Top Things to do in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
Top Hotels in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
- 1. Best Western Plus Otonabee Inn
- 2. Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Lindsay
- 3. Super 8 by Wyndham Peterborough
- 4. Holiday Inn Peterborough-Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
- 5. Kent Inn
- 6. Comfort Inn & Suites
- 7. Peterborough Inn & Suites Hotel
- 8. Quality Inn Peterborough
- 9. Motel 6 Peterborough
- 10. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lindsay
10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Peterborough & the Kawarthas That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Peterborough & the Kawarthas, United States including Horseless Carriage Museum, Highlands Cinema, Globus Theatre, Avant Garden Shop, Sunblockers, Lift Lock Escape, The Canadian Canoe Museum, Hutchison House Museum, Art Gallery of Peterborough, Peterborough Museum and Archives.
Restaurants in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
1. Horseless Carriage Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 88 reviews
The Horseless Carriage Museum is a unique, privately-owned museum specializing in pre-1914 transportation and early mechanical technology. We feature five century-old vehicles and a 1895 Sawyer & Massey steam traction engine, rare mechanical music machines and an 1890's General Store, and more. Bus and group tours welcome. Check out our website and blog for more information. (Please note: We are located midway between Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls on County Road 8. Please call ahead for an appointment! Open May to November .......weather permitting!
Reviewed By davebQ7529HK - Bobcaygeon, Canada
We live here and have never visited. We took our parents thinking they would like the historical part of the tour - and THEY LOVED IT. But although we thought we would like it, we had no idea how much we would love it too! It was one of the best things we have done in a long time. It's NOT just a museum as you think of it. It has the best and most interesting pieces of history on display and the owner who gives you the tour is incredibly knowledgeable about the things you really care about. He fully researched who first owned it, and how they used it. Typically there are pictures from the original owners and inventors. And he knows the details of how it works and nitty-gritty facts that we really liked to know about. We spent 2 1/2 hours and it felt like 1 hour. Normally I would get bored but this was unlike any other museum I have visited. It's impossible to explain how great it is, so just go and check it out! It's by donation, and we left a big donation, because it was so darn awesome. You have to make an appointment and they close for the winter, but check it out in the spring/summer for sure. I am so grateful to the owners who have obviously put so much effort into making this a great experience. Thank you so very, very much!!!! It's not just cars (or horseless carriages) either. There are many other turn of the century inventions such as talking machines, knitting machines, bicycles, etc.
2. Highlands Cinema
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By luvin_travel - Canada, null
This is a unique experience! This is not JUST a movie theatre- it is 5 unique theatres, where the seats, curtains, wall adornments were saved from old theatres that were torn down! Take a trip back in time- not just in the theatres themselves but in the winding hallways that connect them. Keith Stata has displayed a myriad of memorabilia flowing back through the decades. Be regaled by the movie posters of yesteryear and marvel at the most extensive collection of movie projectors that you’ll ever see! Plan time to visit this museum before your movie! This is one of the places YOU MUST SEE when visiting in North Kawartha Lakes or Halliburton. Located on highway 121, just north of Kinmount.
3. Globus Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
A member of ASTRO (the association of summer theatres 'round Ontario) Globus Theatre produces professional summer theatre at the Lakeview Arts Barn just outside the picturesque village of Bobcaygeon. As well as five ‘main’ productions that include Comedies, Dramas and Musicals they also present ‘one-nighters’ featuring some of Canada’s hottest shows and comedy acts; and children’s shows featuring music, magic and puppetry. Patrons can choose to dine at the LAB prior to any evening performance - reservations required.
Reviewed By bmacgoo
Our evening at Globus Theatre/LAB exceeded our expectations! Having attended a few dinner theatres we didn’t know what to expect being held in a barn & during Stage 3 of Covid. Well they hit it out of the ball park!! From great food with 3 selections to appeal to the majority, seamless staff, fully stocked bar & a hilarious show written by one of the actors! It started with us being greeted at the door & having our temperatures taken. Tables were distanced in a rustic but elegant setting, staff were attentive & delivered courses with just enough time between each. Tables were ushered into the theatre individually with ease where seating was arranged maintaining more then the mandated social distancing. Kama Sutra was performed on a stage with two sets a living room & bedroom with few costume changes. Sara Quick & James Barrett brought to life Lynda & Bobs’ marriage from arriving home from work to life in the sack as a middle aged couple with 20yrs under their belt with humour & wit! All from a mistaken library book these two performers nailed what life is like while giving their audience some much needed belly laughter during these unprecedented times! Well done!!!
