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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

Kinmount Music in the Park
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Kinmount Music in the Park

August 6 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
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 6 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
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 7 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 7 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
The Magic of Mosaics: An Exploration of Colour and Form
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The Magic of Mosaics: An Exploration of Colour and Form

August 8 at 10:00 am—$240.00

Inspired by the landscape and native species that flourish at Rice Lake Arts, in this workshop you will create a bold mosaic using coloured glass, that is glued and grouted…

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 8 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 8 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 – David Wilcox (Main Stage) & James N. Wilson (Future Sound Series)
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Peterborough Musicfest – David Wilcox (Main Stage) & James N. Wilson (Future Sound Series)

August 8 at 6:30 pm—Free

A superb entertainer, master guitarist, with his signature soulful voice, David Wilcox has inhabited the Canadian musical landscape for decades with his blend of rock, blues, country, ragtime and other…

2 George Street
Peterborough, ON K9J 3H1 Canada
Treescape Chemong Lake Triathlon
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Treescape Chemong Lake Triathlon

August 9 at 8:00 am—$105 – $130

IT’S BACK again! “One of Canada’s best small triathlons.” The 3rd annual Treescape Chemong Lake Triathlon. The Treescape Chemong Lake Triathlon is a fun, family friendly event that offers something…

981-1085 Ennis Rd
Ennsimore, Ontario K0L1T0 Canada
Walk with Bhante Bo
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Walk with Bhante Bo

August 9 at 10:00 am—Free

Join Bhante Bodhicitta for a guided walk through the grounds of Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden, where every statue and sacred site tells a story rooted in centuries of Buddhist tradition.…

708 Ski Hill Rd
Omemee, Ontario L0A 1A0 Canada