Kawartha Lakes

About

The City of Kawartha Lakes is over 3,067 square kilometres of urban and rural areas with over 250 lakes and waterways. The city includes 105km of the Trent- Severn Waterway, Kirkfield Liftlock – the world’s 2nd Highest Lift-Lock, 43 marinas, 111 municipal parks, and the Academy Theatre, which is the 2nd oldest live theatre venue in Ontario.

Annual Events – Attractions & Entertainment – Outdoors – Eating – Shopping– Rest & Relax – Maps – Key Locations

Annual Events

The main festivals include:
. February – Winterlude
. May – Rolling Hills Artist Studio Tours
. September – Kawartha Arts Festival
. November – Festival of Trees
. November / December – Living Christmas Tree

Attractions & Entertainment

GLOBUS THEATRE & LAKEVIEW ARTS BARN
Bobcaygeon / Kawartha Lakes
Theatre / Comedy / Dining
Globus Theatre is the company-in-residence at the Lakeview Arts Barn (LAB). Globus offers a diverse, professional summer season and an eclectic mix of dramas, murder mysteries and comedy nights at other times throughout the year. Theatre patrons can choose to dine prior to any of the evening performances in the dining room adjacent to the theatre. The LAB, originally a working cattle barn, also has a contemporary Arts space.
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ACADEMY THEATRE
Lindsay / Kawartha Lakes
Live Music / Theatre / Events
The Academy Theatre for Performing Arts, as it is known today, is a cultural centre, presenting concerts and community productions. The Academy Theatre was built in the spring of 1892, and when the theatre doors opened in 1893, it was billed as the most technically perfect theatre in Canada. With seating for 900 people.
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KAWARTHA SETTLERS’ VILLAGE
Bobcaygeon / Kawartha Lakes
Historic Site / Movies / Theatre / Events
Kawartha Settlers’ Village was originally a family farm and is now home to a collection of over 20 historic homes and buildings. Experience what life was like for pioneers in the Kawartha’s as you stroll through the Village and discover artifacts from 1830 – 1935. The barn is used to hold movie nights and plays, and other events are hosted throughout the season.
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Outdoors

DROMOLAND ORCHARD & STABLES
Little Britain / Kawartha Lakes
Orchard / Horseback Riding / Farm
Dromoland Orchard & Stables is a family destination where hundreds of thousands of apple blossoms bloom and gentle horses graze. Enjoy a horseback trail ride, take a walking tour of dromoland and the enchanted fairy forest, pick apples, or purchase apple products and organic chickens and eggs. Call to reserve your time and place.
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DEVIL’S ELBOW SKI AREA
Little Britain / Kawartha Lakes
Skiing(alpine) / Skiing(nordic) / Snowshoeing
Offering 14 runs, including the East & West Glades and 3 terrain parks on 90 skiable acres, with six chairlifts (4 quad and 2 double). Nordic and snowshoe enthusiasts can enjoy 8.5 km of winding trails through sheltered, evergreen and hardwood forest. “The Grill” is located in the two storey chalet overlooking the hills. While you’re warming up by the stone fireplace, you can enjoy a hot or cold beverage and a variety of freshly prepared hot and cold foods
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Eating

KAWARTHA DAIRY
Bobcaygeon / Kawartha Lakes
Ice Cream
Great scooped ice cream or tubs to take out. Wider variety than available in grocers. Nine locations in Ontario.
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THE LITTLE PIE SHACK
Fenelon/ Kawartha Lakes
Desserts / Lighter Fare / Ice Cream
Light lunch snacks, and a selection of desserts including pies, tarts, brownies, squares, ice cream, sundaes, banana splits and milk shakes.
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Shopping

STATION GALLERY OF FENELON FALLS
Fenelon/ Kawartha Lakes
Gallery
The Gallery is located in a historic railway station in beautiful Fenelon Falls. You are sure to find unique and locally handcrafted pieces of art from over 15 local artist.
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Rest & Relax

EGANRIDGE RESORT, COUNTRY CLUB &SPA
Fenelon Falls / Kawartha Lakes
Resort / Spa
Luxurious accommodations in an historic estate overlooking Sturgeon Lake with private waterfront. On-site golf and full service spa.
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Maps

Key Locations

Following are the cities, towns and townships within Kawartha Lakes.

Towns
Lindsay

Wards & Villages within
1 – Avery Point, Dalrymple, Uphill, Sadowa, Sebright
2 – Coboconk, Norland
3 – Burnt River, Kinmount
4 – Argyle, Bolsover, Kirkfield, Oakwood, Woodville
5 – Cambray, Cameron, Glenarm
6 – Fenelon Falls, Rosedale
7 – Bobcaygeon, Sturgeon Point
8 – Little Britain, Manilla, Valentia
9/10/11/12 – Lindsay
13 – Ancona Point, Dunsford
14 – Downeyville
14/15 – Omemee
16 – Bethany, Janetville, Manvers, Pontypool

Additional Villages
Baddow, Baker Trail, Ballyduff, Barclay, Baddow, Baker Trail, Ballyduff, Barclay, Bellevue, Bethel, Burton, Dartmoor, Daytonia Beach, Dongola, Emily, Eldon Station, Feir Mill, Fowlers Corners, Fleetwood, Greenhurst-Thurstonia, Hartley, Head Lake, Long Beach, Long Point, Lorneville, Mariposa Station, Mariposa, Ragged Rapids, Rokeby, St. Mary’s, Verulam Park, Victoria Road, View Lake

Visit the Official Regional Site of Kawartha Lakes