Toward Peterborough

Toward Peterborough

We are over two hours' drive from Kingston to our next point, Peterborough, 237 km to be exact. On the way we will stop in Belleville, which notable buildings include the historic Gothic City Hall (Belleville City Hall) and the Glanmore National Historic Site, a museum restored in 2012. In case of a longer stay in the city, a visit to the Colonel Roscoe Vanderwater Conservation is a must area - is a recreational area where you can practice all kinds of sports all year round.

And for the delight of the palate, be tempted to visit Prince Edward County. In recent years, the town has become a rising culinary star in the region. Some even say it's Ontario's culinary capital. After tasting the local dishes in one of the many cozy cafes or restaurants, you can agree. The city hosts food festivals, including "Harvestin 'supper" and "Six Barrels for Six Chefs." There are also many vineyards and organic farms, and talented chefs flock to the island from all over the region. In addition, music sounds everywhere - there are plenty of talented street artists.

The final stop before Peterborough is Brighton, a city whose motto is "Where the past meets the future." Currently, the surrounding fields are planted with corn, soybeans and wheat, once the center was famous mainly for apples. Apple orchards can be seen everywhere and today, and the biggest festival that takes place here is Applefest organized at the end of September. One of the main attractions of the city is Presqu'ile Provincial Park, which is home to many species of birds. There is also the Presqui'le Lighthouse, a slender lantern.

Among Canada's lakes

After a short journey we reach Peterborough. The city is known as the gateway to Kawarthas, a vast region visited by thousands of tourists each year for a relaxing time by the water. This is the main recreational area of the province ( "Country Cottage"), beautiful lakes tempt lovers of swimming, sailing, canoeing and anything else that can be done by the water. Kawartha lakes is both the name of the lakes themselves and the center lying next to them. It is worth visiting and seeing the historic town hall in the Lindsay district.

Although Peterborough, as already mentioned above, is treated by many tourists mainly as a crossing point over the lakes, it also has something to be proud of. There are several interesting sights here, and The Peterborough Lift Lock, one of the tallest hydraulic boat lifts in the world, is also noteworthy. It is located on the Trent channel and, apart from fulfilling the transport function, it pleases the eye, because it is not a typical industrial structure - it is designed with high aesthetics.

As the city has a lot of monuments belonging to the historical and cultural heritage of Canada, it has a specific atmosphere. Those who like walking around museums and art galleries will be fully satisfied. Among the numerous options, they can choose to visit the Canadian Canoe Museum or the Peterborough Museum & Archives. In turn, those who still have little lakes and greenery will surely be delighted with Del Crary Park, the areas near Little Lake.

A stop in the city center

I must admit that finding the perfect accommodation for you is rarely so easy. Meanwhile, as we have seen, virtually every city provides exact information on the nearest campsites on its website, so you don't have to search for them. And so we ended up at Beavermead Campground (2011 Ashburnham Drive), a campsite located by Little Lake in the very center of the city. Can you ask for more? Needless to say, this is a true paradise for fishing enthusiasts. Sitting on a sandy beach, they can cast a fishing line and catch zander, perch or bass . There are several nice cafes and pubs around, boats glide on the water ... It's all for about $ 45 (a group of 4) per night. You must remember to book in advance - it is a very popular place.

The lakes that surround us and the lush, lush greenery will not allow us to leave here soon. It's getting closer to Toronto, but we still have some time left, which we will definitely make good use of. Next time we will go to Chatham Kent to brush up on the United States and get to know one of the largest theaters in Ontario - the Chatham Capitol Theater. But for now, we are enjoying the beauty of the lakes around Peterborough.