Kawartha Lakes

Kawartha Lakes is known for its beautiful lakes, lush forests, and diverse communities offering a wide range of recreational and cultural opportunities.

History

Kawartha Lakes, Ontario was originally inhabited by the Mississauga Anishinaabe people. It was settled by Europeans in the early 1800s and became a city in 2001. Prior to restructuring as a city, Kawartha Lakes was known as Victoria County. 

Fast Facts

Kawartha Lakes is comprised of Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Lindsay, Omemee and Woodville.

0

Founded

0

Population as of 2016

Local Attractions in Kawartha Lakes

Click on the name of any attraction below to get further details

Bobcaygeon Fall Fair

Bobcaygeon has been hosting a fall fair at the end of September for more than 160 years. Visitors can enjoy competitions, home craft displays by local artisans, music, entertainment, delicious food, animals, and a midway.

Parks, Beaches & Boat Launches

Kawartha Lakes is home to numerous parks, public beaches and public boat launches.

Olde Gaol Museum

The museum dedicated to sharing community histories is located in a historic Gaol that was built in 1863 and continuously used as a correctional institution until February 2003. After remaining closed for a few years, the gaol's doors reopened in 2011 as the museum.

Kawartha Settlers Village

Kawartha Settlers' Village, which was once a prosperous family farm, now houses a captivating assortment of more than 20 historic homes and buildings. Visitors can experience the life of pioneers in the Kawarthas.

Globus Theatre

This venue, formerly a cattle barn, now serves as a 150-seat theater with an adjacent restaurant. During the summer season, visitors can enjoy a varied lineup of shows, while the rest of the year offers an assorted selection of dramas, murder mysteries, and comedy nights.

The Lindsay Milk Run

For more than 40 years, the Lindsay Milk Run has been a beloved community tradition, offering races of 5K, 10K, and 21K half marathon for participants of all ages and skill levels. Some parts of the marathon follow the Victoria Rail Trail.

Kawartha Lakes School Districts

Kawartha Lakes is in the Trillium Lakelands District School Board. You can find what catchment each school is in here.

To find the nearest Catholic school in your area, use the Catholic District School Board 'Find a School' site here.

MarketMinuteConcept

Interested in living in Kawartha Lakes?

Click the search button for a full list of available homes within the area!

Have More Questions?

Loading Contact Me...