Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes is thrilled to introduce our first-ever online 50/50 raffle—giving you the opportunity to win cash while making a real difference in the lives of women and their children fleeing abuse.

Spend Sunday afternoons at The Canadian Canoe Museum with drop-in, hands-on activities the whole family will enjoy! The activities rotate each week, so be sure to come back to try something new. More>>

Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes is thrilled to introduce our first-ever online 50/50 raffle—giving you the opportunity to win cash while making a real difference in the lives of women and their children fleeing abuse.

Paddling season is back! Starting Monday, May 19, 2025, canoe and kayak rentals return to The Canadian Canoe Museum’s Lakefront Campus, offering the perfect opportunity to get out on the water and explore Little Lake. More>>

Looking for a family-friendly way to spend the holiday? The Canadian Canoe Museum is open on Victoria Day from 10 AM to 5 PM, and ready to welcome you with hands-on experiences, engaging exhibits, and fun for all ages! More>>

This free 6-week workshop is designed to support family caregivers of individuals with chronic health conditions. The interactive program helps caregivers reduce stress, avoid burnout, and develop essential self-care skills. It focuses on the caregiver's well-being, offering tools to thrive in the caregiving role. Open to caregivers at any stage of their journey, the workshop is not intended for paid or formal caregivers. Registration opens on April 1st, and participants can sign up by calling the Peterborough Public Library or using the provided link. More>>

Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes is thrilled to introduce our first-ever online 50/50 raffle—giving you the opportunity to win cash while making a real difference in the lives of women and their children fleeing abuse.

In the era before the GPS, the lighthouses scattered along the shores of the Great Lakes were the one reliable way of determining where a ship was at night.  While the American lights were built and managed by the federal government, on the Canadian side these were the responsibility of the government of Upper Canada and later the Bureau of Public Works of the united Province of Canada.  In an era dominated by massive government spending on canals, the lighthouses are often overlooked as a critical part of the safe transport of local products to distant markets.  A remarkable number of these pre-Confederation structures still survive.

Walter Lewis is an award-winning maritime historian and frequent speaker, specializing in the history of Great Lakes region.  A graduate of Queen's University and the University of Toronto, he has served on the editorial boards of both Fresh Water and is the executive editor of   The Northern Mariner. In 1990 he took up scuba diving as part of the research for The River Palace, co-authored with Rick Neilson of Kingston.  His website, MaritimeHistoryOfTheGreatLakes.ca is recognized as one of the richest resources for those doing research in the history of the Lakes. He has presented to a wide range of audiences, including the Peterborough Historical Society back in 2015.

PHS Speaker Series to be held Tuesday May 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Peterborough Lions’ Centre on Burnham Street. Admission is free and so are the light refreshments.

Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes is thrilled to introduce our first-ever online 50/50 raffle—giving you the opportunity to win cash while making a real difference in the lives of women and their children fleeing abuse.

Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes is thrilled to introduce our first-ever online 50/50 raffle—giving you the opportunity to win cash while making a real difference in the lives of women and their children fleeing abuse.

A truly unique learning experience! A Curatorial Tour Guide will take you behind the glass into the Collections Hall to hear stories behind watercraft that are not on display in the Exhibition Hall. More>>

Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes is thrilled to introduce our first-ever online 50/50 raffle—giving you the opportunity to win cash while making a real difference in the lives of women and their children fleeing abuse.

Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes is thrilled to introduce our first-ever online 50/50 raffle—giving you the opportunity to win cash while making a real difference in the lives of women and their children fleeing abuse.

Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale.  Saturday, May 24th, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Hundreds of Plants, at least a dozen vendors.  All Plants Locally grown.  All proceeds go towards helping us keep all Community Gardens blooming and beautiful.  CASH ONLY

Kawartha Lakes Public Library invites you to the Bethany Branch for a drop-in family fun day starting every Saturday from May 17th till June 21st from 10:30-1:30

Enjoy activities for all ages, including crafts, board games, puzzles, and try out some of their steam kits!

No registration is required for these free events.

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This 45-minute Highlights Tour will take you behind the scenes in our incredible Collection Hall. Follow your Tour Guide through a selection of stories and learn more about the collection, its origins, and some of the watercraft that aren’t in our Exhibit Hall upstairs. More>>  

Join us for an incredible evening with acclaimed artist Old Man Luedecke, as he brings his banjo-driven stompers and heartfelt ballads to the Canoe Museum! Limited Tickets Available! Get yours today online or in-person at the Museum Store. More>>