Food & Drink
Delicious local food is on the menu in every Trail Town—explore the options here
From casual family restaurants to fine dining
The impressive variety of food and drink on offer in the Trail Towns means a meal out could easily be the highlight of your day. Explore the Taste of the Trent-Severn, a program designed in honour of the Waterway, grab a selection of craft beers for a tasting session, and more.
Taste of the TSW
With 80% of the Trent-Severn Waterway found within Kawarthas Northumberland, our communities have come together to honour its importance throughout the region. The Taste of the TSW program invites participating bakeries, breweries, restaurants, and cafés to prepare a special recipe inspired by the Waterway and showcasing local flavours.
Below are some of the mouthwatering dishes offered by certified Trail Town Friendly businesses; use the button to see a larger map of all available Taste of the TSW products.
Bridgewater Coffee & Pizza
Lock 18 Pecan Tarts
Discover why Bridgewater Coffee & Pizza is a favourite stop on the Butter Tour Tour with these delectable pecan tarts.
16 Bridge St. N, Hastings
D's Modern Caribbean Cuisine
Lock 13 Jerk Chicken Roti
A delicious combination of spicy jerk chicken served on a bed of sweet, earthy puréed pumpkin and wrapped in a soft, fluffy, warm roti.
27 Front St N, Campbellford
Cake By the Lake
You can’t lose with three Taste of the TSW choices from cheesecake specialists Cake by the Lake—Lakeside Lemon
Dockside Double Chocolate, or By the Shore S’mores.
67 Queen St, Campbellford
The Cheesy Fromage
Kawartha Caviar is like cheese curd trail mix: it has curds, cured sausage and dried fruit and is perfect for snacking or cooking. Also try the Kawartha Caviar Quesadillas and Mac’n’Cheese, or Otonabee Dingo house brand of spices and jams.
25 Queen St, Lakefield
Kindred Coffee Bar
A traditional coffee experience! Enjoy the flavour of the classic Chemex pour-over coffee method, featuring TSW local Old Rail Coffee. Hand-poured service for two with all the accoutrements, served on a delightful tray for two.
148 Kent St W, Lindsay
McGillicafey's Pub and Eatery
Roasted pulled chicken tossed in signature Maple Whisky BBQ sauce, topped with old white cheddar, fresh spinach, and McGillicafey’s famous two-bean salsa on grilled rosemary focaccia.
13 Bridge St N, Hastings
Pizza Alloro
The Trail Town Special Pizza is Pizza Alloro’s take on the classic Canadian—give it a try and see why Pizza Alloro makes Buckhorn’s favourite slice.
5 Main St, Buckhorn
The Chocolate Rabbit
The Lock 26 Trail Mix Canoe is a delicious mixed chocolate canoe filled with Energy Trail Mix and designed to keep your energy up as you travel The Trent-Severn Waterway.
11 Queen St, Lakefield
The Silver Bean Café
In partnership with Peterborough’s Rapids End Coffee Roastery, the Silver Bean offers a custom espresso roast: the Otonabean Espresso.
130 King St, Peterborough
The Little Pie Shack
Lock 34 Lemon Meringue Pie is a sumptuous treat from the heart of cottage country (and you may be tempted to take home a few butter tarts, too).
6 Francis St E, Fenelon Falls
The Locker at the Falls
The “Some Like It Hot” Fish Tacos just might be the only thing that beats the view at Fenelon Fall’s scenic Locker at the Falls.
9 Lindsay St, Fenelon Falls
Tie up just below the patio and enjoy the Dockside Bistro’s varied menu, which includes not one but three #Tasteof dishes. Try Souvlaki on the Severn, a Lock 13 Mule, or the signature Trent-Severn Waterway Cocktail.
67 Queen St, Campbellford
Boat Up to Your Restaurant
Want to take a meal or a beverage by the water? At many establishments along the Trent-Severn Waterway, you can. Many Trail Town Friendly restaurants are only a stone’s throw from the water, and the following are particularly close or allow you to tie up right alongside the patio.
The Royal Moose Grill & Waterfront Patio has a docking facilities, so it’s step onto that spacious waterfront patio—although the cottage atmosphere of the interior may tempt you too.
31 Main St, Bobcaygeon
Watch the boats passing in and out of Lock 31 from the spacious patio of this central Buckhorn establishment.
1939 Lakehurst Rd, Buckhorn
Dine in sight of the TSW and the iconic Fenelon Falls marquee at this lively Irish pub.
3 May St, Fenelon Falls
If the Taste of the TSW dishes listed intrigued you, know that the Dockside Bisto also offers easy access for boaters in Campbellford.
67 Queen St, Campbellford
McGillicafey's Pub and Eatery
If you’re making a stop in Hastings, it’s hard to miss McGillicafey—delicious, centrally located, and readily accessible to boaters.
13 Bridge St N, Hastings
Craft Breweries
It’s a well-known fact that beer tastes better after a day of adventure. If sampling the local flavours is part of your trip down the Waterway, don’t miss the excellent brews available in the Trail Towns.
It’s a short drive out of town to reach Church Key Brewery, where you’ll be rewarded with a heart selection of craft brews—including the Taste of the TSW special, the Trail Town Lager.
1678 County Rd 38, Campbellford
Delicious cuisine paired with handcrafted beers, enjoyed in a historic 1880s building just steps from Lock 34? This one’s an easy choice for beer lovers stopping in Fenelon Falls.
4 May St, Fenelon Falls
In the rolling countryside outside Hastings, the hardworking brewers at Focal Brewing Co. produce the delicious Taste of the TSW-exclusive Riverside Wheat Ale, along with a variety of other enticing flavours.
98 County Rd 35, Hastings
There’s plenty of life in Old Dog Brewing Co.—this Bobcaygeon favourite is a hit with beer lovers as well as their furry friends.
30 King Street East, Bobcaygeon