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Hillview Haven B&B with Spa is conveniently located just 15 minutes north of beautiful Cobourg, aptly named the "Gem of Lake Ontario". Just an hour's drive from Toronto and two hours from Kingston, it is an oasis of quiet country life with a fantastic beach, marina, and city style shopping, dining, and entertainment. It’s Play Time!  www.cobourgtourism.ca

Historical Peterborough, Playground of the Kawarthas, is just 20 minutes away, featuring the Peterborough Liftlock and the Serpent Mounds. www.county.peterborough.on.ca

Prince Edward County, the Heart of Ontario's Wine Country, and home to some of the best surf beaches, is just an hour and a half away. www.pec.on.ca


If you love boating and fishing, then come to the Hillview Haven B&B! Rice Lake, with its extensive network of rivers and streams, is the perfect destination for those who love water recreation. Free boat launch is located nearby. www.ricelakeinfo.com

Or take a leisurely cruise along the Trent-Severn Waterway, which winds through breathtaking countryside all the way from Rice Lake to the Bay Of Quinte. Stop by the Harwood's local Fish Hatchery; a very interesting, informative outing, open to the public during normal business hours.

Bird watching is a favourite hobby for thousands of people, and the Hillview Haven B&B is a birder's paradise! Northumberland County is a prime destination for those who enjoy viewing our feathered friends. From waterfowl to songbirds, to birds of prey, over 360 species can be spotted here, either making their home in one of the area's unspoiled natural habitats, or winging their way through the country during migration season. You'll see blue herons, osprey nesting sites, and the eagles at Serpent Mounds.

Tee off on Northumberland's picturesque, rolling terrain at one of almost a dozen superb golf courses in the area. From Warkworth in the north to Cobourg and Port Hope along the lakeshore, each course offers a first class golfing experience, at highly competitive rates. Hillview Haven even offers its own golf driving range right at your doorstep!  www.eagle.ca/tourism


Nearby amenities include hiking trails, snowmobile trails, ATV trails, the Northumberland Forest, golf courses, Kawartha Downs Casino (20 minutes away), boating, fishing, skiing, skating, horseback riding, on site spa (by appointment), and much more!

Available mini tours include ice fishing, hunting, mineral collecting, museums, theatre, maple syrup time, wine tasting, Native Indian Powwow with Alderville First Nations, Serpent Mounds burial site, Rice Lake boat cruises, and more!


Come enjoy the great attractions and picturesque surroundings of this four season destination!





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Looking for quality bed & breakfast accommodations in the Rice Lake area? Hillview Haven B&B is the place to stay in Northumberland County! Just a short drive from Cobourg, Brighton, Port Hope, or Peterborough, you're sure to enjoy the nearby amenities including hiking & cycling trails, the Northumberland Forest, golf courses, Kawartha Downs Casino, boating, fishing, skiing, skating, horseback riding, on-site spa, and much more! Luxury amenities and great service make it the perfect romantic getaway, family retreat, or business excursion!

Need transportation? Check out Home James Sedan & Limousine Service, based right here on Rice Lake!

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