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Welcome to The Kawarthas! It is expected to be mist with a high of 18.4°C today.

Visitor Information in The Kawarthas

Planning a trip to The Kawarthas? You’re in the right place.

While we no longer operate a physical visitor centre, our team is more accessible than ever.

We are now bringing local expertise directly to you through mobile visitor services from mid-May through August, plus year-round real-time support by phone, email, and live chat.

Whether you’re planning ahead or already exploring, we’re here to help you make the most of your time in The Kawarthas.

Where Can I Find You?

Our Mobile Visitor Services team is on the move all season long; popping up at events, attractions, downtowns, and high-traffic visitor locations across the region. Instead of coming to us, we come to you. Save this page and check back in late May 2026 for the complete schedule!

What to Expect

  • Friendly, knowledgeable local ambassadors
  • Personalized recommendations based on your interests
  • Insider tips on hidden gems and must-see experiences
  • Printed maps, specialized guides, and travel resources
  • Up-to-date information on events and happenings
  • A quiz to learn how YOU travel in The Kawarthas

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to find where we will be this summer – you never know where we’ll pop up next!

Mobile Visitor Services Schedule

Summer 2026

DateLocations to Find Us
Wednesday, May 27, 2026Southview Cottages Resort, Otonabee-South Monaghan
Elmhirst’s Resort, Otonabee-South Monaghan
The Trace at Oak Lake, Havelock
Lake Edge Cottages, Selwyn
The Village Inn, Selwyn
Thursday, May 28, 2026Lakefield Farmers’ Market, Selwyn
Kawartha Country Wines, Buckhorn
Belly’s Lakeside Bar + Restaurant, Buckhorn
Lock 31, Buckhorn
Tankhouse on Trent, Buckhorn
The Ice House, Buckhorn
Adam & Eve rocks, Trent Lakes
Buckhorn Communiy Centre, Buckhorn
Westwind Inn, Trent Lakes
Burleigh Falls Inn, North Kawartha
Lovesick Lake Restaurant, Selwyn
Friday, May 29, 2026Leahy’s Farm & Market, Douro Dummer
Swiss Bear Restaurant, Apsley
Woody’s, Apsley
HERmanas Boutique, Apsley
Honey’s Diner, Apsley
Beachwood Resort, Selwyn
Clearview Cottages, Douro Dummer
Thursday, June 4, 2026Jack’s Restaurant, Asphodel-Norwood
April’s Place, Asphodel-Norwood
Sweetheart’s Bakery, Asphodel-Norwood
The Station Restaurant, Havelock
The Cottage, Havelock
Warsaw Caves Conservation Area, Douro Dummer
Lockside Trading Company, Selwyn
Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre, Douro Dummer
The Little Frozen Yogurt Company, Douro Dummer
Friday, June 5, 2026Muddy’s Pit BBQ, Keene
A River of Yarn, Keene
Three Roads Farm, Keene
Rolling Grape Vineyard, Bailieboro
Red Mill Maple Syrup, Millbrook
Doo Doo’s Bakery, Otonabee-South Monaghan
Escape Maze, Otonabee-South Monaghan
Saturday, June 6, 2026Spring Sip & Shop Market at Rolling Grape Vineyard, Bailieboro
Kawartha Downs Opening Night, Fraserville
Wednesday, June 10, 2026Across Cavan Monaghan and Otonabee-South Monaghan
Thursday, June 11, 2026Lakefield Farmers’ Market, Selwyn
Lakefield Marina, Selwyn
Skippy’s Chip Truck, Selwyn
2 Fat Greeks, Selwyn
TJ’s Chip Truck, Selwyn
Pizza Villa Pasta, Selwyn
Honkey Tonk, Selwyn
Delicasse, Selwyn
Causeway, Selwyn
Chemong Lodge, Selwyn
Craftworks and Antiques At The Barn, Selwyn
