The '''Kawarthas''' or '''Kawartha Lakes''' region of Ontario is located one to two hours by car (depending where in the region you are travelling) North-East of Toronto, and is considered part of Central-East Ontario. This is one of Ontario's prime cottage and vacation areas, encompassing the County of Peterborough and the City of Kawartha Lakes (formerly Victoria County) and is encircled by Durham region and Haliburton, Northumberland and Prince Edward Counties.

The Kawartha Lakes is a region that, as the name suggests, includes many lakes -- in fact hundreds of lakes and rivers, and offers some of Ontario's best sport and recreational fishing. The region attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, mostly during the Spring to Autumn months, who come to cottages and resorts in the area, or to some of the many hotels, motels, inns and excellent campgrounds. There is year round activity, though, including fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, golf, festivals, museums, cultural and historic attractions, shopping and more.

Regions

Township of North Kawartha

Cities

  • Peterborough - the region's major business, education, cultural, and health care centre
  • Kawartha Lakes
  • Bobcaygeon
  • [http://www.apsley.ca Apsley] - cottage community & popular seasonal vacation destination
  • Other destinations

    Understand

    Talk

    Get in

    The city of Peterborough is reachable by Greyhound intercity bus services from Toronto (8 times a day) and Ottawa (approx. 2X a day). Otherwise, the car is your best, or only, bet to visiting the Kawarthas.

    Get around

    Highway 28 forms a central spine through the Kawarthas and attractions such as Petroglyphs Provincial Park and Stoney Lake are easily accessible from the highway.

    See

  • Visit the '''Liftlocks''' in Peterborough.
  • See pre-Columbian Aboriginal rock carvings at '''Petroglyphs Provincial Park'''.
  • Stoney Lake is beautiful in summertime.
  • Itineraries

    Do

    [http://www.apsley.ca/things-to-do/index.shtml Things to do in Apsley, Ontario]

    Eat

    Drink

    If you're thirsty for a pint or wanting to dance a bit, there are several pubs and bars in Peterborough.

    Stay safe

    Get out