Taste of the TSW
A celebration of food and community along the historic Trent-Severn Waterway
Visit Kawarthas Northumberland communities and sample food inspired by their connection to this special place. Local bakeries, breweries and restaurants have stepped up with special culinary creations designed to celebrate the Trent-Severn Waterway.
With eighty percent of the historic waterway within Kawarthas Northumberland, communities from across the region, including designated Trent-Severn Trail Towns, are showcasing their local flavour inspired by the Trent-Severn Waterway through desserts, drinks and dishes offered up by local businesses to visitors who come by boat, bike or car.
Make it a part of your trip plan this season. See a list of participating businesses below, or look for the ‘Taste of the TSW’ sign in the window and take the opportunity to try new and much-loved creations from some of the best food and beverage purveyors along the Waterway.
Discover the Tastes
Food and beverage providers are busy working on new recipes to celebrate the Taste of the TSW. Here’s what they’ve cooked up so far—tap or hover over each box to read more.
Want to pinpoint these locations and plan your route? Jump straight to the Taste of the TSW map.
| Product | Business | Location |
| The Long and Winding Trent Ale | Belmont Lake Brewery | 54 Fire Rte 17, Havelock |
| Lock 32 Sweet Sundae | Bigley’s Sweet Treats | 39 Bolton St, Bobcaygeon |
| Hastings Lock 18 Butter Tarts | Bridgewater Coffee & Pizza | 16 Bridge St. N, Hastings |
| The Burleigh River Raft | Burleigh Falls Inn & Suites | 4791 ON-28, Lakefield |
| By the Shore S’mores | Cake by the Lake | 1 Main St, Bobcaygeon |
| Dockside Double Chocolate | Cake by the Lake | 1 Main St, Bobcaygeon |
| Lakeside Lemon | Cake by the Lake | 1 Main St, Bobcaygeon |
| Algonquin Canoe Ice Cream | Central Smith Creamery | 739 Lindsay Rd, Selwyn |
| The TSW BLUE Bar | Centre & Main Chocolate Co. | 50 Centre St, Warkworth |
| Kawartha Caviar Cheese Curd Trail Mix | The Cheesy Fromage | 25 Queen St, Lakefield |
| Kawartha Caviar Quesadilla | The Cheesy Fromage | 25 Queen St, Lakefield |
| Kawartha Caviar Mac N’ Cheese | The Cheesy Fromage | 25 Queen St, Lakefield |
| Peterborough Lift Lock Strawberry Cheesecake | Cherry on Top Cheesecakes | 184 Marina Blvd Unit 17, Peterborough |
| Otonabee Dingo Spices & Jams | The Cheesy Fromage | 25 Queen St, Lakefield |
| Trail Town Lager | Church Key Brewery | 1678 County Rd 38, Campbellford |
| TSTT’s Traditional British Afternoon Tea | Coboconk Go Karts & Ice Cream | 6923 ON-35, Coboconk |
| Souvlaki on the Severn | The Dockside Bistro | 67 Queen St, Campbellford |
| Lock 13 Mule | The Dockside Bistro | 67 Queen St, Campbellford |
| The Trent-Severn Waterway Cocktail (Empress Gin, Blue Curacao, Lychee Juice) | The Dockside Bistro | 67 Queen St, Campbellford |
| TSW Mega Burger | The Dockside Bistro | 67 Queen St, Campbellford |
| Kawartha Classic Butter Tart | Doo Doo’s Bakery | 187 County Rd 28, Bailieboro |
| Lock 13 Jerk Chicken Roti | D’s Modern Caribbean Cuisine | 27 Front St N, Campbellford |
| The Bee Hive Pizza | Eganridge Resort & Spa | 26 Country Club Dr, Fenelon Falls |
| Marybelle’s Wild Rice Pudding | Elmhirst’s Resort | 1045 Settlers Line, Keene |
| The Angry Bird (fried chicken tossed in Sriracha) | The El Cobourg | 74 King Street West, Cobourg |
| Riverside Wheat Ale | Focal Brewing Co. | 98 County Rd 35, Hastings |
| Spring Mix Salad Dressed with Wild Forest Berries | Fresh Dreams | 373 Queen St, Peterborough |
| Taste of The Trent Cocktail | Globus Theatre at the LAB | 2300 Pigeon Lake Rd, Bobcaygeon |
