Visitor Safety

Plan a Safe and Thoughtful Trip to Peterborough & the Kawarthas

Whether you’re spending a weekend on the water or an afternoon at a vineyard, taking a proactive approach will ensure everyone in your group has the best experience possible. Use the information and resources on this page to plan a safe and thoughtful trip to Peterborough & the Kawarthas.

The Visitor Centre

The Peterborough & the Kawarthas Visitor Centre is currently open for in-person services.

Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm

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270 George St N., Ste 101
Peterborough, Ontario
Canada K9J 3H1

More about the Visitor Centre

Local Transit Information

Bus Service

Routes and Schedules

The Link Rural Transit Service

Air Travel

Peterborough Airport

Century Transportation

Car Rentals

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Taxi Service

Ride Shares

Water Travel

The Trent-Severn Waterway

Take the O’de Piitaanemaan Pledge

Whether you feel at home in Peterborough & the Kawarthas or are visiting for a day, a week, or a few semesters, taking the O’de Piitaanemaan (Oh-da Pee-tah-na-mawn) Pledge means you are promising to protect and preserve this incredible place, its heritage and culture, as well as the welcoming spirit of its people.

Take the Pledge

Businesses Certified by Safe Travels and Stay Safe

Places to Stay

outside of a green building with balcony

Places to Stay, Resorts & Cottages

Pine Vista Resort

932 Gilchrist Bay Rd.
Douro-Dummer, Ontario
K0L 2H0

Aerial view of Elmhirst

Places to Stay, Resorts & Cottages

Elmhirst’s Resort

1045 Settlers Line
Keene, Ontario
K0L 2G0

Birds eye view of a cottage resort on a lake with forests

Places to Stay, Resorts & Cottages

Wildwood Cottage Resort

1328 2nd Line
Bailieboro, Ontario
K0L 1B0

interior of a room with wooden walls and fire place

Places to Stay, Resorts & Cottages

Westwind Inn on the Lake

37 Gallery on the Lake Rd.
Buckhorn, Ontario
K0L 1J0

dock on a lake

Places to Stay, Resorts & Cottages

Sunshine Cove Cottage Resort

248 Paudash St.
Keene, Ontario
K9J 6X8

outside of log cabin with a big garden

Places to Stay, Bed & Breakfasts

Shambhala Bed and Breakfast

2825 County Rd. 36
Buckhorn, Ontario
K0L 1J0

green large inn

Places to Stay, Hotels, Motels

The Village Inn of Lakefield

39 Queen St.
Lakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0

outside of a white brick building

Places to Stay, Hotels, Motels

Peterborough Inn & Suites Hotel

312 George St. N.
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 3H2

a hot tub and pool inside inn

Places to Stay, Hotels, Motels

Holiday Inn Peterborough Waterfront

150 George St. N.
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 3G5

view of a lake surrounded by forest

Places to Stay, Campgrounds & Trailer Parks, Resorts & Cottages

Southview Cottages & RV Park

875 Southview Dr.
Bailieboro, Ontario
K0L 1B0

Cottage in front of lake

Places to Stay, Resorts & Cottages

Clearview Cottage Resort

462 South Beach Rd.
Young's Point, Ontario
K0L 3G0

Business Front

Places to Stay, Bed & Breakfasts

Casa Java Bed and Breakfast

2499 Keitel Dr.
Peterborough, Ontario
K9K 2N9

aerial view of a cottage on a lake

Places to Stay, Resorts & Cottages

Beachwood Resort

Beachwood Resort has been welcoming guests for over 75 years…and we would be pleased to welcome you!

3043 Beachwood Rd.
Lakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0

food by water

Places to Stay, Hotels, Motels

Burleigh Falls Inn

4791 Hwy 28 N
North Kawartha, Ontario
K0L 2H0

a bed in a hotel room with a yellow comforter, white sheets and red pillows

Places to Stay, Hotels, Motels

Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn

Conveniently located in a resort-like setting close to downtown and area attractions. Our friendly staff ensures an enjoyable stay.

84 Lansdowne St. E.
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 7N9

See & Do

A group of people standing in front of barn watching a performer

Safe Travels Stamp

See & Do, Attractions, Performing Arts

4th Line Theatre

Unforgettable, epic, outdoor theatre experiences with plays written by and about Canadians.

779 Zion Line
Millbrook, Ontario
L0A 1G0

a girl gardening

'Safe Travels' Stamp

See & Do, Culture & Heritage, Education Centres, Shopping, Museums

Lang Pioneer Village Museum

104 Lang Rd.
Keene, Ontario
K0L 2G0

old canoes on display

New museum coming soon!

See & Do, Culture & Heritage, Education Centres, Museums

The Canadian Canoe Museum

910 Monaghan Rd.
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 5K4

store interior

'Safe Travels' Stamp

Eat & Drink, See & Do, Shopping, Cafés, Food Retailers

Millbrook Mercantile

Big city style meets small town charm. Come and see what everyone is raving about.

28 King Street East
Millbrook, Ontario
L0A1G0

outside of wood cabin with art on display

Gotta Try This!

See & Do, Shopping

Rocky Meadows Lavender

2295 County Rd 38
Asphodel-Norwood, Ontario
K0L 2B0

view of theater stands from stage

Gotta Try This!

See & Do, Culture & Heritage, Performing Arts

Showplace Performance Centre

290 George St. N.
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 6Y8

Peterborough and the Kawarthas tourism pattern

Gotta Try This!

See & Do, Attractions, Culture & Heritage

Trent-Severn Waterway, Parks Canada

2155 Ashburnham Dr.
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 6Z6

outside of a nice wood building

Great for families!

See & Do, Culture & Heritage, Education Centres, Shopping, Museums

Peterborough Museum & Archives

Museum Dr., 300 Hunter St. E.
P.O. Box: 143
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 6Y5

Peterborough and the Kawarthas tourism pattern

Gotta Try This!

See & Do, Outdoor Recreation, Shopping

Paris Marine Ltd.

2980 Lakefield Rd.
Selwyn, Ontario
K9J 6X5

A large building with flags

Gotta Try This!

See & Do, Performing Arts

Peterborough Memorial Centre

151 Lansdowne St. W.
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 1Y4

Eat & Drink

Millbrook Mercantile

'Safe Travels' Stamp

Business Type: Eat & Drink, Business Type: See & Do, Business Type: Shopping, Business Type: Cafés, Business Type: Food Retailers

Millbrook Mercantile

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28 King Street East
Millbrook, Ontario
L0A1G0

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The Silver Bean Café

Patio Now Open!

Business Type: Eat & Drink, Business Type: Cafés, Business Type: Casual Dining

The Silver Bean Café

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100 King St.
Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 3R9

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Pastry Peddler

Patio Now Open!

Business Type: Eat & Drink, Business Type: Bakeries, Business Type: Cafés

Pastry Peddler

Toggle favourite Pastry Peddler

17 King St.
Millbrook, Ontario
L0A 1G0

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Blackhoney Dessert & Coffeehouse

Patio Now Open!

Business Type: Eat & Drink, Business Type: Bakeries, Business Type: Cafés

Blackhoney Dessert & Coffeehouse

Toggle favourite Blackhoney Dessert & Coffeehouse

221 Hunter St. W.
Peterborough, Ontario
K9H 2L1

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Additional Resources

Relocation Information

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