Friday, June 12, 2026Leahy Farm & Market, Douro Dummer
Kawartha Sweets and Eats, Douro Dummer
The Little Frozen Yogurt Company, Douro Dummer
Mammoth BBQ, Douro Dummer
Downtown Lakefield, Selwyn
McLean’s Berry Farm, Selwyn
The Pit Stop Fresh Cut Fries, Selwyn
Chemong Chuck Wagon, Selwyn
Saturday, June 13, 2026Millbrook Fair, Millbrook
Wednesday, June 17, 2026Lock 31, Buckhorn
McLean’s Berry Farm, Selwyn
Thursday, June 18, 2026Canada’s Dinosaur Park, Asphodel-Norwood
Lock 24, Douro Dummer
Friday, June 19, 2026Beachwood Resort‘s 100th Anniversary Celebration, Selwyn
Lock 22, Selwyn
Lock 23, Selwyn
Mclean Berry Farm, Selwyn
Lock 25, Douro Dummer
Lock 24, Douro Dummer
Saturday, June 20, 2026International Trails Day Event, Selwyn
Sunday, June 21, 202629th Annual Father’s Day Smoke & Steam Show at Lang Pioneer Village Museum, Keene
Wednesday, June 24, 2026Griffins Greenhouse, Selwyn
Petroglyphs Provincial Park, North Kawartha
Stuff’d, Selwyn
Lakefield Marina, Selwyn
Thursday, June 25, 2026Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground, Douro Dummer
Hobart’s Lighthouse, Douro Dummer
Friday, June 26, 2026The Cottage, Havelock-Belmont-Methuen
Havelock Farmers’ & Artisans Market, Havelock-Belmont-Methuen
Sunday, June 28, 2026Millbrook Farmers’ Market, Cavan Monaghan
Needler’s Mill, Cavan Monaghan
The Peddler, Cavan Monaghan
Millbrook Valley Chocolates, Cavan Monaghan
The Millbrook Mecantile, Cavan Monaghan
Mill Pond, Cavan Monaghan
Cavan Monaghan Community Centre, Cavan Monaghan
Wednesday, July 1, 2026Happy Canada Day! – No Mobile Visitor Services
Thursday, July 2, 2026Downtown Millbrook, Cavan Monaghan
Opening night at 4th Line Theatre, Cavan Monaghan
The Peddler, Cavan Monaghan
Friday, July 3, 2026Ode’Naang Park, Buckhorn
Sandy Beach, Trent Lakes
Lock 31, Buckhorn
Saturday, July 4, 2026Charity Puppy Races at Kawartha Downs, Fraserville
Southview Cottages, Keene
Squirrel Creek Conservation Area, Keene
Wednesday, July 8, 2026Elmhirst’s Resort, Keene
Harley Farms, Keene
Muddy’s BBQ Pit, Keene
Lang Pioneer Village Museum, Keene
A River of Yarn, Keene
Three Roads Farm, Keene
Old Railroad Stop, Hiawatha First Nation
Thursday, July 9, 2026Lakefield Farmer’s Market, Lakefield
Whetung Ojibway Centre, Curve Lake
Curve Lake Cultural Centre, Curve Lake
McLean’s Berry Farm, Selwyn
La Mesita Food Truck, Buckhorn
Lakefield Marina, Lakefield
Friday, July 10, 2026Horling’s Greenhouse & Living Local Marketplace, Selwyn
Leah Farm and Market, Douro Dummer
Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden, Cavan-Monaghan
Saturday, July 11, 2026Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival, Lakefield
Sullivan’s General Store, Selwyn
Downtown Bridgenorth
Friday, July 17, 2026Norwood Mill Pond, Norwood
Vintage Inspired, Norwood
April’s Place, Norwood
Serenity Lane Animal Sanctuary, Havelock
Havelock Farmers & Artisan Market, Havelock
Wildflower Bakery, Havelock
Kawartha Sweets & Eats, Douro-Dummer
The Little Frozen Yogurt Company, Douro-Dummer
Saturday, July 18, 2026Apsley Lions Giant Flea Market, Apsley
Lakefield Literary Festival, Lakefield
The Nutty Bean, Lakefield
Chemong Lodge, Bridgenorth
Wednesday, July 22, 2026The Nutty Bean, Lakefield
Cheesy Fromage, Lakefield
Stuff’d, Lakefield
Sullivan’s General Store, Ennismore
Great Outdoors landing, Bridgenorth
Chemong Shores Marina, Bridgenorth
