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Authentic Adventures & Local Experiences

Our Authentic Adventures collection highlights the most unique and memorable adventures this region has to offer – beyond the “must-see and do” activities, this collection is sure to give you the gift of lifelong memories!

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Authentic Adventures

Farm to Forest Getaway
Wood bunkie with green roof in the woods with a small front porch and white rocking chair
Authentic Adventure
Experience, Agritourism, Culinary, Outdoors

Farm to Forest Getaway

Refresh. Reconnect. Reset.
Surround yourself with trees, farm fields and the river while staying in our loft cabin nestled in the forest. Enjoy slow cooking your meals over the fire as you take in the sights and sounds of Mother Nature.

Indigenously Infused at Mitigwaaki
Owner of Indigenously Infused standing behind table with candle products on it
Authentic Adventure
Experience, Educational, Indigenous, Outdoors

Indigenously Infused at Mitigwaaki

A Behind the scenes view of the sacred medicines, and a hands on memory you’ll never forget. Take home more than a souvenir – take home a new skill, a new understanding, and a piece of your experience

Meet the Herd at The Mane Intent
A person pets the head of a small horse
Authentic Adventure
Experience

Meet the Herd at The Mane Intent

Get back to basics and explore an inspiring connection to nature, people and yourself. Have you long admired horses from a far, and the way that these majestic creatures have a history that is intrinsically-tied to their bond to humans? Here is your chance to tap into the connection first-hand.

Protected: Rare Escape: Outdoor Culinary Experiences
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Authentic Adventure
Experience, Culinary, Outdoors

Protected: Rare Escape: Outdoor Culinary Experiences

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Local Experiences

  • Artisan workshops
    A person works on a loom
    Experience, Arts

    Artisan workshops

    Preserving heritage artisans’ skills and enhancing the community of Peterborough & the Kawarthas’ by providing education and skills training to locals and visitors alike!

  • Burleigh Kayak Experience
    3 kayaks in water looking towards rocks popping out of the water
    Experience, Adventure, Outdoors

    Burleigh Kayak Experience

    Our Burleigh bundle is the perfect way to experience kayaking in the Kawarthas including a cozy stay at the Burleigh Falls Inn!

  • Come kiss a snout
    A pig standing in hay
    Experience, Educational, Outdoors

    Come kiss a snout

    At The Pearly Acre there are 13 residents. All of them have their own unique story as to how they came to be at the Pearly Acre. Come meet: Bullet, Piper, Ivy, Dexter, Cash, Rosie, Quincy, Georgie, Hugh, Opal, Phoenix, Charlotte & Fern!

  • Equine Inspired Wellness Experiences
    A person stands beside a horse
    Experience, Agritourism

    Equine Inspired Wellness Experiences

    All workshops invite you to discover the joy of meeting a gentle heard of horses and donkeys and set the stage for your transformational journey of healing, personal growth and renewal.

  • Farmer for a Morning
    Person walking towards animals in a pen
    Experience, Agritourism, Educational

    Farmer for a Morning

    Have you ever wondered just what it’s like to be a farmer? Harley Farms is now offering “Farmer for a Morning” experiences!

  • Guided Fishing Tours
    Two people holding large fish (carp)
    Experience, Adventure, Educational, Outdoors

    Guided Fishing Tours

    As a passionate educator and Carp angling guru, William Muschett will take you on the exciting journey of pursuing this incredible species. Along the way, you will participate in discussions of environmental history, conservation, and ending a stigma that has spanned generations.

  • Guided Nature Tour
    Red pig laying in green grass with yellow flowers in the background
    Experience, Educational, Outdoors

    Guided Nature Tour

    This guided nature walk allows you to see what “farming in harmony with nature” looks like from nature’s perspective!

  • Hang out with the zoo critters
    Children stand in a line
    Experience, Outdoors

    Hang out with the zoo critters

    The Park and Zoo is an educational facility that encourages exploration and connection to nature in an outdoor environment. Get a chance to ask a zookeeper your wildest curious questions.

  • Harvest Dinner
    Looking towards Rolling Grape building with sign saying "Rolling Grape"
    Experience, Culinary, Outdoors

    Harvest Dinner

    Guests will be greeted with a glass of wine before being seated for dinner on our picturesque patio, overlooking our vineyard and the rolling hills. The incredibly talented Deanna Earle will be joining us to perform a serenade throughout the evening.

  • It’s all about the bees
    People stand in a line with honey
    Experience, Agritourism

    It’s all about the bees

    Join a fun and interactive tour of an apiary and experience a slice of being a beekeeper. Learn about honeybee biology, lifecycles, colony jobs, honey production, pollination, challenges with an apiary and more. 

  • Lavender workshops
    Lavender
    Experience, Agritourism, Arts

    Lavender workshops

    Enhance your senses with the fragrance of lavender. Try your hand crafting a lavender wreath or wand. Or enjoy a relaxing session of yoga, reflexology or aromatherapy in our lavender fields.

  • Maple Tastings
    Three people dressed for winter, each holding up a shot glass of maple syrup
    Experience, Culinary, Outdoors

    Maple Tastings

    Make this a date to remember, immerse yourself in the sweetest love story nature has to offer. Join us and let the romance of maple syrup steal your heart!

  • Natural farming tour
    Close up of baby lamb face
    Experience, Agritourism, Outdoors

    Natural farming tour

    There is never a dull moment at Harley Farms. Come and see for yourself! Now offering tours for those who would like a further peak into the behind the scenes and to see how happy and healthy the animals are in their natural environments.

  • Party Bike tour downtown Ptbo
    People laugh while riding a large pedal-powered vehicle
    Experience, Outdoors

    Party Bike tour downtown Ptbo

    “Tally-ho!” It’s the call you will make on the streets of downtown Peterborough this summer, as you board the light green 15-passenger bike with other riders smiling, laughing, and pedalling to their next destination.

  • PTBO Picnic
    Friends sitting on a picnic blanket "cheersing" with beverages
    Experience, Culinary, Outdoors

    PTBO Picnic

    Peterborough & the Kawarthas has all the ingredients you’ll need for a food lovers’ picnic perfect for a cozy autumn escape.

  • Sightseeing flights
    Aerotrikes in the sky
    Experience, Outdoors

    Sightseeing flights

    In a one hour flight, you will enjoy the beauty of the Kawarthas as never seen before. We can cruise over the Otonabee river at 2,000 feet, and fly the north shore of Rice Lake.

  • The Secret Case Files Escape Getaways
    Table with a black rotary telephone, papers and a magnifying glass
    Experience, Adventure, Outdoors

    The Secret Case Files Escape Getaways

    The Escape Maze presents The Secret Case Files, escape weekend getaways. It’s a game but everything feels like you are living in a real-life detective story.

  • Tree Tapping Experience
    Poster for the Tree Tapping Experience, someone tapping a tree
    Experience, Agritourism, Culinary, Outdoors

    Tree Tapping Experience

    Get ready for a day filled with laughter, learning, and unexpected delights as you and your family revel in the enchanting world of the maple season.  Don’t just anticipate the fun – prepare to be amazed as we craft lasting memories together in the heart of maple country

  • Walk with alpacas
    2 Alpacas being walked on a grass trail
    Experience, Agritourism, Outdoors

    Walk with alpacas

    With patience, kindness and presence you will gain the trust of your alpaca and be ready to set off on the guided walk in the company of your new friend, with many opportunities for photos along the way.

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