Peterborough & Area Guide
GREAT LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Gluten free, plant based, vegan restaurant.
https://www.foodforestcafe.com/
14 místní doporučují
The Food Forest
135 Hunter St WGluten free, plant based, vegan restaurant.
https://www.foodforestcafe.com/
Nateure’s Plate
182 Charlotte StPlant based restaurant on Charlotte St.
https://nateuresplate.com/menu.pdf
Delicious food and warm, inviting atmosphere. Tucked away off Simcoe St., downtown Peterborough
Jasmine Thai Cuisine Restaurant (at Charlotte Mews)
195 Simcoe StDelicious food and warm, inviting atmosphere. Tucked away off Simcoe St., downtown Peterborough
WALK to Shafiq's - a cozy and traditional Indian atmosphere, near Peterborough Art Gallery and Del Crary Park.
https://shafiqstasteofindia.com/menu
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Shafiq's Taste Of India
301 George St SWALK to Shafiq's - a cozy and traditional Indian atmosphere, near Peterborough Art Gallery and Del Crary Park.
https://shafiqstasteofindia.com/menu
Friendly, casual vibe. Located in "East City", minutes from downtown. Outdoor patio.
http://ashburnhamalehouse.ca/
29 místní doporučují
Ashburnham Ale House
128 Hunter St EFriendly, casual vibe. Located in "East City", minutes from downtown. Outdoor patio.
http://ashburnhamalehouse.ca/
Beautiful waterfront patio. Relaxing atmosphere. Canoe, paddleboat rentals nearby. CLOSED IN WINTER
https://www.silverbeancafe.com/
29 místní doporučují
Spill Coffee Bar
414 George St NBeautiful waterfront patio. Relaxing atmosphere. Canoe, paddleboat rentals nearby. CLOSED IN WINTER
https://www.silverbeancafe.com/
Fantastic thin crust pizza, with great toppings! Bright eat in location or take-out. Downtown.
https://www.nightkitchen.ca/
10 místní doporučují
The Night Kitchen
168 Hunter St WFantastic thin crust pizza, with great toppings! Bright eat in location or take-out. Downtown.
https://www.nightkitchen.ca/
Family owned, cozy, "neighbourhood" atmosphere with Italian fare.
https://www.jimspizzaandpasta.ca/
12 místní doporučují
Jim's Pizza & Pasta
395 Aylmer St NFamily owned, cozy, "neighbourhood" atmosphere with Italian fare.
https://www.jimspizzaandpasta.ca/
Amazing selection of beers from around the world! Delicious hearty meals in a great atmosphere.
https://www.stveronus.com/
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St Veronus Cafe and Tap Room
129 Hunter St WAmazing selection of beers from around the world! Delicious hearty meals in a great atmosphere.
https://www.stveronus.com/
WALK to this local south end authentic Korean/Japanese restaurant serving fresh sushi, sashimi and more! Menu in suite.
Matsu Sushi Japanese and Korean Restaurant
733 Park St SWALK to this local south end authentic Korean/Japanese restaurant serving fresh sushi, sashimi and more! Menu in suite.
SIGHTSEEING
Truly magical walk through the forest, over moss, rocks and all manner of nature's beauty.
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Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground
289 Caves RdTruly magical walk through the forest, over moss, rocks and all manner of nature's beauty.
Watch this video to understand the significance of the area.
https://vimeo.com/39439727 (peaceful and beautiful)
14 místní doporučují
Petroglyphs Visitor Centre - The Learning Place
Watch this video to understand the significance of the area.
https://vimeo.com/39439727 (peaceful and beautiful)
Lovely park and beach (outdoor adult gym overlooking water). Lovely walk and place just to hang out by the water.
https://kawarthanow.com/2018/05/27/peterboroughs-first-adult-outdoor-gym/
23 místní doporučují
Beavermead Park
2011 Ashburnham DrLovely park and beach (outdoor adult gym overlooking water). Lovely walk and place just to hang out by the water.
https://kawarthanow.com/2018/05/27/peterboroughs-first-adult-outdoor-gym/
Beautiful walk in all four seasons. Cross county skiing through park in winter. Wonderful green space in the middle of the city.
