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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 Fox is an adrenaline-seeking traveller who craves new adventures and challenges, especially in nature, and also relishes learning about the places and people around them during their travels. (Graphic: Peterborough County Tourism)

Travel like A Fox in The Kawarthas

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From adrenaline-pumping adventures to immersive learning in nature, Fox travellers love to explore new places, challenge themselves, and get outdoors.
This edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series features 15 destinations for scenic trails in the greater Kawarthas region, including the Northumberland County Forest, Balsam Lake Provincial Park, Eagle's Nest Park, Peter's Woods Provincial Park, Doube's Trestle Bridge, Jackson Creek Trail, Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park, Stony Lake Trails, McGeachie Conservation Area, Mark S. Burnham Provincial Park, James Cooper Lookout Trail, Ken Reid Conservation Area, Robert Johnston EcoForest Trails, Dahl Forest, and Trent University's Wildlife Sanctuary Nature Area. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: 15 scenic trails in the greater Kawarthas to view the fall colours at their peak

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From family friendly to more challenging trails, these hikes will take you through old-growth forests, rare ecosystems, and expansive lookouts,
Euphoria Wellness Spa owner Simone Dobson (left) with Tiffany Arcari marking 20 years of beauty, welness, and community at the U4 Rooftop Patio Bar at Euphoria's downtown Peterborough location. To celebrate the milestone, Euphoria is hosting the Euphoria Forever Beauty Event on Wednesday, October 7 featuring complimentary services, exclusive discounts, special gifts, and more. (Photo courtesy of Euphoria Wellness Spa)

Know Your Locals: Euphoria Wellness Spa celebrates 20 years in downtown Peterborough

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Owner Simone Dobson and the Euphoria team invite the community to the October 7 Euphoria Forever Beauty Event, featuring complimentary services by appointment, special offers, and a rooftop celebration
Megan Murphy at the Women's Business Network of Peterborough on September 2, 2026 at Elmhirst's Resort in Keene where she spoke about storytelling. As a performer, filmmaker, playwright, director, writer, radio host, emcee, and storyteller, Megan can help people, businesses, and organizations discover and tell their own stories in an authentic way. She is available for hire as a professional emcee, keynote speaker, ideation consultant, branded documentary filmmaker, leader of story-mining workshops, and more. (Photo: Jordan Lyall Photography)

Know Your Locals: Megan Murphy helps people find the heartbeat of their story

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The Peterborough storyteller uses her talents in theatre, film, and live events to help businesses and organizations authentically share what makes them unique.
This edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series features scenic destinations across the Kawarthas to enjoy the fall colours, including Skyline Park in Haliburton County, Burleigh Falls in Peterborough County, Warsaw Caves Conservation Area in Peterborough County, Eagle's Nest Park in Hastings Highlands, Windy Ridge Conservation Area and Fleetwood Creek Nature Area in Kawartha Lakes, Rice Lake in Northumberland County, Panorama Park Lookout in Haliburton County, Kamaniskeg Lake lookout in Combermere east of Hastings Highlands, and more. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: 10 scenic spots across the Kawarthas to enjoy the fall colours

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From panoramic lookouts and waterfall views to lakeside roads and conservation areas, these destinations showcase the region at its most colourful.
Located in downtown Peterborough, Studio Savvy is a versatile event space and photography studio founded by content creator Carley Beal. The bright and minimalistic space has high ceilings with various backdrops and props to suit a wide range of content creation and photography needs, including a textured sofa, a wainscot wall, a brick wall, and an infinity wall. With a bar and "get ready" area, the studio can also be booked for intimate private events including bridal showers, workshops, and micro-weddings. (Photo courtesy of Studio Savvy)

Know Your Locals: Studio Savvy in downtown Peterborough is a versatile space for content creation and private events

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Carley Beal's chic and minimalist photography studio can also be used for showers, parties, workshops, micro weddings, and other intimate events.
This edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series features fun fall destinations across the greater Kawarthas region, including MacArthur's Pumpkin Patch in Oakwood, the Hike Haliburton festival, Applefest at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene, the Apsley Autumn Studio Tour, McQuaid's County Market in Omemee, Pieter's Appleyard in Colborne, Kawartha Farmfest in Kawartha Lakes, Bragg Farms in Clarington, Pumpkinfest at Buckhorn Berry Farm, Stellmar Farm in Little Britain, the Lindsay Ex, and more. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: Get ready for fall fun in the Kawarthas region

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From pumpkin patches and haunted corn mazes to vegetable picking and agricultural fairs, there are lots of ways to make the most of the season in the Kawarthas.
Peterborough County is partnering with local consulting firm IntegrAlign Partners to deliver free AI training sessions for business owners in Keene, Bridgenorth, Millbrook, and Norwood in September and October 2026. Led by Sherry Hill, each hands-on workshop will advise on practical uses of AI in the workplace across industries, including construction and trades, small business operations, tourism and hospitality, health and wellness, and non-profits. (Photo courtesy of IntegrAlign Partners)

Know Your Locals: Learn how to use AI for business efficiency and growth at fall workshops across Peterborough County

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Free hands-on sessions led by IntegrAlign Partners founder Sherry Hill will take place in Keene, Bridgenorth, Millbrook, and Norwood.
This edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series features wine destinations across the greater Kawarthas region, including Rolling Grape Vineyard in Bailieboro, Kawartha Country Wines in Buckhorn, Applewood Farm and Winery just southwest of Kawartha Lakes, Cheeky Duck Vineyard in Selwyn, and Elmhirst's Resort in Keene. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: Raise a glass to locally crafted wine experiences in the Kawarthas

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Visit vineyards, sample fruit wines and meads, enjoy farm-to-table fare, and learn about international vintages at these five regional destinations.
This edition of kawarthaNOW's "Kawartha Localist" editorial series features end-of-summer bucket list across the Kawarthas, including Silent Lake Provincial Park, The Canadian Canoe Museum, the Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge, Ganaraska Forest, Algonquin Provincial Park's South Gate, Sanctuary Flower Fields, The Gut, Haliburton Sculpture Forest, Doube's Trestle Bridge, Liftlock Cruises, and more. (kawarthaNOW collage)

Kawartha Localist: Your end-of-summer bucket list

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Summer is not over yet! Make the most of it with our picks for 14 Kawarthas adventures, from paddling and hiking to shopping, exploring, and cruising.
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