Miles' North Kawartha Guidebook
Lake fun
Swimming, paddling and sun-bathing in the Summer. Skiing, skating, snow shoeing and snowmobiling in the Winter!
Tallan Lake
Swimming, paddling and sun-bathing in the Summer. Skiing, skating, snow shoeing and snowmobiling in the Winter!
Hiking
Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
106 Monck StPetroglyphs Provincial Park
2249 Northeys Bay RoadHistoric First Nations Petroglyphs are a must see!
Sightseeing
If you get tired of the idyllic and relaxingTallan lake, a 30 minute drive south takes you to the falls where you can swim in the fast moving current, jump off cliffs and grab and ice cream!
30 locals recommend
Burleigh Falls
If you get tired of the idyllic and relaxingTallan lake, a 30 minute drive south takes you to the falls where you can swim in the fast moving current, jump off cliffs and grab and ice cream!
Boating
This is the closest access to the Trent Severn water ways and lock system. A fun way to spend a day and visit some of the local towns.
Trent-Severn Waterway, Lock 28 - Burleigh Falls
This is the closest access to the Trent Severn water ways and lock system. A fun way to spend a day and visit some of the local towns.
Cross Country Skiing
Well-groomed trails, ski rentals and a small food shack. 20 minutes from our cottage.
31 locals recommend
Kawartha Nordic Ski Club
Nordic Ski LaneWell-groomed trails, ski rentals and a small food shack. 20 minutes from our cottage.
Neighbourhoods
Apsley is a great and convenient town with all the amenities that you could need (groceries, pharmacy, Home Hardware and LCBO) and only 13 minutes from our cottage!
2020 Update: The local Sayers had a horrible fire and is closed until at least late 2021. Coe Hill, Bancroft or Lakefield are good alternatives.
22 locals recommend
Apsley
Apsley is a great and convenient town with all the amenities that you could need (groceries, pharmacy, Home Hardware and LCBO) and only 13 minutes from our cottage!
2020 Update: The local Sayers had a horrible fire and is closed until at least late 2021. Coe Hill, Bancroft or Lakefield are good alternatives.
Cute Ontario town with a few great restaurants, larger 24/7 grocery store, and access to the Trent Severn Waterway
15 locals recommend
Lakefield
Cute Ontario town with a few great restaurants, larger 24/7 grocery store, and access to the Trent Severn Waterway
The closest “Big Town” in the area. Chain restaurants, pharmacies, and hardware stores. Some good local restaurants too.
99 locals recommend
Bancroft
The closest “Big Town” in the area. Chain restaurants, pharmacies, and hardware stores. Some good local restaurants too.
A very cute town. Closest groceries to our cottage since the Sayers fire in Apsley. Some nice restaurants and stores as well.
15 locals recommend
Coe Hill
A very cute town. Closest groceries to our cottage since the Sayers fire in Apsley. Some nice restaurants and stores as well.
Food scene
Great and closest local restaurant with excellent rosti and baked pies. 13 minutes from our cottage!
24 locals recommend
Swiss Bear Restaurant & Bakery
10330 ON-28Great and closest local restaurant with excellent rosti and baked pies. 13 minutes from our cottage!
If you’re looking for a local fast-food fix...look no further! Burgers and Greek salads are my favourite. 13 minutes from our cottage but only open in the Summer!
Woody's Chip Truck and Goods
328 Burleigh StreetIf you’re looking for a local fast-food fix...look no further! Burgers and Greek salads are my favourite. 13 minutes from our cottage but only open in the Summer!
Small, local restaurant open all year round. Good food and friendly service. May want to call ahead as they do get busy on weekends.
14 locals recommend
Hideaway Primitive Grill
5605 Hwy 620Small, local restaurant open all year round. Good food and friendly service. May want to call ahead as they do get busy on weekends.
Great pub-restaurant in Lakefield. Good food and beers with a lively atmosphere
25 locals recommend
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge StGreat pub-restaurant in Lakefield. Good food and beers with a lively atmosphere
Our favourite romantic restaurant in the area. Good food and service and the best “fine dining” that we’ve found in the area.
13 locals recommend
Cassis Bistro
27 Queen StOur favourite romantic restaurant in the area. Good food and service and the best “fine dining” that we’ve found in the area.
Our favourite family-style restaurant with great Greek salads, good pizza, gyros and pasta
6 locals recommend
Lakefield Restaurant
107 Queen StOur favourite family-style restaurant with great Greek salads, good pizza, gyros and pasta