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
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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”
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
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”
Perspective
Which way is up? An early morning shoreline in the Kawarthas…the perfect time and place for reflection. Still waters clearly mirror their surroundings, providing an opportunity to step back and look at things with fresh perspective. TheKawarthaExperience
Roadside Attraction
Strike out by bike on any of the sideroads or adventure trails in the Kawartha Lakes region to be refreshed by nature. The wildflowers and surrounding flora act like a filter, stripping away the week’s stressors as you roll along. Reboot naturally. TheKawarthaExperience
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