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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Downtown Peterborough: 2.7km
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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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Downtown Peterborough: 7.8km
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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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Downtown Peterborough: 0.8km
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This Bed and Breakfast in Peterborough is close to nature. Sleep deeply in comfortable beds while breathing in the fresh country air. Appreciate the amenities of a high-end yet affordable and comfortable accommodation. Enjoy delicious breakfasts while taking pleasure in amazing views
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Downtown Peterborough: 13.9km
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Luxury accommodation on water, quiet area, close to downtown Peterborough. Groundlevel keyed suites, a/c, cable TV, free internet, swimming, fishing, canoeing on site. There are 66 acres of vacant land belonging to CHEX television next to us and a further 200-acre wildlife sanctuary belonging to Trent University. This gives us unusual tranquility so close to downtown Peterborough.
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Downtown Peterborough: 3.2km
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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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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
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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
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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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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 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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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.
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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.
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The large, 2 & 3 bedroom cottages at our Buckhorn Ontario resort all face the lake and are fully equipped with electric or propane heating, 3 piece bathroom with shower, electric range, full size refrigerator, electric kettle, toaster and coffee-maker, microwave, all cooking utensils, 20” screen TV wireless high speed Internet and much more.
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Offering a private sandy beach area, this Resort is located in Fenelon Falls. Free Wi-Fi access is available in this resort. The studio, suites and holiday homes will provide you with a satellite TV and a balcony. The kitchenette offers cooking hobs, while the kitchen offers an oven for the preparation of meals.
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Providing lake views, this Campground in Harcourt provides accommodation, a private beach area and barbecue facilities. This property features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. The units at the campsite have a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave. Some units include a dining area and/or a balcony.
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Our 30,000 square foot lodge Harcourt is your home in the woods. Enjoy stunning views of the mighty pines from your table at our top-rated restaurant and bar lounge, before heading out for a fire beneath a spill of stars.
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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
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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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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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At this hotel in Lindsay we offer a free hot breakfast, indoor heated saltwater pool, fitness center, meeting space, free large-vehicle parking, and free WiFi, as well as a business center and laundry facilities. Each of our non-smoking rooms is equipped with a mini-refrigerator and flat-screen HDTV. Local shuttle service is available.
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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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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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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.
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