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 Wateway, a National…
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Have the Best Winter Ever in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
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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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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Sweet Yourself – Bakeries in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
Satisfy your sweet tooth right here in Peterborough & the Kawarthas Scones, Muffins, and Cheese Cake OH MY! All it takes is a quick…
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Top Spring Experiences
1. See How Our Gardens Grow Have you been looking forward to the spring thaw, since you put your garden to bed last autumn?…
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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 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…
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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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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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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 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…
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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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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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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 Wateway, 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…
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The Producers of Peterborough & the Kawarthas
Peterborough & the Kawarthas has long been known as one of Ontario’s top local food destinations. The area’s long history in agriculture has lead…
Peterborough & the Kawarthas: Fall Motorcycling Escape Routes
Looking for a fall drive that will take your breath away? The colours are beautiful in this part of Ontario in the fall –…
Peterborough & the Kawarthas is Home to Canada’s Treasured Waterway
In many ways, the culture of a region is shaped by the character of the water that runs through it. Frozen rivers becoming neighborhood hockey arenas, lakes and streams welcoming the smooth glide of the kayak, waterside patios built for evening sunsets and that childhood magic which happens mid-air between the dock and the first rush of a familiar lake.
