Top 11 Places to Visit in
Peterborough | Ontario
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Peterborough Lift Lock
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Trent-Severn Waterway Lock 21 The hydraulic lift lock at Lock 21 on the Trent-Severn Waterway was designated as a Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 1987. It was for many decades, the largest hydraulic lift lock in the world, raising and lowering boats 65 ft. between the upper and lower canals. The lift […]
- Hunter Street East and Ashburnham Dr, Peterborough, ON
- (705) 750 - 4953
- https://1000towns.ca/592x
St Veronus Café and Tap Room
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A true beer lover’s experience This Belgian-style café has been a local favourite since its doors opened nineteen years ago. Come for the extensive beer list offering an impressive array of Belgian beers in a variety of regional styles all served in brewer-specific glassware. The beer menu is rivalled by the rich cuisine in generous […]
- 129 Hunter street West, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 2K7
- (705) 743-5714
- https://www.stveronus.com/
Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour
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Late September This annual event organized by the Peterborough Art Gallery has been a staple of the local arts community for more than 35 years. The event invites the public into the studios of more than 30 participating artists living and working in the Peterborough area. This is a unique chance for art lovers to […]
Warsaw Caves Conservation Area
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The most unique attraction comes courtesy of the caves, formed thousands of years ago during the last ice age, these limestone caves house an underground river and many access points for climbing through the subterranean caverns, an activity also known as “spelunking.” Located twenty-five minutes Northeast of Peterborough, this family-friendly campground is a great spot […]
- 289 Caves Rd, Warsaw, Township of Douro-Dummer, ON K0L 3A0
- 705-652-3161
- https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/camping-outdoor-recreation/warsaw-caves/
Two Dishes Cookshop
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This well-known little gem offers a smash-and-grab approach to global cuisine, often combining cultures into magical mash-ups; Korean fried chicken and waffles, anyone? Open for breakfast and lunch, almost everything is made in-house, most notably the bread, which is served in thick griddle-seared slices. The portions are large enough that breakfast is likely to have […]
The Peterborough Petes
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The Petes, Peterborough’s beloved OHL hockey club, are a source of great pride for the city. They hold many OHL and CHL records and have been an infamous source of talent for the NHL. The team has produced more NHL players than any other junior club in the world, and the calibre of its alumni […]
Hootenanny on Hunter St.
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August This all-day music festival takes over a block of downtown Peterborough, transforming the street into a venue for the area’s many talented musical acts, as well as a few well-curated imports. Past performers include: Sloan, Bloodshot Bill, Melissa Payne, The Weber Brothers, USS, The Sadies, The Dears, Hollerado, and many more. While taking in […]
- Hunter St. W. (between Aylmer St. and George St.)
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- https://www.facebook.com/hootenannyPtbo
Home Town of Author Robertson Davies
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Robertson Davies was one of Canada’s most distinguished authors, the winner of the 1972 Governor General’s award, and an Honourary Doctor of Letters from the University of Oxford. For nearly two decades (1942-1959), Davies called Peterborough home. As the editor-in-chief of the Peterborough Examiner and a founding member of CHEX-TV, Davies had an immeasurable impact […]
- 361 Park Street North, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H
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- https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=1498
Canadian Canoe Museum
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The Canadian Canoe Museum is a unique national heritage centre that explores the canoe’s enduring significance to the peoples of Canada, through an exceptional collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft. Photo: P199, Wikimedia Commons
Home Town of Surgeon Abraham Groves
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Dr. Abraham Groves was well known as a medical innovator and surgeon. He was known for his pioneered work in the uses of sterilization and antiseptics. Groves was born in 1847 in an Irish family at Peterborough. When Groves was 5 years old, the family moved to a farm in Garafraxa Township. In 1871, after […]
Kawartha Dairy Peterborough
This is a must-stop when in cottage country. The retail walk-up window at a long-running, family-owned dairy farm known for its ice cream. For over 80 years, Kawartha Dairy has been proud to be a 100% Canadian-owned company, still operated by the same family that started it back in the beginning. “No better ice cream […]