Welcome to The Kawarthas! It is expected to be overcast with a high of 16°C today.
Drop By Our Information Hub
Open year-round in the historic Old Post Office building, located at 12 Queen Street in beautiful downtown Lakefield, Ontario.
We provide a wide selection of free information including travel guides, brochures, County-City visitor maps and trail guides.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are happily awaiting your arrival and are ready to assist through our digital visitor services.
We are located in the charming village of Lakefield, 10 minutes from Highway 7 & Highway 115 and just a short detour from County Road 28, within walking distance from shopping, dining, accommodations, and the Trent-Severn Waterway.
Come Visit Us
Current Hours of Operation
We are open Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 4:30pm EST
Please note that we are closed on weekends and statutory holidays.
Call Us
1-800-710-9586 and dial extension 2507
Our phoneline is only monitored during business hours
Quick Links for Visitors
Plan a Safe & Thoughtful Visit in The Kawarthas
Take the O’de Piitaanemaan Pledge
Respect.
Kindness.
Pride.
Drawing on the teachings of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg, the O’de Piitaanemaan Pledge represents a universal and evergreen value – respect – and serves to unify everyone for whom the region lives within their hearts.
Transportation Resources
Whether you’re travelling by road, air or water, it’s an easy (and beautiful) trip to The Kawarthas. Start planning ahead to your next escape today!
Escape by Car
Peterborough & the Kawarthas is an easy 90 minute drive from Toronto or 2.5 hour drive from Ottawa, with stunning landscapes to take in along the way. Ideally situated between major city centres and the northeastern United States, we’re easily accessible from Highway 401/115 or if a slower pace suits you better, you can tour the stunning countryside via Highway 7, or various scenic roadways.
Escape by Bus
A popular destination for motor coach tours and RV enthusiasts, Peterborough has a convenient GO Transit service throughout downtown, with stops throughout the County of Peterborough. For more information about transit options in the City of Peterborough, visit Peterborough Transit.
For airport shuttles from Lester B. Pearson International and Billy Bishop Airports in Toronto, try Century Transportation.
FlixBus is a low-cost bus service with daily routes to and from the City of Peterborough.
The Rider Express Bus offers intercity bus services. See Rider Express schedules and routes here. Pick up & drop off in Peterborough is located at 271 Ashburnham Drive.
Escape by Boat
Peterborough & the Kawarthas is ideally situated along the Trent-Severn Waterway, one of the finest interconnected systems of navigation in the world. There are a number of marinas, and lock stations along the way, including the Peterborough Marina located on Little Lake right in the heart of Downtown Peterborough.
Escape by Air
The Peterborough Airport has the longest paved, lighted runway between Ottawa and Toronto. This full-service facility caters to both business and general aviation including fuel, oil, aircraft repairs, weather observation site and charter service. Terminal operations feature Customs pre-clearance using CANPASS and a restaurant facility catering to local and transient traffic.
Getting around
Local taxi services: Call-A-Cab and Capitol Taxi
Vehicle rentals: Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Limousine service and Airport Shuttle: Welsh Limousine
Local ride share services: Uride or Y-Drive PTBO.
Resources for International Visitors
All international visitors to Canada are required to have a passport and follow the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Travel Guidelines. Visit the Going To Canada website for more information on visa and passport requirements.
Passport Requirements
All international visitors to Canada require a passport or other appropriate secure document to enter Canada. Visit the Going To Canada website for full details on entry and visa requirements.
Exchange Rates
You can obtain Canadian dollars by visiting a local bank. Click here for information on daily currency exchange rates from the Bank of Canada.
Tax Refunds for International Visitors
Ontario’s harmonized sales tax (HST) may apply to various goods and services you purchase during your stay in Peterborough & the Kawarthas. The HST rate is 13%. The Government of Canada has introduced the Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program. Click here to visit Revenue Canada for information on how to qualify for a refund on Canadian taxes you have paid during your visit.