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Only in Peterborough & the Kawarthas: Bucket List-Worthy Experiences Await! Only in Peterborough & the Kawarthas: Bucket List-Worthy Experiences Await!
Thinking about travelling to Peterborough & the Kawarthas but not sure how to start planning your trip? Here is a look-book of the bucket-list worthy, locally recommended must-do experiences, snapshot opportunities and memory-making moments that await you in Peterborough & the Kawarthas.
Summertime Family Favourites
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Art Gallery of Peterborough Get Inspired!Art Gallery of Peterborough
Peterborough, Ontario
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Canada’s Dinosaur Park Canada’s Dinosaur Park
Indian River, Ontario
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Lang Pioneer Village Museum Step back in time!Lang Pioneer Village Museum
Keene, Ontario
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Liftlock Paddle Co Gotta Try This!Liftlock Paddle Co
Peterborough, Ontario
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Peterborough Museum & Archives Great for families!Peterborough Museum & Archives
P.O. Box: 143
Peterborough, Ontario
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Riverview Park & Zoo Gotta Try This!Riverview Park & Zoo
Peterborough, Ontario
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Peterborough & the Kawarthas Signature Paddling Routes Peterborough & the Kawarthas Signature Paddling Routes
Dip your paddle deep into time. Travel along the routes of the voyageurs in a canoe crafted by hand, the vessel that was created by Indigenous peoples. The vessel that helped create the nation we call Canada. That we’ve honoured with its own museum.
Build Sandcastles and Splash The Day Away at these Beaches
County of Peterborough
Mill Pond in Norwood
The Mill Pond in Norwood (4340 Highway 7, Norwood) is a quaint and quiet little swimming spot where you can relax for the afternoon or a few hours. Be sure to take a moment to explore in the butterfly garden close by.
Top Festivals & Events
Trunk-or-Treat
October 31 at 4:00 pm—Cash/Food Donation
Get ready for a fang-tastic evening! Join us at Paul J. English Chemung Lions Park in Bridgenorth for Trunk or Treat presented by The Magic Maker-Designs & Treats, at 4-7PM…
Bridgenorth, K0L1H0
Salsa Party
May 3 at 5:00 pm
Salsa Night is back! It was one of our favourite and most popular events last year. Join us anytime from 5:00 – 10:00pm on the patio for a night of…
Bailieboro, Ontario K0L 1B0 Canada
First Friday Art Crawl
May 3 at 6:00 pm—Free
The best way to experience Art Crawl is to set out on foot and explore. Each month is different – you never know what you will stumble across. Check out…
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 3H1 Canada
3rd Annual Pumpkin Parade
November 1 at 7:00 pm—FREE
Friday, November 1st @ Dusk Mark your calendars, its time for the 3rd Annual Pumpkin Parade in Havelock! Enjoy a magical evening of jack-o’-lanterns of every imaginable design lining the…
Havelock, Ontario K0L 1Z0 Canada
More to See & Do in the Summer
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Top 10 Summer Experiences Top 10 Summer Experiences
1. Patio Season The favourite expression for describing our summer patio obsession is “al fresco” simply meaning “in the fresh” – Peterborough & the Kawarthas offers just that – dining…
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48 Hours in Peterborough & the Kawarthas 48 Hours in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
Spend 48 hours indulging in an authentic taste of arts, culture, and local cuisine in Peterborough & the Kawarthas.
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Sip, Savour & Shop Local – 72 hours in Peterborough & the Kawarthas Sip, Savour & Shop Local – 72 hours in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
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. Take a piece of Peterborough & the Kawarthas home with you.