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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 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
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 14 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
Live Music @ Bellys
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Live Music @ Bellys

August 14 at 6:00 pm

Set right on the water’s edge, the laid-back lakeside patio at Bellys is the ultimate summer destination for good times and amazing views. It’s a place where long days turn…

17 Fire RTE 82b
Buckhorn, K0L1J0
Middle Path Trail Race
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Middle Path Trail Race

August 15

The Middle Path Ultra and Trail race is part of the Outrace Series and Athletics Ontario Trillium Running series. The goal of the Middle Path Organization committee is to provide…

7107 Highway 28
North Kawartha, ON K0L 1A0
International Vintage Boat Day Show at Burleigh Falls
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International Vintage Boat Day Show at Burleigh Falls

August 15 at 10:00 am—Free

Get ready for the International Vintage Boat Day Show out in Burleigh Falls! Be sure to drop by and see all of these fantastic classics!    

4791 Hwy 28
Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0
Buckhorn Festival of the Arts
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Buckhorn Festival of the Arts

August 15 at 10:00 am

Experience a weekend of art, music, food and great company at the 2026 Buckhorn Festival of the Arts on Saturday, August 15 from 10am to 5pm; Sunday, August 16 from…

1782 Lakehurst Road
Buckhorn, ON K0L 1J0 Canada
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 15 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
Live Music @ Bellys
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Live Music @ Bellys

August 15 at 6:00 pm

Set right on the water’s edge, the laid-back lakeside patio at Bellys is the ultimate summer destination for good times and amazing views. It’s a place where long days turn…

17 Fire RTE 82b
Buckhorn, K0L1J0
Peterborough Musicfest – Crystal Faith, Styx/Bon Jovi Tribute (Main Stage) & The Colton Sisters (Future Sound Series)
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Peterborough Musicfest – Crystal Faith, Styx/Bon Jovi Tribute (Main Stage) & The Colton Sisters (Future Sound Series)

August 15 at 6:30 pm—Free

Peterborough Musicfest is one of Canada’s longest-running free admission music festival and a highlight of the summer season for visitors exploring Peterborough County and the Kawarthas. The series takes place…

2 George Street
Peterborough, ON K9J 3H1 Canada
Return to Your Light
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Return to Your Light

August 15 at 6:45 pm—$88.00

A slow, creative evening in nature combining flower crown making, simple astrology insight, and time to reconnect with yourself. We’ll explore what Leo season + the first Leo eclipse are…

89 Moloney Line
Ennismore, ON K0L 1T0