Peterborough and the Kawarthas

Imagine escaping to a place with a unique quality of life that offers a mix of cottage country relaxation, urban creature comforts, breathtaking natural beauty and farm freshness surrounding you everywhere. We are not talking about taking a vacation—we’re talking about living your dream lifestyle. MSN Canada Travel recently listed Peterborough as one of Canada’s Most Secretly Awesome Cities. Say goodbye to traffic jams, de-stress and find the life balance you desereve. Peterborough and the Kawarthas region is within driving distance to Toronto, surrounded by prime agricultural lands and connected by the Trent-Severn Waterway.

Our vibrant communities offer:

Diverse educational facilities including Trent University, Fleming College and Seneca College.
Support for new Canadians.
A thriving creative economy with access to major markets. Technology and manufacturing provide an economic base, with operations from multi-national companies including Siemens, Rolls-Royce and Pepsico, plus more local technology businesses such as Dynacast, SGS and Bryston.
High quality healthcare with the Peterborough Regional Health Centre. Peterborough is a hub for medical specialists.
Entertainment options that include theatres, cinema, sports, racing, a casino, fabulous golf courses, wonderful clubs, microbreweries, trendy cafes and culinary experences.
A rich cultural community with many art galleries and museums, the Lakefield Literary Festival, musical venues and free festivals.
There is an abundance of shopping opportunities with ample parking, from malls to specialty shops, fashion boutiques to country markets.
Green spaces to enjoy with a plentitude of trails for cycling, walking, skiing or skidooing.