4. Avant Garden Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
The Avant-Garden Shop offers homeowners and gardeners the finest in home and garden decor, gardening accessories and backyard birding supplies. The Avant-Garden Shop is filled with an alluring collection of functional and decorative items to enhance your outdoor living experience. Each year more products from Canadian artisans are added to the mix of offerings. We are located in downtown Peterborough in the heart of the wonderful Kawartha tourist region just steps away from Millennium park and the Otonabee River. You will find statuary, outdoor wall art, wind chimes, pewter, funky garden art, cards, puzzles, Solmate socks, Tilley hats, ladies and kids hats, Maison Berger, Michel Design soaps, flags, mats, mailboxes and address plaques, bird houses, bird food, bird feeders, pole systems...
5. Sunblockers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Sunblockers are your swimwear specialists. Since 2003 we have been personally fitting women, men and children in quality swimwear and accessories. We carry sizes 6-26 for women, newborn to size 16 for children and 28-44 for men. Our focus is swimwear but we also carry footwear, sunglasses, beach bags, beach cover-ups, hats, snorkel gear, swim caps and goggles. We hope to see you soon.
Reviewed By A4928XQrachelw
Due to Covid there is a limit of 3 customers in the store at time, so we got there before opening to wait outside, good thing we did because when we left there was lineup 12 yr old daughter needed swimsuits, we got 3 different ones that you would never find at Giant Tiger or Walmart. Staff were so helpful, patient and friendly. Huge selections of swimsuits, (for all different bodies and ages), shoes, hats, coverups, sunglasses, mens underwear. Nice to see some Made in Canada brands too.
6. Lift Lock Escape
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Lift Lock Escape in downtown Peterborough is an entertainment hub with 3 distinct fun filled activities: Escape Rooms: At Lift Lock Escape you will be placed into a story, in which you have to find hidden objects, figure out clues and solve puzzles using strategy, creativity and logic in order to achieve your objective within the defined time limit. VR: Lift Lock Escape is also equipped with cutting edge virtual reality systems, and a large catalog of games. Come fight zombies, fly over the grand canyon, fire a bow and arrow to defend your castle, or maybe just check your house out in Peterborough; all in 3D and HD. You won't believe it until you try it. Board Game Cafe: Come with a friend or 3 and try an old favorite game from long ago or one of many award-winning games from around the world. Lift Lock Escape is the perfect destination for a fun night out alone, for date night, with family and friends, or your next professional corporate team building event.
Reviewed By Deke304
For my wife's birthday, I brought her to Lift Lock Escape with her family. We chose the outdoor Escape Adventure and were so glad we did! It was a fantastic experience! We received a great refresher course on the history of Peterborough as we solved various clues. We noted sites here in our hometown that we had not ever noticed previously despite having lived here for most of our lives. The route was varied, the length of it just enough. The puzzles themselves were difficult to challenge us, yet not so difficult that we thought of giving up. The creator of this Escape Room was very friendly, incredibly helpful, even providing reading glasses (we had forgotten ours) and a mask as well as one of our family members had forgotten theirs. We all highly recommend Lift Lock Escape as a fun, adventurous inexpensive and fulfilling way to spend an afternoon.
7. The Canadian Canoe Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 408 reviews
The Canadian Canoe Museum stewards the world's largest collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft. More than 600 in number, the watercraft and their stories of national and international significance, have a pivotal role to play in our collective future.
Reviewed By 121bw - Perth, Canada
Love this museum, the historic kayaks and canoes from across the North and across the indigenous tribes, plus the history of exploration of Canada. Beautiful recreational canoes and the volunteers can tell you fascinating stories of how the museum was given some of their artifacts. This museum is unique and well worth a visit!
8. Hutchison House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Pjhforrealfood - Peterborough, Canada
What an experience for New Year's Day. An old fashioned way to celebrate. Haagis, shortbread, scotch eggs. Miss the Athol drink though. It was the highlight. Descrepencies with pricing too. Admission was posted at door then we were all charged $5 more than advertised. After waiting in a long, cold line up though, it wasn't worth the argument.
9. Art Gallery of Peterborough
10. Peterborough Museum and Archives
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
