The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: the local economy blooms at Sanctuary Flower Fields
Kelly Convery's farm in the Township of Selwyn collaborates with dozens of local businesses, photographers, and entrepreneurs.
The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Woodleigh Farms is growing a sustainable future through innovative farming practices
The Township of Cavan Monaghan farm's award-winning pilot project is transforming waste wood into a carbon-sequestering soil amendment.
Know Your Locals: Don’t miss strawberry season at McLean and Buckhorn Berry Farms near Buckhorn
Pick-your-own and pre-picked strawberries are now available at the McLean family's two farms and local farmers' markets, with raspberries coming in July.
The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Lakefield Farmers’ Market grows the local economy
The popular weekly market in the Township of Selwyn brings together local farmers, local artisans, and prepared food vendors using local products.
The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Millbrook Mercantile is a destination one-stop shop supporting local and Canadian makers
From menu ingredients to its retail shelves, the Township of Cavan Monaghan shop focuses on locally sourced, small batch, artisan products.
Handmade bracelets by 19-year-old Curve Lake entrepreneur Soraya Whetung to be sold at Winners
Soraya Beads are also available through Biskane, an e-commerce marketplace for verified Indigenous artists.
The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Bikinis by Bridget brings luxury swimwear designed in North Kawartha to international runways
Founded by Bridget McCluckie, the high-quality swimwear brand hosts in-store events with local small business owners and artisans at Apsley flagship boutique HERmanas.
Monthly Saturday sidewalk sales coming to downtown Peterborough this summer
Two blocks of George Street will be closed to motor vehicles during the events, which will also feature pop-up street vendors and community activities.
The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: 4th Line Theatre in Millbrook grows Canadian-made plays, local talent, and regional tourism
For 33 years, the theatre company in the Township of Cavan Monaghan has brought history to life on its outdoor stage at the Winslow Farm.
Know Your Locals: 8th annual Kawartha Craft Beer Festival returns to Peterborough June 6 and 7
Kicking off with an all-new Country Night, the two-day event at Del Crary Park will include live music, lawn games, local food and retail vendors, and lots of brews.