You might already know about Kawarthas Northumberland’s literary legacy. Major Canadian authors like Margaret Laurence, Robertson Davies, Farley Mowat, and Susanna Moodie all spent time living in the region, and Life of Pi author Yann Martel is an alum of Trent University’s philosophy program. If you’re less familiar with the authors living and working in … Read more
We know there are people across the country and around the world who are not able to travel to Kawarthas Northumberland and experience the museum in person. To help, we’ve created a series of videos that show the museum is not just a collection of objects but a keeping place for the stories the vessels … Read more
Walk through a public park and you probably don’t spend a whole lot of time thinking about its history. Once the park is established it’s as if it’s always been there, a nice bit of green space to bring a book or take a stroll. Peterborough’s Millennium Park would be a lovely choice for either … Read more
For film and TV buffs, it’s no secret that Toronto, Vancouver, and other Canadian cities often stand in for international locales. You might not’ve heard that smaller towns around Kawarthas Northumberland also play host to movie crews, though. Next time you’re watching Netflix, keep your eyes peeled for scenes shot in our backyard — true … Read more
The Northumberland Hills Studio Tour encompasses forty-three artists, including painters, photographers, ceramic artists, jewellers, glass crafters, and more.
Invention After 1805 many intricately patterned textiles, like rugs and coverlets, were woven on a Jacquard loom. Prior to 1805, the weaving of intricate pictorial patterns was an extremely complicated process, which required both a weaver and a draw boy (who operated the cords that lifted the pattern warp threads). In his childhood, Joseph-Marie Jacquard … Read more
ReFrame Film Festival couldn’t be better timed. At the darkest, coldest time of year, three city blocks of downtown Peterborough come alive with moviegoers hurrying from from theatre to theatre. When the films let out they stumble blinking onto the sidewalk, processing what they’ve seen. Restaurants and bars fill with tables of attendees locked in spirited discussion. Then it happens all over again for the next four days. A mid-sized Ontario town in January suddenly feels like the epicentre of arts and culture.
The Westben Centre for Connection and Creativity Through Music has a reputation in this region. The mixture of high-level talent performing original productions in an eye-catching venue has drawn audiences for nearly two decades now, and each season typically ends on a high note with a festive Christmas celebration.
Lang Pioneer Village Museum is a personal favourite of mine. As a living history museum it’s a remarkably complete and immersive experience. Apart from other guests in contemporary clothes, you’re unlikely to see many anachronisms in this recreation 19th century village.
With an emphasis on local food, Cultivate attracts chefs, bakers, brewers, and all-round foodies from across Kawarthas Northumberland and neighbouring communities.