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Jackson Park
610 Parkhill Rd WBeautiful walk in all four seasons. Cross county skiing through park in winter. Wonderful green space in the middle of the city.
A longstanding Peterborough landmark. Free admission & a train ride through the park for kids (small fee). Picnic areas on the zoo grounds and close by near the water.
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Riverview Park a Zoo
1300 Water StA longstanding Peterborough landmark. Free admission & a train ride through the park for kids (small fee). Picnic areas on the zoo grounds and close by near the water.
Opened in 1904. A Canadian National Historic Site. Interesting to watch them in action!
https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g155008-d482062-Reviews-Peterborough_Lift_Lock-Peterborough_Ontario.html
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Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Site
Opened in 1904. A Canadian National Historic Site. Interesting to watch them in action!
https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g155008-d482062-Reviews-Peterborough_Lift_Lock-Peterborough_Ontario.html
Wonderful museum devoted to the history of the canoe and what it means to Cananda's culture and history.
https://canoemuseum.ca/museum-info/
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The Canadian Canoe Museum
910 Monaghan RdWonderful museum devoted to the history of the canoe and what it means to Cananda's culture and history.
https://canoemuseum.ca/museum-info/
Take a leisurely cruise along the Otonabee River and see Peterborough from a different perspective.
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Liftlock & the Riverboat Crisis
92 George St NTake a leisurely cruise along the Otonabee River and see Peterborough from a different perspective.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
FREE concerts at Del Crary Park held every Wednesday and Saturday during July and August.
https://www.ptbomusicfest.ca/
34 místní doporučují
Peterborough SUP
247 George St NFREE concerts at Del Crary Park held every Wednesday and Saturday during July and August.
https://www.ptbomusicfest.ca/
Great place to visit for Maplefest in spring, berry picking in summer and Pumpkinfest in the fall.
http://mcleanberryfarm.com/
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McLean Berry Farm
2191 16 LineGreat place to visit for Maplefest in spring, berry picking in summer and Pumpkinfest in the fall.
http://mcleanberryfarm.com/
Wednesday outdoor market downtown - May to October.
https://ptbodowntownmarket.com/
10 místní doporučují
Peterborough Downtown Farmers' Market
Charlotte StreetWednesday outdoor market downtown - May to October.
https://ptbodowntownmarket.com/
Local farmer's market. Downtown. Held outdoors in summer, indoors in winter. See website below for details.
https://www.ptboregionalfarmersmarket.org/
7 místní doporučují
Peterborough Regional Farmers Market
400-470 Charlotte StLocal farmer's market. Downtown. Held outdoors in summer, indoors in winter. See website below for details.
https://www.ptboregionalfarmersmarket.org/
Peterborough Farmer's Market - Memorial Centre, Lansdowne Street. Outdoors in summer. Indoors in winter. See website for details.
https://www.peterboroughfarmersmarket.com/market-infomation/
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Peterborough Farmers' Market
136 Lansdowne StPeterborough Farmer's Market - Memorial Centre, Lansdowne Street. Outdoors in summer. Indoors in winter. See website for details.
https://www.peterboroughfarmersmarket.com/market-infomation/
Great performances happening here. Check out their website for current and upcoming concerts, plays, films etc.
https://markethall.org/
16 místní doporučují
Market Hall Performing Arts
140 Charlotte StGreat performances happening here. Check out their website for current and upcoming concerts, plays, films etc.
https://markethall.org/
INTERESTING VISITS
Wonderful collection of Native crafts and fine art. Don't miss it if you are in the Kawarthas for a visit! Also, visit for the Pow Wow in September. See Curve Lake First Nation Website for details.ow.
https://www.whetung.com/
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Whetung Ojibwa Art and Crafts Gallery
875 Mississauga StWonderful collection of Native crafts and fine art. Don't miss it if you are in the Kawarthas for a visit! Also, visit for the Pow Wow in September. See Curve Lake First Nation Website for details.ow.
https://www.whetung.com/
Interesting artifacts from Indonesia and around the world. Locations on Charlotte Street (downtown) and Lansdowne Street W.
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Tribal Voices
179 Charlotte StInteresting artifacts from Indonesia and around the world. Locations on Charlotte Street (downtown) and Lansdowne Street W.
