Pre-Planned Trip curated by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism
Fall Driving Tour: Eastern Highlights
This driving tour is 95km in length and takes approximately 1 hour & 30 minutes to complete.
Perfect for picking up: Butter Tarts, BBQ, Antiques.
Sites to see: Grist Mill at Lang Pioneer Village and the Lookout Trail at Warsaw Caves.
Unique Stops Along the Way
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism Visitor Centre
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Discover all that Peterborough & the Kawarthas has to offer – from accommodations, to attractions, to food experiences and more.
The Peterborough & the Kawarthas Visitor Centre is centrally located in the heart of the City of Peterborough. Open year-round, we provide a wide selection of free information including travel guides, brochures, postcards, road maps and trail guides. Trained travel counsellors are available to assist in making your visit to Peterborough & the Kawarthas an exceptional experience.
Warsaw Caves
Warsaw, Ontario
K0L 3A0
Come join us for a day of outdoor adventure and exploration! There are caves, hiking trails, canoeing, and more – and located less than two hours away from the GTA! Spend a few days in the campground to thoroughly enjoy everything Warsaw Caves has to offer.
Leahy’s Farm and Market
Douro-Dummer, Ontario
K0L 2H0
Providing your family with the highest-quality fruits and vegetables, fresh-baked goods, beef from our farm, and so much more!
Nostalgic Journey Antiques & Collectibles
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 6X8
Nostalgic Journey is a multi-vendor antique, vintage and collectibles store just at the end of the 115 outside of Peterborough ON.
More then half of the vendors have been with Nostalgic Journey from the beginning and strive to provide some of the most unique, eclectic items around.
Lang Pioneer Village
Keene, Ontario
K0L 2G0
Discover the history, language and culture of the Michi Saagiig (Mississaguas) at Aabnaabin Camp. Costumed interpreters also demonstrate the settler story as they demonstrate the life and trades of a settler in the 1800’s. Many of the buildings were relocated to the Village from within Peterborough County in order to preserve the region’s history. Lang Pioneer Village nestles the shores of the Indian River and boasts a fully-operational Grist Mill and a Weaver Shop which houses one of only a handful authentic Jacquard looms on display in North America as well as a fully-operational replica loom. This rare exhibit offers the exceptional opportunity to see the workings of the loom closely from above on a mezzanine. Lang Pioneer Village is the perfect location to retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern living and experience Peterborough County’s history come to life.
The Hope Mill
Lang, Ontario
K0L 2G0
The mission of the Hope Mill is to preserve and promote knowledge of 19th century water-powered wool and lumber milling technology through the safe demonstration of operating heritage equipment and sharing of historical archives. There are demonstrations of water-powered sawmill, carpenter’s tool exhibit, and children’s workshops.
Unique Stops for a Bite
Muddy’s Pit BBQ
Keene, Ontario
K0L 3H0
At our BBQ Shack you can dine in or take your BBQ home. Muddy’s always has daily side dishes to go along with our Pork Back Ribs, Pulled Pork, and Beef Brisket. We also have daily specials from our outdoor pit. We are a seasonal business open from April to the end of December.
Kawartha Butter Tart Factory
Douro-Dummer, Ontario
K0L 2H0
A bakery specializing in butter tarts. Other products include Apple Fritters, Cinnamon Rolls, Pie, Squares and sweet loaves too! We have Grab and Go Sandwiches as well as Pizza Wraps, and Sausage Rolls!
Find Yourself a Room with a View
Elmhirst’s Resort
Keene, Ontario
K0L 2G0
Lake Edge cottages is a pet-friendly resort Located on Katchewanooka Lake in the Kawarthas just minutes north of Peterborough. The Elmhirst family offers their guests a cottage resort retreat on the beautiful shores of Rice Lake, 20 minutes from Peterborough and just 90 minutes east of Toronto. The Elmhirst experience is deeply rooted in family tradition and is inspired by its surroundings. Our collection of cottages is nestled on the breathtaking shoreline of Rice Lake and an array of outdoor, 4 season adventures await, offering the best of the Kawarthas.
Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 7N9
The Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn features pleasing modern decor in 102 rooms furnished with your total comfort in mind.
Wildwood Cottage Resort
Bailieboro, Ontario
K0L 1B0
Open year round, Wildwood Cottages has everything you are looking for – from swimming to paddle boarding to campfires in the summer to skating and tobogganing and cuddling up beside the fire place in the winter – you will love every minute here!