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explore Bobcaygeon & surrounding areas - Downeyville, Dunsford

Bobcaygeon is a popular tourist destination town in Kawartha Lakes, offering a vibrant mix of shopping, dining and cultural experiences.  Home to the world renowned Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream and Bigley's Shoes and Clothing, a visit to Bobcaygeon is a must when in Kawartha Lakes.

Arriving by boat? Pick up a bike from the Bike Share program at Lock 32 and explore the town on two wheels. Enjoy free WiFi at the locks courtesy of Cable Cable.

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Birthplace to the world renowned Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream and Bigley’s Shoes and Clothing.

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Deemed as “The Hub of the Kawarthas,” Bobcaygeon is home to Lock 32, the first lock and most visited on the Trent-Severn Waterway.

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Located at the meeting point of Pigeon and Sturgeon Lakes, providing visitors with many water activity options.

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Explore the history and culture that make this community unique on our Stories Map.

Things to do in Bobcaygeon & Area:

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Paddle Through Bobcaygeon

Bobcaygeon offers many options for the beginner paddler with equipment rentals, shopping, restaurants, and accommodations right on the water.

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Explore Local Trails
Connect with nature and local ecosystems by taking a walk or bike through one of our many trail systems in the area ranging from 1km to 7+km.
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Kawartha Settlers' Village

Experience what life was like for pioneers in the Kawarthas as you stroll leisurely through the Village and discover artifacts from 1830 – 1935.

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Old Dog Brewery
Stop by Old Dog microbrewery for a mug or a flight of their hand-crafted, small bath brews to share with friends, or take one home with you to try.
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Try Kawartha Dairy
Kawartha Dairy is a 100% Canadian-owned company, operated by the same family that started it, and still headquartered in Bobcaygeon where it was first founded.
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Boyd Heritage Museum
Located in the original Boyd Lumber Office built in 1889, the Boyd Heritage Museum explores the fascinating history of the Boyd Family and the local lumber baron Mossom Boyd.

Stay & Eat in Bobcaygeon:

The towns of Dunsford and Downeyville on Sturgeon Lake surround Bobcaygeon and are home to camping and cottage rentals as well as opportunities to buy local food from members of our Kawartha Choice Farm Fresh program.

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