Peterborough County Tourism

09/21/2026

My first trip to The Kawarthas Tourism took me to Elmhirst's Resort for a Pura Vida wellness retreat inspired by Visit Costa Rica courtesy of Jocelyn Black 🇨🇦 at VoX International 🇨🇷🦥🦜🌴

09/18/2026

☀️ This weekend's forecast? ☁️

100% chance of something delicious at Doo Doo's Bakery in Otonabee-South Monaghan! 🥧

Partially cloudy with a 100% chance of butter tarts! 📺🥧

Did you catch Diane on CP24 Breakfast this morning? She was up bright and early with Mark Winegarden from Grandma’s Beach Treats, talking butter tarts and tomorrow’s Streetsville Butter Tart Festival! 😄

We won’t be at the Cobourg Farmers' Market tomorrow morning, but you can pick up your weekend 6-packs at the bakery, Craftworks at the Barn Peterborough, or The Pasta Shop in downtown Peterborough.

And if you’re heading to Streetsville tomorrow, come say hi! We’ll have lots of butter tarts waiting for you.

09/18/2026

🍎 Applefest is almost here! 🍏

Plan the perfect visit with these tips from Lang Pioneer Village Museum 👇

09/18/2026

🪶 Come experience the 73rd Annual Curve Lake Traditional Pow Wow, happening September 19 and 20 at Lime Kiln Park in Curve Lake First Nation!

Everyone is welcome to gather for a meaningful weekend rooted in tradition, featuring dancing, drumming, vendors and community connection. Each day begins with a Sunrise Ceremony at 6:00 AM, followed by Grand Entry at 12:00 PM.

As Curve Lake welcomes thousands of visitors, guests are encouraged to arrive with respect, follow event protocols and plan ahead. Carpool or use the shuttle service where possible, and expect increased traffic between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM on both days.

Learn more and purchase advance tickets at 🧡 www.curvelakepowwow.com

Destination Ontario Kawarthas Northumberland Festivals & Events Ontario

09/17/2026

"Imagine waking up to a morning at the cottage, wrapping a cozy sweater over your shoulders and walking down to the dock. With a coffee in hand, you settle into a deck chair and watch the sun rise over the water, surrounded by a vibrant forest of fall’s brightest colours. A family of loons paddles past as you settle into another peaceful moment to yourself before your partner wakes up and you’re ready to start a day of exploring."🌅

Enjoy some light reading this afternoon - this editorial by Kawarthas Northumberland will inspire your perfect getaway in cottage country this fall, featuring...
🍂 Lake Edge Cottages, Douro-Dummer
🍁 Southview Cottages Resort, Otonabee-South Monaghan
🍂 Elmhirst's Resort, Otonabee-South Monaghan
🍁 Beachwood Resort, Selwyn
🍂 Pine Vista Resort, Douro-Dummer
🍁 Wildwood Cottages, Otonabee-South Monaghan

Read it now 👉️ https://uniqo.de/Jiw5Ym

📸 Kawarthas Northumberland

Rice Lake Tourist Association

09/16/2026

🍂 This weekend, the Apsley Autumn Studio Tour returns for its 33rd year, bringing together 27 artists and artisans at 9 studio locations throughout beautiful North Kawartha! 🎨

Spend two days winding along country roads against the backdrop of early fall colour in The Kawarthas, stepping inside working studios and discovering these incredible artists 👇

📍 STUDIO B
Tom Parsons • Barbara Miszkiel • Anne Young

📍 STUDIO C
Britt Olauson • Lisa Mace • Silver Timbers

📍 STUDIO D
Nina Sampaleanu • Alex Anagnostou

📍 STUDIO E
Judy Ranieri • Brenda Rudder • Glynis Williams

📍 STUDIO F
Brad Copping • Susan Rankin • David Smith • Rusty Girl • Jillian Messervey

📍 STUDIO G
David Grieve • Anja Hertle

📍 STUDIO H
Dolores Hopps • Judy Sparkes • Kathy Robichaud • Catharine Scott • Mary Ellen Gerster • Aubre Scott

📍 STUDIO M
Molly Moldovan

📍 STUDIO O
Rachel Conlin • Marci Swift

✨ Meet the makers behind the work, discover something one-of-a-kind, and enjoy an art-filled road trip

📅 September 19 & 20, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
📍 Across Apsley and North Kawartha
🔗 Plan your route and download the app at www.apsleystudiotour.com

🍂 Meet the artists. See where they create. Take the scenic route. 🎨

Destination Ontario Kawarthas Northumberland Buckhorn District Tourist Association

09/16/2026

"Imagine waking up to a morning at the cottage, wrapping a cozy sweater over your shoulders and walking down to the dock. With a coffee in hand, you settle into a deck chair and watch the sun rise over the water, surrounded by a vibrant forest of fall’s brightest colours. A family of loons paddles past as you settle into another peaceful moment to yourself before your partner wakes up and you’re ready to start a day of exploring."🌅

Enjoy some light reading this afternoon - this editorial by Kawarthas Northumberland will inspire your perfect getaway in cottage country this fall, featuring...
🍂 Lake Edge Cottages
🍁 Southview Cottages Resort
🍂 Elmhirst's Resort
🍁 Beachwood Resort
🍂 Pine Vista Resort
🍁 WildwoodCottages

Read it now 👉️ https://tinyurl.com/fallKN

📸 Kawarthas Northumberland

09/15/2026

🍁 Leaf peepers, this one’s for you!

Fall colour doesn’t follow a calendar, so let the leaves tell you when it’s time to explore! 👀🍂

1️⃣ Check the Ontario Parks Fall Colour Report before your trip to see how the season is progressing and where autumn is putting on its best show

2️⃣ Choose one of The Kawarthas' three provincial parks to explore
👉️ Petroglyphs Provincial Park
👉️ Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park
👉️ Kawartha Highlands Signature Site

3️⃣ Plan a day on the trails, a scenic drive, or an entire fall getaway weekend - the possibilities are endless!

Save this link 👉️ https://www.ontarioparks.ca/fallcolour

📸 Kawarthas Northumberland

Destination Ontario Kawarthas Northumberland Outdoor Canada

09/14/2026

Drop into Beachwood Resort tonight at 5pm to hear Kentucky play as he cruises through The Kawarthas on a Le Boat on his "Music On The Water" tour! 🎶

Can't come out tonight? Catch him at one of his other stops...
👉 The Tankhouse On Trent on Tuesday, Sept 15 at 6:00pm
👉 Lakefield Farmers' Market on Thursday, Sept 17 at 9:00am

09/12/2026

🚲🍂 There’s no better way to take in the beauty of fall than on two wheels!

Crisp air, colourful leaves and scenic roads and trails make autumn the perfect time to get out for a ride. Whether you prefer quiet country roads, scenic rail trails or something a little more adventurous.

So grab your bike, pick a route and experience the colours of the season at your own pace. 🍁

🚲 Bike the scenic route this fall!

Check out cycling in The Kawarthas here: https://thekawarthas.ca/see-do/cycling/

📷 Harold Town Conservation Area

Kawarthas Northumberland