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THE KAWARTHAS We all know The Kawarthas is an amazing place to visit, cottage and live. However, many folks don’t know the areas that The Kawartha's actually refers to! When people speak of The ‘Kawarthas’, they are generally referring to 3 specific regions: The City of Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough County & North Kawartha. These 3 areas are what we like to call The Kawartha Cottage Country Region, a vast area of intertwining lakes, islands & rivers, many connected via the Trent Severn Waterway, and many others being landlocked lakes.
The Core Hubs include: Lakefield
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Connecting at Katchawanooka Lake (which leads into Clear and Stoney Lakes) and The Otonabee River (taking you into Peterborough and through the world's highest hydraulic lift lock). The village of Lakefield boasts a great selection of independent, locally owned shops, salons, restaurants and cafes. Our favourite, The Canoe & Paddle, is located right next to the river. Enjoy delicious food, a great selection of craft beer and awesome local music on the weekends. Don’t forget to satisfy your sweet ooth with the neighbouring Stuff’d Ice Cream Shop & Bakery, grab a bench by the river and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Home to the ever so famous Bigley’s — offering the best shopping in cottage country. Buying shoes here is a must! But be sure to also check out their Beach House, Cottage Kitchen, and Sweet Treats shops! A bustling lockside town in the summertime, where Pigeon Lake and Sturgeon Lake meet. Watch the beautiful boats (and many houseboats) moving through the locks & enjoy waterfront dining. The perfect boating destination for a day trip from Stoney or Balsam Lake.
Buckhorn A small hub connecting Lower and Upper Buckhorn Lakes, and home to our favourite, the Annual Buckhorn Harvest Craft Show which happens every Thanksgiving weekend… a great place to get an early start on your locally crafted Christmas gifts!
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Fenelon Falls A scenic village in the heart of cottage country, connecting Balsam and Cameron Lakes via the Fenelon River to the northern tip of Sturgeon Lake. Here we love the picturesque Fenelon Falls Brewing Co., and Scoops Ice Cream on a hot summer’s day. And if you’ve got time on your side and are looking to entertain the kids, they will love the Children’s Historical Museum and the Fenelon Falls Beach!
