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Build Your Bucket List in Peterborough & the Kawarthas Build Your Bucket List in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
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.
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10 Signature Paddling Routes 10 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 the First Nations.
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

“Tying the Knot” – Early Wedding Traditions at Lang Pioneer Village
August 14, 2022 at 10:00 am
Dress up in wedding attire and learn about wedding traditions of the 19th century.

Buckhorn Festival of the Arts
August 14, 2022 at 8:00 am
Celebrating 43 years, the award winning Buckhorn Festival of the Arts has a time-honoured reputation for curating a gallery-quality fine art festival that appeals to a broad range of art enthusiasts and collectors. The Buckhorn Festival…
Buckhorn, AZ K0L 1J0

ZimArt Presents: The Weber Brothers
August 17, 2022 at 6:00 pm—$40
Come out August 17th, 2022 for a night of live music featuring The Weber Brothers, at the beautiful venue of ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery! Date: Wednesday, August 17 (Rain date Thursday,…
Bailieboro, ON, K0L 1B0
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
Stroll through downtown Peterborough, whose Victorian streets are alive with one-of-a-kind stores, independent merchants and the latest eateries.