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The 2025 Holiday Magic Passport is here!

Shop, savour, and surround yourself in local magic at over 50 unique locations across The Kawarthas!

Collect 1 point for each location visited, or 2 points when you attend a participating event. When you have 10 points, earn a prize ballots for your chance to win weekly draw prizes or the $1500 grand prize!

a road with pretty trees during fall in Peterborough & the Kawarthas

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.

All Eyes On Us

The iconic Trent-Severn Waterway is the only Canadian destination to be featured in The New York Times’ “52 Places to Go in 2025”

Discover why this world-class gem continues to captivate travelers from across the globe.

By boat, by bike, by car, and by foot – discover the Trent Severn Waterway your way in The Kawarthas

Canada’s Canoe Legacy Lives Here

The Canadian Canoe Museum has earned global recognition as the only Canadian destination featured in TIME Magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places for 2025”.

Experience this world-class museum – a must-see stop on your journey through The Kawarthas.

Just a few pieces from the largest collection of canoes and paddled watercraft in the world

Written On The Dock

The Kawarthas: Naturally Unforgettable, Forever a Part of Your Story

Nestled within The Kawarthas, the Trent-Severn Waterway beckons those searching for authentic stories and meaningful connections. Carved by ancient glaciers and enriched by centuries of Indigenous stewardship and the spirit of voyageurs, this legendary waterway offers more than breathtaking landscapes, impressive locks and charming villages – it presents a refreshing way to experience cottage country, right in your own backyard.

Cottage Country Lifestyle Magazine

Where the Land Feeds the Soul

Farms & Flavours in The Kawarthas

There’s a certain kind of magic that unfolds when the first bite of something fresh tells a deeper story – of soil tended with care, of hands that know the land, of traditions passed down through generations.

In The Kawarthas, that magic isn’t rare. It’s rooted in the way food is grown, shared, and celebrated.

Cottage Country Lifestyle Magazine

hands holding a bunch of strawberries
6th Annual Community Holiday Market
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6th Annual Community Holiday Market

December 6 at 10:00 am—Free

A lovely outdoor holiday market featuring the work of local and regional artisans. Do your holiday shopping in a beautiful farm setting, then warm up with a hot drink by…

1922 Selwyn Road
Lakefield, K0L 2H0 Canada
Festival of Trees & Decor – Just Trees
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Festival of Trees & Decor – Just Trees

December 6 at 11:00 am—Free admission

The Festival of Trees & Decor at the Buckhorn Community Centre runs from November 21 to December 10. From November 24 to December 8, we offer Just Tree Days on…

1782 Lakehurst Road
Buckhorn, ON K0L 1J0 Canada
Christmas by Candlelight at Lang Pioneer Village Museum
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Christmas by Candlelight at Lang Pioneer Village Museum

December 6 at 4:00 pm

Get into the merriment of the season with a traditional pioneer Christmas. Join along in a carol sing, tour the village by wagon ride, meet Father Christmas, and learn about…

104 Lang Road
Keene, K0L1C0
Your Christmas Work Party
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Your Christmas Work Party

December 6 at 6:00 pm—$60 – $70

Want to host your workplace Christmas Party at Rolling Grape Vineyard? We’ve made it a breeze by curating two unforgettable themed evenings on December 6 and 12, complete with festive…

260 County Rd 2
Bailieboro, Ontario K0L 1B0 Canada
Festival of Trees & Decor – Just Trees
Event

Festival of Trees & Decor – Just Trees

December 7 at 11:00 am—Free admission

The Festival of Trees & Decor at the Buckhorn Community Centre runs from November 21 to December 10. From November 24 to December 8, we offer Just Tree Days on…

1782 Lakehurst Road
Buckhorn, ON K0L 1J0 Canada
Christmas by Candlelight at Lang Pioneer Village Museum
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Christmas by Candlelight at Lang Pioneer Village Museum

December 7 at 4:00 pm

Get into the merriment of the season with a traditional pioneer Christmas. Join along in a carol sing, tour the village by wagon ride, meet Father Christmas, and learn about…

104 Lang Road
Keene, K0L1C0
Festival of Trees & Decor – Just Trees
Event

Festival of Trees & Decor – Just Trees

December 8 at 10:00 am—Free admission

The Festival of Trees & Decor at the Buckhorn Community Centre runs from November 21 to December 10. From November 24 to December 8, we offer Just Tree Days on…

1782 Lakehurst Road
Buckhorn, ON K0L 1J0 Canada
Your Christmas Work Party
Event

Your Christmas Work Party

December 12 at 6:00 pm—$60 – $70

Want to host your workplace Christmas Party at Rolling Grape Vineyard? We’ve made it a breeze by curating two unforgettable themed evenings on December 6 and 12, complete with festive…

260 County Rd 2
Bailieboro, Ontario K0L 1B0 Canada
Country Line Dancing Nights at Rolling Grape Vineyard
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Country Line Dancing Nights at Rolling Grape Vineyard

December 19 at 5:00 pm

After over two years of requests, we hosted our very first Country Line Dancing Night in December and it was an absolute hit. We’re delighted to introduce these events monthly,…

260 County Rd 2
Bailieboro, Ontario K0L 1B0 Canada
Salsa Parties at Rolling Grape Vineyard
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Salsa Parties at Rolling Grape Vineyard

January 2, 2026 at 5:00 pm

A NIGHT OF DANCING & TACOS! Salsa Night is back! Join us anytime from 5:00 – 10:00pm on the patio for a night of salsa music and dancing, artisan-style tacos,…

260 County Rd 2
Bailieboro, Ontario K0L 1B0 Canada

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