Best places: Tourist attractions in Peterborough

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Trent-Severn Waterway, Lock 21 - Peterborough Lift Lock image
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Trent-Severn Waterway, Lock 21 - Peterborough Lift Lock
Historical landmark
Boats are raised 65 ft. by this massive canal lock on the Trent-Severn Waterway.
4.70 (994 reviews) (~1.57 km from centre)
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Del Crary Park
Park
👍👍 We have been going to Del Crary Park for a very long time. It is always clean. So many places to sit and watch the birds and the boats. It has so many amazing events there. We have been to many free concerts. We have been to fireworks. We take our son down there to fly his kite. We always have so mu...
4.50 (1.8K reviews) (~0.89 km from centre)
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The Canadian Canoe Museum
Museum
Heritage museum with hundreds of historic canoes, kayaks & related artifacts, plus kids' activities.
4.60 (525 reviews) (~1.66 km from centre)
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Trent-Severn Waterway, Lock 20 - Ashburnham
Historical landmark
Scenic canal route with historic locks offering passage between Lake Huron & Lake Ontario.
4.60 (490 reviews) (~1.37 km from centre)
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Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Site
Historical landmark
👍👍 I’m visiting from out of town and heard about this historic lift. I went on a Wednesday at noon. I found the lift and walked up to the top. At first I didn’t know if visitors were allowed because no one was there. I saw some more visitors come up and the operator come out of his truck as there was 3...
4.70 (281 reviews) (~1.59 km from centre)
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Trent-Severn Waterway, Peterborough Lift Lock Visitor Centre
Visitor center
Visitor centre with exhibits on the Peterborough Lift Lock, the Trent-Severn Waterway & more.
4.60 (359 reviews) (~1.49 km from centre)
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Nicholls Oval Park
Park
😐 It has so much space, the parks are great for kids of all ages. However there was a crack pipe under the bench when I was there.
4.50 (534 reviews) (~1.43 km from centre)
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Peterborough Musicfest
Live music venue
👍👍 I have been going to the music fest ever since I was a little kid when they would have the Elvis Impersonators. Free concerts to see some of your favorite local and mainstream artists play for a couple hours?, uh yes please!!! Not to mention the fountain in the middle of the little lake is one of t...
4.80 (148 reviews) (~0.33 km from centre)
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Peterborough Museum & Archives
Museum
Notable museum providing a range of historical collections & exhibitions, plus educational programs.
4.60 (232 reviews) (~1.44 km from centre)
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Liftlock & the Riverboat Cruises
Tourist attraction
👍👍 🇨🇦🏞️🛳️ Cruise the world's highest liftlock!! At Peterborough Liftlock Cruise... Basically it's a huge boat. That goes up the river. Then there is a hydraulic lift that takes it up a level.. And great views to enjoy..
4.60 (194 reviews) (~0.88 km from centre)
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Cathedral of St Peter-In-Chains
Catholic cathedral
👍👍 Went for Saturday mass with bf we are from out of town, Was a lovely sermon and is a Beautiful Church. The Priest was very engaging and very warm hearted. Thank you and God Bless your Perish ✝️🙏🏼⛪️🕊
4.70 (134 reviews) (~0.61 km from centre)
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Art Gallery of Peterborough
Art gallery
Gallery showcasing contemporary works by local & internationally known artists, with kids' programs.
4.50 (122 reviews) (~1.16 km from centre)
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Ashburnham Memorial Park
Park
👍👍 Nice place to sit and relax. Great view of the city down below. Parking is ample on most days and there are benches at the far end of the lot. There is a retaining wall that you can sit on, kids will be climbing up and down guaranteed. There is a path downhill by the benches and grassy area. Awesome...
4.60 (96 reviews) (~1.54 km from centre)
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Hutchison House
Museum
Historic residence built for a 19th-century physician featuring period-furnished rooms & gardens.
4.50 (64 reviews) (~0.5 km from centre)
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Peterborough & The Kawarthas Tourism
Visitor center
4.40 (32 reviews) (~0.32 km from centre)
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