
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.

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.
Treat your Sweet tooth!

Couture Candy PTBO
K9H 3R8

Doo Doo’s Bakery
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

Millbrook Valley Chocolates
We love chocolate and the amazing flavors of fine cacao varieties. We are excited to share our passion with you!
32 King St. E.Millbrook, Ontario
L0A 1G0

NaKed Chocolate
Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 2K8

Pastry Peddler
Millbrook, Ontario
L0A 1G0

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

Stuff’d
Lakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0

The Chocolate Rabbit
Lakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0

The Kawartha Buttertart Factory Inc. (Douro)
Specializing in traditional and decadent tarts, tea biscuits, pies, breads, cookies, muffins, squares, and fritters … made from scratch baked goods and comfort foods.
17 Indacom DrDouro-Dummer, Ontario
K0L 2H0
Variety is the spice of life in Peterborough & the Kawarthas

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

Taso’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 3H3

Hanoi House (Lansdowne St)
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 1Z9

Tacheena
Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 3P7

The Black Horse Pub
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 3R7

The Ranch
Havelock, Ontario
K0L 1Z0

Jesse’s Tap and Grill
Ennismore, Ontario

The Old Railroad Stop & Restaurant
Hiawatha, Ontario
K9J 0E6

Lakefield Bakery on Queen
Lakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0

La Mesita Restaurante & Catering
Food that is cooked fresh daily, from scratch, with my Mom’s recipes as well as my own. Using as much local meat and produce as possible with Mexican seasoning and fresh salsas that may surprise you. I believe that spice and heat should be used to compliment a dish, not overwhelm it.
247 George St. NPeterborough, Ontario
K9J 3H1

Central Smith Ice Cream
Selwyn, Ontario
K9J 0C5

Mainstreet Bar & Grill
Enjoy lunch with a view!
Located in Beautiful Buckhorn, Ontario. Mainstreet Bar & Grill has a large patio overlooking Buckhorn Lake, right next to the historic Trent-Severn Waterway.
Our water-front location, great food, cold beer, and fun atmosphere won’t disappoint. If you’re local or want to make a drive for an amazing time out, Mainstreet Bar & grill won’t disappoint.
1939 Lakehurst RdBuckhorn, Ontario
K0L 1J0

SKH Events & Catering Co.
K9J 7T8

Jack’s Family Restaurant
Peterborough, ON
K9J 3G3

Canoe & Paddle
Lakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0

Shorelines Casino Peterborough
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 6X6

The Historic Red Dog Tavern
Peterborough’s largest dedicated live music venue with 24 draft taps.
189 Hunter St. W.Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 2L1

Fresh Dreams
Simply different. Authentic Spanish and Mediterranean gastronomy. Always fresh & homemade on the moment just for you.
373 Queen St.Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 3J7

The Boardwalk Board Game Cafe
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 3G9

Hobart’s Lighthouse
Douro-Dummer, Ontario
K0L 2H0

Osmow’s
Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 0C6

Lock & Anchor Eatery
A family run diner serving quality meals. Slow cooked, locally sourced, real food.
403 South Beach RdYoung's Point, Ontario
K0L 2H0

Hearthside Dining Room & The Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst’s Resort
Keene, Ontario
K0L 2G0

Frederick’s at Beachwood
Lakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0
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
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.
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…

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…

Locally Focussed

Leahy’s Farm and Market
Douro-Dummer, Ontario
K0L 2H0

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

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

Indian River Acres
Indian River, Ontario
K0L 2B0

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 favourtie 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

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
Local Farmers’ Markets

Leahy’s Farm and Market
Douro-Dummer, Ontario
K0L 2H0

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

Lakefield Farmers’ Market
Lakefield, Ontario

Millbrook Farmers’ Market
Millbrook, Ontario