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Fall Drive Stops in Kawartha Lakes

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Posted Friday September 18, 2020

Taking a drive to view fall colours is a tradition that many families have enjoyed for generations. Throughout Ontario there are many routes you can take to experience all the reds, oranages and yellows of fall. As you plan to set off on your fall adventure, we have put together a list of stops in Kawartha Lakes that we hope will convince you to choose Kawartha Lakes as your fall drive destination!

  1. 1.    Ample opportunities to get out and stretch your legs

Whether you prefer hiking, biking or paddling there are endless opportunities to step out of the car and actively enjoy cooler fall weather and spectacular scenery.

Kawartha Lakes is home to 250 lakes and rivers that connect charming small towns throughout the region. Whether you canoe or kayak, the authentic Canadian canoe experience is waiting to be explored on the Burnt River, Gull River and our many scenic lakes. Learn more about Canadian Canoe Culture, equipment rentals and paddling maps.

For those that prefer cycling, lightly-trafficked, farm to market back roads make up our signed on-road cycling routes and provide a variety of cycling options for all riders. View the Kawartha Lakes Cycling Map.

There are more than 600 km of trails spread across Kawartha Lakes. The Ganaraska Trail, Kawartha Trans Canada Trail and Victoria Rail Trail Corridor have several access points in different areas of Kawartha Lakes. Find a trail to explore.

  1. 2.    Enjoy the Historic Trent Severn Waterway

The Trent-Severn Waterway is spectacular in the fall. Locks remain open until Thanksgiving so there are plenty of opportunities to watch boats lock through, or to launch a boat and experience the waterway for yourself.

The Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site of Canada is a scenic 386 km route of interconnected rivers, lakes, locks and canals managed by Parks Canada that travels throughout Kawartha Lakes. Learn more about visiting the Trent-Severn Waterway.

  1. 3.    Travel Back in Time at Kawartha Settlers’ Village

What was once a thriving family farm, Kawartha Settlers’ Village is now home to a fascinating collection of over 20 historic homes and buildings. Experience what life was like for pioneers in the Kawarthas as you stroll leisurely through the Village and discover artifacts from 1830 – 1935. Kawartha Settlers’ Village was established in 1990 with the goal to preserve the history and culture of the Bobcaygeon area.

Kawartha Settlers’ Village is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until September 30 and is a great stop on any driving tour. Located in Bobcaygeon it is an easy distance to lots of great shopping, restaurants and Lock 32 on the Trent-Severn Waterway.

  1. 4.    Stop for dinner and a show by Globus Theatre at Lakeview Arts Barn

Situated just outside the picturesque village of Bobcageon, the LAB is a live theatre venue comprising of an extremely comfortable 150 seat black-box theatre and a bar and dining area. 

The LAB boasts a contemporary Arts space in a rustic building steeped in local history. Originally a working cattle barn the building was transformed into a dance hall in 1967. Since then it has always been an important focal point of the local social scene hosting generations of weddings, dances and family gatherings and once boasting the largest hardwood dance floor in all of Ontario! 

Though the start of the summer season was post-poned due to Covid-19, shows are now up and running for September and the start of October.

Over the last decade Globus Theatre has made it their mission to provide innovative, entertaining & thought-provoking professional theatre for both the local residents of the Kawartha Lakes and visitors to the region

  1. 5.    Pick Up Road Trip Snacks

No road trip is complete without without snacks to sustain you during your travels. Kawartha Lakes is proud to be part of the Kawarthas Northumberland Buttertart Tour and has several local bakeries serving up some of the best buttertarts Ontario has to offer.

Once you find your favourite tart we would also recommend stopping for Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream. For over 80 years, Kawartha Dairy has been proud to be a 100% Canadian-owned company, still operated by the same family that started it back in the beginning. Although it has grown tremendously from its early days, it remains headquartered in Bobcaygeon, Ontario, where it was founded in 1937.

Kawartha Lakes has a deeply rooted culture of agriculture and farm-to-table traditions. On your travels stop at a Farmers’ Market, Farm Stand or take in an agritainment experience.

  1. 6.    Enjoy authentic arts, culture and heritage experiences

Kawartha Lakes is home to a vibrant arts, culture and heritage community. There is a wide variety of heritage buildings, historic sites, museums, theatres and galleries waiting to be explored. Our villages are home to many talented artists, musicians and performers.

You can find an experience that interests you by viewing the Kawartha Lakes Cultural Map or exploring the Kawartha Lakes Arts and Heritage Trail.

We have a number of listings available on our website to help you plan where to eat, stay and explore during your visit to Kawartha Lakes.

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