Peterborough,Ontario
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By Bus
The city of Peterborough is reachable by Greyhound intercity bus services from Toronto (8 times a day) and Ottawa (approx. 2X a day). Go Transit provides buss service between Peterborough and the Oshawa GO Train Station.
By Car
The two main highways into Peterborough are Highway 115 from Oshawa and Toronto and Highway 7 from Ottawa. Highway 28 forms a central spine through the Kawarthas and also runs through Peterborough.
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Peterborough Liftlock
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.
The Canadian Canoe Museum
910 Monaghan Road, Open every day, M-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 12PM-5PM. Has displays of watercraft from Canada and around the world, plus exhibits on the role canoes and kayaks have played in Canada.
Lady Eaton College
One of the best examples of modern architecture in Canada.
Walk or hike
along the many trails within and outside of Peterborough. Many of the abandoned railroad tracks have been converted into paved trails, including the Rotary Trial along the Otonabee River.
Little Lake Musicfest
Weekly outdoor live music running all summer long on Wednesday and Saturday nights. A great family event.
March - June
October - December
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