Activities, Sports and Attractions at Victoria Inn and in Northumberland County, Ontario

The atmosphere and beauty of the Victoria Inn and its surrounding countryside in Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada makes it an excellent forum for special events ranging from art exhibitions, literary readings, wellness seminars, concerts to car rallies. You can be as busy or as peaceful as you choose.

Waterfront country inn on Rice Lake, Ontario, Canada

Dock at Victoria Inn, on Rice Lake, Ontario

Year round activities and sports:

  • hiking trails
  • antique shopping
  • artisan tours
  • concerts
  • literary evenings

And in the summer:

Enjoy golf at nearly golf courses

Enjoy golfing at nearly golf courses

  • swimming
  • fishing
  • boating
  • boat cruises
  • golf
  • harness racing
  • bowling
  • curling and other sports nearby
  • bike trails


Winter activities and sports:

Skiing and Winter activities in southern Ontario Canada

  • winter skiing
  • dogsledding nearby
  • couples massage in front of the fireplace
  • spring fly fishing

There’s always plenty of activities and sports to do if you so desire… and lots of tranquil spots if you just want to relax in peace.


We can pack you a picnic lunch if you’d like to go exploring the countryside or antique shopping or sightseeing.

Activities and sports to do around Victoria Inn:

Rice Lake:

  • canoeing, fishing, hiking, cross country skiing and cycling trails, and conservation areas (ask at the front desk for a hiking trail package)
  • Serpent Mounds (Indian burial grounds) on the north shore
  • Lang Pioneer Village (settlement history of the Kawarthas)
  • Artisans (ask for names and direction at the front desk)
  • Roseneath Carousel (open Sundays during the summer)
  • Alderville First Nation community (by appointment only)
  • Bison Farm, Reptile Zoo, Alpaca Farm
  • Locks on the Trent-Severn Waterway at Hastings and Campbellford
  • Sleigh rides at a nearby farm
  • Dog sledding on the north shore of Rice Lake
  • Westben Arts Festival Theatre during the summer

Cobourg, Ontario:

  • Waterfront promenade (and ice cream parlour!)
  • Victoria Hall and Art Gallery on the third floor
  • July 1st Waterfront Festival
  • December Christmas Magic Light Show
  • Children’s Activity Centre for rainy days
  • Ask about restaurants
  • Northumberland Mall and Cineplex
  • Christmas Magic in Cobourg

Port Hope, Ontario:

Colborne, Ontario:

  • Colborne Co-operative Art Gallery
  • Hoselton’s Fine Arts
  • Kokimo Candles, Castleton General Store

Brighton, Ontario:

  • Gallery on the Apple Route
  • Wine CafĂ© Louisa, The Gables

Peterborough and north:

  • Peterborough Liftlocks
  • Canadian Canoe Museum
  • Ask about restaurants
  • Locks on Trent-Severn Waterway at Lakefield and Young’s Point
  • Petroglyphs Provincial Park
  • Whetung Native Art Gallery and Kris Nahrgang’s Sculpture Studio
  • Summer Festival of Lights and Liftlock Cruises