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