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Written By a Newbie to the Kawarthas

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After 25 years of living in the suburbs of the Greater Toronto Area, I traded traffic and sidewalks for forest trails and lakeshore drives. Since moving to the Kawarthas in 2022, I’ve been exploring this beautiful region one small-town stroll, lakeside lookout, and butter tart at a time. I write this blog to share what I’ve discovered so fellow newcomers, visitors and even long-time locals can enjoy it too. You can read my full author bio here.

bowl made at a gourd art class, one of the unique things to do in kawartha lakes

Activities

Take a gourd art class at the Artisan’s Centre

Want a creative and unique thing to do as a couple or with a group of friends? Sign up for a Beginner Gourd Art class.

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male golfer teeing off at one of the golf courses in the Kawartha Lakes region

Guide to golf courses in Kawartha Lakes

Get a quick summary of what each Kawarthas golf course is like to play along with its features.

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three men heading out to a fishing spot in a boat rental they booked in Kawartha Lakes

Where to rent a boat in Kawartha Lakes

Want to get out on the water? Here's a round up of 12 places you can rent a boat in Kawartha Lakes.

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friends cheering wine glasses together at a Kawartha Lakes winery

Activities

Friends visiting? Sample the wineries of Kawartha Lakes

Looking for a fun thing to do with friends who are visiting? Take them to the wineries of the Kawartha Lakes.

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older woman about to start a horseback riding lesson in the Kawartha Lakes

Activities

Horseback riding: it’s for any age!

No matter what your age it's never too late to take horseback riding lessons at a Kawartha Lakes horse farm.

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a Kawarthas bowling alley

Activities

Book a lane at a Kawarthas bowling alley

Looking for a fun, affordable social time or birthday party idea? Book a lane at a Kawarthas bowling alley.

4 minute read

popcorn for sale at one of the movie theatres in the Kawarthas

Activities

Guide to movie theatres in the Kawarthas

In the mood for a flick? Use our guide to movie theatres in the Kawarthas to pick the one that's right for you.

5 minute read

a glass blowing workshop, one of the artsy things to do in Kawartha Lakes

Activities

7 artsy things to do in Kawartha Lakes

Want to get creative? Sign up for an art course or workshop from our list of 7 artsy things to do in Kawartha Lakes.

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one of the three Kawartha Lakes indoor golf simulator facilities

Keep your game sharp: book a Kawartha Lakes indoor golf simulator

Maintain your game over the winter. Book time at one of the indoor golf simulators in the Kawartha Lakes.

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person learning to scuba dive in a swimming pool which is one of the things you can do in the Kawartha Lakes to escape winter

Activities

Things to do in Kawartha Lakes to escape winter

Escape winter without having to head south. Try these things to do in the Kawartha Lakes.

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