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Winter in Peterborough & the Kawarthas

Brrring on Winter

When you’ve had enough of grey slush, and are looking a little grey yourself, break free – if even for a day – by heading out to Peterborough & the Kawarthas. With your heart pumping, the wind in your cheeks and shouts of joy, you can skate on the canal, ski down hill, make a snowman.

Chemong Lake in the winter
  • Winter Road Trip
    man sitting on a bench covered with ice in a partially frozen pond

    Winter Road Trip

    Google Search has no word for people like me – someone who is the opposite of a ‘Snow Bird.’  I don’t flee winter in search of sun, sand and swim-up…

    Doug ONeill By Insider Doug ONeill

What to do: Amazing Winter Experiences

Ashburnham Afoot: Exploring This Unique Peterborough Neighbourhood
image of Hunter Street Bridge Mural. Colourful background with "Nogojiwanong" written in the middle

Ashburnham Afoot: Exploring This Unique Peterborough Neighbourhood

Peterborough is home to a number of interesting neighbourhoods and Ashburnham is certainly one of them! While many tend to stick to the downtown core during their visit, this walking tour is fantastic for those looking to see another side of the city – literally.

Preamble Peterborough: Downtown Walking Tour
image of the underside of a canoe mounted upside down. Indigenous art painted inside the canoe.

Preamble Peterborough: Downtown Walking Tour

Are you new to Peterborough and looking to get acquainted with the city? Follow this route as you meander throughout the heart of “Nogojiwanong”. Meaning “the end of the rapids” in Ojibway

Peterborough Regional Farmers Market
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Peterborough Regional Farmers Market

April 8 at 8:00 am

Peterborough Saturday Farmers’ Market Every Saturday from 8am – 1pm All Year Long! Peterborough Square Mall, 340 George St N Unit 21 We are a verified Farmers’ Market. LOCAL FOOD…

340 George St. N.
Peterborough, Ontario K9H 7E8 Canada
Peterborough Regional Farmers Market
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Peterborough Regional Farmers Market

July 29 at 8:00 am

Peterborough Saturday Farmers’ Market Every Saturday from 8am – 1pm All Year Long! Peterborough Square Mall, 340 George St N Unit 21 We are a verified Farmers’ Market. LOCAL FOOD…

340 George St. N.
Peterborough, Ontario K9H 7E8 Canada
Peterborough Regional Farmers Market
an image of tomatoes growing on a vine
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Peterborough Regional Farmers Market

November 18 at 8:00 am

Peterborough Saturday Farmers’ Market Every Saturday from 8am – 1pm All Year Long! Peterborough Square Mall, 340 George St N Unit 21 We are a verified Farmers’ Market. LOCAL FOOD…

340 George St. N.
Peterborough, Ontario K9H 7E8 Canada
Peterborough Regional Farmers Market
an image of tomatoes growing on a vine
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Peterborough Regional Farmers Market

April 15 at 8:00 am

Peterborough Saturday Farmers’ Market Every Saturday from 8am – 1pm All Year Long! Peterborough Square Mall, 340 George St N Unit 21 We are a verified Farmers’ Market. LOCAL FOOD…

340 George St. N.
Peterborough, Ontario K9H 7E8 Canada
Peterborough Regional Farmers Market
an image of tomatoes growing on a vine
Event

Peterborough Regional Farmers Market

August 5 at 8:00 am

Peterborough Saturday Farmers’ Market Every Saturday from 8am – 1pm All Year Long! Peterborough Square Mall, 340 George St N Unit 21 We are a verified Farmers’ Market. LOCAL FOOD…

340 George St. N.
Peterborough, Ontario K9H 7E8 Canada
Peterborough Regional Farmers Market
an image of tomatoes growing on a vine
Event

Peterborough Regional Farmers Market

November 25 at 8:00 am

Peterborough Saturday Farmers’ Market Every Saturday from 8am – 1pm All Year Long! Peterborough Square Mall, 340 George St N Unit 21 We are a verified Farmers’ Market. LOCAL FOOD…

340 George St. N.
Peterborough, Ontario K9H 7E8 Canada
Peterborough Regional Farmers Market
an image of tomatoes growing on a vine
Event

Peterborough Regional Farmers Market

April 22 at 8:00 am

Peterborough Saturday Farmers’ Market Every Saturday from 8am – 1pm All Year Long! Peterborough Square Mall, 340 George St N Unit 21 We are a verified Farmers’ Market. LOCAL FOOD…

340 George St. N.
Peterborough, Ontario K9H 7E8 Canada
  • Winter Camping in the Kawarthas
    chid looking through round hole of a camping tent

    Winter Camping in the Kawarthas

    In ice we trust, in snow we must, go camp in frozen country. With axe and saw for timber is law, to make our homes more comfy. -Traditional It’s still early…

    Briagh Bretton By Insider Briagh Bretton