City of Peterborough Information

City of Peterborough Website 705-742-7777

Welcome to Peterborough - This website has been created for those who are either thinking of immigrating to Canada, or who have recently arrived. It contains information to help you decide if you want to live in Peterborough and how to get settled here.

Greater Peterborough’s Vital Signs® is a collaborative community initiative led by the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough. It is a snapshot of our community that measures the vitality of Greater Peterborough, identifies needs, strengths and trends, and supports actions on issues that are critical to our quality of life.

Attractions

Art Gallery of Peterborough

Artspace Peterborough's artist-run centre, a non-profit organization committed to nurturing contemporary art and artists.

Canadian Canoe Museum The largest collection of canoes, kayaks and related artifacts in the world. Much more than canoes, the high quality exhibits are designed to walk you through Canada's history by telling the story of aboriginal peoples, exploration and trade who all depended on Canada's extensive waterways as the highways of the north.

Hutchison House a living history museum, owned and operated by The Peterborough Historical Society, depicts 19th century pioneer life in Ontario.

Peterborough Lift Lock Opened in 1904 and designated as a Canadian National Historic Site, this is the highest hydraulic lift lock in the world.

Peterborough Memorial Centre 705-743-3561

Peterborough Museum and Archives Here you can discover a lot about the history of Peterborough.
Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame. This is the shrine to all that is sports in and around Peterborough.

Riverview Park and Zoo wonderful zoo close to Trent University. The zoo features 27 exhibits, with over 48 species, including Yak, Camel, Wallaby, Emu, Macaw, Squirrel Monkey, Cougar, Plated Lizard, Meerkat and more! The park covers 55.5 acres and is the largest and most diversified playground in the city. It also features equipment for physically-challenged children. With a splash pad, frisbee golf course, walking trails, a miniature train ride, and beautiful gardens the Riverview Park and Zoo has something for everyone.

Festivals and Events
February Folk Folly - Feb 24- 26th 2017, various venues across Peterborough. What is the February Folk Folly ?
Is a music crawl in beautiful downtown peterborough taking place at various downtown buisnesses where live music usually doesn't take place.

Fiesta Peterborough - Latin Street Festival August 5th 2017 on Hunter Street between George and Water St from 4pm to 10 pm

Hand of Man Art and Craft Sale is presented by the Peterborough Guild of Arts and Crafts (PGAC) and is the largest and longest running yearly art and craft sale in Peterborough. Held every last weekend in October at the Morrow Building, 155 Lansdowne St W. 40th Annual Friday October 27 to Sunday October 28, 2017.

Hogmanay at Hutchison House: January 1st 2018 1-4pm The Scots have been celebrating Hogmanay since the 16th century. Food and celebrations.

Kawartha Craft Beer Festival - June 9 & 10 2017 taking place in the heart of the Kawarthas, the third annual Kawartha Craft Beer Festival brings together beer lovers who are ready to sample Ontario’s finest craft beers. Participants can savour a diverse selection of fresh craft beer, delicious local foods, enjoy live entertainment and have a great time discovering new craft beer flavours! Located in Downtown Peterborough, taking place at Millennium Park, 130 King Street, Peterborough.

MUSE: International Film Festival. Presented by the Peterborough Museum & Archives and the Toronto International Film Festival Group, bringing Canadian and International Film to Peterborough since 1998. Screenings at Galaxy Cinema, Water Street, Peterborough.Occuring during January to April on Sunday afternoons and Monday evenings. Rush tickets are always available at the MUSE Courtesy Desk in Galaxy Theatre, one half hour before each film begins. Cost: $15 (taxes included)

Peterborough Artsweek Sept 21 to September 30, 2018. Featuring dozens of artists commissioned to create works of art in a variety of mediums, situated all across the city.

Peterborough Children's Water Festival May 31st & June 1st 2017 is an exciting community event that provides local students with the opportunity to discover the importance and diversity of water.

