Peterborough County Information

Peterborough and the Kawarthas Tourism  and another tourism site for the Kawarthas

Listing of Community Events in Peterborough and the County

Attractions

4th Line Theatre Idyllic, rural, and quintessentially Canadian, each year the 4th Line Theatre Company presents Canadian plays – written by and about Canadians; small town stories or broad national sagas that touch a nerve in all of us.

Buckhorn Observatory offers the public a chance to view the night sky through telescopes and binoculars. We are committed to helping people understand the importance of preserving the night sky through outreach programs to schools and groups.

Curve Lake First Nation Reserve

Local Farmer's Markets This area has numerous Farmer's Markets so that you can enjoy the amazingly fresh and delicious produce from this region.

Hope Mill Conservation Area The mill is a working water-powered mill. You can tour the mill and talk to volunteers who are using the antique equipment and creating things for sale there - proceeds to Hope Mill restoration. Every Sunday afternoon, from July 4 to August 30, and Tuesday afternoons from May 18 to September 28, (2010), you are invited to visit the Hope Mill for a demonstration of the sawmilling operation. The mill will be open to visitors from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. A $2.00 admission will be appreciated.

Indian River Reptile Zoo Over 200 reptiles. Here you can see snakes, lizards, monitors, alligators, turtles, crocodiles, and even special guest animals such as monkeys and more! The animals are housed in state of the art, climate controlled facilities which were specifically designed to house reptiles.

Lakefield Heritage promotes the heritage of the historic downtown core of the Village of Lakefield, through heritage walks and tours.

Lang Pioneer Village Nestled along the banks of the historic Indian River close to Keene, Lang Pioneer Village Museum features over twenty restored and furnished buildings constructed between 1820 and 1899.

Lakefield Trail Lakefield Trail is a 5.5 km. trail which, after meandering through the Village of Lakefield, connects to the Trans Canada Trail via the Peterborough County Rotary Trail.

Leahy Music Camp - the famous Leahy Family of Lakefield invite you to participate in their music camp

Millbrook and Cavan Historical

Millbrook Fair the 161st Millbrook fair will take place during the middle of June.

Millbrook Valley Trails - 5 trails to choose from, just south of the village of Millbrook

Ontario Speed Skating Oval is a non-profit organization mandated to build Ontario’s first 400 m temperature controlled, outdoor speed skating oval with an adjacent multi-purpose community use building.

Parks

Petroglyphs Provincial Park largest known concentration of Aboriginal rock carvings in Canada. Carved into the white marble rock face hundreds of years ago, the 900 petroglyphs depict turtles, snakes, birds, humans and other images. Hiking trails meander through surrounding forests, wetlands and rocky ridges.

Serpent Mounds Park

Warsaw Caves

Festivals

Apsley Winter Festival Feb 25 - 26 2012 Dog sled races and events, horse-drawn sleigh rides, music, children’s games and much more at one of Apsley’s most well-attended annual events.

Bridgenorth Winter Panfish Festival Saturday February 18, 2012 Learn how to winter fish! Great free fun for the family.

Buckhorn Fine Art Festival   August 11-14, 2011

Curve Lake Pow Wow - September 17-18 2011     Behold two days of dancing, contests and presentations as several North American Indian tribes come together each year in September. Observe the traditional and modern songs and dances that tell of religious, war or social topics. While at the Pow Wow, tour the Whetung Ojibwa Centre art and crafts gallery. Situated on the Whetung Ojibwa Indian Reserve, just north of Peterborough.

Ennismore Shamrock Festival July 21st and 22nd 2012  The celebration starts Friday night with the Country 105 Video Dance, Saturday is family fun day and Sunday is the Truck and Tractor Pull

Havelock Country Jamboree - Annual Country Music Celebration celebrating their 22nd season from August 16 - 19 2012.

Keene Pumpkin Festival and Car Show October 22, 2011

Kms for Care April 15, 2012 This event will be held once again in the Ennismore area and will feature a 1/2 Marathon Run / Walk; a 5 km Run / Walk; and a 1 km Individual / Family Fun Run / Walk.

Lakefield Jazz Art Craft Festival - occurs July 7th 2012  The 11th annual Lakefield Jazz Art Craft Festival invites you, your friends and family to come to a breezy day of outdoor summer living beside Lakefield's scenic Otonabee River to enjoy a wide variety of Jazz music, colourful works for sale by artisans and crafters

Lakefield Literary Festival celebrates its rich literary heritage each July on the weekend closest to Margaret Laurence’s birthday, and showcases many current Canadian authors. The festival was created to celebrate the work of Catharine Parr Traill, Susanna Moodie and Margaret Laurence, among others, all of whom lived and wrote in Lakefield.  July 20th - 23rd 2012

Millbrook Santa Claus Parade - Sat. December 10, 2011 1-3 pm on King St. in Millbrook

Millbrook Scarecrow Festival - Come visit us in beautiful downtown Millbrook for a day of fun, free events, games and delightful scarecrows. Saturday October 15, 2011, 9-4 pm

Norwood Fall Fair - Thanksgiving Weekend Sat. Oct 8th - 10th 2011. Highlights include: Emily Flack featured on Monday!, Antique Car Show and Tractor Pull, Animal Exhibits, Horse Shows and Competitions, Crops and Home Arts Competitions, Lawn Tractor Races, Flyball, Midway, Parade and Kids' Talent Contest, Live music every day

Polarfest January 27th - Feb 5th 2012 Numerous events in Ennismore, Bridgenorth and Lakefield including: Night hike, ice sculptures, snowmobile show, art show, and polar plunge

Warsaw Santa Claus Parade & Tree Lighting Nov. 26th The parade starts at 5:00 p.m. at the Warsaw Public School and continues through the village. The tree lighting ceremony will follow the parade and children will be invited to visit with Santa and receive a treat. People are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations for the Warsaw & District Lion's Club food bank. The Lion's Club will also be collecting clothing and non-perishable food along the parade route.

Groups and Activities

Buckhorn Carvers - interested in carving? For beginners to experienced and everyone inbetween.

Buckhorn Community Centre

Buckhorn District Snowmobile Club - telling you if snowmobile trails or open or not and info about permits etc.

Havelock, Cordova and Lake Kasshabog Library

Lakefield Horticultural Society over 150 members meet every month

Lakefield and District Lions Club

Otonabee South Monaghan Public Libraries information about all the services offered in Keene, Bailieboro and Stewart Hall location libraries

Public Skate times in Cavan/North Monaghan from October 2nd 2011 to March 25, 2012

Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield Public Libraries - search their database of books

Services

Hydro One

Lakefield Herald

Lakefield Primary Healthcare Centre

Government Information

County of Peterborough 705-743-0380

info on each of the townships/municipalities concerning finance, garbage, by-laws, fire, planning etc.:

Asphodel- Norwood 705-639-5343

Cavan Monaghan 705-932-2929

Millbrook Chamber of Commerce

Douro-Dummer 705-652-8392

Galway Cavendish and Harvey 705-738-3800

Village of Hastings

Havelock-Belmont-Methuen 705-778-2308

North Kawartha 705-656-4445

Omemee 705-799-5254  or 1-888-822-2225

Otonabee-South Monaghan 295-6852

Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield 705-292-9507

Buckhorn Tourism and area information

Omemee Tourism