The Kawarthas Northumberland Butter Tart Tour
With over 50 stops on the Tour, there’s dozens of different places to visit and as many versions to sample.
Brews, Bites and Barns
The new wave in local cuisine is not new in the Kawarthas.
For hundreds of years, the fruits of our centuries-old farmlands and passionate people have been, and continue to be the most important ingredient in our local food scene.
Blend that with the area’s long, storied history of brewing connected to Canada’s Treasured Waterway with today’s growing number craft beverage makers and you have the perfect pairing for a mouthwatering experience.
Our Fresh Flowing Craft Beverage Scene
A small, craft brewery on the shores of the beautiful Belmont Lake.
54 FR 17Havelock, Ontario
K0L 1Z0
A picturesque family-owned winery located in Buckhorn, Ontario.
2452 County Rd. 36Buckhorn, Ontario
K0L 1J0
Our winery is located on our family farm and in the middle of our vineyard for you to enjoy our wines and our vines.
260 County Rd. 2Bailieboro, Ontario
K0L 1B0
Variety is the spice of life in the Kawarthas
Selwyn, Ontario
K9J 6X3
Havelock, Ontario
K0L 1Z0
Ennismore, Ontario
Hiawatha, Ontario
K9J 0E6
The Lakefield Bakery is located in the heart of Lakefield, next to the docks, and downtown shopping. We take pride in making all our pastry by hand, and baking goods from scratch.
127 Queen StreetLakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0
Selwyn, Ontario
K9J 0C5
Mainstreet Bar & Grill has a large patio overlooking Buckhorn Lake, right next to the historic Trent-Severn Waterway.
1939 Lakehurst RdBuckhorn, Ontario
K0L 1J0
K9J 7T8
Lakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0
Douro-Dummer, Ontario
K0L 2H0
Keene, Ontario
K0L 2G0
Lakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0
North Kawartha, Ontario
K0L 2H0
We authentically Barbeque all of our meat on custom outdoor smokers using only log hardwood.
3247 County Rd. 2Keene, Ontario
K0L 3H0
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 6X9
A picturesque family-owned winery located in Buckhorn, Ontario.
2452 County Rd. 36Buckhorn, Ontario
K0L 1J0
Bridgenorth, Ontario
K0L 1H0
Treat your Sweet Tooth!
Our butter tarts are handcrafted bursts of sweet and savoury – lovingly baked for those who enjoy both flakey crusts and creamy fillings.
187 County Rd. 28Bailieboro, Ontario
K0L 1B0
Specializing in made from scratch baked goods and comfort foods.
17 Indacom DrDouro-Dummer, Ontario
K0L 2H0
Millbrook, Ontario
L0A 1G0
Lakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0
Lakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0
Stop for a Sip: Breweries, Distilleries and Wineries
Our winery is located on our family farm and in the middle of our vineyard for you to enjoy our wines and our vines.
260 County Rd. 2Bailieboro, Ontario
K0L 1B0
A picturesque family-owned winery located in Buckhorn, Ontario.
2452 County Rd. 36Buckhorn, Ontario
K0L 1J0
A small, craft brewery on the shores of the beautiful Belmont Lake.
54 FR 17Havelock, Ontario
K0L 1Z0
Insider Tim Johnson Shares Places to find an Authentic Taste of Peterborough & the Kawarthas
Black Honey 217 Hunter St. West There’s a lot of life sprouting in the heart of the Hunter Street Café District. Right in the middle of downtown Peterborough, you’ll find…
By Insider Tim Johnson
Fine dining cuisine in a relaxed environment in a small, tucked-away restaurant in the heart of downtown.
By Insider Tim Johnson
The beauty of Burleigh Falls is the kind that sneaks up on you.
