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Circle Of Life

The Kinmount Fair is a 151 year tradition that is older than the invention of the Ferris wheel itself. When the rides, kids’ shows and demolition derby roll into town, it marks the unofficial end of summer. The good news, Kawartha adventures don’t have to end too. TheKawarthaExperience

Magic

At a time when many traditions are being revised or put on hold, the holiday spirit remains alive and well in the town of Fenelon Falls. Annual Fenelon Santa Day activities and the nighttime parade have been dearly missed, but the Christmas lights are burning brighter than ever here. A reflection of the enduring magicContinue reading “Magic”

Heroic View

Atop the Bobcaygeon Bridge of Heroes, looking East beyond the narrows, the azure sky and waters of Pigeon Lake merge triumphantly. This is a significant vantage point in the Kawarthas, just as the town of Bobcaygeon holds a special place in the hearts of all those who experience it. TheKawarthaExperience

Clearing

There is a special spot nestled atop a wooded hillside in Fenelon Falls. Between the trees, the beautiful waters of Cameron Lake can be seen and a moment of clarity can be found. With its unique natural features and rich heritage, Fenelon Falls truly is “The Jewel of the Kawarthas”. TheKawarthaExperience

At The Heart Of The Kawarthas

There is an old saying some may be familiar with. It goes something like, “the whole is greater than the sum of the parts”. Being naturally curious, I looked up its origin and learned this phrase in its various forms can be credited to a philosopher named Aristotle. That said, the phrase implies that whenContinue reading “At The Heart Of The Kawarthas”

Kawartha Highway

Waves of farm fields, forests and blue sky merge, chasing your eyeline as you travel along any of the rural routes throughout the Kawartha Lakes region. What you cannot see, but you will feel, is the sense of freedom that washes over you while on your way to a better place. TheKawarthaExperience