Delicatessen, Bridgenorth
TJ’s Chip Truck, Bridgenorth
Thursday, July 23, 2026Lakefield Farmers’ Market, Selwyn
Selwyn Beach, Selywn
Horling’s Greenhouse & Living Local Marketplace, Selwyn
Pizza Villa Pasta, Bridgenorth
Buns & Sweets, Bridgenorth
Bridgenorth Butcher Block, Bridgenorth
Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre, Douro-Dummer
Friday, July 24, 2026Burleigh Falls Inn, North Kawartha
Reclaimed Garden Co., North Kawartha
Sayers, Apsley
The Grape & Wedge, Apsley
Woody’s, Apsley
Burleigh Falls Inn, North Kawartha
Downtown Apsley
Wednesday, July 29, 2026Swiss Bear Restaurant, Apsley
Wally’s Place Pub & Patio, North Kawartha
Shantilly’s Place, North Kawartha
Thursday, July 30, 2026Wanderlight Alpaca Experience, Douro-Dummer
Millbrook BIA Girl’s Night Out, Millbrook
Friday, July 31, 2026Kawartha Country Wines, Buckhorn
Belly’s Lakeside Bar, Buckhorn
Lockside Trading Company, Youngs Point
Lake Edge Cottages, Lakefield
Stuff’d, Lakefield
Central Smith, Selwyn
Taso’s, Selwyn
Bailey’s Bay Cottages, Selwyn
Craftworks, Selwyn
Saturday, August 1, 2026Norwood Community Market, Norwood
Sam’s Place, Havelock
Wildflower Bakery, Havelock
Vanderview Farms, Norwood
Wednesday, August 5, 2026The Little Frozen Yogurt Co, Douro-Dummer
Lakefield Beach and Campground, Selwyn
Reclaimed Garden Co., North Kawartha
Downtown Lakefield, Selwyn
The Village Inn, Lakefield
Thursday, August 6, 2026Baxter Creek Golf and Country Club, Cavan Monaghan
The Little Mini Golf Co, Douro-Dummer
Kawartha Downs, Fraserville
Friday, August 7, 2026Leahy’s Farm and Market, Douro-Dummer
Havelock Farmer and Artisan Market, Havelock
Tuesday, August 11, 2026Buckhorn Welcome Centre, Buckhorn
Lock 31, Buckhorn
The Tankhouse on Trent, Buckhorn
Pizza Alloro, Buckhorn
Ode’naag Park, Buckhorn
Cody Inn Restaurant, Buckhorn
The Ice House, Buckhorn
Buckhorn General Store, Buckhorn
Mariloo’s Ice Cream Store, Buckhorn
Thursday, August 13, 2026Hope Mill, Otonabee-South Monaghan
Lang Pioneer Village Museum, Otonabee-South Monaghan
Friday, August 14, 2026Rolling Grape Vineyard, Bailieboro
Sage & Soul Collective, Millbrook
Saturday, August 15, 2026Buckhorn Festival of the Arts, Buckhorn
Ennismore Waterfront Park, Selwyn
Tamarac Golf and Country Club, Ennismore
Sandy Beach, Buckhorn
The Birches Resort, Buckhorn
Scotsman Point Resort, Buckhorn
Six Foot Bay Resort, Buckhorn
Buckorn Narrows Resort, Buckhorn
Melody Bay Resort, Buckhorn
Oak Bay Resort, Buckhorn
Shambhala Bed and Breakfast, Buckhorn
Three Castles Resort, Buckhorn
Shady Point Resort, Buckhorn
Buckhorn Welcome Centre, Buckhorn
Wednesday, August 19, 2026Peterborough Musicfest, City of Peterborough
Thursday, August 20, 2026Lakefield Farmers’ Market, Selwyn
Muddy’s Pit BBQ, Keene
Friday, August 21, 2026Lang Pioneer Village Museum, Otonabee-South Monaghan
Downtown Lakefield
Saturday, August 22, 2026Cordova Mines Classic Car Show, Havelock
Wednesday, August 26, 2026Shady Point Resort, Selwyn
Buckhorn Welcome Centre, Buckhorn
Lock 31, Buckhorn
The Tankhouse on Trent, Buckhorn
Pizza Alloro, Buckhorn
Ode’naag Park, Buckhorn
Cody Inn Restaurant, Buckhorn
The Ice House, Buckhorn
Friday, August 28, 2026Sayers Food, Apsley
Sugarbush Bluegrass & Country Festival, Havelock
Mobile Visitor Services on the road Wednesday through SaturdayLocations subject to change – check back often!

