Only in Ptbo – Unique Shopping finds in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
This season give a gift that can be found #OnlyinPtbo Art Gallery of Peterborough The Gallery Shop offers a diverse selection of true…
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#FallForPtbo
Just because summer’s over doesn’t mean that vacationing is done. Don’t think of touring as a break from daily life. Think of it as part of life itself. That’s what three-day weekends and impulse adventures are all about. Show your true colours by coming out to Peterborough & the Kawarthas.
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Fall Driving Tours in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
Show your true colours by coming out to Peterborough & the Kawarthas Check out these signature Fall driving tours that are perfect for watching…
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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, you’re…
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Top 10 Fall Experiences
10 Ways to #FallforPtbo 1. Fall for Fairs & Fests Fall back in time at Lang Pioneer Village Museum as they host great events for foodies…
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The Happy Camper’s Top 5 Canoe Trips in Kawartha Highlands – for the beginner
Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park has an incredible selection of paddle routes available for the beginner – or just someone who just doesn’t like portages. Here…
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10 Signature Paddling Routes on Canada’s Treasured Waterway
As suggested by Insiders Bretton & Briagh of The Land Canadian Adventures “Can you hear it? Can you feel it? The flow of water?…
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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.
Michael Hurcomb
Michael Fazackerley
Kevin Callan
Jay & Jennifer
Doug O'Neill
Briagh & Bretton
Ann Douglas
Andrew Shufelt
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The Happy Camper’s Top 5 Canoe Trips in Kawartha Highlands – for the beginner
Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park has an incredible selection of paddle routes available for the beginner – or just someone who just doesn’t like portages. Here…
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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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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…
