Mary's Cottage
and River House Bed & Breakfast
"Strangers are Friends Waiting to Happen"
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General Tourism Sites
Peterborough & The Kawarthas Tourism
Bobcaygeon - Shopping, Galleries, Home of the first lock on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Located northwest of Peterborough.
Events
Peterborough Festival of Lights - Free entertainment, light show and fireworks Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer at Del Crary Park in downtown Peterborough. Also other entertainment features in the downtown area.
Showplace Peterborough - Offering entertainment for all ages.
Lakefield Literary Festival - Annual July event in the village of Lakefield.
Buckhorn Fine Art Festival - Annual August event at the Buckhorn Community Centre. Located north of Peterborough.
Attractions
Canadian Canoe useum - Displays of canoes through history including former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau's canoe and jacket. Located in Peterborough.
Hutchison House Museum - Early home of Dr. Hutchison, includes display downstairs on the history of Sir Sandford Fleming, inventor of Time Zones. Located in Peterborough.
Peterborough Centennial Museum - Ongoing displays, continue up the hill past the museum for a view of Peterborough, surrounding area and the Lift Lock. Located in Peterborough.
Riverview Park and Zoo - Operated by the Peterborough Public Utilities Commission, offers a wide variety of animals, a model train ride across the Otonabee River and back, parklands for picnics, playground and wading pool for children. Located in Peterborough.
Lift Lock and the River Boat Cruises - take a cruise on a replica paddlewheeler through Peterborough's famous Lift Lock.
Stoney Lake Cruises - Take a cruise on Stoney Lake, reminiscent of Georgian Bay, and view million dollar homes and cottages, the Glass House, and homes owned by celebrities such as singer Ronnie Hawkins. Located north of Peterborough.
Lang Pioneer Village - Located south of Peterborough in Keene to the south, houses Hope Mill and several displays of life in the Kawarthas in Pioneer Times.
Gallery on the Lake - Art Gallery and original home of the Buckhorn Wildlife Art Festival. Located north of Peterborough.
Whetung Ojibwa Arts and Crafts Gallery - Curve Lake, large display of native art, tea room serving original native dishes. Located north of Peterborough.
Indian River Reptile Zoo - Located east of Peterborough on Highway 7.
Kawartha Downs Harness Racing & Slots - Located south of Peterborough off County Road 28 in Fraserville.
Trent-Severn Waterway
Trent Severn Waterway Parks Canada - Mary's Cottage and River House B&B are located along the stretch of the Waterway that runs North from Peterborough
Parks
Petroglyphs Provincial Park - A walk from the parking lot is required to view early Petroglyphs housed in a domed structure. Located north of Peterborough near Stoney Lake.
Serpent Mounds Provincial Park - On a high point of land near Rice Lake are nine burial mounds that enclose the graves of the Point Peninsula people. Of significant interest is the largest mound which has a zigzag or serpentine appearance. It is the only one of its kind in Canada. Located south of Peterborough near Keene.
Fishing
General Information on Carp Fishing
Ministry of Natural Resources - Information and regulations about fishing in Ontario.
Carp Fishing Information - a fun site for Carp anglers.
Angler's World - England
Winter Activities
Cross-country Ski Trails in the Peterborough Area
Devil's Elbow - Family boarding and skiing open to the public every day except Christmas Day, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (December - March). Located just 5 km north of Bethany village off Highway 7A at the southwest gate to the Kawarthas, 33 km west of Peterborough via Highways 35/115 and 7A.
Peterborough Festival of Trees - an annual charity event held to raise money for health care with live entertainment, local art, food and shopping.
Peterborough Petes OHL Hockey - Box office hours are 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday at the Memorial Centre, Lansdowne Street at George Street in Peterborough.
Snowmobiling in the Peterborough Area
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