experiences differ. Contact each business, producer directly or check their socials/website before visiting. 

Spring

Maple Events & More

 Check out some of the exciting maple and Spring events happening around Hastings County.

Spring Experiences

What to do in Spring

Person holding a large fish on a boat on the water
Guided Fishing Trips
  • Madoc
Finnadicts Outdoor Adventures
cycling in the countryside at golden hour
Explore our Cycling Routes
Hastings County
Women hiking on a trail
Hike Our Trails and Parks
Hastings County
People riding on horses through a forest
Guided Horseback Riding
  • Marmora and Lake
Horsin Around Riding Ranch
Person Paddling on Kayak
Whitewater Canoe and Kayak
  • Hastings Highlands
Madawaska Kanu Centre
Women looking at lilacs
Cycle Along the Lilacs of Lonsdale
  • Tyendinaga Township
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Golden-Winged Warbler Bird
Go Birding/Birdwatching
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Crowd of people waiting for a show to start inside the Stirling Festival Theatre
Experience Live Theatre
Stirling Festival Theatre & Tweed and Co.

Wild
Waterfalls

CAUTION: Waterfalls and running water can be dangerous. Keep your distance, stay on designated trails and be careful of slippery rocks and banks.

Maple Themed
Food & Beverages

Cozy 
Accommodations

Comfy 
Cottage Rentals

The Blog  

Things to Do in Spring

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  • Tourism Blogs
  • Tourism
Things To Do in Hastings County This Spring!
Boiling Sap at O'Hara Mill Maple
  • Tourism

Centre Hastings

For The Love of Maple!
Maple Syrup Snow Toffee
  • Tourism Blogs
  • Tourism
Delicious Things to Make with Maple Syrup!
Lawrence's Warbler Bird - Tom Wheatley
  • Tourism Blogs
  • Tourism
Birdwatching in Hastings County
Spring

Plan your Staycation

We have incredible cottages and campgrounds to explore, they book up fast so plan your staycation now. 

Adirondack Chairs around the firepit at York River Cottages outside Bancroft, Ontario Cottage Country
Book Before it's Booked - Check out these seven much-loved Hastings retreats, motels, cottages, and lodges that should still have plenty of room.
Book your cottage early!
Table with lantern at campground
Book your spot at one of our campgrounds - From family-friendly campgrounds to RV resorts to hike-in sites, here are some great spots to sleep out under the stars.
Book your campsite early!

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Spring Dreaming

Inspiration

 Check out some of the breathtaking Spring scenery captured throughout Hastings County.

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