Welcome to Peterborough & the Kawarthas

Our Burleigh bundle is the perfect way to experience kayaking in the Kawarthas including a cozy stay at the Burleigh Falls Inn!

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

As a passionate educator and Carp angling guru, William Muschett will take you on the exciting journey of pursuing this incredible species. Along the way, you will participate in discussions of environmental history, conservation, and ending a stigma that has spanned generations.

There is never a dull moment at Harley Farms. Come and see for yourself! Now offering tours for those who would like a further peak into the behind the scenes and to see how happy and healthy the animals are in their natural environments.

Have you ever wondered just what it’s like to be a farmer? Harley Farms is now offering “Farmer for a Morning” experiences!

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.

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.

Get ready for a day filled with laughter, learning, and unexpected delights as you and your family revel in the enchanting world of the maple season.  Don’t just anticipate the fun – prepare to be amazed as we craft lasting memories together in the heart of maple country

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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!

Guests will be greeted with a glass of wine before being seated for dinner on our picturesque patio, overlooking our vineyard and the rolling hills. The incredibly talented Deanna Earle will be joining us to perform a serenade throughout the evening.

This guided nature walk allows you to see what “farming in harmony with nature” looks like from nature’s perspective!

“Tally-ho!” It’s the call you will make on the streets of downtown Peterborough this summer, as you board the light green 15-passenger bike with other riders smiling, laughing, and pedalling to their next destination.

The Escape Maze presents The Secret Case Files, escape weekend getaways. It’s a game but everything feels like you are living in a real-life detective story.

All workshops invite you to discover the joy of meeting a gentle heard of horses and donkeys and set the stage for your transformational journey of healing, personal growth and renewal.

Peterborough & the Kawarthas has all the ingredients you’ll need for a food lovers’ picnic perfect for a cozy autumn escape.

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.

Join a fun and interactive tour of an apiary and experience a slice of being a beekeeper. Learn about honeybee biology, lifecycles, colony jobs, honey production, pollination, challenges with an apiary and more. 

The Park and Zoo is an educational facility that encourages exploration and connection to nature in an outdoor environment. Get a chance to ask a zookeeper your wildest curious questions.

Enhance your senses with the fragrance of lavender. Try your hand crafting a lavender wreath or wand. Or enjoy a relaxing session of yoga, reflexology or aromatherapy in our lavender fields.

In a one hour flight, you will enjoy the beauty of the Kawarthas as never seen before. We can cruise over the Otonabee river at 2,000 feet, and fly the north shore of Rice Lake.

Preserving heritage artisans’ skills and enhancing the community of Peterborough & the Kawarthas’ by providing education and skills training to locals and visitors alike!

At The Pearly Acre there are 13 residents. All of them have their own unique story as to how they came to be at the Pearly Acre. Come meet: Bullet, Piper, Ivy, Dexter, Cash, Rosie, Quincy, Georgie, Hugh, Opal, Phoenix, Charlotte & Fern!