The Kawartha Lakes has long been the hidden jewel of cottagers – a ‘best kept’ secret of sorts. Shhh. Don’t tell anyone. While the Muskoka’s garnered much of the cottaging limelight from GTA residents, the Kawartha’s never received the same attention… until now.
Welcome to the ‘new’ Kawartha’s. With the recent expansion of the 407 highway, GTA’er’s are beginning to see that the Kawartha’s may provide the ultimate mix of unmatched value, pristine, ‘Group of Seven’ beauty, and exceptional commuting convenience.
Countless Options
There are hundreds of lakes that offer affordable cottaging options that are under 2 hours drive from the GTA.
Cottage rental opportunities are opening up markets for first-time cottage buyers.
The Convenience of the City
Peterborough is one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities and offers shopping, dining, arts, entertainment, and state-of-the-art regional hospital services. It’s located in close proximity to many beautiful lakes, some as close as 10 minutes away!
For those looking a more ‘urban’ cottaging experience (with really close GTA proximity), look to Rice Lake, Chemong Lake, Pigeon Lake, and Buckhorn Lake (both Upper and Lower). If a more ‘rugged’ cottage experience is your thing, the Canadian Shield exposes itself just north of Lakefield, in the area of Ston(e)y Lake, Clear Lake, Kasshabog Lake, Jacks Lake, Chandos Lake and hundreds more.
A Boaters Paradise
Peterborough’s ‘claim to fame’ (besides Hockey) is the World Famous Liftlocks, which operates on the Trent Severn Waterway, which runs through the heart of the city, and which connects many of the lakes in the area. This provides boaters with unmatched opportunities for venturing through the network of locks to explore new areas.
There are many quaint villages along the waterway and in close proximity to the cottages lakes. A visit to Lakefield, Bridgenorth, Buckhorn or Bobcaygeon is not to be missed. Better yet – head there by boat. Now that’s an experience you’ll not soon forget.
Plenty to Enjoy All Year Around
Fishing enthusiasts know that cottages in the Kawartha’s offer an amazing diversity of angling choices. Muskie, Bass, Walleye, Trout, Pike… the list is extensive with many lakes seeing very little fishing pressure.
And winters present ample cottaging opportunity, with the OFSC snowmobiling trail network, cross country ski clubs, ice fishing and more!
If you’re interested in purchasing a cottage in the Kawartha’s, you can view current listings at or feel free to call me at 705.933.9191. With 50+ years of cottaging experience (some with frogs in hand), I can show you how to get real value in your cottage investment.
