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Table with a variety of chocolates

6th Annual Lakefield Chocolate Creations Festival

Friday, January 30 to Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Indulge your sweet tooth at the 6th annual Lakefield Chocolate Creations Festival, running January 30 to February 17.

Visit participating Lakefield businesses, sample specialty chocolate creations, and vote for your favourites to help crown the best of the best. From chocolatey food and drinks to creative chocolate-themed creations, it’s a delicious way to discover local businesses.

Don’t forget to vote!

Freshly-made truffles and chocolates, available year-round at The Chocolate Rabbit, Lakefield

Havelock Fire & Ice Festival

One Day ONLY – Saturday, February 14, 2026

Fire & Ice Festival brings the heat to winter in Havelock!

Enjoy an action-packed half day of family fun featuring live fire circus performances, medieval swordplay, skating, outdoor games, cozy firepits, sweet treats, and a magical ice lantern walk. Perfect for families, friends, and Valentine’s weekend – this is winter at its boldest!

Winter cottage

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas

It’s about the journey AND the destinations

Road Tripping in The Kawarthas is a partnership between kawarthaNOW, created to showcase the unique and distinct townships of The Kawarthas. Every visit to The Kawarthas supports our local economy – and adds another chapter to your story.

Making More Maple Memories

The Sweet Side of Spring

Maple season in The Kawarthas is an experience—steam rising from sugar shacks, syrup fresh from the boil, and traditions that invite you to slow down and savour the moment.

Local Experiences

Farm to Forest Getaway
Wood bunkie with green roof in the woods with a small front porch and white rocking chair
Authentic Adventure
Experience, Agritourism, Culinary, Outdoors

Farm to Forest Getaway

Refresh. Reconnect. Reset.
Surround yourself with trees, farm fields and the river while staying in our loft cabin nestled in the forest. Enjoy slow cooking your meals over the fire as you take in the sights and sounds of Mother Nature.

Indigenously Infused at Mitigwaaki
Owner of Indigenously Infused standing behind table with candle products on it
Authentic Adventure
Experience, Educational, Indigenous, Outdoors

Indigenously Infused at Mitigwaaki

A Behind the scenes view of the sacred medicines, and a hands on memory you’ll never forget. Take home more than a souvenir – take home a new skill, a new understanding, and a piece of your experience

Walk with alpacas
2 Alpacas being walked on a grass trail
Experience, Agritourism, Outdoors

Walk with alpacas

With patience, kindness and presence you will gain the trust of your alpaca and be ready to set off on the guided walk in the company of your new friend, with many opportunities for photos along the way.

Meet the Herd at The Mane Intent
A person pets the head of a small horse
Authentic Adventure
Experience

Meet the Herd at The Mane Intent

Get back to basics and explore an inspiring connection to nature, people and yourself. Have you long admired horses from a far, and the way that these majestic creatures have a history that is intrinsically-tied to their bond to humans? Here is your chance to tap into the connection first-hand.

Kayak the Kawarthas Experience
3 kayaks in water looking towards rocks popping out of the water
Experience, Adventure, Outdoors

Kayak the Kawarthas Experience

Kayaking is the perfect way to experience The Kawarthas!

Maple Tastings
Three people dressed for winter, each holding up a shot glass of maple syrup
Experience, Culinary, Outdoors

Maple Tastings

Make this a date to remember, immerse yourself in the sweetest love story nature has to offer. Join us and let the romance of maple syrup steal your heart!

Getting to The Kawarthas

  • Toronto, ON
    137km/85mi (1hr 40mins drive)
  • Ottawa, ON
    271km/168mi (3hrs 16mins drive)
  • Kingston, ON
    180km/112mi (2hrs 10mins drive)
  • Niagara Falls, ON
    263km/163mi (2hr 58mins drive)
  • Hamilton, ON
    203km/126mi (2hr 21mins drive)
  • Barrie, ON
    157km/98mi (2hr 6mins drive)
  • London, ON
    316km/196mi (3hr 30mins drive)
  • Rochester, NY
    438km/272mi (6hr 11mins drive)
  • Buffalo, NY
    294km/183mi (3hr 56mins drive)
Proximity map of Peterborough & the Kawarthas