Kawartha Lakes - Northumberland County - Peterborough & the Kawarthas
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Butter Tart Tour

50 points of interest

Make next weekend your most scrumptious trip ever with a culinary adventure along the Kawarthas Northumberland Butter Tart Tour. Over 50 stops to choose from!

Explore the Trent Severn Waterway

57 points of interest

Explore the TSW by houseboat, boat, canoe or kayak. Have fun going through the lock system or pull over and dock at a local restaurant for lunch.

Breweries, Spirits & Wine

7 points of interest

Fishing Boat Launch & Shore Locations

75 points of interest

We've just launched our new boat launch and fish from shore locations. If you are looking to stay overnight, we have a variety of resorts and inns who offer fishing guides for those looking to try thier hand at casting.

Arts & Heritage Trail

23 points of interest

Explore the Arts & Heritage Trail through beautiful Kawartha Lakes.

Summer Fun

18 points of interest

Performing Arts

10 points of interest

Experience some of the most incredible and innovative indoor and outdoor theatre across the region.

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Farm Fresh & Local Brews

0 points of interest

Delicious farm to table food & local brews

Cycling

7 points of interest

Take your hands off the brakes and cycling through some of Ontario's best routes.

Explore Bobcaygeon

8 points of interest

Go through the lock, stop for some Kawartha Dairy ice cream, and browse the shops and restaurants by the water as the boats go by.

September 23rd, 2017
The Butter Tart Taste-Off

1 point of interest

Once a year, the Butter Tart Taste-Off sees our expert bakery partners turn out to compete…with each bringing their best and most original butter tarts! The next annual Taste-Off is scheduled for September 23, 2017 at the Peterborough Farmer’s Market in Peterborough, Ontario. The event is a tasty “Can’t Miss!” for the dedicated butter tart connoisseur and a sweet “Must Do!” for the butter tart novice!

Farm Fresh & Local Food

18 points of interest

Across the region, we have some of the most amazing chefs and locally sourced restaurants.

Festivals & Events Peterborough Musicfest icon

Every year a town anxiously awaits an event that will showcase it’s uniqueness and sense of community. For two months in the heart of summer, Peterborough Musicfest galvanizes a city and greatly impacts an economy with free concerts every Wednesday and Saturday evening at 8:00pm. Popular bands such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Tegan and Sara, Walk Off the Earth, High Valley, Kim Mitchell and Colin James have graced the Fred Anderson Stage at Del Crary Park. Held on the shores of picturesque Little Lake, Peterborough Musicfest entertains 125,000 guests annually, generating $4.8 million economic impact to local business and tourist attractions.
Festivals & Events Cultivate Festival of Food & Drink icon

September 22nd - 24th, 2017. Started in 2014, Cultivate was a two day festival to celebrate local chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, brewmasters and food artisans. We quickly realized that Northumberland had so much to offer and adjusted to a year long initiative to celebrate Northumberland’s food, drink, art and culture. We love this place, and you should too! Whether it’s the annual festival in September, a collaboration with local breweries, or down at the Port Hope Farmers Market, bite off a piece of Cultivate and savour the peace of mind that comes from supporting your neighbour.