Outdoor Activities

• Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at Ken Reid Conservation Area on May 11

  'We have wetlands, the lake, mature forests, less mature forests, meadow habitats so we are kind of hitting all the marks for all different bird species.'

  Environment

  Apr 26, 2024
  
• Snow far, snow good: Nordic ski trails open in Peterborough and The Kawarthas

  'What we have in Canada is snow. If you embrace it with skating and cross-country skiing then you're going to thoroughly enjoy it,' said Peterborough Nordic president, Dave Dame.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2024
  
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• You can now play disc golf at Ken Reid Conservation Area in Lindsay, Ont.

  A disc-golf course named Nature's Edge will be open all seasons and is already attracting new visitors to Ken Reid Conservation Area in Lindsay, Ont.

  Sports

  Sep 15, 2023
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• Peterborough Horseshoe Club celebrates its 50th anniversary

  “I'm going to play here until I'm 100. If I can only throw 10 feet, then that's what I'll do," said longtime club member, Bob Heron.

  Features

  Aug 31, 2023
• Winnipeg announces extended spray pad season to ‘beat the heat’

  Winnipeg has announced that it's tacking an extra week onto spray pad season this year to help families "beat the heat." However, most outdoor and wading pools will close on-time.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2023
• Lockages along the Trent-Severn Waterway free for Canada Day

  If you're hoping to hit the water this season, Canada Day could be the perfect time.

  Features

  Jun 30, 2023
• Annual Peterborough Snofest returns Family Day weekend

  “It is important for families, and every demographic, to get outside, to be well, to be active and to be involved." said program coordinator Candace Buchanan.

  Entertainment

  Feb 16, 2023
• New outdoor rink boosting foot traffic in Peterborough’s downtown

  'Seeing families downtown has been great, it's great for health it's great for the spirit and the morale of the community so that is wonderful to see,' said DBIA's Terry Guiel.

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2023
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• Navigate Ken Reid Conservation area in Lindsay by glowing holiday lights this December

  The Illuminated Forest in Ken Reid Conservation Area near Lindsay, Ont., runs daily from 5 to 9 p.m. until the end of December.

  Entertainment

  Dec 16, 2022
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• Apple-picking season back in Northumberland County

  'It’s been a really good year, last year for some reason we had a small crop, this year we’ve got as big a crop as we’ve ever had,' said Ontario orchard owner Patrick Behan.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2022