Jimmy's Guidebook to Kawartha Lakes
Neighbourhoods
Just 10min drive from us, the town of Fenelon Falls offers outdoor activities, miles of open water, great shopping and dining, and opportunities for exploring arts, culture and heritage.
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Fenelon Falls
Just 10min drive from us, the town of Fenelon Falls offers outdoor activities, miles of open water, great shopping and dining, and opportunities for exploring arts, culture and heritage.
15min drive away from our cottage, the town of Lindsay offers theater, festivals, historic sites, museums, artisan studios as well as streets lined with locally-owned shops, galleries, and restaurants.
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Lindsay
15min drive away from our cottage, the town of Lindsay offers theater, festivals, historic sites, museums, artisan studios as well as streets lined with locally-owned shops, galleries, and restaurants.
The Victoria Recreation Corridor is a rail trail that stretches from Lindsay, Ontario to Kinmount Ontario. It is 55 km in length and is managed by the County of Victoria. Victoria Rail Trail opens year round to the public for recreational uses including walking, hiking, cycling, fishing, horseback riding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
The trip from Fenelon Falls south to Lindsay is 22 km's long and follows Sturgeon Lake. It's just a quick 10 km into the community of Cameron. From Cameron the trail travel towards Ken Reid Conservation Area. There are hiking and mountain biking trails through the park. As well there is a marsh boardwalk, beach area and prime Osprey viewing. The area is also equipped with picnic tables and shelters.
Beyond Ken Reid it's only 8 km's into Lindsay at William Street North. Lindsay has many things to offer including the Victoria County Museum, the Academy Theatre as well as full shopping and dining facilities.
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Victoria Rail Trail
Victoria Rail TrailThe Victoria Recreation Corridor is a rail trail that stretches from Lindsay, Ontario to Kinmount Ontario. It is 55 km in length and is managed by the County of Victoria. Victoria Rail Trail opens year round to the public for recreational uses including walking, hiking, cycling, fishing, horseback riding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
The trip from Fenelon Falls south to Lindsay is 22 km's long and follows Sturgeon Lake. It's just a quick 10 km into the community of Cameron. From Cameron the trail travel towards Ken Reid Conservation Area. There are hiking and mountain biking trails through the park. As well there is a marsh boardwalk, beach area and prime Osprey viewing. The area is also equipped with picnic tables and shelters.
Beyond Ken Reid it's only 8 km's into Lindsay at William Street North. Lindsay has many things to offer including the Victoria County Museum, the Academy Theatre as well as full shopping and dining facilities.
Beaches and Parks
Long Beach Road
Long Beach RoadThe beach has a rocky/grassy shore near Long Beach Marina on Long Beach Road.
A little over 10min drive from us, Garnet Graham Beach Park has a small sand/stone beach and benches facing the water. Connected on either end to the Victoria Rail Trail, the park spans several kilometres of Cameron Lake coast.
Continue down Oak Street to find Maryboro Lodge: The Fenelon Museum, The Fenelon Falls, and the Trent-Severn Waterway.
In the summer, Washrooms and food stands are available. The parking lot is located directly in front of the shore, at the base of Bond Street.
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Garnet Graham Beach Park
98 Francis St WA little over 10min drive from us, Garnet Graham Beach Park has a small sand/stone beach and benches facing the water. Connected on either end to the Victoria Rail Trail, the park spans several kilometres of Cameron Lake coast.
Continue down Oak Street to find Maryboro Lodge: The Fenelon Museum, The Fenelon Falls, and the Trent-Severn Waterway.
In the summer, Washrooms and food stands are available. The parking lot is located directly in front of the shore, at the base of Bond Street.
Lock 34 is one of the busiest locks on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Enjoy the view of the locks and boat traffic from the Island Park between Lock 34 and the dam off Colborne St.
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Trent-Severn Waterway, Lock 34 - Fenelon Falls
Lock 34 is one of the busiest locks on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Enjoy the view of the locks and boat traffic from the Island Park between Lock 34 and the dam off Colborne St.
Ken Reid Conservation Area is located 3 km north of Lindsay on Sturgeon Lake, off Hwy 35 on Kenrei Park Rd. Spend the day hiking, biking, or snowshoeing on more than 10 km of diverse trails.
Amenities include:
hiking, cycling & cross-country ski trails;
picnic shelters & group camping area;
wetlands & viewing platform;
swimming beach.
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Ken Reid Conservation Area
277 Kenrei RdKen Reid Conservation Area is located 3 km north of Lindsay on Sturgeon Lake, off Hwy 35 on Kenrei Park Rd. Spend the day hiking, biking, or snowshoeing on more than 10 km of diverse trails.
Amenities include:
hiking, cycling & cross-country ski trails;
picnic shelters & group camping area;
wetlands & viewing platform;
swimming beach.
Logie Park is located at 325 Logie Street in Lindsay.
The Logie Park Skating Loop
The Skating loop is 133 linear feet by 91 linear feet and features a natural stone seating area for skaters to sit and take a rest during skating. It is open to the public and free to use.
Logie Street Park
325 Logie StLogie Park is located at 325 Logie Street in Lindsay.
The Logie Park Skating Loop
The Skating loop is 133 linear feet by 91 linear feet and features a natural stone seating area for skaters to sit and take a rest during skating. It is open to the public and free to use.
