The Kawartha Lakes region combines charming small towns, interconnected waterways, and a lively cottage-town atmosphere. With direct access to the Trent–Severn Waterway, it’s a boater’s paradise where you can dock in town for dinner or ice cream.
Bobcaygeon – known for Lock 32, shops, and Kawartha Dairy ice cream.
Fenelon Falls – “The Jewel of the Kawarthas,” with a waterfall right downtown.
Lindsay – the largest centre with full services.
Coboconk, Lakefield, Buckhorn, Kirkfield, Omemee – smaller hubs along the waterways.
Trent–Severn Waterway Lakes – the largest of which are Stoney, Buckhorn and Lower Buckhorn, Pigeon, Sturgeon, Chemong, Cameron, and Balsam.
Balsam & Cameron Lakes – sandy shores and family-friendly boating.
A true cruising lifestyle with multiple lockstations.
Trent–Severn lock-through trips – boat from town to town.
Balsam Lake Provincial Park – beaches and trails.
Kawartha Dairy (Bobcaygeon) – a local tradition.
Cycling, fishing, and summer festivals.
Families and boaters who want an active, social cottage experience with strong value. Ideal for buyers seeking sandy beaches, lock-to-lock boating, and a lively summer vibe within easy reach of the GTA.
Dreaming of a lock-side cottage lifestyle? Let’s find your Kawartha retreat.
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79,247 people live in The Kawartha Lakes, where the median age is 51.6 and the average individual income is $100,200. Data provided by Statistics Canada.
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There's plenty to do around The Kawartha Lakes, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Ziraldo's, Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio, and Texas Burgers.
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| Dining | 4.13 miles | 6 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 4.05 miles | 26 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 4.01 miles | 11 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.2 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.13 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.1 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.18 miles | 3 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.07 miles | 9 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.03 miles | 9 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 4.16 miles | 26 reviews | 3.4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.96 miles | 7 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 4.07 miles | 8 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
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The Kawartha Lakes has 32,705 households, with an average household size of 2.4. Data provided by Statistics Canada. Here’s what the people living in The Kawartha Lakes do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by Statistics Canada. 79,247 people call The Kawartha Lakes home. The population density is 0.024 and the largest age group is Data provided by Statistics Canada.
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