Jenn’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Harold Town Conservation Area - a great spot to walk, hike, bike ride .. you name it!
2611 Old Norwood Rd
2611 Old Norwood RoadHarold Town Conservation Area - a great spot to walk, hike, bike ride .. you name it!
a great spot to check out! the nature is incredible with lots of water access (small beach, river) for swimming. another spot that is great for walking/hiking as well
89 locals recommend
Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground
289 Caves Rda great spot to check out! the nature is incredible with lots of water access (small beach, river) for swimming. another spot that is great for walking/hiking as well
great trails to check out - colours are absolutely beautiful in the fall!
9 locals recommend
Trent University
1600 W Bank Drgreat trails to check out - colours are absolutely beautiful in the fall!
Doube's trestle bridge
Trans-Canada Trailvery peaceful, great views, and lots of history!
"a photographers playground"
Lang-Hastings Trail & Dillon Road
trail walks/rides close by
Adventure
this is a super fun group pedal experience that takes passengers on an adventure tour of downtown peterborough's vibrant food and beverage scene!
check them out online for more info on all that they offer!
Pedalboro
604 Beverly Stthis is a super fun group pedal experience that takes passengers on an adventure tour of downtown peterborough's vibrant food and beverage scene!
check them out online for more info on all that they offer!
get in touch with your wild side ;) and experience exercise in a fun and unique way.
it's such an inviting environment for women of all ages and fitness levels!
Pole Dancing PTBO
370b Burnham Streetget in touch with your wild side ;) and experience exercise in a fun and unique way.
it's such an inviting environment for women of all ages and fitness levels!
The Boardwalk Lounge
261 George St Ngrab a bite to eat and play some board games in our downtown core!
Escape Maze
156 Cedar Bank Rdsee how fast you can escape the maze!
a great outing for the whole family, a fun way to get active and potentially even challenge yourself a little bit ;)
24 locals recommend
Treetop Trekking Ganaraska
10585 Cold Springs Camp Rda great outing for the whole family, a fun way to get active and potentially even challenge yourself a little bit ;)
Peterborough Axe Club
280 Perry Stwho doesn't love axe throwing?
Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters
4601 Guthrie Dra place to go explore with the whole family!
"your adventure starts here!" - a great spot for any kind of 'out on the water' rentals .. from sea-doo's and jet ski's to fishing and pontoon boats, canoes or SUP boards - this place has got you covered!
17 locals recommend
Kawartha Adventure Rentals
6401 Ontario 28"your adventure starts here!" - a great spot for any kind of 'out on the water' rentals .. from sea-doo's and jet ski's to fishing and pontoon boats, canoes or SUP boards - this place has got you covered!
Riverview Park and Zoo
1300 Water Sttake a leisurely walk through our local zoo!
lang is a historic spot (and fun little fact: where we got married!)
it has over 25 restored 19th century buildings, costumed interpreters + a gift shop to check out as well!
49 locals recommend
Lang Pioneer Village
104 Lang Rdlang is a historic spot (and fun little fact: where we got married!)
it has over 25 restored 19th century buildings, costumed interpreters + a gift shop to check out as well!
a nature preserve with absolutely gorgeous views. the aboriginal rock carvings are the draw at this day-use park with hiking + a visitor centre
109 locals recommend
Petroglyphs Provincial Park
2249 Northeys Bay Roada nature preserve with absolutely gorgeous views. the aboriginal rock carvings are the draw at this day-use park with hiking + a visitor centre
Check out more adventures here:
https://thekawarthas.ca/authentic-adventure
14 locals recommend
Kawartha Lakes
Check out more adventures here:
https://thekawarthas.ca/authentic-adventure
Food scene
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2Cutest patio and great charcuterie!
Kawartha Lakes Winery
6 Water Sta great selection of fruit wines!
Publican House Brew Pub
294 Charlotte Stcheck out one of our fave local brewery's!
Smithavens Brewing Company
687 Rye Stanother brewery we love!
Church-Key Brewing Company
1678 County Rd 38one more, just incase ;)
one of our favourite local spots! *if you enjoy live music - definitely check them out and see if someone is playing during your stay.