Greenway along the eastern shore of the Scugog River with a public boat launch & modern sculpture.
Rivera Park
83 Saint Paul StreetGreenway along the eastern shore of the Scugog River with a public boat launch & modern sculpture.
Found on the shore of Sturgeon Lake, Sturgeon Point Beach is a grassy spot on the water, equipped with a regular dock as well as a jumping dock. Stugeon lake is a 27 km, fresh water lake, connected on either side to Cameron lake and Pigeon Lake.
Please be advised that there are no washrooms at this beach.
Sturgeon Point
Found on the shore of Sturgeon Lake, Sturgeon Point Beach is a grassy spot on the water, equipped with a regular dock as well as a jumping dock. Stugeon lake is a 27 km, fresh water lake, connected on either side to Cameron lake and Pigeon Lake.
Please be advised that there are no washrooms at this beach.
Arts and Culture
Mayboro Lodge: The Fenelon Museum
50 Oak StThe rustic space has been transformed into an eye catching display of beautiful artwork
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Station Gallery of Fenelon Falls
103 Lindsay StThe rustic space has been transformed into an eye catching display of beautiful artwork
The Grove Theatre is a stunning outdoor amphitheatre and an exciting new summer festival of live performance.
Built into the garden grove of the Fenelon Fairgrounds, the spacious venue will be home to high-quality professional theatre, live music, and events.
The Grove Theatre
27 Veterans WayThe Grove Theatre is a stunning outdoor amphitheatre and an exciting new summer festival of live performance.
Built into the garden grove of the Fenelon Fairgrounds, the spacious venue will be home to high-quality professional theatre, live music, and events.
Located in the heart of Lindsay, the Academy Theatre is a cultural centre presenting concerts, musicals, and dance shows.
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Academy Theatre for Performing Arts
2 Lindsay St SLocated in the heart of Lindsay, the Academy Theatre is a cultural centre presenting concerts, musicals, and dance shows.
The Gallery is located on the second floor of the Lindsay Library building on Kent Street West.
Kawartha Art Gallery
190 Kent St WThe Gallery is located on the second floor of the Lindsay Library building on Kent Street West.
Food scene
Open from May to Labour Day, Slices N' Scoops offers Homemade Pizza and Premium Ice Cream.
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Slices N' Scoops
10 Water StOpen from May to Labour Day, Slices N' Scoops offers Homemade Pizza and Premium Ice Cream.
Kawarthas' craft brewery, located in a 200-year old building on the Trent Severn Waterway at Lock 34.
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Fenelon Falls
Kawarthas' craft brewery, located in a 200-year old building on the Trent Severn Waterway at Lock 34.
Kawartha Dairy Lindsay
71 Russell St WLindsay Retail Store (Dairy Barn)
Farmers' Market
Visit local producers at the Fenelon Falls Farmers' Market on the old arena site, beside the curling club. The market offers fresh nutritious products from within the area such as homegrown produce, preserves, meat, and more.
Location: Bond & John St., Fenelon Falls
Times: Fridays 9AM to 2PM, May to Thanksgiving
Bond Street West & John Street
Visit local producers at the Fenelon Falls Farmers' Market on the old arena site, beside the curling club. The market offers fresh nutritious products from within the area such as homegrown produce, preserves, meat, and more.
Location: Bond & John St., Fenelon Falls
Times: Fridays 9AM to 2PM, May to Thanksgiving
Visit this seasonal market from May to October to purchase a variety of farm products, baked goods, ready to eat foods, and artisan items.
Location: Victoria Avenue between Kent Street and Peel Street, Lindsay
Times: Saturdays at 7AM-1PM
Location: Wilson Fields, 235 Colborne St W, Lindsay
Times: Thursdays at 10AM to 3PM
Lindsay Farmers' Market
LindsayVisit this seasonal market from May to October to purchase a variety of farm products, baked goods, ready to eat foods, and artisan items.
Location: Victoria Avenue between Kent Street and Peel Street, Lindsay
Times: Saturdays at 7AM-1PM
Location: Wilson Fields, 235 Colborne St W, Lindsay
Times: Thursdays at 10AM to 3PM
Golf and Country Club
Overlooking beautiful Cameron Lake with walk-on or pre-booked tee times, the natural features of the Kawartha Lakes Region present a challenging 9-hole golf course.
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Byrnell Golf Club in Kawartha Lakes
192 Kawartha Lakes County Rd 8Overlooking beautiful Cameron Lake with walk-on or pre-booked tee times, the natural features of the Kawartha Lakes Region present a challenging 9-hole golf course.
The golf course features rolling fairways and small, fast greens that demand accuracy.
Lindsay Golf and Country Club
282 Lindsay St SThe golf course features rolling fairways and small, fast greens that demand accuracy.
A 9-hole full-service course on the shores of Sturgeon Lake, with unique terrain and lake views.
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Sturgeon Point Golf Club and Driving Range
76 Golf Links RdA 9-hole full-service course on the shores of Sturgeon Lake, with unique terrain and lake views.
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Bring water shoes
Stone beach at Garnet Graham Beach Park, you may like to wear water shoes if going in the water.