Open blue waters, longer daylight hours and a hint of warmer air every now and again. Oh, did I mention the Easter Bunny loves to explore the Kawarthas in the spring too? Adventure is calling. TheKawarthaExperience
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Spring Break
It’s springtime in the Kawartha Lakes region. As the lakes thaw and waters start to rise, the mounting pressure creates spider cracks across the ice caps. Open water adventures are about to hatch. TheKawarthaExperience
Winter’s Passage
Snowmobiling in the Kawarthas is about more than just the flashy sleds and cool gear. What truly makes it special is that for a short time each winter, you can ride into the heart of the region and be wonderstruck. Winter is just too short. TheKawarthaExperience
As The Water Turns
As the surface of a lake cools and the fall turnover cycle settles, a wintery cap begins to form. Like shards of broken glass, fresh ice crawls across the water adding a contrasting element to the Kawartha skyline. When this transformation is complete, skating, ice fishing and frosty new adventures await you. TheKawarthaExperience
All Things Must Pass
Outdoor adventure comes with a fair share of challenges. Like a stream meandering through a rocky forest floor in the Kawarthas, there will always be a means to rise up to those challenges, find a passageway and prevail. It is nature’s way. TheKawarthaExperience
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
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”
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”
Signature
It is likely you have either seen or personally taken many sunset pictures over the years. The pure beauty of the sky and a lake reflecting the sun’s fading amber rays always captivates. A Kawartha Lakes sunset though, is a signature of a day well-lived. TheKawarthaExperience
Board Meeting
On a calm morning, hop on a paddle board and glide across the glassy waters of one of the many lakes in the Kawartha Lakes region. The only sound you will hear is the curl of the water leaving the blade of your paddle. It’s nature calling. TheKawarthaExperience