Best places: Tourist Attractions in Peterborough, Canada

Boats are raised 65 ft. by this massive canal lock on the Trent-Severn Waterway.

Kid-friendly destination with a playground, splash pad & mini-train ride, plus 25+ animal exhibits.

Heritage museum with hundreds of historic canoes, kayaks & related artifacts, plus kids' activities.

Sprawling green space with a streamside walking path, plus a quaint bridge with a pagoda roof.

Scenic canal route with historic locks offering passage between Lake Huron & Lake Ontario.

👍👍 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...

👍👍 Amazing little gem hidden in Peterborough. Nice camping area. Water all around for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and even swimming. Nice beach and play area for the kids. Pet friendly. Very reasonable price. Definitely will visit again. Lots of trails and even a dog park close by.

Visitor centre with exhibits on the Peterborough Lift Lock, the Trent-Severn Waterway & more.

👍👍 Your walks here are something else if you like nature

😐 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.

👍👍 We camped at lock 35 on Trent Severn. It was a great experience with family. Kids love the camping at OTENTIKS in lock 35. Parks Canada has done a fantastic job managing and maintaining. The staffs were so helpful and knowledgeable. We love to see and meet lot of people who were mooring around and l...

👍👍 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...

Notable museum providing a range of historical collections & exhibitions, plus educational programs.

👍👍 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 ✝️🙏🏼⛪️🕊

👍 Partner and I love walking through here while at beavermead to admire the wildlife and play on the play structures. So happy to see it getting revived. Great location along the water. This year we’ve seen lots of groundhogs, chipmunks and birds, especially blue jays at the bird feeders.

👍👍 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...