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The Amazing Race Canada is coming to The Kawarthas!

And we’re celebrating with a free viewing party under the stars at Ode’naang Park in Buckhorn on Tuesday, August 11, 2026!

Join us at 8 PM to visit with Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre’s ambassador turtles, also featured in the episode. The live broadcast stream begins at 9 PM.

Please bring your own lawn chairs or blanket to sit on!

Can’t join us in Buckhorn? Tune in at 9 PM ET on CTV via Crave, or watch the episode the next day on Crave.

Summer starts here.

Long lake days, small-town strolls, outdoor adventures, can’t-miss events, and unforgettable places to stay are all waiting in The Kawarthas. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or making the most of a summer close to home, find your next story here.

Explore all things summer in The Kawarthas.

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas

Plan Day Trips or Weekend Getaways Here

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas is a partnership between kawarthaNOW, created to showcase the unique and distinct townships of The Kawarthas.

Whether you’re returning to a place you hold dear or visiting for the very first time, every road trip through The Kawarthas adds another chapter to your story.

How Do YOU Travel in The Kawarthas?

Take the quiz to discover your traveller persona and start exploring the places, experiences, and local favourites that feel like your kind of trip!

However you like to travel, there’s a version of The Kawarthas that fits your style.

Grab a Bite or Brew on the Patio

Find your perfect patios wherever you may wander.

Visit the Farm This Summer

Pick-your-own strawberries, animal encounters, and open-air wellness await!

Events in The Kawarthas

5 Day Stone Carving Workshop
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5 Day Stone Carving Workshop

August 12 at 10:00 am—$585.00

This 5-day workshop will provide you with the time required to create a more complex and challenging stone carving. Whether you are fairly new to carving or have many years of experience,…

855 Second Line Road
Bailieboro, ON K0L 1B0
Garden Art: Handbuilding in Clay
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Garden Art: Handbuilding in Clay

August 12 at 10:00 am—$385.00

Do you love your garden or have a friend or family member whose garden could use a whimsical ornament? Are you interested in learning how to work with clay? Then…

993 Talwood Drive
Peterborough, MT K9J 7R8
4th Line Theatre’s “Wild Irish Geese” – Live Outdoor Original Canadian Theatre
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4th Line Theatre’s “Wild Irish Geese” – Live Outdoor Original Canadian Theatre

August 12 at 4:00 pm—$42 – $55

“Wild Irish Geese” Written by Megan Murphy August 4 – 29, 2026 Directed by Kim Blackwell Previews: August 4, 5 Opening Night: Thursday, August 6 Tuesday to Saturday at 6…

779 Zion Line
Millbrook, ON L0A 1G0 Canada
Improv in The Barn with Linda Kash
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Improv in The Barn with Linda Kash

August 12 at 6:30 pm—$180.00

Join us six Wednesday evenings for 2 hours of laughter, fun and spontaneity in the nicest possible setting. Improvisation is a confidence builder that fosters active listening, collaboration, creativity, and…

855 Second Line Road
Bailieboro, ON K0L 1B0
Peterborough Musicfest – Trans-Canada Highwaymen (Main Stage) & VANCAMP (Future Sound Series)
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Peterborough Musicfest – Trans-Canada Highwaymen (Main Stage) & VANCAMP (Future Sound Series)

August 12 at 6:30 pm—Free

The Trans-Canada Highwaymen (TCH) is a super group (your words – not mine) consisting of Moe Berg (TPOH), Chris Murphy (Sloan), Craig Northey (Odds) and Steven Page (Ex-BNL). Four guys…

2 George Street
Peterborough, ON K9J 3H1 Canada
Kinmount Music in the Park
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Kinmount Music in the Park

August 13 at 8:00 am—Free

Kinmount Music in the Park 2026! Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Austin Sawmill Park along the Burnt River. July 9 – The Marc Ekins Band July 16 – Keith Auty…

5 Station Rd
Kinmount, K0M 2A0
5 Day Stone Carving Workshop
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5 Day Stone Carving Workshop

August 13 at 10:00 am—$585.00

This 5-day workshop will provide you with the time required to create a more complex and challenging stone carving. Whether you are fairly new to carving or have many years of experience,…

855 Second Line Road
Bailieboro, ON K0L 1B0
4th Line Theatre’s “Wild Irish Geese” – Live Outdoor Original Canadian Theatre
Event

4th Line Theatre’s “Wild Irish Geese” – Live Outdoor Original Canadian Theatre

August 13 at 4:00 pm—$42 – $55

“Wild Irish Geese” Written by Megan Murphy August 4 – 29, 2026 Directed by Kim Blackwell Previews: August 4, 5 Opening Night: Thursday, August 6 Tuesday to Saturday at 6…

779 Zion Line
Millbrook, ON L0A 1G0 Canada
Peterborough Folk Festival
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Peterborough Folk Festival

August 13 at 7:00 pm—Free

Peterborough Folk Festival, Canada’s longest-running free-admission folk festival, runs from August 13-16, 2026 at downtown venues and Nicholls Oval Park in Peterborough, Ontario. Celebrating 37 years of music, culture and…

725 Armour Road
Peterborough, ON
5 Day Stone Carving Workshop
Event

5 Day Stone Carving Workshop

August 14 at 10:00 am—$585.00

This 5-day workshop will provide you with the time required to create a more complex and challenging stone carving. Whether you are fairly new to carving or have many years of experience,…

855 Second Line Road
Bailieboro, ON K0L 1B0