Peterborough Folk Festival - August 18-20 2017 There will be live music, workshops, craft vendors, food vendors, an awesome children’s village, and beautiful weather in the heart of beautiful Peterborough, Ontario along the banks of the Mighty Otonabee River. We’re one of Canada’s sweetest small festivals, and we’d love to have you join us!

Peterborough Pride Festival September 15-24th 2017 2017 marks the 15th Peterborough Pride Festival

Peterborough Pulse - invites the whole city to walk, bike, dance, play and socialize in spaces typically used by cars. For one summer day, George Street transforms into a vibrant car-free corridor filled with families pushing strollers, cyclists and roller-skaters, Karate and Zumba, art and music, and more. In 2017, Peterborough Pulse Celebrates the 150 with special photo exhibits, arts installations, and activities that showcase and celebrate our unique community and, we hope, provide inspiration for the next 150 years.

Peterborough Yoga festival is a community-oriented gathering that is founded upon the vision that yoga, meditation, kirtan, wellness, community connection and fresh air can all amplify love and presence in our beings, in our families and communities and around the world. June 17 2017

REELKids Film Festival ReFrame REELKids Festival January 16-19 2017

ReFrame Peterborough International Film Festival ReFrame celebrates the latest works created by film and video makers from our community, Canada and around the world. We select films that will develop the audience's appreciation and awareness of arts and culture in contemporary media. January 27 to 29th 2017

Santa Claus Parade - 43rd Annual Kinsmen Parade - Starts from City Hall to Morrow Park 4:45 PM to 6:30 PM on Saturday December 2nd 2017.

Snofest: Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Snofest Peterborough with fun events throughout the month of January 2018. Some exciting events planned for this year include: Pony Rides, a Curling Bonspiel, Sno Jamming Family Day at Armour Hill, a Youth Art Show and Sale and a Library Story time, plus even more family fun at the Carnival on the Hill at the Peterborough Museum and Archives

Sparks Photo Festival: is a celebration of photography, and the artists, dreamers, innovators, storytellers, professionals and enthusiasts behind the camera lens. Every year, the month of April will mark the arrival of numerous photographic exhibits and artists, workshops, lectures and other related
photographic events and activities in locations throughout the Northumberland, Peterborough, and the Kawartha Lakes regions. April 1-30th 2018

Taste of Downtown: will run from 11 am to 5 pm on June 3rd 2017 and features delicious samples from local restaurants, a beer and wine garden, live music, sidewalk sales, local art, and activities for the whole family. Participating retailers will join the restaurateurs, taking to the street with their wares for a sidewalk sale.

Trent University Events: Up to date list of events happening at Trent - Public is welcome to attend some of the events.

Entertainment

Kawartha Now - what is happening in Peterborough and surrounding area

Little Lake Music Festival (previously known as Festival of Lights) Free concerts in the summer on Wednesdays and Saturdays. June 25th to August 24th 2016

Peterborough Symphony Orchestra

Peterborough Theatre Guild

Showplace Peterborough variety of live music, theatre, dance, comedy, tribute, festival, lecture and variety acts and events in the professional 647-seat theatre

Services

Peterborough Public Health 705-743-1000

Peterborough Public Library 705-745-5382

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (Hospital) 705-743-2121

Peterborough Transit includes bus routes, fares and schedules

Peterborough Utilities 705-748-9300

Waste Management Find out about recycling, hazardous waste pickup or drop off, ordering a few yards of compost, garbage etc..

Sports and Recreation

Burnham Park quiet spot for a walk in the woods. Stop for a picnic or follow trails that meander through majestic stands of maple, beech, elm and hemlock - among the oldest in Ontario.

Evinrude Centre

Kinsmen Civic Centre Each weeknight and weekend, throughout the winter, the facility is engulfed with minor hockey enthusiasm. Adult hockey is also played on the two ice surfaces with several leagues and tournaments. The Kinsmen Civic Centre is also active in the summer with lacrosse and an adjacent softball diamond.

Northcrest Arena

Peterborough Lakers Lacrosse

Peterborough Petes Hockey Team

Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre 705-742-0050

Parks Peterborough has over 150 parks in the city