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Megan Gallant
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Megan Gallant is an adventure lover who holds an M.A. in Critical and Creative Writing from the University of Gloucestershire. Her favourite place to be is near the water and between the pines in her worn-out hammock, reading true crime, drinking coffee, and cuddling her adorable goldendoodle.

Kawartha Localist: Restaurant patios with quality food, fun events, and unbeatable views

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From those you can access by boat to those with a menu for your furry friend, here are our favourite patios across the greater Kawarthas region.
Wholly owned by Curve Lake First Nation, the Shki Maajitaawin Gitigaanan aquaponics facility combines aquaculture and hydroponics to grow lettuce, spinach, spring mix, and other produce as well as tilapia, a freshwater fish native to Africa. In addition to supporting food sovereignty for members of the Indigenous community, the facility has partnered with local grocery stores and Graze & Gather to sell its products, and is interested in joining the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale Program to increase wholesale distribution. (Photo courtesy of SMG Aquaponics Corp)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Curve Lake First Nation grows food sovereignty through...

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Indigenous-owned Shki Maajitaawin Gitigaanan is interesting in joining the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale Program to increase wholesale distribution.
Oil painter and educator Mary McLoughlin will be one of 52 artists participating in the 42nd annual free self-guided Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour presented by the Art Gallery of Peterborough. On September 26 and 27, 2026, artists across Peterborough and the Kawarthas will be inviting visitors into their studios to get a behind-the-scenes look at their process, learn from demonstrations, and browse or purchase their work. McLoughlin's studio at the Commerce Building in downtown Peterborough is Tour Stop 3. (Photo courtesy of Art Gallery of Peterborough)

Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour returns this fall with 52 artists at 42 studio locations

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42nd annual free self-guided tour takes place September 26 and 27, with a preview exhibition opening at the Art Gallery of Peterborough on July 11.
The youth team behind Empire Beez in Trent Hills (left to right: Sebastian Smith, Owen Musson, Eloise Smith, and Penelope McEvoy) stand with the beehive they installed at the Simpson Street Community Garden in Campbellford. The group launched the small business last year with the aim of raising awareness around honeybees and installing community beehives. The team will be unveiling the beehive during a garden talk held by IncrEdible Trent Hills on July 9, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Blythe Weber)

Youth-run small business Empire Beez installs beehive at community garden in Campbellford

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Founded by 13-year-old Sebastian Smith, the team will be leading an observation of the beehive during an event hosted by IncrEdible Trent Hills on July 9.
Peterborough County Tourism has designed four traveller personas that highlight different ways to experience The Kawarthas based on what you enjoy, what inspires you, and how you like to spend your time while you're visiting this region. The Otter represents families travelling with a purpose in mind, whether to explore nature, discover a hidden gem or a unique experience, learn about local history or culture, or just have meaningful fun. (Graphic: Peterborough County Tourism)

Travel like An Otter in The Kawarthas

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From kayaking and escape rooms to butter tarts and lakeside cottages, The Otter traveller persona is all about making family memories in The Kawarthas.
Linlor Farm and Forest is one of many local food producers featured at the Havelock Farmer & Artisan Market in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township. They are members of Kawartha Choice FarmFresh, an economic development initiative supported by Peterborough County, the City of Peterborough, and the City of Kawartha Lakes. (Photo courtesy of Havelock Farmer & Artisan Market)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Havelock Farmer & Artisan Market grows sales with...

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Market manager Elmer Buchanan says the Kawartha Choice FarmFresh and Kawartha Local Food Wholesale programs are important for future food security.
Lake associations in the Kawarthas are joining the "Let's Get the Lead Out" initiative, an Ontario-wide campaign encouraging anglers to switch to lead-free fishing tackle to protect loons and other wildlife. Associations in Haliburton County and Peterborough County have been hosting tackle exchanges and raising awareness to the dangers of angling with lead tackle. (Photo: Let's Get The Lead Out website)

Lake associations in the Kawarthas encourage anglers to switch to lead-free tackle to protect...

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Grassroots 'Let's Get the Lead Out' campaign has expanded to 29 lake associations across Ontario, with 500 pounds of lead tackle collected and safely recycled since 2022.
Hystory Entertainment founder Jacquie Barker at the Freshwater Summit Festival in Coboconk on June 20, 2026, promoting her debut Victorian murder mystery experience "Murder at Birchwood Estate" at the Coboconk Community Centre on July 10 and 11. The interactive event will feature a three-course meal, a silent auction, and an opportunity to learn about local history during the Victorian era. (Photo courtesy of Hystory Entertainment)

Solve a Victorian-era murder mystery in Coboconk this summer

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Minden-based Hystory Entertainment is debuting 'Murder at Birchwood Estate' at the Coboconk Community Centre on July 10 and 11.
The New Canadians Centre's "Lessons from the Land" event is returning for its sixth year at the Jiimaan Kinomaagewin / Canadian Canoe Museum in Nogojiwanong-Peterborough on July 1, 2026. The event provides an opportunity to pause, learn about, and reflect upon Canada's history with Indigenous peoples. (Graphic courtesy of New Canadians Centre)

Immerse yourself in ‘Lessons from the Land’ with the New Canadians Centre on Canada...

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Family-friendly event features Indigenous-led activities at the Canadian Canoe Museum in Nogojiwanong-Peterborough.
Community Care Peterborough is working on a transit feasibility study that will encompass all eight townships in Peterborough County as well as Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations. The study is looking at public transportation service options for all residents, including commuters, students, retirees, families, and anyone else looking for new ways to get around the county. (Photo: The Kawarthas Tourism)

Know Your Locals: Help shape the future of public transit in Peterborough County

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Community Care Peterborough encourages residents to attend a June 25 open house at Douro Community Centre and fill out a survey by July 10.
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