Seasons

Experience Winter

 

 When you dream of winter, what do you see? Cross-country skis cutting a trail of awesomeness through fresh snowfall? 

Exploring a vast snowmobile trail system all day then cruising onto a restaurant's lawn to warm up with a hot meal? 

How about scaling an all-natural 30-metre wall of ice? Hastings County is where winter dreams come true.

Winter Image

 

Winter in Hastings County provides the perfect opportunity for idyllic adventures, including well-groomed snowmobile trails, cozy cottages and cabins to snuggle up in, and exploring conservation areas for some cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. 

 

When you're ready for a break from the picturesque snow-covered scenery, you can visit one of the many restaurants or cafes in the area for a warm beverage or comforting meal.

Winter

Hot Chocolate

Explore our interactive "Hot Chocolate Trail" to discover delicious hot cocoa stops throughout Hastings County. 
It’s a great way to warm up after a day of winter activities!

Check each business for updated hours, location and availability before visiting.

Hastings Hot Chocolate Map. A cute cartoon drawing of marshmallows climbing a pink mug that also has a map on it of all the places to get hot chocolate. The marshmallows are also using the cup as a hot tub.

Plan Your Trip

Winter Itineraries

Sidney Conservation Area
A Wildly Winter Itinerary
Woman sitting with coffee looking out the window
A Winter Weekend in Tweed
Woman leaning over railing of covered bridge at the river in Stirling
A Two-Day Stirling, Ontario Getaway: Small-Town Vibes, Big Flavours & A Whole Lot of Heart

Winter Experiences

What to do in winter

View of the new Northern Lights Skating Rink in Tweed
Northern Lights Ice Skate Trail
  • Tweed
Potter Settlement Artisan Wines | 1445 Potter Settlement Road, Tweed
Cross Country Skiing
Cross Country Ski, Snowshoe & Winter Hiking
  • Tweed
Vanderwater Conservation Area | 512 Vanderwater Road, Thomasburg
People riding on two snowmobiles on a snow covered trail in the woods
Guided Snowmobiling
  • Hastings Highlands
Highland Wilderness Tours | 239 E Lake Rd, Maynooth
Sleigh Ride
Winter Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
  • Madoc
Littlebrook Farm | Madoc
frigid fishing 2
Guided Ice Fishing Adventures
  • Bancroft
Frigid Fishing | Bancroft & Area
Egan Creek Outfitters dog sledding
Guided Dog Sledding Tours
  • Bancroft
Egan Creek Outfitters | Bancroft & Area
Person on a sled going down hill in the snow on a homemade luge track
Natural Luge
  • Carlow Mayo
Cedar Ridge | 57 Cemetery Road, McArthurs Mills
Couple Snowshoeing in Madoc
Cross County Ski, Ice Hike & Snowshoeing
  • Hastings Highlands
Highland Wilderness Tours | 239 E Lake Rd, Maynooth
Winter camping image of a tent on snow with pink and blue sky. Image credit to DESTINATION ONTARIO
Winter Camping and Cabin Rentals
  • Hastings Highlands
Highland Wilderness Tours | 239 E Lake Rd, Maynooth

Outdoor
Rinks

Snowmobile 
Clubs

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Winter

Upcoming Events

 Check out some of the exciting winter events happening around Hastings County.

Cartoon santa and rudolph holding white notice with event details, winter scene in background, snow on ground, snow covered tree, Stirling Rawdon logo above
Stirling Rawdon
Springbrook Santa Claus Parade 2026
Cartoon santa and rudolph holding white notice with event details, winter scene in background, snow on ground, snow covered tree, Stirling Rawdon logo above
Stirling Rawdon
Stirling-Rawdon Santa Claus Parade 2026
brown/orange coloured background, small town shorts film festival black and white logo of shaggy dog, event details in white text, yellow colour with title of event in black text
Marmora and Lake
Small Town Shorts Film Screening @ Marmora & Lake Public Library
Blue background, white branches bottom left and top right corners, string lights at top and bottom, event details in white and yellow writing in centre
Marmora and Lake
Marmora Lions Santa Claus Parade
Photo of small pumpkins with characters drawn on them in front of a full book shelf, paper with a list of names and a pumpkin border on top of the pumpkins
Wollaston
The Great Pumpkin Hunt @ The Wollaston Public Library
Stirling Agricultural Society Logo of red barn, white silo, brown field with green plants, yellow ribbon with established date
Stirling Rawdon
Stirling Automotive & Antique Flea Market 2027
Red ribbon wreath in background, event details in black text on right, heart of hastings logo at top
Marmora and Lake
Marmora Christmas Market 2026
Logo of Tweed Public Library of open book with earth sitting in centre of pages, name of library beneath all on a brick wall
Tweed
Backyard Bird Feeding Talk @ The Tweed Public Library
AI poster, four band memebrs of Jim Pushie band together, image of dan gravel below holding guitar at microphone, halloween imagery in background and around border, skull, jack o lantern, crow, moon, house, event details
Madoc
Madoc Legion Halloween Dance Featuring the Jim Pushie Band with Special Guest Dan Gravel
image of headphones, mic, and guitar in background, event details in glowing white text in foreground, host logo
Marmora and Lake
Marmora Crowe Valley Lions Open Mic @ The Marmora Community Centre

Cozy 
Accommodations

Comfy 
Cottage Rentals

Warm Food & Beverages
Cafes & Bakeries

The Blog  

Things to Do in Winter

Cross Country Skiing
  • Tourism
What to do in Winter - 2023/2024 Edition
Black River Retreat Aerial View
  • Tourism
Where to Stay: Winter Retreats
Tyendinaga Outdoor Rink
  • Tourism
Rinks, drinks and where to dine
winter, snowy highway with ice covered trees
  • Tourism Blogs
Winter Cottaging in North Hastings
Winter

Inspiration

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

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Winter Safety Note: 
Winter is a wonderful season, but it also brings some potentially serious dangers. To stay safe, always bundle up before going outside 
and wear high-visibility clothing when out at night. Never walk or ride on frozen bodies of water without confirming they are safe. 
Respect road conditions and drive with caution. If you're using trails, be sure to follow the rules and have fun!

Share your adventures with us!

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