Four free (or nearly free) family getaways
Looking for ways to stretch your family vacation dollar just a little further? Here’s the scoop on four area day trips that are big…
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Hit the Road!
If you wait for summer to get on the road… on the water… or on the town… life just might be passing you by. Come to Peterborough & the Kawarthas where activities and events are popping up all over
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A Day in the Life of a Farmers’ Market Farmer
6:25AM There’s a glimpse of pink through the gray clouds hovering over the dimly lit cornfield. Heavy dew and mist blankets the farm as…
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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…
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Municipal Accommodation Tax
Municipal Accommodation Tax On Monday April 8th, Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development will be presenting in support of a recommendation to Peterborough City…
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A Day in the Life of a Farmers’ Market Farmer
6:25AM There’s a glimpse of pink through the gray clouds hovering over the dimly lit cornfield. Heavy dew and mist blankets the farm as…
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Spring into Fishing – Early Season Tips
No bugs, no water-skiers, no pleasure-boats and a pristine lake all to yourself; it is no surprise that fishing insiders know spring is 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 – Peterborough & the Kawarthas is no exception.
This blog isn’t about those things.
The Peterborough & the Kawarthas Insider blog is written by locals 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.
There are those things – hidden fishing spots, to-die-for dishes, and secluded beaches that you’re not always willing to share with just anyone.
Just for you, we’re showcasing some of our local favorites…
It’s an authentic inside look at what makes this place unlike any other, from the seemingly obvious to the obscure.
Michael Hurcomb
Michael Fazackerley
Kevin Callan
Jay & Jennifer
Doug O'Neill
Briagh & Bretton
Ann Douglas
Andrew Shufelt
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Four free (or nearly free) family getaways
Looking for ways to stretch your family vacation dollar just a little further? Here’s the scoop on four area day trips that are big…
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A Day in the Life of a Farmers’ Market Farmer
6:25AM There’s a glimpse of pink through the gray clouds hovering over the dimly lit cornfield. Heavy dew and mist blankets the farm as…
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Spring into Fishing – Early Season Tips
No bugs, no water-skiers, no pleasure-boats and a pristine lake all to yourself; it is no surprise that fishing insiders know spring is a…
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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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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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Have the Best Winter Ever in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
Winter is a great time to visit Peterborough & the Kawarthas. Have you ever skated on a Canal? What about under the World’s Highest…
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2019 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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Dine Under Water at the World’s Highest Hydraulic Lift Lock
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism, a division of Peterborough Economic Development, is set to launch a new and exclusive experience called Under Water Dining…
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Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism Partners with Greenbelt on New Cycling Route
The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation has partnered with Ontario By Bike, Feast ON, and regional tourism offices across Ontario’s protected Greenbelt, including Peterborough…
