Visitor Information
Visitor FAQ
We have compiled this list of frequently asked questions to help you plan your trip to Peterborough and The Kawarthas. Please note that all links to external web sites will open in a new browser window.
Where can I find tourist information?
The best source for tourism information for the entire Kawarthas region is the official web site for Peterborough & The Kawarthas Tourism at www.thekawarthas.net. You can search accommodations and services for everything from downtown hotels and bed & breakfasts, to the larger resorts on Rice and Stony lakes. You can also order complimentary maps and tourism guides from the site.
What can I do in Peterborough & the Kawarthas?
In addition to The Canadian Canoe Museum, there are many other attractions in the Kawarthas region. Some local attractions, linked to their web sites, are listed below:
The Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism web site provides a searchable list of attractions and events.
Where can I stay?
Whatever your accommodation preference, you will find it in the Kawarthas. There are a range of resorts, bed and breakfasts, hotels, motels, lakeside resorts, campgrounds and trailer parks in Peterborough and the surrounding region. A good place to start is to search accommodations and services at the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism web site.
For a complete list of Peterborough accommodations, you can contact the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce at:
Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
175 George Street North
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 3G6
Toll Free: 1-877-640-4037
Telephone: (705) 748-9771
Fax: (705) 743-2331
E-mail: chamber@peterboroughinfo.com
You can also check the Member Directory of the Chamber's web site at:
www.peterboroughinfo.com/directory/directory.html
Where can I eat?
There is a wide variety of restaurants and cuisine in the Peterborough area. The Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism web site provides a searchable list of dining establishments.
For a complete list of Peterborough restaurants, you can contact the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce at:
Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
175 George Street North
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 3G6
Toll Free: 1-877-640-4037
Telephone: (705) 748-9771
Fax: (705) 743-2331
E-mail: chamber@peterboroughinfo.com
You can also check the Member Directory of the Chamber's web site at:
www.peterboroughinfo.com/directory/directory.html
Where can I go paddling?
The Kawarthas is a paddling mecca. Many organizations and businesses can help get you equipped for your paddling adventure, whether you prefer flat-water canoeing and kayaking, or a white-water adventure. Paddlingontario.com, with its extensive selection of resources by trip type for the entire area (and other areas of Ontario), is a great place to start.
You can now even paddle in downtown Peterborough! Wild Rock Outfitters, an outfitting retailer in Peterborough with staff who are very knowledgeable about paddling, provides canoe and kayak rentals at "The Boathouse" on the Otonabee River Trail. The Boathouse is located at King and Water Streets in downtown Peterborough. After your paddle, you can relax on The Boathouse's expansive wooden deck and enjoy refreshments from the Silver Bean Café (open in the summer 8 am to 10 pm).
If you are interested in more adventurous tripping, visit the
Wilderness Canoe Assocation web site.
If you would like to do some advance research on canoeing trips, an excellent resource is Peterborough author and canoeist Kevin Callan. Kevin is renowned for his canoeing and camping books. His most recent book on canoeing in Ontario is Cottage Country Canoe Routes.
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