Hours of Operation

We are open Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 4:30pm EST
Please note that we are closed on weekends and statutory holidays.

Summer season mobile visitor services may be available after hours and on weekends occasionally, at local events and visitor hotspots around The Kawarthas.

Can’t stop by? We’re here to help!

By Phone

1-800-710-9586 and dial extension 2507
Our phoneline is only monitored during business hours

By Email

tourism@ptbocounty.ca
Our email is only monitored during business hours

Live chat coming soon

Plan a Thoughtful Visit in The Kawarthas

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Respect. Kindness. Pride.
Drawing on the teachings of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg, the O’de Piitaanemaan Pledge represents a universal and evergreen value – respect – and serves to unify everyone for whom the region lives within their hearts.

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Transportation Resources

Whether you’re travelling by road, air or water, it’s an easy (and beautiful) trip to The Kawarthas. Start planning ahead to your next escape today!

Escape by Car

The Kawarthas is an easy 90 minute drive from Toronto or 2.5 hour drive from Ottawa, with stunning landscapes to take in along the way. Ideally situated between major city centres and the northeastern United States, we’re easily accessible from Highway 401, 407, or 115. If a slower pace suits you better, you can tour the stunning countryside via Highway 7, or various scenic roadways.

Escape by Bus

A popular destination for motor coach tours and RV enthusiasts, Peterborough has a convenient GO Transit service throughout downtown, with stops throughout the County of Peterborough. For more information about transit options in the City of Peterborough, visit Peterborough Transit.

For airport shuttles from Lester B. Pearson International and Billy Bishop Airports in Toronto, try Century Transportation.

FlixBus is a low-cost bus service with daily routes to and from the City of Peterborough.

The Rider Express Bus offers intercity bus services. See Rider Express schedules and routes here. Pick up & drop off in Peterborough is located at 271 Ashburnham Drive.

Escape by Boat

The Kawarthas is ideally situated along the Trent-Severn Waterway, one of the finest interconnected systems of navigation in the world. There are a number of marinas, and lock stations along the way.

Escape by Air

The Peterborough Airport has the longest paved, lighted runway between Ottawa and Toronto. This full-service facility caters to both business and general aviation including fuel, oil, aircraft repairs, weather observation site and charter service. Terminal operations feature Customs pre-clearance using CANPASS and a restaurant facility catering to local and transient traffic.

Getting around

Local taxi services: Call-A-Cab and Capitol Taxi 

Vehicle rentals: Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Limousine service and Airport Shuttle: Welsh Limousine

Local ride share services: Uride or Y-Drive PTBO.

Resources for International Visitors

All international visitors to Canada are required to have a passport and follow the Government of Canada’s Travel Guidelines. Visit the Going To Canada website for more information on visa and passport requirements.

Passport Requirements

All international visitors to Canada require a passport or other appropriate secure document to enter Canada. Visit the Going To Canada website for full details on entry and visa requirements.

Exchange Rates

You can obtain Canadian dollars by visiting a local bank. Click here for information on daily currency exchange rates from the Bank of Canada.

Tax Refunds for International Visitors

Ontario’s harmonized sales tax (HST) may apply to various goods and services you purchase during your stay in Peterborough & the Kawarthas. The HST rate is 13%. The Government of Canada has introduced the Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program. Click here to visit Revenue Canada for information on how to qualify for a refund on Canadian taxes you have paid during your visit.