In this episode of the I Left The City Show Podcast, Andrew Redden chats with Lee Knutilla, owner of Quietly Coffee in the Township of Stirling-Rawdon. Listen to why Lee chose Hastings as the place to relocate to and operate his business. I Left The City Show · I Left The City – Episode 23 …
Ask Sandra Vanattan what she loves about living and working in a rural community and she’ll tell you in one word: “Everything.” It’s the personal relationships built with customers, the short commute to work, and the small-town ambiance that you can’t find in a larger city centre. Read more about why Sandra enjoys working and living in the rural community of Marmora & Lake, Ontario.
In this episode of the I Left The City Show Podcast, Andrew Redden chats with John Bondar, President of Shannonville Motorsport Park. Listen to why John thinks Hastings is a fantastic place to live and operate a business. I Left The City Show · I Left The City – Episode 22 – John Bondar
Much of our world has changed dramatically over the past six months, but our vividly green outdoors have not. One activity that remains similar to its pre-pandemic existence, is travelling along our outdoor trails. If anything, thanks to social distancing guidelines, there is simply more room to explore and experience. As we emerge from months of lock down, natural outdoor spaces will play a larger role than ever in boosting both mental and physical health, providing an opportunity to get outside with minimal risk.
Hastings County is known for its excellent fishing. Visitors come to fish year-round in one of our 180 lakes and countless streams, smaller ponds and bogs, as well as marinas and fishing outlets. We’re home to four major rivers: the Moira, Crowe, Black and York Rivers, as well as an abundance of forests and wetlands for a great fishing backdrop.
Even though we may be limited in what we can do and see this summer, this is the perfect time to explore businesses in our own community. Why not take a road trip and discover some of the great eateries serving up delicious cuisine on outdoor patios? Hastings County is full of amazing restaurants, cafés and bistros waiting to serve up authentic dishes to hungry patrons.
Farmers’ markets and farm stands have long been symbolic of summer. They offer fresh, locally grown fruit and vegetables at established community locales and they come in a variety of sizes and shapes: there are large village ‘markets’ supported by dozens of vendors, as well as smaller farm stands tucked away in hamlets, at the end of laneways, or along busy highways. No matter the venue, there is nothing quite like fresh asparagus in May, strawberries in June, or corn in late summer. There is nothing quite like locally grown!
Looking for a tasty road trip for a day or longer? You’ve come to the right place. Here in Hastings we have award-winning wine, cider, beer and cheese. They are all made by wildly creative businesses that make unique destinations across our County. Here below I’ve put together a list of places that you will …
When they couldn’t bring the people to the barbecue, Barn and Country Catering decided to bring the barbecue to the people instead. The Stirling-based catering company was forced to cancel or reschedule more than 50 events in 2020 due to the pandemic. But, instead of calling the season a loss, the family put their heads …