By Insider Tim Johnson
Pastry Peddler 17 King St., Millbrook Sitting next to the four corners in charming village of Millbrook, it’s an easy drive to find this café, housed in a graceful historic…
By Insider Tim Johnson
“We always talk about farm to table,” says Jon Drew. “But there’s not many farms where you can actually sit at the table.” But that’s the routine at Rolling Grape…
By Insider Tim Johnson
The Publican House 294 Charlotte St. Mention Publican House to most locals, and they’ll think of one thing—beer. Long a legendary pub location, the place now makes some of the…
By Insider Tim Johnson
Insider Tim Johnson shares some great places to find International Food & Drink
You learn a lot, cooking for an international crew in the galley of a cargo ship, riding high on the seven seas for fourteen years—that’s where Mariano Salalila gained his…
By Insider Tim Johnson
227 Hunter St. West, Peterborough It’s a place packed with flavour. Located in the extreme southern reaches of the Caribbean, just off the coast of South America, Trinidad is green…
By Insider Tim Johnson
195 Simcoe St., Peterborough https://www.jasminethai.ca/ The beating heart of any Thai town or city, night markets are the place where people gather—and feast. Under bright lights on poles and strung…
By Insider Tim Johnson
190 Hunter St. West, Peterborough https://www.lahaciendaptbo.com/ Sandra Acriniega never intended to move to Canada, or open a Mexican food restaurant—but that’s exactly what happened. Growing up in Guadalajara, capital…
By Insider Tim Johnson
636 Queensway Ct., Peterborough https://www.persianempire1.com/ Set in a nondescript, low-slung building in a semi-industrial area, just a couple blocks off the hustle and bustle of Lansdowne Street’s commercial strip, sits…
By Insider Tim Johnson
301 George St. South, Peterborough https://shafiqstasteofindia.com/ It’s long been a staple on the steaming streets of Mumbai and Delhi and Dhaka, where a steady and seemingly unending flow of traffic…
By Insider Tim Johnson
129 Hunter St. West, Peterborough https://www.stveronus.com/ They’re an institution across Belgium—and in particular, the city of Antwerp. Flemish to the core, “brown cafes” (sometimes known as “brown bars”) are a…
By Insider Tim Johnson
360 George St. North, Peterborough http://www.favouritegreek.com/ Chios is everything you imagine when you picture the Greek Islands. Located in the North Aegean Sea, the colours are profound, the bright blue…
By Insider Tim Johnson
Locally Focused
Lakefield , Ontario
K0L 2H0
Inn Cuisine offers gourmet to go! Using locally sourced ingredients and our farm fresh partners we carefully hand craft our favorites so you can make everyday meals gourmet.
55 Queen StreetLakefield, Ontario
K0L 0A0
Lakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0
A unique spot in Apsley featuring artisanal cheeses, charcuterie items, baked goods, gourmet groceries and locally crafted gifts and local artisan work. A large variety, dried, frozen and fresh items including; gluten-free, vegan and dairy free products.
168 Burleigh St.Apsley, Ontario
K0L 1A0
Douro-Dummer, Ontario
K0L 2H0
Rare Culinary Arts Studio is where Chefs showcase their arts to customers. We want to create a space for people to come and enjoy the arts of the food with friends and family. Most of our ingredients are local and seasonal. Our menu will be diversified with different cuisines. We care about customer’s experience and we promise to give a fine dining experience at reasonable price.
166 Brock StreetPeterborough, Ontario
K9H2P4
Red Mill Maple Syrup was founded on decades of maple syrup production experience.
1232 Deyell LineMillbrook, Ontario
L0A 1G0
Selwyn, Ontario
K9J 6X3
“This is a great play to stay”
100 Ottawa St. EHavelock, Ontario
K0L 1Z0
Indian River, Ontario
K0L 2B0
Havelock, Ontario
K0L 1Z0
At Wildflower Bakery we specialize in hand-crafted organic bread & European-style pastries with locally sourced sustainably grown ingredients.
4 Oak StreetHavelock, Ontario
K0L 1Z0
Havelock, Ontario
K0L 1Z0
Selwyn, Ontario
K9J 6X5
Ennismore, Ontario
Local Farmers’ Markets
Lakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0
Douro-Dummer, Ontario
K0L 2H0
Havelock, Ontario
K0L 1Z0
Otonabee, Ontario
K9J 6X7
A family run goat farm located producing hand-crafted artisan chevré cheese & other dairy products.
1616 Villiers LineKeene, Ontario
K0L 2G0
This local market takes place quarterly. Visit their Facebook page for more information.
137 Burleigh St.Apsley, Ontario
Lakefield, Ontario
Millbrook, Ontario
L0A 1G0