Kawartha Kennel Club - Things to see and do

To See and Do in Peterborough

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Peterborough Attractions

Canadian Canoe Museum
910 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough, 705-748-9153, 1-866-34-CANOE, www.canoemuseum.net
Home of the world’s largest collection of canoes and kayaks, the museum effectively connects Canadians, their heritage and the Canadian landscape. Dramatic new exhibits tell the story of Aboriginal, French and British cultures, taking you on a journey through a Mi’kmaq encampment, an original 1876 trading post, the voyageur era, mapping expeditions, summer camps, canoe factories, cottaging and regattas.

Craftworks
246 George St. N., Peterborough, 705-750-1010, www.peterboroughcraftworks.com
The largest craft market in the Kawarthas, featuring 11,000 square feet of handmade crafts, gifts and home décor.

Ecology Park
1867 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough, 705-745-3238, www.ecologypark.greenup.on.ca/
An environmental education centre, featuring a wide variety of native plants in the wildflower garden, a butterfly garden, a variety of frog species in the water garden, and various special events hosted throughout the year.

Hutchison House Museum
270 Brock Street, Peterborough, 705-743-9710, www.nexicom.net/~history
Built by the citizens of Peterborough in 1837 for Dr. John Hutchison, this fascinating living history museum depicts life in Ontario during the 1800s. Unique special events year-round.

Indian River Reptile Zoo
Hwy 7 at County Rd. 38, Indian River, 705-639-1443, www.reptilezoo.com
Canada's only accredited reptile zoo is only 15 minutes east of Peterborough, and features over 200 specimens, including a wide variety of snakes, alligators, turtles and lizards.

Kawartha Lakes Spirit Walks
905-342-3261, 1-800-461-6424, www.eagle.ca/VictoriaInn/eco/walk.html
A unique series of opportunities to learn about native people and their land in this region. Hear first-hand, through the eyes and from the heart of the First Nations people of the Kawarthas, their distinctive history and culture. Plan your own Spirit Walk, or call for an all-inclusive customized tour.

Kawartha Racetrack Slots/ Kawartha Downs
County Rd. 28 (2km south of Hwy. 115), Fraserville, 705-939-2400, 1-800-711-2458
705-939-6316, www.kawarthadowns.com
Features 375 slot machines, ranging from 5 cents to $5. Watch exhilarating harness racing Thursdays and Saturdays, in addition to stock car racing on Fridays. Shuttle services available.

Kennedy's Sugar Bush
574 County Rd. #10, Millbrook, 705-932-2653
Visit this fully operational family sugar bush and learn both age-old and modern techniques used in the production of Canadian Maple Syrup. The bush is open all year, but please call before partaking in this unique experience.

Lang Pioneer Village
104 Lang Rd., Keene, 705-295-6694, www.langpioneervillage.ca
A living history museum, featuring twenty fully-restored 19th-century buildings, heritage gardens, trades exhibits, pioneer demonstrations, farmyard animals and weekly special events.

Liftlock & the Riverboat Cruises
Del Crary Park (next to the Holiday Inn), Peterborough, 705-742-9912, www.liftlockcruises.com
Take a 2-hour sightseeing tour aboard the Island Princess along the scenic Trent Canal and through the Peterborough Lift Lock - the world's highest hydraulic lift lock.

Lockside Trading Company
2805 River Ave., Young's Point, 705-652-3940, 1-888-714-0484, www.lockside.com
Located beside picturesque Lock 27 at Young’s Point, the Lockside Trading Company is a must see when traveling in the Kawarthas up Highway 28. Browse through casual and outdoor clothing, furniture, unique gifts and stop by the café for a warm drink or ice cream.

Stillbrook Riding Stables
570 Woodside Road, Keene, 705-295-4538, www.stillbrookridingstables.com
Year 'round trail rides available - beginner to advanced, ages 6+.
Please call ahead to book a ride.

McLean Berry Farm
2191 16th Line Smith, RR#1, Lakefield, 705-657-2134, www.mcleanberryfarm.com
Pick your own strawberries, peas, beans, tomatoes, purchase fresh produce at the farm market, and tickle your taste buds with home-made baked goods. Tour the farm by calling in advance during maple season and throughout the year.

