The Kawarthas is a recreation area with lakes, canals and rivers all connected by the Trent-Severn Waterway that provides passage for both pleasure crafts and commercial vessels.  Peterborough and Lindsay are key cities in the region.

Peterborough boasts the world's largest hydraulic lift lock on the Trent-Severn Waterway.  To learn about First Nations history check out Serpent Mounds Park, 30 km southeast of Peterborough. Further history can be learned about canoes at the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough.  Lang Pioneer Village was created in 1967 to preserve the rural history of the Peterborough area.

About 35 km north of Peterborough is Petroglyphs Provincial Park near Burleigh Falls with 900 pictographs carved into white marble rock face 1200 years ago.

Lakefield justifiably has the Lakefield Literary Festival in mid-July to celebrate the bevy of Canadian authors that lived and/or wrote in the area:  Margaret Laurence, Catharine Parr Traill, Susanna Moodie and more.

Kawartha accommodations include hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, campgrounds, cottages and cabins.

Our Peterborough hotel is along the Trent Severn Waterway and a 5-minute drive to downtown. We have connected indoor and outdoor pools. Free Wi-Fi is provided. The Riverside Grill and the seasonal outdoor Gazebo Bar & Grill both serve a variety of meals made with fresh ingredients. Bernie’s Tap and Grill serves a selection of drinks each evening.

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Downtown Peterborough: 0.8km

Downtown Peterborough, upscale corporate guest house and spa with courtyard garden. Ensuite bathrooms, king and queen beds, 4 star amenities. Driveway parking. Full custom menu breakfasts. Century home has been restored and upgraded. Children are welcome. Pet friendly. Meeting space (with bathroom) and spa treatment room are wheelchair accessible.

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Downtown Peterborough: 0.8km

Located 10 km from downtown Peterborough, Blue Jay Motel is a 2-minute drive from the Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park. It features free Wi-Fi access and a 24-hour front desk. A microwave and a refrigerator are part of each room. They also have satellite TV and a hairdryer. Liftlock Golfland is 5.6 km from Motel Blue Jay. Little Lake is a 10-minute drive away.

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Downtown Peterborough: 8km

Blue Jay Motel Blue Jay Motel
1165 Highway 7 East
Peterborough
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Nite Owl Motel is located on Highway 7, 8.3 km from downtown Peterborough. It features free Wi-Fi. A microwave and a refrigerator are included in every room at Nite Owl Motel. There is an on-site children’s playground. The motel is air-conditioned and pet friendly. Kawartha Golf and Country Club is 5.6 miles from the motel. Sir Sandford Fleming College is 6.1 miles away.

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Downtown Peterborough: 6.4km

We are conveniently located in a resort-like setting near the Kawartha Lakes and downtown area attractions such as Lift Locks, Tront-Severn Waterway, the Canadian Canoe Museum and the GE Canada Corporation.

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Downtown Peterborough: 2.9km

Our Peterborough Ontario hotel has an on-site restaurant, indoor heated pool and spa tub. The rooms are spacious, contemporary rooms and have free Wi-Fi. There is a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. Enjoy on-site dining and cocktails at Kelsey’s Restaurant, which is accessible from the lobby.

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Downtown Peterborough: 4.8km

Comfort Inn Peterborough Comfort Inn Peterborough
1209 Lansdowne Street West
Peterborough
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Along the shore in Buckhorn are seven generously spaced air-conditioned cottages with their own: gas BBQ, dock and fire-pit. This favored resort by families, fishing folk and friends this resort was established in 1950 and soon became a generational destination for people from near and abroad. The Modern Housekeeping Cottages are fully equipped and up to date.

The Birches Resort The Birches Resort
148 Fire Route 36
Buckhorn
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Open all year, our Buckhorn bed and breakfast is located on 44 acres of pristine wilderness adjacent to the newly created Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Park in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes. We offer a friendly atmosphere with quiet and secluded luxury close to many local amenities and attractions. We are famous for our breakfasts and our blueberry muffins. Children and pets are welcome!

Welcome to this Resort, your friendly, quiet, cottage resort in the beautiful town of Buckhorn. We boast 17 Lakefront Cottages and Lakefront Suites on 1600 feet of shoreline on Lower Buckhorn Lake.

This Burleigh Falls Inn offers accommodations and dining. This year-round facility is your gateway to the Kawarthas and its amazing adventure, and scenic areas. With convenient amenities, and packages to suit every personality, it truly is a must-visit destination. With 160 years of history the Inn is full of character.

Burleigh Falls Inn Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28
Buckhorn
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This Harwood inn is an authentic, century-old waterfront estate. It features an outdoor pool and individually decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi. Each air conditioned room includes a seating area. All rooms have garden or lake views. Guests can enjoy genuine country cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A whirlpool is available, as well as a large deck.

