Peterborough: Recognized as the Gateway to Kawarthas, Cottage Country and Restful Environment
Peterborough is a city at the Otonabee River in Central Ontario, Canada, northeast of Toronto and southwest of Ottawa. The first name of the city was Medeshamstede and later changed to Burgh in the 10th century after Abbot Kenulf had built a guarding wall around the church and finally developed by way of Peterborough, Canada. The city of Peterborough is unique place, full of trails and parks and easy reach to cottage country and lakes.
Best Time to Visit
In Peterborough, the summers are relaxed; the winters are very cold, dry and breezy and somewhat cloudy all year round. The best time of the year to visit Peterborough for activities is from June to September. Peterborough is noted as the city of festivals where culture and heritage are featured. The Taste of Downtown features live music, street sales and more. Another is the Fairy and Dragon Festival where you can experience music, foods and demonstrations. The Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival supports the Dragon Boaters for races, live shows and family fun zone.
What to Do & Area Attractions
You can explore things or places to stay in Peterborough and first stop is 4th Line Theatre. This is a Canadian theater where it is devoted to developing unconventional Canadian theater. You can do sight-seeing in Alderville Black Oak Savanna, where it has become the tourist site of the Rice Lake Plain. The Art Gallery of Northumberland also promotes and easier access to art and gallery in Northumberland County. Your visit can be more exciting when you opt for best deal in Peterborough, CN hotels like the Peterborough Inn and Suites Hotel, or the Holiday Inn Hotel Peterborough Waterfront, ON.