Kawartha Lakes
Adventure Travel - Canada
Houseboating Capital of Ontario
Kawartha Lakes is a rural county located in Central Ontario. The main communities are Fenelon Falls, Lindsay, Sturgeon Point, Omemee and Woodville. Many of the townships are connected by rivers, lakes and streams. The Trent-Severn Waterway, with 5 locks, passes through the Kawartha Lakes region. They 5 locks are the Bobcaygeon, Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, Rosedale, and Kirkfield.
Activities, Parks, Trails and Places of Interest in Kawartha Lakes
Kawartha Lakes is referred to as the "Houseboat Capital of Ontario". Activities most enjoyed in the community and surrounding areas include houseboating, boating, sailing, swimming, beachcombing, jet skiing, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, golfing, atving, birding, camping, rock climbing, horseback riding, sightseeing, picnicking, and xc ski, snowmobiling and skiing.
Parks, trails and green spaces to explore in Kawartha Lakes
A few of the more popular destinations are the Balsam Lake Provincial Park, Devil's Elbow Ski Area, Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park, Ganaraska Hiking Trail,
Altberg Wildlife Sanctuary, Indian Point Provincial Park, Fleetwood Creek and Windy Ridge Conservation Areas.
Kawartha Lakes Attractions
Attractions and cultural venues throughout the region include the Trent-Severn Waterway, Olde Gaol Museum, Doube's Trestle Bridge, Youngtown Rock and Roll Museum, Gamiing Nature Centre, Maryboro Lodge Museum, Academy Theatre for Performing Arts, Kawartha Settlers' Village, Boyd Heritage Museum, Coboconk Jailhouse, and Melton’s Lighthouse.
Services and Amenities of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
Services important to travelers one will find in and around the community include a good selection of accommodations, rentals, campgrounds, restaurants, coffee houses, gas stations, grocery stores, internet, cell service, library, marina, taxi services and Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport(near Lindsay).