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Thing to see, do and eat in Peterborough Ontario Canada
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items Peterborough, Ontario Canada is a great small city to visit! It’s about a 2 hour drive north-east of Toronto, and is the official “gateway to cottage country.” Lots to see and do here, with all the shopping you need on the way to the cottage. Stay fo...
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Local Restaurants
Sights & Attractions
Venues & Activites
Local Restaurants
Fantastic upscale casual restaurant. Delicious Belgian food and a huge beer menu with options from all over the world. Great cozy atmosphere.
St Veronus Cafe and Tap Room
A locally owned fave! Great food, friendly staff and owners, and great atmosphere! Lots of craft beer to choose from. Don’t miss their fries, they’re the best.
Ashburnham Ale House
A great new spot to eat, with both indoor seating and a patio. Great sandwiches here! And there’s a walking trail right next to it, so you can work off the calories afterwards.
The Railyard Cafe: Home
Best place for Indian food in Peterborough. Don’t let the humble street view fool you. The food is delicious, they give huge portions and they’re so friendly. The dishes are meant to share, so don’t order too much!
CURRY VILLAGE
The best gourmet pizza. Tons of interesting and unique topping combinations to choose from. My faves are The Bugle and Closer To The Heart. Chef’s kiss!
The Night Kitchen
If you like a good hole in the wall cafe and bar, this is the place. It’s grungy, full of character, with a sweet patio, great music and charmingly grumpy staff. Good coffee, good sandwiches, good beer selection. No pretentious a-holes here! This is ...
The Only Cafe
A waterfront cafe set within a lovely park. Mostly patio seating, right on the edge of the lake. Really lovely spot, and yummy food and drinks too! It’s only open during the warmer months (May to October), since it’s an outdoor setting. Like being at...
Silver Bean Cafe
Sights & Attractions
If you’re into canoes, check out the museum! Plenty to learn about the history of canoes in Canada. The museum was just recently built and is a beautiful building, right on the water.
Canadian Canoe Museum
A great spot to check out of you like art. It’s also on the waterfront next to a big park, so it’s a nice area to visit!
Art Gallery of Peterborough
Take a leisurely cruise through the Trent-Severn Waterways on the Liftlock Cruise.
Liftlock & The Riverboat Cruise
Peterborough is home to the highest hydraulic lift lock in the world. This is a national historic site, and a great attraction to check out, especially if you’re going by boat! In the winter, the canal offers ice skating here.
Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Site of Canada
Venues & Activites
A wonderful venue for music, theatre and other events. It’s a beautiful space right downtown, under the iconic clock tower. Check out their website for upcoming concerts and events.
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre
A music, theatre, performance and event venue in downtown Peterborough. Check out their website for the events calendar, there’s always something going on!
Showplace Performance Centre
The zoo is a great place to take your kids for a fun day. Lots of animals to see, plus playgrounds, picnic areas, and a train! And admission is free!
Riverview Park & Zoo
A great hole in the wall music venue with tons of atmosphere and character. It’s in the upstairs of The Only Café.
Gordon Best Theatre
A FREE concert series, running every Wednesday and Saturday night in July and August. Concerts take place at Del Crary Park, on the waterfront in downtown Peterborough.
Peterborough Musicfest
Grab some friends and get your frustrations out by throwing axes for the evening. This fun sport is quick to pick up and makes for a great friendly competition. There’s a bar in house, so a couple brews will loosen you up so you throw better!
Peterborough Axe Club
Held over a weekend every august, the Peterborough Folk Fest is a fantastic free music festival that brings in lots of amazing bands! There’s also an artisan market, lots of local food vendors, a beer tent and children’s activities. Did I mention it’...
Peterborough Folk Festival: Music, Culture & Community