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Located between Lovesick Lake and Stoney Lake in Peterborough County, Burleigh Falls Inn has been welcoming visitors to The Kawarthas for over 165 years, with its restaurant and cafe popular among resort guests and local residents alike. The resort is expanding its use of locally sourced ingredients by participating in Peterborough County's Kawartha Local Food Wholesale project, an economic development initiative that connects local producers with local buyers in Peterborough County, the City of Kawartha Lakes, and the City of Peterborough. (Photo: Kawarthas Northumberland)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Burleigh Falls Inn expanding locally sourced ingredients in its popular restaurant and cafe

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The historic Stoney Lake resort is participating in the Green Circle Food Hub of the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale project.
DJC Modern Apparel owner Nancy Wiskel has launched an all-new 18+ Collection featuring high-quality casual and workwear for women who wear sizes 18 to 24 and up to 3XL. The new collection features pieces by Kaffe Curve, a Danish plus-size brand that will be hosting a trunk show displaying spring and summer apparel during a special launch event at the Peterborough boutique on May 5, 2026. (Photo: Ashley Bonner)

Know Your Locals: Peterborough’s DJC Modern Apparel helps women find confidence through style with a new 18+ Collection

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Owner Nancy Wiskel is hosting a special event on May 5 that includes a trunk show from plus-size brand Kaffe Curve, draw prizes, and tax-free shopping.
Located just north of Keene in the Township of Otonabee South Monaghan, Harley Farms is a busy family farm that produces humanely and sustainably raised beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and eggs. To help reach local consumers and wholesale food buyers, the farm is participating in the Kawartha Choice FarmFresh and Kawartha Local Food Wholesale programs delivered in part by Peterborough County. (Photo courtesy of Harley Farms)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Harley Farms grows as a sustainable and humane farm and agritourism destination

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Agricultural programs delivered in part by Peterborough County are helping the busy Otonabee South Monaghan family farm reach local consumers and wholesale food buyers.
Alicia Doris and Sam Turner stand in the new Living Local Marketplace storefront, which has permanently relocated to Horlings Garden Centre in Selwyn. Doris, who founded Living Local Marketplace with the mission to support local and regional artisans and small businesses, says the move is the response to positive community feedback following the store's temporary pop-up at Horlings during the holidays. Horlings co-owner Turner says the move also benefits the garden centre by bringing in more customers for its services. (Photo: Kayla LeFranc)

Know Your Locals: Living Local Marketplace opens new permanent home at Horlings Garden Centre in Selwyn

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Owners Alicia Doris and Sam Turner continued their partnership in response to community feedback following a successful holiday pop-up shop.
Millbrook Orchards is an organic family farm in Cavan Monaghan Township specializing in certified organic haskaps, which produce a fruit described as a sweet and tangy blend of blueberries and raspberries. The farm also grows strawberries and other fruits and vegetables which it sells through an on-site market and at the Millbrook Farmers' Market. By getting involved in the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program supported by Peterborough County, Millbrook Orchards will strengthen their connection with wholesale buyers of their products. (Photo courtesy of Millbrook Orchards)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Millbrook Orchards is one of only a few Ontario farms specializing in organic haskaps

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The Cavan Monaghan farm aims to bring the tasty fruit, also known as honeyberries, to more local restaurants through the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program.
Tourism-related busineses based in and around Peterborough County are invited to Kollab in The Kawarthas, a full-day interactive event designed to encourage partnerships that will grow businesses and promote The Kawarthas as a tourist destination. Held during National Tourism Week on April 21, 2026 at Elmhirst's Resort in Keene, the event will include a keynote speaker, panel discussions, interactive activities, tools and resources, and a speed networking session. (Photo: The Kawarthas Tourism)

Know Your Locals: Peterborough County hosting a day of collaboration and connection for local tourism-related businesses

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'Kollab in The Kawarthas' on April 21 at Elmhirst's Resort in Keene features a keynote speaker, panel discussions, interactive activities, and speed networking.
Located in the Township of Cavan Monaghan, Woodleigh Farms uses sustainable and regenerative practices to farm corn, wheat, soy, and oat, produce maple syrup, and operate a passive greenhouse and market garden. The sixth-generation family farm is piloting an innovative project that converts unmarketable forest biomass into compost and organic soil amendments to improve the health of soil for generations to come. To connect with local buyers, Woodleigh Farms will be participating in the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale program supported by Peterborough County. (Photo courtesy of Woodleigh Farms)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: Woodleigh Farms is sowing the seeds for a sustainable and prosperous agricultural future

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The Cavan Monaghan family farm is recovering forest biomass and transforming it into compost and carbon-sequestering soil amendments.
Registration is now open for spring and summer programs led by the Peterborough Canoe & Kayak Club on Little Lake. Guided by competitive sprint canoeist and head coach Zoe Bergeron, the youth programs include full-day sprint camps, high-performance training, and a new youth dragon boat team. Registration is also open for master's programs for adults, which include community, competitive, and dragon boat programs. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Canoe & Kayak Club)

Know Your Locals: Learn to paddle on Little Lake this summer with new programs led by Peterborough Canoe & Kayak Club

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Registration is now open for beginner and competitive programs for youth and adults, including an all-new dragon boat team.
In response to a need identified by their clients, Sullivan Law Ptbo has launched new personal care coordination services to help individuals or their powers of attorney navigate the practical, legal, and logistical aspects of care, especially during periods of vulnerability or transition. Working with the lawyers at Sullivan Law Ptbo as well as local partner services, Personal Care Coordinator Melissa Kenny will create an integrated and holistic client-centred plan that can adapt to an individual's changing needs as well as respond to crisis situations. (Photo courtesy of Sullivan Law Ptbo)

Know Your Locals: Sullivan Law Ptbo introduces new personal care coordination services

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Melissa Kenny brings many years of local experience working as a registered nurse and in hospice care to her new role facilitating personalized care plans.
Lindsey Irwin is the third owner of The Lakefield Panty, an old-time groceteria that has operated in the Township of Selwyn for 45 years. As a serial entrepreneur, Irwin knows how crucial it is to support local and how difficult it can be make connections with new suppliers while simultaneously running a business. That's why she remains grateful for the support of Peterborough County and their agricultural programming, including the Kawartha Local Food Wholesale and Kawartha Choice FarmFresh programs. (Photo courtesy of The Lakefield Pantry)

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: The Lakefield Pantry maintains a legacy rooted in local partnerships

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Kawartha Local Food Wholesale initiative will streamline connections to help ensure the Lakefield store's shelves are always stocked with local products.
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