Living In Peterborough & The Kawartha Lakes
Peterborough’s vibrant downtown is home to unique shops, a bustling restaurant scene, cafés, theatres, art galleries, and performance venues that offer excitement for everyone. Perhaps the city’s main attraction is that it serves as the gateway to the beautiful cottage country of the Kawartha Lakes. It’s easy to go from your front door to the dock in a matter of minutes!
For residents in both Peterborough and the Kawarthas, health care is accessible and available through many facilities, including the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC), a large hospital located right in the middle of the city. Peterborough is also home to first-rate education institutions including Trent University, Fleming College, and Seneca College Aviation Campus.
As a centrally located city in Ontario, travelling or commuting to major cities like Ottawa, Toronto, or Montreal is easy by car, bus, or train. The Peterborough Airport also offers a growing number of options for convenient business or leisure travel.
Real Estate in Peterborough
Homes in Peterborough largely reflect mid-century bungalows, split-levels, and two-storey suburban homes typical of the 1950s–’90s. In the downtown area you’ll find a collection of Victorian and Edwardian detached homes, as well as converted duplexes, student-oriented rentals around Trent University, and low-rise condos. On the outskirts there are modern subdivisions with homes on larger lots and attached garages, while infill builds throughout the city are bringing more townhomes and boutique condos.
Real Estate in The Kawarthas
Lakeside cottage-style homes dominate the market in the Kawarthas. You’ll see both seasonal and four-season properties, in various styles including log homes, A-frames, and custom waterfront builds. There are also an abundance of rural homes when you venture inland, where you’ll see farmhouses, rural estates, and bungalow-style homes on large lots, many featuring private docks or acreage.
