Top Things to do in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
Top Hotels in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
- 1. Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn
- 2. Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Lindsay
- 3. Super 8 by Wyndham Peterborough
- 4. Holiday Inn Peterborough-Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
- 5. Kent Inn
- 6. Comfort Inn & Suites
- 7. Peterborough Inn & Suites Hotel
- 8. Quality Inn Peterborough
- 9. Motel 6 Peterborough
- 10. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lindsay
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The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Peterborough & the Kawarthas, Peterborough & the Kawarthas
Discover the best top things to do in Peterborough & the Kawarthas, United States including Horseless Carriage Museum, ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery, The Canadian Canoe Museum, Warsaw Caves, Kawartha Country Wines, Kawartha Settlers' Village, The Little Pie Shack, 4th Line Theater, Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park, Kirkfield Lift Lock.
Restaurants in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
1. Horseless Carriage Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 88 reviews
The Horseless Carriage Museum is a unique, privately-owned museum specializing in pre-1914 transportation and early mechanical technology. We feature five century-old vehicles and a 1895 Sawyer & Massey steam traction engine, rare mechanical music machines and an 1890's General Store, and more. Bus and group tours welcome. Check out our website and blog for more information. (Please note: We are located midway between Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls on County Road 8. Please call ahead for an appointment! Open May to November .......weather permitting!
Reviewed By davebQ7529HK - Bobcaygeon, Canada
We live here and have never visited. We took our parents thinking they would like the historical part of the tour - and THEY LOVED IT. But although we thought we would like it, we had no idea how much we would love it too! It was one of the best things we have done in a long time. It's NOT just a museum as you think of it. It has the best and most interesting pieces of history on display and the owner who gives you the tour is incredibly knowledgeable about the things you really care about. He fully researched who first owned it, and how they used it. Typically there are pictures from the original owners and inventors. And he knows the details of how it works and nitty-gritty facts that we really liked to know about. We spent 2 1/2 hours and it felt like 1 hour. Normally I would get bored but this was unlike any other museum I have visited. It's impossible to explain how great it is, so just go and check it out! It's by donation, and we left a big donation, because it was so darn awesome. You have to make an appointment and they close for the winter, but check it out in the spring/summer for sure. I am so grateful to the owners who have obviously put so much effort into making this a great experience. Thank you so very, very much!!!! It's not just cars (or horseless carriages) either. There are many other turn of the century inventions such as talking machines, knitting machines, bicycles, etc.
2. ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
ZimArt's Rice Lake Gallery is a beautiful outdoor sculpture park specializing in the promotion and sale of Zimbabwean stone sculpture. During the season, which runs from June 1 to Thanksgiving, we offer a range of events from sculpting workshops to African dance classes. Most days during the season a visiting Zimbabwean artist is available to talk to visitors and demonstrate the art of stone carving. A great destination for art lovers of all ages. Free admission. Picnic facilities.
Reviewed By 238franklinm - Oakville, Canada
As an African-American, this was an important visit for me. The ability to see art such as this within the context of the beauty of Bailieboro was sheer perfection. Each piece of art serves an emotional purpose and is for sale. The proceeds support an organization called ZimKids.ca which supports orphaned and vulnerable children in Zimbabwe. To describe this place is one thing, to experience it is another. The cost is by donation and given their mission you can't do enough to support this haven. You have to see and feel this place. As the artists say: They ask the stone what it is. Seeing what they do with the stone and the tools they use is a miracle.
3. The Canadian Canoe Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 408 reviews
The Canadian Canoe Museum stewards the world's largest collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft. More than 600 in number, the watercraft and their stories of national and international significance, have a pivotal role to play in our collective future.
Reviewed By 121bw - Perth, Canada
Love this museum, the historic kayaks and canoes from across the North and across the indigenous tribes, plus the history of exploration of Canada. Beautiful recreational canoes and the volunteers can tell you fascinating stories of how the museum was given some of their artifacts. This museum is unique and well worth a visit!
4. Warsaw Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 134 reviews
Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground has over 13 km of hiking trails, a sandy beach, camping, canoeing, and natural features, including caves and kettles, carved from river water that used to cover the area.
5. Kawartha Country Wines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Kawartha Country Wines looks small from the outside, but inside you will find the largest selection of premium fruit wine in the province. Over 45 varieties of fruit and grape wine are made in house as well as hard cider, gourmet vinegars, grilling sauces, wine jelly, preserves and more. We use local and Ontario fruit to make award winning products. Our legendary tasting bar is a very popular tourist and recreation destination. Nestled in the heart of the Kawarthas, the winery is located on County Road #36 between the small towns of Buckhorn and Bobcaygeon, Ontario. The winery is housed in a restored log cabin built in 1866 complete with the original square hewn logs and pine floors, surrounded by 22 scenic acres of fruit, berries and woodlands. Now you can shop online.
Reviewed By GT750J - Ontario, Canada
We have stopped into the Kawartha Country Wines location several times now and are always delighted. The selection of wines is quite good - we generally buy a few bottles of the Pumpkin wine but also sample other offerings. The owners are friendly, the wine is very good value and the selection is suitable for all tastes. What is there not to like ?
6. Kawartha Settlers' Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Kawartha Settlers' Village is open to the public from May 1st until September 31st each year. KSV is a collection of over 20 historic homes and buildings from Bobcaygeon and the Kawartha Lakes area. Set on nine acres of the original Murphy farm, the Village houses the original Murphy Barn, The General Store, Fairbairn Church, one room school house, fire hall,and more. The artifact collection contains more than 1000 pieces including furniture, clothing, agricultural implements,books, tools and more. As well, The Village offers a wide range of arts and crafts programs for adults and children including major special events annually. Please see website for more information.
7. The Little Pie Shack
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By adventureme - Brantford, Canada
On the Butter Tart Tour Stop is this little gem, and I do mean little. Great place to pick up a pie or some tarts or even an ice cream shake. Very tasty treats!
8. 4th Line Theater
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 58 reviews
9. Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
10. Kirkfield Lift Lock
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By peterd210 - Toronto, Canada
With 250 lakes and rivers in this Kawartha Lakes area, you have endless opportunities for exploration. There are 44 locks, including 36 conventional locks, two sets of flight locks, hydraulic lift locks at Peterborough and Kirkfield, and a marine railway at Big Chute which transports boats between the upper and lower sections of the Severn. So much fun on the water