Awesome artifacts and cool finds from around the world! Located between Peterborough and Port Hope, but worth the drive!
https://www.primitivedesignscanada.com/
23 místní doporučují
Primitive Designs
2762 Northumberland County Rd 28Awesome artifacts and cool finds from around the world! Located between Peterborough and Port Hope, but worth the drive!
https://www.primitivedesignscanada.com/
Visit the AGP's current exhibitions and gallery shop. Located beside Little Lake.
https://agp.on.ca/
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Art Gallery of Peterborough
250 Crescent StVisit the AGP's current exhibitions and gallery shop. Located beside Little Lake.
https://agp.on.ca/
Gorgeous fields of lavender in bloom during the month of July. Do yoga, walk the fields, brouse the gift shop or artisan booths or have a bite at the open air bistro.
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Laveanne
8667 Gilmour RdGorgeous fields of lavender in bloom during the month of July. Do yoga, walk the fields, brouse the gift shop or artisan booths or have a bite at the open air bistro.
SHOPPING - SPECIAL SPOTS CURATED BY CREATIVES
Local artisan shop. Interesting and creative finds.
https://www.watsonandlou.com/
Watson & Lou
383 Water StLovely plant shop, cafe, creative space and juice bar. Opened by the first winner of Peterborough's "Win This Space", Tina Bromley.
https://www.tinygreens.ca/
Tiny Greens Plant Shop Now Open!
431 George St NLovely plant shop, cafe, creative space and juice bar. Opened by the first winner of Peterborough's "Win This Space", Tina Bromley.
https://www.tinygreens.ca/
The Boardwalk Lounge
261 George St NBoard game lounge. Extensive drinks and food menu.
SPECIALTY FOOD SHOPS
Lovely local little cheese shop in downtown Peterborough with an amazing selection.
http://chasingthecheese.com/cheeses.htm
Chasing The Cheese
330 Charlotte StLovely local little cheese shop in downtown Peterborough with an amazing selection.
http://chasingthecheese.com/cheeses.htm
Vast array of specialty food selections. On-site restaurant and juice bar also.
http://onefinefood.com/
12 místní doporučují
One Fine Food
800 Erskine AveVast array of specialty food selections. On-site restaurant and juice bar also.
http://onefinefood.com/
Knowlegeable staff. Huge selection of cheeses and specialty foods. Worth the visit!
http://delectablefinefoods.ca/
Delectable Fine Foods
550 Lansdowne StreetKnowlegeable staff. Huge selection of cheeses and specialty foods. Worth the visit!
http://delectablefinefoods.ca/
Great selection of organic fruits and veggies, grass fed local meats, organic chicken. gluten free products, organic dairy, non-gmo" and eco-friendly products, "clean" cosmetics. Great staff. Lansdowne and Water St. locations
https://joannesplace.ca/
Jo Anne's Place Health Foods
904 Water StGreat selection of organic fruits and veggies, grass fed local meats, organic chicken. gluten free products, organic dairy, non-gmo" and eco-friendly products, "clean" cosmetics. Great staff. Lansdowne and Water St. locations
https://joannesplace.ca/
BASICS & NECESSITIES
LCBO
196 Sherbrooke StShoppers Drug Mart
250 Charlotte StTim Hortons
50 Ottawa St W
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
1 Hospital Drhttps://www.prhc.on.ca/cms/directions-maps
Multi-plex movie theatre
https://www.google.com/search?q=galaxy+cinema+peterborough&rlz=1C1KMZB_enCA562CA562&oq=gala&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i57j35i39j0l4j69i60.2389j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
22 místní doporučují
Galaxy Cinemas Peterborough
320 Water StMulti-plex movie theatre
https://www.google.com/search?q=galaxy+cinema+peterborough&rlz=1C1KMZB_enCA562CA562&oq=gala&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i57j35i39j0l4j69i60.2389j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Visitor Centre
270 George St Nhttps://thekawarthas.ca/
Peterborough Public Library
345 Aylmer St NCIBC Branch
825 Monaghan RdATM near City Oasis. Also TD across the street. Other banks, just google "ATM near me"