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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.
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 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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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 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
All Ages Fishing Derby
April 28 at 9:00 am—$25
$25 per adult (16+) to fish all week. Registered youth from the “Youth Fishing Derby” may fish daily using their existing wristband. On-site registration daily from 8am-9pm. Cash, debit, and…
Peterborough, Ontario Canada
Yoga with Amanda
April 28 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…
Peterborough, ON K9H 5Z5
Weaving Workshop: Coiled Basketry with Foraged Materials
April 28 at 12:00 pm—$140
For generations, people have been using locally sourced and readily available materials to create baskets. In the first class of this two-part workshop, you’ll learn about a variety of local…
Peterborough, ON K9J 2T8
Bellydance & Lunch with Wine
April 28 at 12:00 pm—$52
Create unforgettable memories, bond with your friends, and embrace the joy of dance! Experience the enchanting world of bellydance while indulging in a scrumptious lunch and sipping on a glass…
Buckhorn, ON K0L 1J0
More to See & Do in the Summer
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Peterborough Musicfest: Let’s Make a Day of it! Peterborough Musicfest: Let’s Make a Day of it!
Plan a perfect overnight getaway this summer with this jam-packed 24-hour itinerary.
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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.