About the Region

Lindsay
The Town of Lindsay has always been acknowledged as the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Not only does the town house the bulk of industries in the city, it is also regarded as a tourist hotspot. The historic Academy Theatre, Skylark VIII and waterway all attract visitors to the area. Lindsay offers visitors an abundance of quaint shops and fine restaurants in its downtown core, which is famous for having the widest main street in the province. Shoppers can also take advantage of the town's malls and superstores. Bobcaygeon
A charming community, Bobcaygeon appeals to all ages. With its lovely downtown core, just steps from the Trent Severn Waterway, the village is a tourist hotspot.Interesting shops and fantastic restaurants offer a little of everything to residents and visitors alike. Fenelon Falls
Tourism plays a central key to Fenelon Falls, with its wide range of cottages, resorts, and lodges. It is an excellent where people come to vacation once but always end up coming back again and again. Lock 34 of the Trent Severn Waterway located in the center of the town remains one of the busiest locks on the entire waterway. Kinmount
Home to an Icelandic settlement which was recognized by The Ontario Heritage Foundation a few years ago. This town is full of history from Iceland, with this building dating as far back as 1874. Kirkfield
There’s plenty of history located in this area, beginning with the Sir William Mackenzie Inn, excellent for bird watching and hiking. It was built in 1888. Kirkfield is a spot you can enjoy in both the summer and winter time. Omemee
Home to the Young family, which includes author Scott Young as well as an old-time favourite singer in the music industry seen over the years, Neil Young. Scott Young Public School was named after Neil’s father in the village of Omemee. Coboconk
Known as the ‘friendly village’, it is rich in both heritage and history. Janetville
Home to the Janetville Jamboree and Musicfest, attracting people of all different ranges, from old to young. Bethany
Home to several different attractions, like Devil’s Elbow, the popular ski and ski boarding ranch where people travel from all over to come to as well as Bethany Hills Private Boarding School. Dunsford
Home to the ever popular attraction site called the Emily Creek Herb Farm. It opened during the early 1990’s and later would become an expanded herb shop. Woodville
Home to Hugh D. Lumsden, a native of Scotland, who became a land surveyor after moving to the area and later became the reeve of Eldon Township.