This winter stay close to home while still getting outside of your comfort zone. Whether your looking for outdoor adventure in a winter wonderland or to chill fire side, there’s snow better way to warm up to winter than here in The Kawarthas.
Hit top speeds at the Ontario Speed Skating Oval
Don’t let winter slow you down! Lace up your skates, bundle up, and prepare yourself for a beautiful view as you glide along the Ontario Speed Skating Oval.
Plan Your Visit Around a Winter Festival
The magic of winter is worth celebrating! Plan your visit to The Kawarthas around one of our local festivals.
Cuddle Up in Cottage Country
Nothing says cozy like snuggling in a lakeside cottage, with snow falling outside and a roaring fire inside. Cuddle up with your family in true Canadian Cottage Country this winter and get back to basics. See what’s open year-round and find your perfect place to stay here.
Cross the Countryside on Skis
Kawartha Nordic Ski Club
7107 Hwy 28, North Kawartha
The Kawartha Nordic Ski Club has trail distances range from 1 km to 30 km. Here you’ll find groomed skate and classic country ski trails with a cozy chalets and campfires to warm up. Whether you’re an avid skier, searching for that backcountry experience or just looking for a casual run with exceptional scenery you’ll find it here.
Other options for lovers of winter wilderness include exploring Trans Canada Trail which runs right through The Kawarthas. Trek along. Take in the untouched beauty of the Kawarthas wilderness. View some of our incredible trails.
Winter Camping at Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
What better excuse to snuggle than a cold winters night in the breathtakingly beautiful Kawartha Highland Provincial Park. Pack your warmest socks and coziest sweater it’s time for an adventure. New to Winter camping? Camp with the experts at The Land Canadian Adventures and read about their adventures.
Sweet yourself to Scones, Muffins, and Buttertarts OH MY!
Fill up and fuel up locally. Embrace the true Canadian cottage experience, enriched by the fruits of centuries-old farmlands – and topped off with all the culture you can drink in. The new wave in local cuisine is not new in The Kawarthas. For over 10 years a strong buy local, farm to table choice has been living and breathing, being served up daily.
All it takes is a quick stroll through the region’s Farmers’ Markets to notice that there is no shortage of talented bakers in The Kawarthas. Can’t decide what to indulge in? Sweet Yourself to the Butter Tart Tour throughout Peterborough County and the rest of Kawarthas Northumberland.
Meander through the Peterborough Museum & Archives – 300 Hunter St. E., Peterborough
Stop by the Peterborough Museum & Archives (PMA)
The PMA is a historical museum located within the city of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Found only a short distance from the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site of the Peterborough Lift Lock, the museum has a history spanning well over a century. Did you know Peterborough Museum & Archives is the second oldest historical collection of this kind within Ontario? They have permanent galleries that tell the history of the area, a temporary gallery that changes a few times a year, and an archive where you can do research with our archivist. Their archives holds thousands of linear feet of archival materials and over 45,000 artifacts are included in the collection!
