
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 Peterborough & 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.
Local Farmers’ Markets

The Fork in the Road
Lakefield, Ontario
K9J 6X5

Havelock Farmers’ & Artisans Market
Havelock, Ontario
K0L 1Z0

Hard Winter Bakery
Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 1G7

Traynor Farms – Farm Gate
Otonabee, Ontario
K9J 6X7

Cross Wind Farm
A family run goat farm located producing hand-crafted artisan chevré cheese & other dairy products.
1616 Villiers LineKeene, Ontario
K0L 2G0

Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market
Peterborough Square
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 7E8

Peterborough Downtown Farmers’ Market
Peterborough, Ontario

Apsley Market
This local market takes place on Saturday mornings from Victoria Day to Labour Day.
137 Burleigh St.Apsley, Ontario

Keene Farmers’ Market
Keene, Ontario

Lakefield Farmers’ Market
Lakefield, Ontario

Buckhorn Farmers’ & Craft Market
Buckhorn, Ontario

Millbrook Farmers’ Market
Millbrook, Ontario

Bridgenorth Farmers’ Market
Bridgenorth, Ontario
Insider Tim Johnson shares some great places to find International Food & Drink

Cosmic Charlie’s: Dining Around the World in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
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…


Island Cream Caribbean Cuisine: Dining around the world in Peterborough and the Kawarthas
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…


Jasmine Thai: Dining Around the World in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
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…


La Hacienda: Dining around the world in Peterborough and the Kawarthas
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…


Persian Empire: Dining Around the World in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
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…


Shafiq’s Taste of India: Dining Around the World in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
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…


St. Veronus Cafe and Tap Room: Dining Around the World in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
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…


The Favourite Greek: Dining Around the World in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
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…

Insider Tim Johnson Shares Places to find an Authentic Taste of Peterborough & the Kawarthas

Amandalas: Fine dining with the freshest ingredients
Fine dining cuisine in a relaxed environment in a small, tucked-away restaurant in the heart of downtown.


Black Honey: Barn, bakery, café and secret garden, right downtown
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…


Burleigh Falls Inn: Cascades and local cuisine, on the land between
The beauty of Burleigh Falls is the kind that sneaks up on you.


Pastry Peddler: Sweet and savoury freshness, on two wheels
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…


Publican House: Legendary beer and super-local cuisine
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…


Rolling Grape: Big hills and robust flavours, on the family farm
“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…

Locally Focussed

Red Mill Maple Syrup
Red Mill Maple Syrup was founded on decades of maple syrup production experience.
1232 Deyell LineMillbrook, Ontario
L0A 1G0

Ng Saigon Boys
We are specialized in making Phở. Phở or Pho is one of the most famous Vietnamese street food in Vietnam, it is served in a bowl with flat rice noodles in the clear beef broth, and with thin slice of rare beef, beef brisket, beef ball, Chicken or beef tripe.
524 Lansdowne St. WUnit 3
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 2A2

Hard Winter Bakery
Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 1G7

Millbrook Mercantile
Big city style meets small town charm. Come and see what everyone is raving about.
28 King Street EastMillbrook, Ontario
L0A1G0

Kitchen Farmacy
Lakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0

Revelstoke Café
Revelstoke Café is Peterborough’s first plant-based fine fare and bake shop serving fresh and locally sourced ingredients.
641 George St. N.,Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 3S7

Cross Wind Farm
A family run goat farm located producing hand-crafted artisan chevré cheese & other dairy products.
1616 Villiers LineKeene, Ontario
K0L 2G0

A Taste of the Kawarthas Food Tours
A guided tour of charming local shops and must-visit places to eat in Downtown Peterborough.
Downtown PeterboroughPeterborough, Ontario
K9H 7E7

Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market
Peterborough Square
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 7E8

Rolling Grape Vineyard
Bailieboro, Ontario
K0L 1B0

Black’s Distillery
Craft singular tasting spirits that show a lot of soul, using local grains to make fine spirits.
99 Hunter St. EPeterborough, Ontario
K9H 1G6

The Nutty Bean Café
Our cafe is more than just fresh – it’s prepared right in the kitchen, it’s made in-house.
33 Queen St.Lakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0

Harley Farms – Farm Gate
Keene, Ontario
K0L @H0

Frederick’s at Beachwood
Lakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0

The Silver Bean Café
The Silver Bean Cafe is your waterfront cottage in the city. Lunch, lattes, desserts, and ice cream by the riverside.
100 King St.Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 3R9

Sam’s Place Deli
Sam’s Place is a modern deli with old-world flavour. All meats are locally sourced, then cured and smoked in house.
188 Hunter St. W.Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 2L1
Stop for a Sip: Breweries, Distilleries and Wineries

Bobcaygeon Brewing Co.
Retail store open daily 12-5 and Friday 12-8. Patio now open Friday 4-8, Saturday 12-5.
649 The Parkway, Unit 4Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 7K2

Rolling Grape Vineyard
Bailieboro, Ontario
K0L 1B0

Black’s Distillery
Craft singular tasting spirits that show a lot of soul, using local grains to make fine spirits.
99 Hunter St. EPeterborough, Ontario
K9H 1G6

Haven Brewing Company
We brew traditional European beers in the traditional European way with bottle conditioning and all. These recipes are based on styles that have existed for hundreds of years. And there’s a reason they have stuck around so long. They’re good! With these beers, you get what you expect.
687 Rye St., Unit 6Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 6X1

Publican House Brewery
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 2V5

Persian Empire Distillery
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 7V6

Kawartha Country Wines
A picturesque family-owned winery located in Buckhorn, Ontario.
2452 County Rd. 36Buckhorn, Ontario
K0L 1J0

Belmont Lake Brewery
A small, craft brewery on the shores of the beautiful Belmont Lake.
54 FR 17Havelock, Ontario
K0L 1Z0