Overview
Peterborough is the regional hub of the Kawarthas, serving as the main business, education, cultural, and health care centre for the area. Despite sitting between Toronto and Ottawa, it maintains a small-town friendly atmosphere.
Day Trips · Family Travel · Museums · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
All major Canadian mobile carriers (Bell, Rogers, Telus) provide coverage in Peterborough. WiFi is included in most hotel rooms.
Money
Prices quoted are in Canadian dollars. Credit cards widely accepted at hotels and restaurants. ATMs available downtown and at banks.
Safety
Downtown area near bars (Aylmer St, Stewart St) can be dodgy after dark. The city has an opioid crisis with high crime rates. Avoid walking alone at night, particularly in park areas.
Transport
GO Transit buses connect to Oshawa train station every couple hours, with combined fare to Toronto around $19.10. FlixBus and Rider Express also serve the city from Toronto and Ottawa.
Weather
Summers (June-Aug) reach 24-27°C with 70-90 mm rainfall. Winters drop to -12°C with heavy snow (343 cm in December). Best time to visit is late May through early October.