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Stories & Adventures

Let our local experts guide you to the best adventures, attractions, and experiences in Hastings County. 
Our blog is filled with first-hand accounts and insider tips to help you plan your perfect trip.

People dressed up for holidays
November 03, 2025
Holidays in Hastings: 20 events to get you in the festive spirit
Spooky Pumpkin
October 23, 2025
Spooky season is nigh: What to do for Halloween in Hastings County 2025
Quinn's of Tweed Storefront. A large red brick building with gold lettering that reads Quinn's of Tweed
October 10, 2025
I Left the City Podcast: A Software Entrepreneur Buys an Art Gallery in Tweed - Ep. 41
Stirling Book Company logo in white on a blue wall.
October 10, 2025
I Left The City Podcast: An HR Professional Opens a Bookstore in Stirling - Ep. 40
I left the city podcast episode image with Dan Turcotte
October 03, 2025
I Left the City Podcast: A Former Stunt Rider Builds an All-Electric Motocross Track - Ep. 39
Aerial View of Boulter Ontario in Fall - Paul Hartley
September 29, 2025
Fall-ow the leaves: 6 hikes and drives to take this fall
Rose Eh Chalet
September 29, 2025
Where to Stay: 9 Romantic Fall Getaways
I left the city podcast episode cover
September 25, 2025
I Left the City Podcast: A Graphic Designer Leaves the City Without Leaving Her Career - Ep. 38
I Left The City Episode Logo. Purple background with speech bubble and drawing of trees, hills and a sign with a up arrow.
September 19, 2025
The I Left the City Podcast is Back With New Episodes and a New Sound!
Minerals on table Bancroft Gemboree
July 23, 2025
Gems, Geology and Good Times: Make the Most of your Gemboree Visit
Wooden chairs overlooking lake with fireworks in background. Text Canada Day Events in Hastings County overlayed
June 26, 2025
Hastings County Canada Day Celebrations & Fireworks - 2025
Papineau Beach in Ontario
June 19, 2025
Your Hastings County Summer Bucket List