The Kawartha Lakes Outdoorsman

Shared Spirit

There is no better place to experience the joy of the great outdoors than the Kawarthas. Of course there are many beautiful forests, waterways and adventure trails to be explored all across Canada. However, the Kawartha Lakes spirit is unique and only found in the eyes of those with whom it is shared. TheKawarthaExperience

A Kawartha Lakes Top Ten: Scents In The Air

Campfire Cedar/Pine Trees Summer Lake Water Breakfast Bacon Cooking Fresh Snow in the Forest BBQ Morning Coffee Brewing Before an Adventure Wet Leaves Maple Sugar Shack Apple Cider The Kawartha Lakes Outdoorsman TheKawarthaExperience © 2021

Feeding Time

It’s often said that you can tell the health of a lake by assessing the water fowl that inhabit it. A positive sign can be the number of Common Loon pairs and newborn chicks which are present in the area. Here a mother Loon shares a quick dinner with its baby in the Kawartha Lakes.Continue reading “Feeding Time”

Jeepers

Located just off a bend in Kawartha Lakes County Road 36 where it joins with 507, Flynn’s Store is a popular meeting spot in the Kawarthas. Adventure seekers gather here Saturday mornings to kick off the weekend, fuel up and head out to the “5 Points” trail system. Whether your ride of choice is anContinue reading “Jeepers”

Ghost Snake

You never know what you might stumble upon while out for a walk in the Kawarthas. Keep a sharp eye out, as there are always many interesting creatures or their markers to be found across the region. A resident snake has shed its skin here, leaving its ghostly remains behind as a sign of itsContinue reading “Ghost Snake”

Adventure Ahead

As an alternate to the straight running Ontario Highway 35, Kawartha Lakes 121 is one of many routes characteristic of the Kawarthas. With a meandering personality, Highway 121 starts at Highway 35 above the town of Linsday, leans over to picturesque Fenelon Falls, floats past Burnt River, then drifts further North on to Kinmount beforeContinue reading “Adventure Ahead”

The Al’lure of Fishing

Whether you are an onlooker or a participant, there are many interesting things to see and do while enjoying a day in the Kawartha Lakes region. In this image the shoreline equally divides the blue sky and glassy water. The fluffy white clouds then appear to mirror the fishing tournament boats floating below them withContinue reading “The Al’lure of Fishing”

Hide ‘N Seek

Woodland animals are naturally great at playing hide and seek. A young white-tailed deer can be tough to find in a dense thicket when it has camouflage markings built right into its coat. Once spotted, it offers a moment to pause and appreciate its silent beauty. TheKawarthaExperience

Red Sky At Night

Rain and summer long weekends often go hand in hand it seems. The good news is that the rain eventually ends. When it does, the sun’s rays reflect vibrantly off of the receding storm clouds, signaling more sunny Kawartha adventures are on the way. TheKawarthaExperience

Unlock Adventure

Although it is not considered the starting point of the 386 km Trent-Severn Waterway (Lock 1 is in Trenton) Bobcaygeon’s Lock 32 is a special place in the Kawarthas. It is the first lock to be built in the system, over 160 years ago as cited by Parks Canada. Watching the boats playfully float throughContinue reading “Unlock Adventure”