Guidebook for Kawartha Lakes
Drinks & Nightlife
Good honest food and reasonable prices
On the first Thursday of every month, Murphy's holds a open mic evening - Very entertaining!!
26 locals recommend
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May StreetOn the first Thursday of every month, Murphy's holds a open mic evening - Very entertaining!!
The Cow and Sow Eatery
38 Colborne StFood Scene
Joann Patterson’s pastries all began with her mother Laura’s mouth watering pastry recipe. Combined with amazing home made filling the butter tarts are the best seller. Originally Joann sold her famous pastries for years at “Shabby Shack”. However, the demand and reputation for her prize winning butter tarts grew and a larger space was needed and thus The Little Pie Shack was born. They also feature home made pies, tarts, brownies, squares, Kawartha Dairy ice cream, sundaes, banana splits, milkshakes, flurries, fruit smoothies, hot dogs… and even more!
19 locals recommend
The Little Pie Shack
6 Francis St EJoann Patterson’s pastries all began with her mother Laura’s mouth watering pastry recipe. Combined with amazing home made filling the butter tarts are the best seller. Originally Joann sold her famous pastries for years at “Shabby Shack”. However, the demand and reputation for her prize winning butter tarts grew and a larger space was needed and thus The Little Pie Shack was born. They also feature home made pies, tarts, brownies, squares, Kawartha Dairy ice cream, sundaes, banana splits, milkshakes, flurries, fruit smoothies, hot dogs… and even more!
Fantastic Italian food, at the higher end of the price range but worth it for that special occasion
17 locals recommend
Ziraldo’s Italian Restaurant
3 Francis St WFantastic Italian food, at the higher end of the price range but worth it for that special occasion
On The Locks
26 Colborne StComfortable food with the best view of the falls in town
Sightseeing
A perfect place to sit on a hot summer's day, eating a Kawartha Dairy Ice cream and watching the boats navigate through the lock.
105 locals recommend
Fenelon Falls
A perfect place to sit on a hot summer's day, eating a Kawartha Dairy Ice cream and watching the boats navigate through the lock.
Buckhorn
Pretty little town, about an hour's drive from the cottage
Essentials
Sobeys Fenelon Falls
15 Lindsay StShopping
Bobcaygeon
Bigley Shoes and Clothing
39 Bolton StQuirky and offbeat store containing antique furniture and various curios
13 locals recommend
Grr8 Finds Markets
27 Colborne StQuirky and offbeat store containing antique furniture and various curios
Entertainment & Activities
Byrnell Golf Club in Kawartha Lakes
192 Kawartha Lakes County Rd 8Devil's Elbow, in business since 1963, is one of the few remaining family operated ski areas in Ontario. Known for offering some of the finest snow conditions and longest ski seasons in Ontario, Devil's Elbow offers 14 runs including the East & West Glades and 2 terrain parks on 90 skiable acres.
Devil's Elbow Ski Area
878 Bethany Hills RdDevil's Elbow, in business since 1963, is one of the few remaining family operated ski areas in Ontario. Known for offering some of the finest snow conditions and longest ski seasons in Ontario, Devil's Elbow offers 14 runs including the East & West Glades and 2 terrain parks on 90 skiable acres.
Parks & Nature
Balsam Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park located in south-central Ontario on Balsam Lake. The park is situated along the Trent-Severn Waterway, a few kilometres southwest of Coboconk.
50 locals recommend
Balsam Lake Provincial Park
2238 Kawartha Lakes County Rd 48 Balsam Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park located in south-central Ontario on Balsam Lake. The park is situated along the Trent-Severn Waterway, a few kilometres southwest of Coboconk.
The Victoria Recreation Corridor is a rail trail that stretches from Lindsay, Ontario to Kinmount Ontario. It is 55 km in length and is managed by the County of Victoria. The trail is used year-round for hiking, horseback riding, cycling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. The trail follows the former CN rail line ...
15 locals recommend
Victoria Rail Trail
The Victoria Recreation Corridor is a rail trail that stretches from Lindsay, Ontario to Kinmount Ontario. It is 55 km in length and is managed by the County of Victoria. The trail is used year-round for hiking, horseback riding, cycling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. The trail follows the former CN rail line ...
The Trent–Severn Waterway is a 386 kilometres (240 mi)-long canal route connecting Lake Ontario at Trenton to Georgian Bay at Port Severn. Its major natural waterways include the Trent River, Otonabee River, the Kawartha lakes, Lake Simcoe, Lake Couchiching and the Severn River. Its scenic, meandering route has been called "one of the finest interconnected systems of navigation in the world
6 locals recommend
Trent Severn Waterway
The Trent–Severn Waterway is a 386 kilometres (240 mi)-long canal route connecting Lake Ontario at Trenton to Georgian Bay at Port Severn. Its major natural waterways include the Trent River, Otonabee River, the Kawartha lakes, Lake Simcoe, Lake Couchiching and the Severn River. Its scenic, meandering route has been called "one of the finest interconnected systems of navigation in the world