Best Winter Ever
This winter stay close to home while still getting outside of your comfort zone. Whether your looking for outdoor adventure in a winter wonderland…
Warm Up to 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.Latest
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Hit the Trails in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
Our link on the Trans Canada Trail follows an old railroad corridor that goes straight through the city of Peterborough. It’s a gentle grade…
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Romantic Date Ideas in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
Looking for Date Night suggestions? We asked Peterborough & the Kawarthas insiders to share some of their unique date night ideas and they didn’t…
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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…
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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…
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Only in Ptbo – Unique Shopping finds in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
Is there a beer connoisseur on your gift list? Give the gift of a mini Peterborough & the Kawarthas Brewery Tour! Someone with a…
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Every destination has it’s iconic and time-honoured “must see and do” experiences that exemplify what a place is all about...this blog isn't about those things.
The Peterborough & the Kawarthas Insider blog is written by locals and folks with connections to the area who have a genuine love for this place and are eager to spill the beans about the fresh, natural and inspiring experiences you probably didn’t know about.
Every destination has those hidden gems –tucked away fishing spots, to-die-for local dishes, and secluded beaches that aren't always well known, but are always well worth checking out.
This is an authentic inside look at what makes this place unlike any other, from the seemingly obvious to the obscure.
Tim Johnson
Michael Hurcomb
Kieran Andrews
Briagh & Bretton
Kevin Callan
Jay & Jennifer
Doug O'Neill
Michael Fazackerley
Ann Douglas
Andrew Shufelt
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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…
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Black Honey: Barn, bakery, café and secret garden, right downtown
Black Honey 217 Hunter St. West There’s a lot of life sprouting in the heart of the Hunter Street Café District. Right in the…
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Amandalas: Fine dining with the freshest ingredients
375 Water St., Peterborough http://amandalas.ca/ By Tim Johnson “We’re surrounded by farms, and really fresh farms,” says Amanda Menard. “They’re literally on our doorstep.”…
Editorials
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Where to Get the Best Coffee in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur, need a little perk up, or are yearning to warm your hands on a steaming cup of Joe,…
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Hands-On Experiences and Workshops in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
What memories will you make? Peterborough & the Kawarthas is home to many highly skilled individuals, which you can learn more about through the…
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Peterborough & the Kawarthas Classics
Peterborough & the Kawarthas has long been a favourite destination for cyclists of all types…especially road cyclists. The combination of rolling drumlin hills,…
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PKED Launches New Culinary Tourism Strategy As Part of National Pilot Project
MEDIA RELEASE – Thursday June 3, 2021. [PETERBOROUGH, ON]: With support from the Canadian Experiences Fund, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) partnered…
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2021 Trent-Severn Waterway Updates
In Peterborough & the Kawarthas we have a romance with our abundance of fresh water. Being ideally located along the Trent-Severn Waterway, a National…
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Locations that have the Safe Travels Stamp
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) in conjunction with the industry, including Travel Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO), has created a self-certified Safe…
