Peterborough Attractions

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.

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.

Indian River Reptile Zoo houses over 200 exotic reptiles. A rattlesnake exhibit and venomous snake display are also featured.

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.

Milltown is home to batting cages, gemstone mining, mini golf, rock climbing, and an area for treasure hunters.