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Summer in Peterborough & the Kawarthas

Life is Better at the Lake

A week at the lake should be more than wide-screen TVs and game consoles.

Let your kids splash in the sun, track turtles in the shallows, and make up pirate stories. Fun – the way it was before it was manufactured by marketers and sold in stores everywhere.

  • Only in Peterborough & the Kawarthas: Bucket List-Worthy Experiences Await!
    Hundred of Canoeists and Kayakers at the Peterborough Lift Lock's annual Lock & Paddle event

    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

  • Peterborough & the Kawarthas Signature Paddling Routes
    a canoe in lake surrounded by forest

    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

Public Skating in Havelock
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Public Skating in Havelock

September 18 at 1:00 pm—Free

It will run every Sunday from 1:00 – 2:00pm and every Wednesday from 1:00 – 3:00pm. Public skating is FREE and fun for all ages and skating levels! We strongly…

39 George St E
Havelock, K0L 1Z0 Canada
Yoga with Amanda
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Yoga with Amanda

March 17 at 9:00 am—$20

Whether you are new to yoga or a seasoned yogi, these classes are well suited for all yoga journeys. Both classes offer the opportunity to explore mindfulness, movement, and breath…

861 Chemong Road, Unit 16
Peterborough, ON K9H 5Z5
Public Skating in Havelock
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Public Skating in Havelock

September 15 at 1:00 pm—Free

It will run every Sunday from 1:00 – 2:00pm and every Wednesday from 1:00 – 3:00pm. Public skating is FREE and fun for all ages and skating levels! We strongly…

39 George St E
Havelock, K0L 1Z0 Canada
Peterborough Pop Ensemble Presents Songs We Remember
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Peterborough Pop Ensemble Presents Songs We Remember

November 10 at 2:00 pm—By Donation

The Peterborough Pop Ensemble is proud to present “Songs We Remember”, a concert featuring nostalgic music of the 20s, 30s, and 40s. Performing just before Remembrance Day, this concert honours…

1509 Sherbrooke St.
Peterborough, K9K 2J1
  • Top 10 Summer Experiences
    family jumping into lake

    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…

  • Sip, Savour & Shop Local – 72 hours in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
    Two people cheers pints of beer

    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.