| Flight Locks Ice Cream Sandwich | The Ice Cream Cafe | 48 Bridge St. E. Campbellford |
| 386 Mezcal Margarita | La Hacienda | 190 Hunter St W, Peterborough |
| Elevated Tuna Tostada | La Hacienda | 190 Hunter St W, Peterborough |
| Drops of Juniper Cocktail | Hobart’s Lighthouse | 2281 McCracken’s Landing Rd, Lakefield |
| Banana Boat on the Trent | Kawartha Diary | 815 High St, Peterborough |
| Banana Boat on the Trent | Kawartha Diary | 71 Russell St W, Lindsay |
| Banana Boat on the Trent | Kawartha Diary | 89 Prince St W, Bobcaygeon |
| Liftlock Lemonade | Jacks Family Restaurant | 91 George St N, Peterborough |
| Liftlock Lemonade | Jacks Family Restaurant | 1 Strickland St, Lakefield |
| The Fish n Shrimp Boat | Jacks Family Restaurant | 1 Strickland St, Lakefield |
| “Swimming in Coffee” Pour-Over Service for Two | Kindred Coffee Bar | 148 Kent St W., Lindsay |
| Lock 27 Clubhouse | Lock 27 Tap & Grill | 2824 River Ave, Youngs Point |
| Lock 27 Poutine | Lock 27 Tap & Grill | 2824 River Ave, Youngs Point |
| Lock 27 Draft | Lock 27 Tap & Grill | 2824 River Ave, Youngs Point |
| Goan down the Trent Severn Pickerel Curry | Lotus Indian Bistro | 69 Colborne St, Fenelon Falls |
| TSW Hub Burger | McGillicafey’s Pub and Eatery | 13 Bridge St N, Hastings |
| Lock 18 Lager | McGillicafey’s Pub and Eatery | 13 Bridge St N, Hastings |
| Trail Town IPA | McGillicafeys Pub and Eatery | 13 Bridge St N, Hastings |
| Blossoms of The Trent | MoreRoses Apiaries and Honey | 29 Marine Drive RR2, Hastings |
| Trail Town Special Pizza | Pizza Alloro | 5 Main St, Buckhorn |
| Liftlock Burger | Revelstoke Café | 641 George St N, Peterborough |
| Original Dry Hard Cider | Rice Lake Hard Cider | 4741 45 Bldg #3, Baltimore |
| Cranberry Dry Hard Cider | Rice Lake Hard Cider | 4741 45 Bldg #3, Baltimore |
| Slo-Hopped Dry Hard Cider | Rice Lake Hard Cider | 4741 45 Bldg #3, Baltimore |
| The Riverside TSW Taco Salad Wrap | The Riverside Inn | 7497 ON-35, Norland |
| TSW Blueberry Wave Coffee Cake | Robin’s Nest Farm Market | 14260 County Rd 29, Warkworth |
| The Otonabean Espresso | Silver Bean Cafe | 130 King St, Peterborough |
| Swingbridge Reuben Burger | Square Plates Family Restaurant | 836 Armour Rd, Peterborough |
| Lock 26 Trail Mix Canoe | The Chocolate Rabbit | 11 Queen St, Lakefield |
| Lock 34 Lemon Meringue Pie | The Little Pie Shack | 6 Francis St E, Fenelon Falls |
| “Some Like It Hot” Fish Tacos | The Locker at the Falls | 9 Lindsay St, Fenelon Falls |
| Lock 36 Cone | The Purple Door Craft And Christmas Store | 1718 Kirkfield Rd, Kirkfield |
| Lock 18 Latte | The Water Lily | 8 Bridge St N, Hastings |
| Kawartha Honey Sourdough Bread | Wildflower Bakery | 4 Oak St, Havelock |
| Red Fife Bread | Wildflower Bakery | 4 Oak St, Havelock |
Plan Your Route
Wondering where to start? Our Taste of the TSW map will help make sure you don’t miss any important stops along the way. Click or tap on the marker pins for more info on each location.
Listen to the Playlists
If you’re cruising the country roads between Trail Towns, you might want a little music to match the scenery. Whether it’s country tunes or kids’ tracks or autumnal folk, you’ll find a fit for your tastes below.
Post Your Pics
Celebrate with us on social media. Show your support for local businesses along the Waterway by posting a picture of you enjoying a Taste of the TSW creation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and tagging your experience using:
#TasteoftheTSW
Sign Up Today
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