The Victoria Inn The Victoria Inn
5316 Rice Lake Scenic Drive
Gores Landing
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These cottages are nicely landscaped, housekeeping units in Harcourt with the following comforts: non smoking, indoor washrooms and showers, lakeview rooms, fully equipped kitchen and private deck. There is an outdoor fire pit and gas BBq. Small pets allowed and free parking

Silver Springs Cottage Resort Silver Springs Cottage Resort
5818 Elephant Lake Road
Harcourt
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We serve a full breakfast for guests each morning at this Bed and Breakfast in Hastings. Each room is themed in its decoration and has an ensuite bath, stereo music and wi-fi connection. You may choose from a King or Queen beds, and for your lounging pleasure.

Situated on 240 acres along the shore of Rice Lake in Keene, this resort features seaplane tours, on-site dining, and a wine cellar. The cottages include free Wi-Fi. Each cottage is furnished with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Guests can relax on the private outdoor deck or in the whirlpool tub. The kitchenette is equipped with a stovetop, full-size refrigerator, and dishwasher.

Elmhirst's Resort Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, R.R. #1
Keene
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Our Lindsay, Ontario motel is minutes away from all that the city of Kawartha Lakes has to offer. Our motel is located right beside Lindsay Golf & Country Club. A gazebo located in the centre of the motel makes great meeting space for your family. There is onsite boat and trailer parking. Your pets are welcome here. We have lots of green space for you to take your pets for a walk.

Victoria Motel Victoria Motel
256 Lindsay Street South
Lindsay
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Offering on-site dining, this Lindsay hotel offers guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. A microwave, fridge and coffee-making facilities are provided in all rooms. The air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV and free local calls are available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the restaurant. Guests can choose from a variety of home cooked meals.

Enjoy Lindsay, and reasonable weekend and weekly cottage rental rates will have you relaxing as you should in our cottages of various sizes, all complete with an array of items to make you feel at home. Sit waterside enjoying the breathtaking view or rent a boat for some fishing or exploring. We have fun for everyone. Free wifi.

With seven suites including a private guest house, this Lodge in Lakehurst can accommodate reservations large and small. Relax in nature while enjoying the comforts of home with amenities like free WiFi, a library, a swim spa, and delicious meals. Pet and child friendly.

This Campbellford Inn, is walking distance from local cuisine, gift shops, boat docking, tourist information, Five themed bedrooms including our honeymoon suite, ensuite baths, duvets, cozy bathrobes, and heated towel bars. As well each room has individual controls for air conditioning or heat, and satellite radio and wired or wireless internet. We serve a delectable full breakfast each morning.

This Campbellford inn overlooks the Trent-Severn Canal and offers a fishing dock and boat rentals. A microwave and refrigerator is standard in all guestrooms. The rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi and cable TV. Guests can use the on-site picnic and barbecue area for dinner. The inn also features a children’s playground and seasonal outdoor pool.

Campbellford River Inn Campbellford River Inn
316 County Rd. 38, RR2
Campbellford
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This Bed and Breakfast in Campbellford offers a variety of accommdations. With rooms from two to six people and a great hideaway to sit and read or relax. You can enjoy the view and sounds of life on the river on the veranda, dock, or go for a canoe ride around our island.

Windswept on the Trent Windswept on the Trent
158 Birch Point Rd. Box 72
Campbellford
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This Bed and Breakfast offers 3 rooms and a variety of Continental, Buffet, Vegetarian, Self Catered, Organic Food and Gluten free breakfast service . Single and Queen beds with both shared and private bathroom available.

This Bed and Breakfast in Orono offers a peaceful and quiet setting. Self Serve Breakfast. Six Bedrooms (sleeping 18+), Large Kitchen & Gathering Room, Double Tier Deck & Front Porch, Expansive Grounds Leading to a Forest with Trails and Creek

The Hive Bed and Breakfast The Hive Bed and Breakfast
3392 Concession Rd 8
Orono
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This family resort in Roseneath has an on-site licensed restaurant, a children's programs and recreation facilities. This is a security gated resort, that has 61 cottages and condos, 65 full hook-up camping sites, unlimited no hook-up camping sites and 300 seasonal trailer sites.

Golden Beach Resort Golden Beach Resort
7100 County Road 18
Roseneath
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Situated on Rice Lake and featuring a marina with boat rentals, these Harwood cottages include a fully equipped kitchen. Cable TV and a DVD player are provided in all cottages. Each cottage at the accommodation features wooden floors. Free bicycle hire is available at the accommodation. Guests can canoe and fish on the lake.

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