May’s Peterborough Guidebook
Food scene
The vegan cafe just around the corner from our Downtown Peterborough Century House Suite.
revelstoke café
641 George St NThe vegan cafe just around the corner from our Downtown Peterborough Century House Suite.
The largest beer selection I have ever seen and tasty comfort food with fabulous courtyard patio
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St Veronus Cafe and Tap Room
129 Hunter St WThe largest beer selection I have ever seen and tasty comfort food with fabulous courtyard patio
Awesome setting on the river in town serving breakfast and lunch, coffee and snacks.
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Spill Coffee Bar
414 George St NAwesome setting on the river in town serving breakfast and lunch, coffee and snacks.
On the Rotary Trail, this is a great spot in East City for pub-style lunch or dinner.
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Ashburnham Ale House
128 Hunter St EOn the Rotary Trail, this is a great spot in East City for pub-style lunch or dinner.
Funky cafe serving vegetarian breakfast, lunch and deserts - also bread for sale. On Water between Simcoe and Hunter Streets.
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The Planet
374 Water StFunky cafe serving vegetarian breakfast, lunch and deserts - also bread for sale. On Water between Simcoe and Hunter Streets.
Our very own craft brewery with a giant patio
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Publican House Brew Pub
294 Charlotte StOur very own craft brewery with a giant patio
Food shopping
Cheese Shop
158 Brock StreetEuropean cheese shop a few blocks south of the Downtown Peterborough Century House Suite
Wholesome fresh baked goods in East City - a nice walk too (close to Sweet Beast Butcher)!
Hard Winter Bakery
133 Hunter St EWholesome fresh baked goods in East City - a nice walk too (close to Sweet Beast Butcher)!
Locally sourced, organic meats and prepared foods in East City (close to Winter Harvest Bakery)
Sweet Beast Butcher Shop
95 Hunter St ELocally sourced, organic meats and prepared foods in East City (close to Winter Harvest Bakery)
Sightseeing
Architecturally stunning. Built in 1964 on both sides of the Otonobee River north of downtown Peterborough. Nice 20-minute bike ride on the Rotary Trail System, 1.5 hours walking (one-way).
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Trent University
1600 W Bank DrArchitecturally stunning. Built in 1964 on both sides of the Otonobee River north of downtown Peterborough. Nice 20-minute bike ride on the Rotary Trail System, 1.5 hours walking (one-way).
The largest lock on the Trent-Severn Canal system connecting Lake Ontario with Lake Simcoe. Each lock is in a park-like setting making them great for picnics and strolling around.
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Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Site
The largest lock on the Trent-Severn Canal system connecting Lake Ontario with Lake Simcoe. Each lock is in a park-like setting making them great for picnics and strolling around.
A 10-minute drive to this gem. Informative and historic - great for boat enthusiasts and anyone looking to do an indoor activity.
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The Canadian Canoe Museum
910 Monaghan RdA 10-minute drive to this gem. Informative and historic - great for boat enthusiasts and anyone looking to do an indoor activity.
Shopping
One block on Water Street, between Simcoe and Hunter Streets, you'll find interesting shops and eating establishments. Statement house has vintage and retro pre-loved fashion and accessories.
Statement House
378 Water StOne block on Water Street, between Simcoe and Hunter Streets, you'll find interesting shops and eating establishments. Statement house has vintage and retro pre-loved fashion and accessories.
Chalk Therapy
200 Charlotte StFun restored furniture
A one stop shop/pampering service/social establishment for men. Providence carries cool quality menswear that also has a bar, a cafe and a barbershop and a social club - and it all works seamlessly. On Hunter, just west of George.
Providence
131 Hunter Street WestA one stop shop/pampering service/social establishment for men. Providence carries cool quality menswear that also has a bar, a cafe and a barbershop and a social club - and it all works seamlessly. On Hunter, just west of George.
Outdoor recreation
Jackson Creek runs through this park that is full of walking and cycling trails. See Peterborough's Bikeways and Trails Map:
https://www.peterborough.ca/en/city-services/walking-and-cycling.aspx
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Jackson Park
610 Parkhill Rd WJackson Creek runs through this park that is full of walking and cycling trails. See Peterborough's Bikeways and Trails Map:
https://www.peterborough.ca/en/city-services/walking-and-cycling.aspx
Walking trails up and down drumlins give you a sense of ecosystems surrounding Peterborough. See the Peterborough Bikeways and Trails Map: https://www.peterborough.ca/en/city-services/walking-and-cycling.aspx
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Trent University Wildlife Sanctuary
801 University RdWalking trails up and down drumlins give you a sense of ecosystems surrounding Peterborough. See the Peterborough Bikeways and Trails Map: https://www.peterborough.ca/en/city-services/walking-and-cycling.aspx
Paddling area on the southern edge of downtown. Rental canoes and boards can be found at Wildrock Outfitters on Charlotte Street, just off of George Street.
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Little Lake
Paddling area on the southern edge of downtown. Rental canoes and boards can be found at Wildrock Outfitters on Charlotte Street, just off of George Street.
Closest park with river access to dip your feet, picnic under old trees, play basket ball or just stroll around. Take Antrim Street east (right out the front door) until it joins Parkhill Avenue. You will see it across the road.
Inverlea Park
Closest park with river access to dip your feet, picnic under old trees, play basket ball or just stroll around. Take Antrim Street east (right out the front door) until it joins Parkhill Avenue. You will see it across the road.