Peterborough & District Farmers Market
Every Saturday, 7am-1pm, Morrow Park, Lansdowne & George St., 705-742-FARM
A feast for the senses, the Market features fresh Ontario produce, farm-fresh eggs and dairy products, maple syrup, bread, preserves and country baked goods. Enjoy live-entertainment during the open-air market months.

Peterborough Centennial Museum and Archives
300 Hunter St. E. Peterborough, 705-743-5180, www.kawartha.net/~jleonard/home.htm
With permanent exhibits telling the story of Peterborough, and temporary exhibit galleries featuring traveling exhibits from across Ontario, the museum connects visitors to the roots of the city and the province. Events year-round.

Peterborough Summer Festival of Lights
Del Crary Park, 1-800-461-6424, www.festivaloflights.ca
With entertainment for the whole family, and fireworks to top the summer evening off, the festival has become a symbol of summer in the Kawarthas. Every Wednesday and Saturday from late June to August. Free admission!

Peterborough Hydraulic Lift Lock & Visitor Centre
Hunter St. & Ashburnham Rd. (705) 750-4950 (Visitor Information Centre)
www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/visit/lock21_e.asp
At 19.8 m (65’, about the height of a seven story building,) the Peterborough Lift Lock is the largest hydraulic lift lock in the world. This engineering marvel and National Historic Site continues to impress countless visitors from around the world. Stop at the Lift Lock Visitor Centre to see a working model of the lift lock, exhibits, and a film, or to shop at the Nautical Nook Gift Shop. The park along the canal is dotted with picnic tables- great for a leisurely afternoon.

Petroglyphs Provincial Park
2249 Northey's Bay Rd., Woodview, 705-877-2552, www.ontarioparks.com/English/petr.html
Features the largest concentration of native rock carvings in Canada, carved by Algonkian-speaking Aboriginal people between 600 and 1,000 years ago. The park also features an extensive network of rugged, well-marked trails that lead hikers through quiet forests, wetlands and rocky ridges. During the summer months, take part in a guided night walk of the petroglyphs site.

Riverview Park & Zoo
1230 Water St., Peterborough, 705-748-9300, www.peterboroughutilities.ca/Park_and_Zoo.htm
A 55-acre park and zoo featuring 27 exhibits with over 40 species, including yaks, camels, wallabies, emus, parrots, monkeys, cougars, poison arrow frogs and meerkats. The park also features a miniature train, a children's playground and water spray pad, and a large picnic area along Otonabee River (complete with picnic tables). Admission is absolutely free, and the park is open from dawn until dusk.

Serpent Mounds Park
end of County Rd.34, Keene, 705-295-6879, 1-866-223-3332, www.serpentmoundspark.com
Features outstanding family camping and day-use facilities on Rice Lake. Experience aboriginal culture, tradition and scenic beauty with a hike through an ancient native serpent-shaped burial ground.

Stony Lake Cruises
Stony Lake, 705-654-LAKE, www.stonylakecruises.on.ca
Board the 144-passenger steamboat replica Chipewa II for a 15 km, two-hour scenic cruise through the 1,128 charted islands of Stony and Clear Lakes. Dinner cruises also available.

The Art Gallery of Peterborough
2 Crescent St., Peterborough, 705-743-9179, www.agp.on.ca
Set on the shores of Little Lake in Del Crary Park, the AGP allows visitors to discover the art of the past and present through exhibitions by leading Canadian and international artists. Special events and workshops year-round.

Whetung Ojibwa Centre
Curve Lake First Nations, 705-657-3661, www.whetung.com
The gallery hosts Canada’s premier Native art collection in over 10,000 square feet of galleries. View traditional and contemporary artistic expressions of our First Nations, gathered from tribes across the continent and hosted in a stunning log building guarded by huge totem poles. Special events year-round.

Warsaw Caves Conservation Area
289 Caves Rd., Warsaw, 705-652-3161, 1-877-816-7604, www.warsawcaves.com
Featuring 8 cave networks open to the public to explore. All that’s needed is a flashlight, a helmet and some sturdy footwear. The park also features a swimming beach, camping facilities, a canoe launch and rentals, and over 20km of nature trails, some of which feature spectacular views of the Indian River, high atop a 100ft. cliff face.

Last updated 02/23/09

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