Read about the people, places, businesses, and history that make Kawarthas Northumberland special
I recently came across a clever design that superimposed a public transit network map over the Trent-Severn Waterway. In the same way the TTC subway map is separated into various routes, this metaphorical map includes such lines the “Scugog Connector” and the “Kawartha Line.”
From the globe-traversing outriggers of the South Pacific to Amazonian dugouts to the birchbark craft of Turtle Island, the canoe is a fascinating example of convergent cultural evolution: in many isolated cases around the world a very similar design of craft has emerged to answer the question of the most beautiful and efficient way to navigate the regional waterscapes.
Made famous by The Tragically Hip’s rhyme with “constellations,” Bobcaygeon rests upon three islands right at the meeting point of Sturgeon and Pigeon Lakes. These two waterbodies create the distinctive zig-zag pattern of the Kawartha Lakes section of the Trent-Severn Waterway.
Great paddling routes don’t just “happen.” It takes a network of people interested in developing them. There is an amazing network of cyclists in Kawarthas Northumberland, all of them discovering, developing and planning amazing cycling routes.
Nogies Creek is one of our reflective paddling spots right in our back yard; located near Highway 36 between Buckhorn and Bobcaygeon, it’s less than 45 minutes from downtown Peterborough.
Whether he’s a great outdoorsman, beer connoisseur, food aficionado, or would rather be fishing, we’ve compiled 10 of our favourite options for celebrating the most important man in your life – and they’re all right here in Kawarthas Northumberland.
The Kawarthas Northumberland region is an ice angler’s paradise! So many species! So little time it seems. The frozen lakes provide an exciting and affordable way to get into the sport of ice fishing.
We know how to enjoy all that winter has to offer! There are plenty of festivals, events, and live performances. There are also lots of great trails, adventures, and winter-time outdoor activities to enjoy. Here are some ideas to get you started!
Winter is the perfect time of year to tour local bakeries for sweet treats! With over 50 stops, the Kawarthas Northumberland Butter Tart Tour offers some of the best butter tarts in Ontario.
The angling opportunities available year round are simply astounding. The fall is a special time of year, however, and the scenery is simply breathtaking.
Did you know Kawarthas Northumberland is home to Ontario’s biggest Butter Tart Tour? This is where you can find some of Ontario’s best butter tarts and also enjoy some of Ontario’s most stunning fall foliage.
August and September can be one of the best times of the year to catch big fish in the Kawarthas Northumberland region. As we reach the end of August and the days start to shorten, the nights a little cooler and the leaves begin to change so does the trigger for our native fish species to feed!