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Peterborough Attractions

Peterborough is the gateway to the Kawarthas, part of the Trent-Severn Waterway lake district and the center of a recreational area extending from Rice Lake in the east to Lake Simcoe in the west.

Peterborough was founded in 1818 when a sawmill was built on the river here. The area around it has many traces of Indian settlements.
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(Peterborough Lift Locks and Boat Cruises)
Picture of Peterborough Lift Locks and Boat Cruises
Read More Peterborough Lift Locks and Boat Cruises
The Lift Locks in Peterborough were built in 1904 and transports boats up 20 m. There is an Interpretive Center explaining the process.
Read More Petroglyphs Provincial Park
This park is home to a fabulous display of petroglyphs which date back to between 500 and 1000 years ago. The petroglyphs are enclosed in a glass structure to protect them from the elements.
Art Gallery of Peterborough
The collection of The Art Gallery of Peterborough began in 1974. Exhibits include paintings, sculptures, works on paper and photographs; with the emphasis on Canadian artists. The gallery features a permanent collection and changing exhibitions.
Address
Art Gallery of Peterborough
250 Crescent Street
Peterborough, ON K9J2G1
Canada
Phone 1 (705) 743-9179
Fax 1 (705) 743-8168
Hours
July 1 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:0011:0011:00
Close17:0017:0020:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
September 1 to June 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed11:0011:0011:0011:0011:0011:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Facilities
Gift shop
Canadian Canoe Museum
The Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough is all about the history and heritage of the canoe. The Collection Centre houses the Museum's entire collection of 600 craft. Canoes and kayaks from across Canada, as well as watercraft from around the world are featured.
Address
Canadian Canoe Museum
910 Monaghan Road
Peterborough, ON K9J5K4
Canada
Phone 1 (705) 748-9153
Fax 1 (705) 748-0616
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0012:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Cost
Family$ 20.00
Adult$ 8.25
Students$ 6.50
Senior$ 6.50
Child 5 & underFREE
All values are in Canada Dollars
Indian River Reptile Zoo
Indian River Reptile Zoo houses over 200 exotic reptiles. A rattlesnake exhibit and venomous snake display are also featured.
Address
Indian River Reptile Zoo
2206 R.R. #3
2206 County Road 38
Indian River, ON K0L2B0
Canada
Phone 1 (705) 639-1443
Fax 1 (705) 639-1620
Hours
May 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult$ 12.00
Child 18 & under$ 8.00
Senior$ 8.00
Child 12 & under$ 7.00
Child 2 & underFREE
All values are in Canada Dollars
Facilities
Gift shop
Lang Pioneer Village Museum
It is worth taking a trip just 20km / 13mi along the TransCanada Highway from Peterborough to Lang Century Village Museum which is a reconstruction of a 19th C pioneer village. The old mill, dating from 1845 and in full working order, is particularly interesting. There are displays of the old craftsmen's tools in, for example, the mill, smithy, and sawmill, etc.
Lang Pioneer Village is an "outdoor museum" featuring more than 25 restored and furnished buildings built between 1820 and 1899. The Village is interpreted by costumed villagers portraying authentic 19th-century pioneer life in rural Ontario.
Address
Lang Pioneer Village Museum
470 Water Street
Peterborough, ON K9H3M3
Canada
Phone 1 (705) 295-6694
Fax 1 (705) 295-6644
Hours
May 24 to June 17
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00ClosedClosed
Close15:0015:0015:0015:0015:00
June 20 to September 5
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
September 6 to September 16
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00ClosedClosed
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Cost
Family$ 20.00
Adult$ 8.00
Senior$ 7.00
Students$ 7.00
Child$ 4.00
Child 4 & underFREE
All values are in Canada Dollars
Tips
Family admission (2 adults, up to 4 youth). Premium admission charged for special events.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Milltown Mini Golf - Family Fun Park
Milltown is home to batting cages, gemstone mining, mini golf, rock climbing, and an area for treasure hunters.
Hours
May 1 to May 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open12:0012:0012:0012:0012:0012:0012:00
Close20:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:00
June 1 to June 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open12:0012:0012:0012:0012:0010:0010:00
Close21:0021:0021:0021:0021:0021:0021:00
July 1 to July 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close22:0022:0022:0022:0022:0022:0022:00
August 1 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close21:0021:0021:0021:0021:0021:0021:00
Tips
Prices charged per each activity. Open weather permitting during September and October.
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