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte Stone of our favourite local spots! *if you enjoy live music - definitely check them out and see if someone is playing during your stay.
Ashburnham Ale House
128 Hunter St Ea sweet spot with a delicious menu!
another local spot to stop in at for some food + drinks. make sure to browse our sweet little downtown core while you're in the area!
12 locals recommend
Kettle Drums
224 Hunter St Wanother local spot to stop in at for some food + drinks. make sure to browse our sweet little downtown core while you're in the area!
we love the vibe and the outdoor patio here! check out their menu and see if anything peaks your interest!
One Eighty Sports Pub
180 Hunter St Wwe love the vibe and the outdoor patio here! check out their menu and see if anything peaks your interest!
delicious pub style food. you can also spend some time + shoot some pool here if that interests you!
17 locals recommend
Riley's Pub Peterborough
251 George St Ndelicious pub style food. you can also spend some time + shoot some pool here if that interests you!
Shafiq's Taste Of India
301 George St Sif you love indian food - this is the spot!
if you're feeling like some thai food - definitely check out karma's cafe! the setting is divine and their patio is pretty great too!
12 locals recommend
Cosmic Charlie's Cafe
170 Charlotte Streetif you're feeling like some thai food - definitely check out karma's cafe! the setting is divine and their patio is pretty great too!
a nice little downtown spot! check out the menu and see if anything peaks your interest!
10 locals recommend
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St Na nice little downtown spot! check out the menu and see if anything peaks your interest!
Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd 2near by and absolutely delish!
st veronus is such a treat! check out their menu and see if anything peaks your interest!
35 locals recommend
St Veronus Cafe and Tap Room
129 Hunter St Wst veronus is such a treat! check out their menu and see if anything peaks your interest!
if you like Italian dishes, wood fired pizza, and great music - make sure to check out capra toro!
Capra Toro
139 Hunter St Wif you like Italian dishes, wood fired pizza, and great music - make sure to check out capra toro!
an absolute must for a hearty breakfast/brunch. i promise you will not be disappointed! their lunches and baked goods are super delish as well!
15 locals recommend
Two Dishes Cookshop
261 Charlotte Stan absolute must for a hearty breakfast/brunch. i promise you will not be disappointed! their lunches and baked goods are super delish as well!
Food + Bev
Smithavens Brewing Company
687 Rye Stcoffee
Millbrook Valley Chocolates
32 King St EBEST AUTHENTIC HOT CHOCOLATE EVER!
a unique spot you'll be sure to want to check out if you're in the area!
11 locals recommend
Pastry Peddler
17 King St Ea unique spot you'll be sure to want to check out if you're in the area!
one of our favourite coffee shops in our downtown core! enjoy their cozy seating inside and enjoy the patio when the weather permits!
Kit Coffee
144 Hunter St Wone of our favourite coffee shops in our downtown core! enjoy their cozy seating inside and enjoy the patio when the weather permits!
Black Honey Cafe
217 Hunter St Wcheck out the menu and see if anything peaks your interest!
a local hot spot for sure with the most delicious meal + drink options!
12 locals recommend
Cork and Bean Peterborough
382 George St Na local hot spot for sure with the most delicious meal + drink options!
Spa
looking to kick your feet up and pamper yourself? schedule yourself a treat at the spa!
11 locals recommend
Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Linelooking to kick your feet up and pamper yourself? schedule yourself a treat at the spa!
another great option in our downtown core if you're looking to treat yo' self!
6 locals recommend
Euphoria Wellness Spa
290 Water Stanother great option in our downtown core if you're looking to treat yo' self!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
looking for delicious local food to enhance your experience?
Kitchen Farmacy is an amazing local chef who does meals to go and if you're looking for some delish local food that is prepped and prepared for you to toss in the oven during your stay, check them out! (depending on the dates of your stay, they deliver also!)
https://kitchenfarmacy.ca/