☀️School's out, Summer's here
Nestled between Toronto, Ottawa, The Bay of Quinte, and Algonquin Park, we're close enough for a quick escape and far enough to feel like a true adventure. Whether you're planning a cozy cottage escape with the fam, a fun-filled weekend with friends, or looking to explore somewhere new, we’re the perfect spot waiting for you.
Summer in Hastings County is a time for all the things you would expect from a typical Canadian summer vacation. Relaxing by the lake, ice cream after dinner, hiking the trails, an afternoon on a patio, visiting farmers markets, paddling on the water and wandering our small towns will leave you with lasting memories.
Read below to see what's on our Summer Must Dos list, where to find the best foods, events you can join in and where to stay.
Pack your bags for a wildly authentic visit to Hastings County.
Summer Must Dos
Make the most of summer days with our list of Summer Must Dos. Visit a farmstand, try all the best summer foods, enjoy the outdoors and visit the summer attractions. See below for a list of our wildly authentic experiences for you to explore.
Summer Must Dos
Mini Maps
View our interactive mini maps with places to eat ice cream, pizza and, a favourite of summer, food trucks. For some fun on the water, visit our beaches, splash pads & pools and municipal boat launches maps. Don't miss our Mineral Capital map for all things gem and mineral related. Click on the image to view its google map with all the stops. Please check businesses for updated hours, location and availability before visiting.
Ice Cream
Pools & Splash Pads
Pizza Places
Municipal Boat Launches
Food Trucks
Mineral Capital
Patio Season
There's nothing better than sitting on a patio on a warm summer day, sipping a cold drink, soaking in the beauty this time of year brings. See below for all the patios across Hastings County to spend an afternoon on this summer.
Festivals, Fairs, Performances & More
Find exciting summer events happening around Hastings County.
Classic Purple @ The BVP
Tweed & Co. Presents: Million Dollar Quartet @ The SFT
The Quiet Room @ The MAC
Accommodations
Roadside Motels, traditional B&Bs, lakeside cottages and resorts, camping, glamping, and rustic cabins in the trees are all ready to welcome you during your getaway to Hastings County.
Summer Inspiration
A little summer scenery you can experience across Hastings County to help you plan your trip.
