Experience Lakefield & The Kawarthas
Nearby Winter Experiences
These places are best visited in winter, or are open all year round.
Only a 7 min drive, check out the Ontario Speed Skating track online for hours to skate and rent speed skates.
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ontario speed skating oval
3358 Lakefield RdOnly a 7 min drive, check out the Ontario Speed Skating track online for hours to skate and rent speed skates.
Only a 23 min drive, beautiful forest scenery and well maintained trails. Check out their website for hours and rentals.
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Kawartha Nordic Ski Club
Nordic Ski LaneOnly a 23 min drive, beautiful forest scenery and well maintained trails. Check out their website for hours and rentals.
Only a 5 min drive, this is a private, guided walk through the trails with animal friends! Check out her website to book a time.
Wanderlight Alpaca Experience
874 Lynchs Rock RdOnly a 5 min drive, this is a private, guided walk through the trails with animal friends! Check out her website to book a time.
Best Local Trails and Day Trip Hikes
A 23 min drive, our local nature field technician friend rates this a one of the best spots for wildlife and bird watching.
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Kawartha Highlands Signature Park
2499 Peterborough County Rd 36A 23 min drive, our local nature field technician friend rates this a one of the best spots for wildlife and bird watching.
The speed skating oval also hosts a trail head at the top of the hill which takes you through fields above Lakefield. Highly recommend for off leash dog runs.
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3358 Lakefield RdThe speed skating oval also hosts a trail head at the top of the hill which takes you through fields above Lakefield. Highly recommend for off leash dog runs.
A 7 min drive, what an amazing little trail head that links up with the Lakefield trail system. Boardwalk and Observation tower at this location.
Imagine the Marsh Conservation Area
D'Eyncourt StreetA 7 min drive, what an amazing little trail head that links up with the Lakefield trail system. Boardwalk and Observation tower at this location.
A 15 min drive - the caves are closed currently due to Covid, but the scenic trails are open all year round and lovely to walk.
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Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground
289 Caves RdA 15 min drive - the caves are closed currently due to Covid, but the scenic trails are open all year round and lovely to walk.
A 15 min drive. In the winter, the trails on the south/west side of the road have access to walk out on the lake (just keep right!)
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Trent University Wildlife Sanctuary
801 University RdA 15 min drive. In the winter, the trails on the south/west side of the road have access to walk out on the lake (just keep right!)
Food scene
5 min drive, all on Queen st., Lakefield (Main street).
Cozy booths and comfort food right beside the water. If you’re lucky you can catch Wednesday night trivia for a bit of added fun.
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Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge StCozy booths and comfort food right beside the water. If you’re lucky you can catch Wednesday night trivia for a bit of added fun.
All the ice cream, and a Kawartha ButterTart tour stop!
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Stuff'd Ice Cream, Bakery and Cafe
18 Bridge StAll the ice cream, and a Kawartha ButterTart tour stop!
Our friends and family highly recommend this spot for date night, a cozy French dining experience. Also good takeout salads for picnics!
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Cassis Bistro
27 Queen StOur friends and family highly recommend this spot for date night, a cozy French dining experience. Also good takeout salads for picnics!
A local favourite, this bar/pub has lots of seafood options as well.
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The Loon Lakefield
150 Queen StreetA local favourite, this bar/pub has lots of seafood options as well.