Janet’s guidebook of what to do and where to eat in surrounding area
Sightseeing
Only 30 mins away from the cottage, Peterborough is located between two major Canadian cities (Toronto and Ottawa), it has managed to maintain a small-town friendly feel to it. Peterborough with its relaxed atmosphere and laid back attitude allows the days to go by unnoticeably. There is a big arts community in the city also, meaning Peterborough is the best place in Central and Southern Ontario to create a band, become an artist and simply showcase your talent.
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Peterborough
Only 30 mins away from the cottage, Peterborough is located between two major Canadian cities (Toronto and Ottawa), it has managed to maintain a small-town friendly feel to it. Peterborough with its relaxed atmosphere and laid back attitude allows the days to go by unnoticeably. There is a big arts community in the city also, meaning Peterborough is the best place in Central and Southern Ontario to create a band, become an artist and simply showcase your talent.
This is the highest hydraulic liftlock in the world, on Hunter Street at Ashburnham Drive. It is best to go in summer (between Victoria Day and Canadian Thanksgiving) when the Trent Severn waterway is operational. The visitor's centre has displays and explains how the lock works.
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Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Site
This is the highest hydraulic liftlock in the world, on Hunter Street at Ashburnham Drive. It is best to go in summer (between Victoria Day and Canadian Thanksgiving) when the Trent Severn waterway is operational. The visitor's centre has displays and explains how the lock works.
A free admission contemporary art gallery with rotating exhibitions. Located in a small modern space on the lake this gallery is a short walk from downtown and located adjacent to departure point for liftlock boat tours.
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Art Gallery of Peterborough
250 Crescent StA free admission contemporary art gallery with rotating exhibitions. Located in a small modern space on the lake this gallery is a short walk from downtown and located adjacent to departure point for liftlock boat tours.
Has displays of watercraft from Canada and around the world, plus exhibits on the role canoes and kayaks have played in Canada. $9.25 (adult) / $22.12 (family of 4). Open every day, M-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 12PM-5PM.
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The Canadian Canoe Museum
910 Monaghan RdHas displays of watercraft from Canada and around the world, plus exhibits on the role canoes and kayaks have played in Canada. $9.25 (adult) / $22.12 (family of 4). Open every day, M-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 12PM-5PM.
Take a boat cruise along the Otonabee River. Liftlock & the River Boat Cruises, office and departure dock located at the Little Lake Peterborough Marina, 1-888-535-4670 (toll free) and 705-742-9912 (fax: 705-743-9980, email: liftlockcruises@sympatico.ca), [8], offers a number of different cruise options during the day (including a trip on the liftlock). Cruises operate mid-May to mid-October.
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Liftlock & the Riverboat Crisis
92 George St NTake a boat cruise along the Otonabee River. Liftlock & the River Boat Cruises, office and departure dock located at the Little Lake Peterborough Marina, 1-888-535-4670 (toll free) and 705-742-9912 (fax: 705-743-9980, email: liftlockcruises@sympatico.ca), [8], offers a number of different cruise options during the day (including a trip on the liftlock). Cruises operate mid-May to mid-October.
Trent University Wildlife Sanctuary
801 University RdFood scene
This is the closest place to get food. It is located 3 mins drive away from the cottage, within the Bellmere Gold Resort club house. They offer simple menu such as burger, sandwich, chicken tenders, and drinks (LCBO licensed).
Bellmere Winds Golf Resort
1235 Villiers LineThis is the closest place to get food. It is located 3 mins drive away from the cottage, within the Bellmere Gold Resort club house. They offer simple menu such as burger, sandwich, chicken tenders, and drinks (LCBO licensed).
Heathside Restaurant is located within the Elmhirst Resort, 15 mins away drive from the cottage. The restaurant is fine dining and offers stunning lake view of rice lake and good food. There is also a less casual bar available onsite. The business hours are limited though, call ahead to confirm.
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Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers LineHeathside Restaurant is located within the Elmhirst Resort, 15 mins away drive from the cottage. The restaurant is fine dining and offers stunning lake view of rice lake and good food. There is also a less casual bar available onsite. The business hours are limited though, call ahead to confirm.
This neighborhood friendly bbq restaurant offers tasty BBQ menu, at a casual and outdoor setting. It is located 15 mins away from the cottage. Business hours are limited, check before going.
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Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd 2This neighborhood friendly bbq restaurant offers tasty BBQ menu, at a casual and outdoor setting. It is located 15 mins away from the cottage. Business hours are limited, check before going.
This is the highest rated restaurant in Peterborough. Offers tasty burger at a casual setting.
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Burger Revolution
357 Front StreetThis is the highest rated restaurant in Peterborough. Offers tasty burger at a casual setting.