Atticus & Ivy’s Guide to The Kawarthas
It’s easy to feel lost when you’re a young person amidst never-ending county roads and sprawling fields as far as the eye can see. But The Kawarthas isn’t just a region between Toronto and Ottawa; it is a harmonious mixture of quaint shops, local history, scenic trails, and youthful opportunities. Maybe getting started on this journey begins with a small push to open that door and take a peek into the moments that are waiting for you. Come along with us as we give you that gentle push over rolling hills, through smooth lakes, around cozy main streets, and inside all the pockets of The Kawarthas that make your youth feel a little less directionless.
Meet Ivy!
An English major, singer/songwriter, history lover, and writer from The Kawarthas. Her cottage on Stoney Lake has been the home to many of her favourite memories! Exploring this region and finding out how to make its magic come alive for others her age has become a highlight of her journey thus far. She is dedicated to capturing all of the digging her and Atticus do in order to find the hidden gems that The Kawarthas has to offer, from rifling through the racks of vintage stores to wandering into shops along winding county roads.
Meet Atticus!
A Chemistry major, vintage connoisseur, side-quest lover, and foodie from The Kawarthas. Atticus is a born farmer’s marketeer, so you can be sure to catch him perusin’ local goods, honky tonkin’ through music venues, or dilly dallyin’ down folklore rabbit holes. He’s always got a smile on his face, a tune on his mind, and is ready to twist the mundane into an adventure. Atticus is primed to take each day as it comes, and to go chase it down if it doesn’t.
