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Choose your own adventure! Will you fish for monster muskies, or escape to an island yoga retreat?
Pick a category, destination, or one of our featured things to do in Hastings County to get started.

spring is in the air

Check out our spring page, packed full of Wildly Authentic experiences, including our interactive map of where to find delicious maple syrup and maple-related food, beverages and products.

You will also find accommodations, itineraries and plenty of spring-related events.

The Blog

Stories, Guides & Destination Inspiration

Blogs

April, 15 2024

Spring Dreaming: Three Hastings County Getaway Routes

March, 13 2024

For The Love of Maple

People playing Ice Hockey on a pond or lake

January, 10 2024

Rinks, drinks and where to dine

January, 10 2024

What to Do in Winter - 2023/2024 Edition

January, 09 2024

Where to Stay: Winter Retreats

October, 24 2023

Where to Stay: 9 Romantic Fall Getaways

October, 20 2023

Spooky season is nigh: What to do for Halloween in Hastings County

Aerial View of Boulter Ontario in Fall - Paul Hartley

October, 16 2023

Fall-ow the leaves: 6 hikes and drives to take this fall

Roasting Marshmellows around the fire while camping in Hastings County, Ontario

August, 08 2023

Roughing it in style: Where to camp in Hastings County this summer

A-frame cottage in the woods near Bancroft, Ontario

August, 08 2023

A-mazing: 4 A-frame Cottages to Book in Hastings County

Destinations

Hastings County has 14 uniquely rugged destinations.

Your new happy place might be among these geological playgrounds, lush forests, or charming towns with friendly locals.

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Between Toronto and Ottawa, there’s a lush boreal wonderland where you can paddle, hike, rockhound, or grab a bite without all the crowds.

Stretching from Prince Edward County to Algonquin Park, Hastings County is where you can disconnect from the world, but still post to Instagram.

Land Acknowledgment

Hastings County is situated on the traditional territory of many nations including the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe, and the Haudenosaunee peoples. Hastings County Council acknowledges our shared obligation to respect, honour and sustain these lands and the natural resources contained within. We honour their cultures and celebrate their commitment to this land. We would also like to acknowledge the Mohawk and Algonquin nations whose traditional and unceded territory we gather upon. Hastings County is situated on treaty land that is steeped in rich indigenous history and home to many first nations, métis and Inuit people.