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.
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Located adjacent to Kinsmen Park and Arena, Twin Pines Bed and Breakfast is 7 minutes’ drive from the Art Gallery of Peterborough. It features rooms with free Wi-Fi, breakfast, cable TV and DVD player and en suite bathroom. Riverview Park and Zoo is 7 kms from the inn. Kawartha Golf Club is 8 minutes’ drive away.
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Located on Highway 7, Robyn’s Motel is a 15-minute drive from Riverview Park and Zoo. It features free Wi-Fi access. A microwave, refrigerator and a satellite TV are included in every room. The Haroldtown Conservation Area is 5 km, Wild Water and Wheels is 13 km away.
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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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At the Holiday Inn Hotel Peterborough Waterfront our staff and management are always at your service and eager to exceed your expectations at every opportunity. Ideally situated along the Trent Severn Waterway we are the #1 hotel choice in the Kawartha's. Our resort like setting and world class service will wow you every time! Business travelers will enjoy one of our newly renovated Executive st
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Downtown Peterborough: 0.8km
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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
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This Peterborough Ontario hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi and expanded cable TV. Motel 6 Peterborough is one mile from Liftlock Cruises and offers guests laundry facilities. Rooms provide dining areas, alarm clock radios and telephones. Guests at Peterborough Motel 6 are offered free locals calls and a 24-hour front desk.
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Downtown Peterborough: 3.4km
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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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We provide convenient access to the Lansdowne Place mall, as well as the Kinsmen Civic Centre and Peterborough Memorial Centre hockey arenas. Peterborough Speedway, Kawartha Downs racetrack and slots and the Art Gallery of Peterborough are also nearby.
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Downtown Peterborough: 4.8km
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We are ocated near the Kawartha Golf and Country Club, the Canadian Canoe Museum, the Peterborough Memorial Centre arena and Sir Sandford Fleming College. Kawartha Downs horse racing facility and Trent University are minutes from this Peterborough hotel.
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Downtown Peterborough: 4.4km
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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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Our Peterborough Ontario hotel assures that your visit will be convenient, comfortable and entertaining. From our complimentary high-speed Internet connections, to a satisfying breakfast included in all of our rates. We have a fun, indoor heated pool, whirlpool, and fitness centre. Plus we have new, ultra-comfortable mattresses.
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Downtown Peterborough: 4.8km
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This lakefront Buckhorn lodge offers seasonal on-site dining and free watercraft use. All guest rooms feature a fireplace and spa bath. Each room includes free Wi-Fi and cable TV. Featuring nature inspired décor, all en suite rooms include tea and coffee making facilities and a fridge. The on-site restaurant offers a 3 course meal. An extensive wine and beer list is available.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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This Keene resort offers opportunities to hike or canoe on McGregor Bay. An outdoor pool is offered for guest use. The resort overlooks Rice Lake and offers cabins with fully equipped kitchens and private bathrooms. The living room in the cabins includes a sofa bed and cable TV. Guests can read in the library or use the laundrette. The resort also has a playground for children.
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This country-style Lakefield inn features an on-site pub. Free wired internet and a continental breakfast are also offered. The colorful rooms provide a flat-screen TV and refrigerator. A coffee maker, work desk and ironing facilities are also included. Guests are welcome to rent bikes for the day. An airport shuttle is also available.
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Situated on 6 acres of gardens, walking trails and a private beach, this Lakefield B&B features uniquely decorated guest rooms. Each air-conditioned room includes a TV. Some rooms have a fireplace and all rooms have access to the spa bath. A full breakfast is served in the dining room or on the deck. Fishing is offered off the dock on the private beach. Canoes and paddle boats are available.
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On the shores of Chemong Lake, this bed and breakfast is located in the Trent Severn Waterway region. It features free Wi-Fi access and a private dock on the lake. Each room has a fan, an alarm clock, and a hairdryer. A buffet-style breakfast is served every morning. A common area has fireplaces and a TV and is stocked with books and board games.
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Located in the Kawartha Lakes region off Highway 35, this motel offers rooms with a small refrigerator and free Wi-Fi. Coffee making facilities and cable TV are standard in all rooms at the inn. The rooms also feature spacious bathrooms. Guests are served a daily continental breakfast at the inn. The motel also has a 24-hour front desk.
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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.
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Located in downtown Lindsay, this guest accommodation offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property and the guest rooms include a flat-screen cable TV. A microwave, fridge and coffee facilities are provided in each room. The rooms feature wood furniture and are air conditioned. Free local telephone calls are included. Barbecue facilities are available for guests use.
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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.
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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.
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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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