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Welcome to The Kawarthas! It is expected to be overcast with a high of 18.3°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
Saturday, June 6, 2026Spring Sip & Shop Market at Rolling Grape Vineyard, Bailieboro
Kawartha Downs Opening Night, Fraserville
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, Selwyn
Wednesday, June 10, 2026Across Cavan Monaghan and Otonabee-South Monaghan
Thursday, June 11, 2026Lakefield Farmers’ Market, Selwyn
Lakefield Marina, Selwyn
Friday, June 12, 2026Leahy Farm & Market, Douro Dummer
‘The Sweetest Corner in the County’ in Douro Dummer – Kawartha Sweets and Eats, The Little Frozen Yogurt Company, Mammoth BBQ
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
Mcleans 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
Friday, July 3, 2026Ode’Naang Park, Buckhorn
Sandy Beach, Trent Lakes
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 & Downtown Keene
Lang Pioneer Village Museum, Keene
A River of Yarn, Keene
Three Roads Farm, Keene
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, 2026Downtown Lakefield
Horling’s Greenhouse & Living Local Marketplace, Selwyn
Burleigh Falls Inn, Burleigh Falls
Saturday, July 11, 2026Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival, Lakefield
Sullivan’s General Store, Bridgenorth
Downtown Bridgenorth
Wednesday, July 15, 2026Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground, Douro-Dummer
Douro-Dummer Community Centre and Mammoth BBQ, Douro-Dummer
Lock 23, Douro-Dummer
Thursday, July 16, 2026Lock 31, Buckhorn
Kawartha Country Wines, Trent Lakes
Friday, July 17, 2026Downtown Norwood
Havelock Farmer and Artisan Market, Havelock
Saturday, July 18, 2026Apsley Lions Giant Flea Market, Apsley
Ennismore Shamrock Festival, Selwyn
Lakefield Literary Festival, Lakefield
Wednesday, July 22, 2026The Nutty Bean, Lakefield
Chanos Lake, North Kawartha
Thursday, July 23, 2026Wanderlight Alpaca Experience, Douro-Dummer
Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre, Douro-Dummer
Friday, July 24, 2026Burleigh Falls Inn & Reclaimed Garden Co., 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, 2026Downtown Millbrook
Millbrook Girl’s Night Out, Millbrook
Friday, July 31, 2026Craftworks at the Barn, Selwyn
Central Smith Creamery, Selwyn
Taso’s, Selwyn
Saturday, August 1, 2026Norwood Community Market, Norwood
Havelock Summerfest, Havelock
Wednesday, August 5, 2026Downtown Lakefield
Viamede Resort, North Kawartha
Thursday, August 6, 2026Baxter Creek Golf and Country Club, Cavan Monaghan
Kawartha Downs, Fraserville
Friday, August 7, 2026Leahy Farm and Market, Douro-Dummer
Havelock Farmer and Artisan Market,
Wednesday, August 12, 2026Lang Pioneer Village Museum, Keene
Hope Mill, Keene
Thursday, August 13, 2026Lakefield Farmers’ Market, Lakefield
Friday, August 14, 2026Rolling Grape Vineyard, Bailieboro
Chemong Lodge, Bridgenorth
Saturday, August 15, 2026Buckhorn Festival of the Arts, Buckhorn
Thursday, August 20, 2026Harley Farms, Keene
Lang Pioneer Village Museum, Keene
Muddy’s BBQ, Keene
Friday, August 21, 2026Sandy Beach, Buckhorn
Buckhorn Welcome Centre, Buckhorn
Downtown Lakefield
Saturday, August 22, 2026Cordova Mines Classic Car Show
Thursday, August 27, 2026Jack Lake Film Festival, North Kawartha
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

Take the O’de Piitaanemaan Pledge Today

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.

Take the Pledge Today

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.