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Tart to Tart shell, it’s a humble mix of butter, eggs, sugar and syrup From the classic plain tart to the nutty version loaded in that’s baked until it’s crunchy on top and the perfect with pecans or walnuts - to the ones that include the #ButterTartTour Kawarthas Northumberland! gooey consistency in the middle. In Kawarthas definitive add-in–plump and chewy raisins - you be the Northumberland we’ve got over 50 bakeries, cafes and judge! If you’re looking for the best butter tart in Ontario, restaurants baking up their mouthwatering best daily. look to the Kawarthas Northumberland Butter Tart Tour. @ButterTartTour @perfectwknds Come for the variety! A butter tart novice or a connoisseur? Whatever the case, Taking the tart to the next level… For the most up to date vendor list you’re sure to enjoy every delicious nibble. Each Kawarthas Northumberland maker offers its own tasty versions of and more information, please visit: Oh Canada! this Canadian standard so there are literally hundreds of different flavours to savour. Plain or fancy, firm or runny, with nuts or with raisins, there’s a tart destined to become We’re pleased to introduce the “Canadiana www.ButterTartTour.ca your favourite. The Kawarthas Northumberland Butter Collection”. A select number of Kawarthas Tart Tour is deliciously over the top! Northumberland butter tart makers have concocted a totally delectable line of Canadian flavours. The quintessentially Canadian Nanaimo Bar Butter Tart, Blueberry Butter Tart, Pumpkin Pie Butter Tart and Sugar Shack Maple Syrup Butter Tart are just a sampling of the flavours showcasing ingredients that deliciously capture the essence of Canadian culinary traditions in a little round tart. Too good to be missed! Pick a Tour , Pick a Tart! “We’ll Butter You Up” in Rice “A Tart of Gold” – Along Highway “A Change of Tart”A Country Lake to Peterborough to Stoney Lake 3 401 to Port Hope, Cobourg + Warkworth Drive through Northumberland East “It Gets Butter” in Lindsay, 2 The Kawarthas Routes Just off the 401 – Port Hope, Cobourg, 4 Port Hope, Cobourg, Grafton, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Kirkfield Grafton + Warkworth Warkworth + Campbellford Given Peterborough and the Kawarthas’ rich historical and 1 Sturgeon + Balsam Lake Route cultural heritage, starting a buttery immersion in the Hit the highway then travel the byways and in no time at all Hankering for a sweet road trip? Cruise the proverbial country quintessential Canadian delicacy here is the perfect choice. you’ll be enjoying all the flaky deliciousness you can handle. mile and explore the Northumberland East section of the Indulge a taste for the iconic butter tart in Kawartha Lakes. And it couldn’t be easier! In Peterborough alone, over a Take the 401 and follow the signs to Port Hope or Cobourg Butter Tart Tour. Heading north from Lake Ontario, drive Two magnificent bodies of water, connected by the glorious dozen fine bakeries and eateries stand ready and eager to or Grafton. Soon enough you’ll find yourself salivating over through the rolling hills. Stop at any of a dozen different Trent-Severn Waterway, serve as backdrop for the area’s put their best tart forward. some of Ontario’s most amazing butter tarts served in some of spots, scattered throughout some of Ontario’s most charming thriving communities including Bobcaygeon, Norland, Ontario’s most delightful towns. small towns, each dispensing their very best versions of the Kirkfield, and Fenelon Falls. You can’t beat the region’s Roaming the Kawarthas to work up an appetite between iconic buttery treat. towns for cool, locally-owned shops, galleries and as it Butter Tart Tour stops? Visit some of the area’s singular Forget the traffic. Forget the crowds. Slow down and savour happens, bakeries and cafes serving butter tarts. attractions. Have a solid time viewing the largest collection some sublime butter tarts in Cobourg’s historic downtown. Swing by Port Hope’s Canadian Fire Fighters Museum, which of aboriginal rock carvings on the continent. Paddle through They’re just like the tarts mom used to bake. Soak up the is packed with firefighting paraphernalia and trucks ranging Plan for stops at multiple sweet spots as the area’s 600 plus time at the Canadian Canoe Museum. Experience the thrill charm and sample these sweet treats as you meander Port from vintage to present day. It’s fun for the whole family. km. of trails - ideal for hiking, cycling, or skiing - are at the of a great catch in some of the best fishing waters in Ontario. Hope’s pretty streets, also home to Canada’s only authen- How about saddling up at Maple Crescent Farm? Experience ready so burning extra calories is easy going. Grab a few to tic ‘atmospheric’ theatre. Carve out some “me” time at the horseback riding on several different length trails with go and then head out to explore the sweet outdoors in one Leaving Peterborough, fans of the butter tart can head beautifully-appointed, renowned Ste. Anne’s Spa, located just safety-conscious guides who’ll make sure your ride is adventurous of the magnificent Provincial Parks, serene Conservation either north or south of the city…for the sweet fact is, flaky north of Grafton. Gorge guilt-free on a tart from their on-site and enjoyable. Areas or prolific birding locations. deliciousness can be found in abundance in either direction. gluten-free bakery. Point the car north and skirt the picturesque Otonabee River Take a box of tarts to go and picnic at Ferris Provincial Tarts in tow, you can also wander an authentic Settlers’ as it passes through Lakefield and Young’s Point where you Veer north of the 401 to visit small town charmers such as Park where you can hike over 10 km of nature’s finest trails. Village, shop a bustling farmers’ market, hit the links at the can see the boats emerge through Lock 27 on the sparkling Warkworth, an eclectic spot where you can sample tarts Indulge that sweet tooth while contemplating the beautiful stellar golf courses, partake in a lively performance, rise Trent-Severn Waterway. Or cruise south on a relaxing drive and the arts. Not far as the crow flies and well worth a visit, vista from the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge or admiring to the challenge at an adventure centre or tackle the ATV to pretty little towns, such as Millbrook and Bailieboro, Presqu’ile Provincial Park is famed among the birding set as the woodland wildflowers along the Drumlin Trail. For an trails. You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer in proximity to where award-winning tarts are just part of the draw. a spring and fall migration hotspot with well over 300 bird entirely different taste of authentic Canadian traditions, visit this sweet tour. species recorded. There’s simply no shortage of ways to keep a Kawarthas Northumberland First Nations community occupied between butter tart tastings. offering heritage and nature tours year round. Buckhorn Havelock 45 Norland 7 Peterborough 36 Warkworth 115 48 Campbellford 121 8 6 49 29 Ennismore 25 30 Bobcaygeon Fenelon Falls 22 Warkworth 25 7 29 18 Brighton 7 23 36 28 9 22 Port Hope Grafton 2 28 18 23 15 Peterborough Brighton 7 Lindsay 2 115 Port Hope Grafton Millbrook Cobourg 28 Cobourg Bailieboro Kinmount Apsley Norland Sebright 35 49 28 48 36 Buckhorn Bobcaygeon Fenelon Falls Kawartha Lakes Woodville Ennismmore Lindsay Bridgenorth Come for a few hours Peterborough or the whole afternoon, 7 a single day or an entire week! 7 Omemee Little Britain Hastings No matter how much time you have, 35 there’s a whole world of experiences waiting in Kawarthas Northumberland. Campbellford Indulge in our thriving culinary scene, Bethany Keene Warkworth explore fascinating Indigenous culture, live the fishing and anglers’ dream! Heck, 28 just come for the scrumptious butter tarts, 115 Millbrook Roseneath stay for the fabulous visual and performing Pontypool arts. 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