EXPERIENCE THE KAWARTHAS…The Kawartha Region is alive year round with a wide range of activities. With over 380 lakes, waterways and rivers linked by the scenic Trent-Severn Waterway, the Kawartha Region provides an array of recreational choices for boaters, canoeists and water enthusiasts.

A wide variety of fish species and a number of tournaments create an environment that no angler can resist. Take in the fresh air as you hike, cycle or ski our extensive network of trails including the 85 km Victoria Rail Trail and the Peterborough County Forest. Stop by our unique communities as they celebrate culture and heritage at agricultural fairs, seasonal festivals, museums and events.

Visit the City of Peterborough with a population of 81,084. Enjoy theatre and musical entertainment under the stars and golfing on more than two-dozen courses. Stroll along the waters edge or through the award winning parks in many diverse and charming communities. Visit 17 Trent-Severn Waterway lock stations from Hastings to Kirkfield. Pamper yourself at an exquisite inn or resort, or get back to nature and stay at a quaint waterfront cottage. Regardless of how long you stay, there's plenty to see and do in our natural four seasons outdoor playground.

Our Communities include:

• Lindsay
• Bobcaygeon
• Fenelon Falls
• Kirkfield
• Kinmount
• Coboconk
• Norland
• Omemee
• Oakwood
• Rosedale
• Woodville
• Buckhorn
• Lakefield
• Burleigh Falls
• Apsley
• Havelock
• Norwood
• Keene
• Millbrook
• Warsaw
• Peterborough

Visit our diverse communities…here is what makes Kawartha Region special…

• Over 380 lakes & waterways
• 105 km of Trent-Severn Waterway
• The City of Peterborough
• Peterborough Liftlock - the world's highest hydraulic liftlock
• Kirkfield - world's 2nd highest hydraulic lift lock
• Canadian Canoe Museum - canoe names one of Canada's seven wonders
• World class fishing
• Maple syrup festivals
• 51 marinas
• 25 golf courses
• Over 800 km of year round trails
• 85 km - Victoria Rail Trail
• 5 Provincial Parks
• 11 Conservation Areas
• 8 wildlife areas
• Estimated 200 Municipal Parks
• Communities in Bloom "5 Bloom" winner
• Over 5000 hectares of municipal forest
• Carden Alvar - an important bird area
• Approx. 200,000 hectares of farmland
• Over 2,500 working farms
• 10 agricultural fairs
• Havelock Country Jamboree
• Peterborough Summer Festival of Lights
• Lindsay Central Exhibition - Ontario's 4th largest
• Peterborough Exhibition
• Academy Theatre for Performing Arts Centre - Ontario's oldest live theatrical venue
• 15 museums
• Canada's smallest jail
• "the Kawartha Spirit" - largest cruise boat in the Kawarthas
• The Kawarthas Highlands signature site

Contact us today for year round tourist information including accommodations, amenities, events, attractions and outdoor adventure.

CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES
TOURISM OFFICE
180 Kent Street West,
Lindsay, ON K9V 2Y6
1-866-397-6673
tourism@city.kawarthalakes.on.ca
www.explorekawarthalakes.com

KAWARTHA LAKES… It's in our nature.

PETERBOROUGH & THE
KAWARTHAS TOURISM
Barb van Vierzen - Manager of Customer Service
1400 Crawford Drive, RR#5,
Peterborough,ON K9J 6X6
1-800-461-6424
705-742-2201
Fax: 705-742-2494
info@thekawarthas.net
www.thekawarthas.net

PETERBOROUGH & THE KAWARTHAS… Simply Brilliant