When it comes to kids, I’ve learned a few things over the years. They love getting dirty, they love food, and they love to explore! So, getting out there this summer and exploring Hastings County would be a great way to spend some quality family time together.
From a tiny house on the Madawaska River to a Mongolian yurt just north of Deseronto, here are 9 more glamping retreats in Hastings County redefining the meaning of roughing it.
Three years ago my partner, Eric, and I visited Limerick Lake for the first time. We had a memorable experience and had been talking about planning another trip there ever since. Our time finally came to head back to Limerick Lake last weekend.
Not only did we experience some great fishing on this trip but the timing was perfect to witness the incredibly vibrant autumn colours as well!
Hastings County is a great place for a foodie road trip! Explore Hastings’ culinary scene with these 6 must-stop spots for the avid foodie.
No matter how busy the day gets we can also make time for ourselves. There are so many physical and mental benefits to yoga and meditation and the yoga retreat really helps you see that. I returned to lots of deadlines and in a normal week, I would have overworked and tired myself out. Instead, I found myself listening to my body, and tuning in to what I learned from the retreat, whether that was a short meditation, a walk, or yoga.
Mention the word “cottage” to most Ontarians and you’re likely to instantly conjure images of rustic cabins, crackling fires, and sunsets dropping on calm, tree-lined lakes.
The cottage is part of our provincial lore; it’s our oasis in a world moving way too fast. And here in Hastings County, where secluded lakes, dense forests, and sparse populations are the norm, it’s easy to find your cottage sanctuary.
We were all seated comfortably in the yoga pavilion – a simple wooden structure with screens for walls where light and fresh air enter freely. The wind in the trees and the sound of the river hushed any unnecessary mind chatter and the retreat began with the simple sharing of how we found ourselves seated here in the woods. One participant said it well when she shared: “I came to see what the yogis in the forest could teach me”. Learn more about Yoga & The River Retreat at Madawaska Kanu Centre with yogis, Jessica & Nathan Rogers of Creekside Yoga.
Riverside is Ontario’s newest, members only, adult male gay camping destination. Celebrating their 10th season! This campground & RV park is situated on 96 beautiful and wooded acres, and is conveniently located halfway between Ottawa and Toronto in the Municipality of Tweed. riversidervcampground.com
Haid’s Hideaway is a seasonal, overnight, riverfront family campground. Open May Long Weekend until Thanksgiving Monday. haidshideaway.ca
Musky Bay Resort offers camping, fishing and trailer and tent sites. Located on Baptiste Lake near Maynooth, the lake is 2,226 Hectares and part of a three lake chain with Benoir and Elephant Lakes. It offers some 36 miles of boating. The maximum depth is about 32 meters. You can find fish like Musky, Lake …
Located in a quiet setting in beautiful Marmora and Lake just off the Trans-Canada Highway, come to Heritage Trails Campground for the night, stay for the week, a month, or the whole season. Enjoy and relax in a quiet country setting, or the friendly social atmosphere of other campers. They have spacious sunny and shady …
Camping is a great way to break from your normal routine and get back to nature. Enjoy our wildly authentic natural surroundings and savour the fresh air. From North to South, there are camping opportunities available all across Hastings.
