Guidebook for Peterborough
Food Scene
Beautiful views and ambiance. Casual waterside stop for hearty cafe fare alongside outdoor seating, coffee, pastries & sandwiches.
29 locals recommend
Spill Coffee Bar
414 George St NBeautiful views and ambiance. Casual waterside stop for hearty cafe fare alongside outdoor seating, coffee, pastries & sandwiches.
Publican House Brew Pub
294 Charlotte StAshburnham Ale House
128 Hunter St EDrinks & Nightlife
The Junction Nightclub is the Kawartha area's premiere entertainment venue.
The Junction Nightclub Peterborough
257 George St NRiley's Pub Peterborough
251 George St NParks & Nature
Beavermead Park is located on the southeast shore of Little Lake offering stunning views, nature areas, trails, a fully accessible playground, a beach, soccer fields, beach volleyball courts, a pavilion and an outdoor gymnasium created through a partnership with local Rotary clubs. At 53 acres, it's one of the largest parks in the City.
Sit and watch the water at the Beach or have the kids play at the water park
8 locals recommend
Rogers Cove
Sit and watch the water at the Beach or have the kids play at the water park
Beavermead Park
2011 Ashburnham DrBeautiful walking paths and large beach
Arts & Culture
The Art Gallery of Peterborough features art exhibitions, talks, a Gallery Shop, art workshops for all ages, family Sundays and more.
Art Gallery of Peterborough
250 Crescent StClose by so you can walk in and browse
Shopping
Greg’s No Frills
230 George St NOne of many local food stores.
Around George St. N and Hunter St. W you will find many restaurants and bars and small shops.
George St.
Around George St. N and Hunter St. W you will find many restaurants and bars and small shops.
Entertainment & Activities
Peterborough Zoo and Park:
For decades, the Riverview Park and Zoo has attracted about a quarter of a million visitors a year.
The zoo features 27 exhibits, with over 45 species, including Two-Toed Sloths, Yaks, Camels, Wallaby, Emu, Crocodiles, Macaw, Lemur, Squirrel Monkey, Plated Lizard, and Meerkat.
The park covers 55.5 acres and is the largest and includes most diversified playground in the city and a splash pad. It also features accessible equipment and wheelchair swings.
105 locals recommend
Riverview Park and Zoo
1300 Water StPeterborough Zoo and Park:
For decades, the Riverview Park and Zoo has attracted about a quarter of a million visitors a year.
The zoo features 27 exhibits, with over 45 species, including Two-Toed Sloths, Yaks, Camels, Wallaby, Emu, Crocodiles, Macaw, Lemur, Squirrel Monkey, Plated Lizard, and Meerkat.
The park covers 55.5 acres and is the largest and includes most diversified playground in the city and a splash pad. It also features accessible equipment and wheelchair swings.
The Canadian Canoe Museum stewards the world's largest collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft. More than 600 in number, the watercraft and their stories of national and international significance, have a pivotal role to play in our collective future.
102 locals recommend
The Canadian Canoe Museum
910 Monaghan RdThe Canadian Canoe Museum stewards the world's largest collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft. More than 600 in number, the watercraft and their stories of national and international significance, have a pivotal role to play in our collective future.
Sightseeing
Liftlock & the Riverboat Crisis
92 George St N