Welcome to the
Kawarthas
Northumberland
Regional
Information
Hub
Kawarthas Northumberland encompasses the Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough & the Kawarthas, and Northumberland County. Many of the towns & villages, and the over 350 lakes & rivers, throughout the region are connected by the Trent-Severn Waterway, National Historic Site of Canada. Over 80% of the Trent-Severn Waterway transits Kawarthas Northumberland and 100% of the 50+ destinations on the Butter Tart Tour live here. Kawarthas Northumberland extends from the Queen Elizabeth Highlands Provincial Park to Apsley in the north, and from Port Hope to Presqu’ile Provincial Park & Brighton Bay in the south.
Things to See & Do Near You
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Top Things to See & Do in Kawarthas Northumberland
A Fresh Taste of Place
The thriving Kawarthas Northumberland culinary scene is a delicious marriage of traditional and modern. As it’s been for generations, our hard-working area farmers, aided by richly fertile fields and an immense fresh water supply, produce good tastes in abundance. Our inventive chefs then work their delicious magic and transform this plentiful local harvest into sublime dishes that are served in the region’s fabulous restaurants and incredible resorts.
Taste of the Trent-Severn Waterway
Visit Kawarthas Northumberland communities and sample food inspired by their connection to The Trent-Severn Waterway.
Ontario’s Pedalling Playground
Whether you’re an avid road cyclist, a lover of rail trails, or a fan of gnarly forest trails, Kawarthas Northumberland is your cycling playground. This is the perfect region for a much-needed break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We have stunning routes in and around rivers and lakes, across rolling hills, down country roads, and throughout our towns. In Kawarthas Northumberland, there are many options for you to hit the road on two wheels and navigate some of Ontario’s best cycling routes.
Canoe Culture
Historically, the canoe connected these lands. Originally a technology of Indigenous people, the canoe played a vital role in Canadian history. This, and much more, can be felt by a trip to The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough. The canoe continues to connect us to the lands that have been inhabited by the Indigenous peoples from the beginning. Paddling offers a healthy social activity that connects us to each other. The canoe is a vehicle for creating unforgettable memories, exciting adventures, and your own sense of what it means to be Canadian.
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City of Kawartha Lakes
Peterborough & the Kawarthas
