What to do and see in Peterborough & the Kawarthas, Peterborough & the Kawarthas: The Best Outdoor Activities

January 2, 2022 Deane Carmody

Discover the best top things to do in Peterborough & the Kawarthas, United States including Peterborough SUP, Jackson Creek Kiwanis Trail, Kawartha Nordic Ski Club, Dive Kawartha, Millbrook Valley Trails, Harold Town Conservation Area, Buckeye Rentals Ltd., Indian River Reptile Zoo, Riverview Park and Zoo, Warsaw Caves.
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1. Peterborough SUP

Excellent
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Peterborough  SUP

Waterfront hourly rentals, takeaway rentals, beginner SUP lesson, SUP boards and accessories for sale

2. Jackson Creek Kiwanis Trail

17 Ackison Rd, Peterborough, Ontario K9K 0B7 Canada +1 705-745-5791 http://ontarioconservationareas.ca/component/mtree/conservation-authorities-of-ontario/otonabee/jackson-creek-kiwanis-trail?Itemid=
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Jackson Creek Kiwanis Trail

3. Kawartha Nordic Ski Club

7107 Hwy 28, Woodview, North Kawartha, Ontario Canada http://www.kawarthanordic.ca/directions.php
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Kawartha Nordic Ski Club

4. Dive Kawartha

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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Dive Kawartha

As the only PADI 5 Star Dive Center in the Kawartha's we thrive on quality service, safety and of course a lot of fun. This designation means we guarantee you the best quality instruction backed by the most sought after dive training in the world, the top equipment brands in the industry and a doorway to amazing fun and adventures around the world.

5. Millbrook Valley Trails

Medd's Mountain Conservation Area, Millbrook, Ontario L0A 1G0 Canada +1 705-932-9329 http://cavanmonaghan.net/en/thingstodo/millbrookvalleytrails_157.asp
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Millbrook Valley Trails

The Millbrook Valley Trails are a passive use walking trail starting from Medd's Mountain Conservation Area and looping around Millbrook through the Oak Ridges Moraine.

6. Harold Town Conservation Area

2611 Old Norwood Road, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 7M9 Canada +1 705-745-5791 http://www.otonabeeconservation.com/outdoor-recreation/conservation-areas/harold-town/
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Harold Town Conservation Area

Reviewed By 714timp - Peterborough, Canada

I've been out to "Harold Town" as we call it here, several times over the years. There are a number of trails of varying difficulty and lengths at this former ski hill. There is a steep hike (the old ski hill itself) and there are gradual inclines and flat walks too. PArking is rather limited but I have always found a spot to park. Currently (November 2018) the road to Harold Town is closed due to repairs to a bridge on Old Norwood Rd. There is a detour, not too long. People will bike and run on the trails all the time and people with dogs. It's 5-10 mins from Ptbo - well worth it.

7. Buckeye Rentals Ltd.

12 Bolton Street, Bobcaygeon, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario K0M 1A0 Canada +1 855-738-9283 [email protected] http://buckeyerentals.ca
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Buckeye Rentals Ltd.

Renting pontoon boats, jet ski's, fishing boats in Bobcaygeon for 25+ years. SUP's, Kayaks, watersports gear also available. Take them from our docks in downtown Bobcaygeon (Pigeon Lake) or have us deliver to your location. We serve the Kawartha's, Haliburton, Bancroft, Peterborough areas.

Reviewed By I3807NUrichardl

A group of friends and I rented 2 of the deluxe model waverunners on the May long weekend and I would definitely do it again. We had a cottage rented on Sturgeon Lake near Fenelon and we found Buckeye Rentals online and decided to try them out. The staff were friendly and they delivered the seadoos right on time. The machines were in good shape and performed better than we expected, did some wake boarding and tubing as well! I would definitely recommend Buckeye Rentals to anyone looking to do the same thing, great addition to the cottage rental for the weekend!

8. Indian River Reptile Zoo

2206 RR#3 hwy# 7 Indian River, Peterborough, Ontario K0L 2B0 Canada +1 705-639-1443 [email protected] http://www.reptilezoo.org
Excellent
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4.5 based on 145 reviews

Indian River Reptile Zoo

Indian River Reptile Zoo is unique in Canada and is one of the most modern and exciting specialized animal centers in the world! 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.we were first and only reptile zoo to be accredited by the Canadian Association of Zoos & Aquariums (CAZA) and have remained accredited since that time. We are a non-profit charity.

Reviewed By StevePam - Cobourg, Canada

We were impressed with the quality and quantity of the dinosaur exhibits, particularly the action ones. The drive-thru takes about 25 minutes and is good value for money. The young kids and grandkids will love it!

9. Riverview Park and Zoo

1230 Water St, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 7G4 Canada +1 705-745-6866 http://www.peterboroughutilities.ca/Park_and_Zoo.htm
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4.5 based on 811 reviews

Riverview Park and Zoo

55-acre zoo with mini-train rides, an F-86 Sabre Jet, a kid's water play park, many animals, and free admission and parking.

Reviewed By MalcolmD858 - Toronto, Canada

We live in the area, we brought our kids here regularly to walk the park, see the animals and for the kids to play. Awesome open atmosphere, friendly for people with wheel chairs, and lots of kids !! Huge picnic area below with close parking for mobility-restricted visitors

10. Warsaw Caves

289 Caves Rd, Warsaw, Douro-Dummer, Ontario K0L 3A0 Canada +1 705-652-3161 [email protected] http://www.warsawcaves.com/index.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 134 reviews

Warsaw Caves

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.

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