All About Peterborough
The City of Peterborough is located on the Otonabee River in Central Ontario. It is located 125km northeast of Toronto and about 270km southwest of Ottawa.
It is known as the gateway to the Kawarthas "cottage country".
The City is a diversified and active community with a population of 83,561 (2021 census).
Transportation
Public Transit is run by Peterborough Transit. They have a total of 12 regular and 5 express routes.
Peterborough is served by provincial highway 115 which connects the city to Toronto via Highway 401 and Highway 407 (toll). Other provincial highways important to Peterborough are Highway 7A which junctions onto Highway 115 just southwest of the city and highway 28.
Government
The Peterborough City Council is comprised of the Mayor and 10 Councillors. There are 2 Councillors for each of the 5 city wards.
Emergency Services
Call 911 if you require fire, police, or an ambulance!
Health 811
Phone: 811 or visit: Website
Health 811 is a free, confidential telephone service you can call to get health advice or general health information from a Registered Nurse 24 hours a day 7 days per week. This is a qualified health professional, who can assess your symptoms and help you decide your best first step. They can help you decide whether to care for yourself, make an appointment with your doctor, go to a clinic, contact a community service or go to a hospital emergency room. They also have an online chat option.
City of Peterborough
Things to See
and DO
Peterborough City Council
Peterborough Hospital
Garbage & Recycling
Newcomers
Information
Utilities
Peterborough Transit
Shopping
Peterborough offers three enclosed shopping malls and a thriving downtown which is bolstered by such big box stores as Winners, Home Depot, Staples and Chapters. The three major malls are:
Peterborough Square
360 George Street North
Peterborough, ON K9H7E7
Lansdowne Place
645 Lansdowne Street West
Peterborough, ON
Portage Place
1154 Chemong Rd.
Peterborough, ON K9H 7J6
Peterborough Farmers Markets
Memorial Centre
121 Lansdowne Street West
Peterborough, ON
Website
The Peterborough Farmers Market operates year round every Saturday morning with the sale of fresh produce and crafts from local farmers and residents. Held in the parking lot between May and November, the market moves inside the Morrow Building for the winter months.
Peterborough Downtown Farmers’ Market
Sale of fresh produce from local farmers along with fresh baked goods, preserves, flowers, etc. The Market is held on Charlotte Street between Water and George Streets from 9am to 2pm every Wednesday from Victoria Day to Thanksgiving.
Lifestyle
City of Peterborough Recreation Division
The City of Peterborough offers a variety of programs and activities. For further details, please visit Explore and Play.
To get more information on any of the facilities or programs, please contact:
Recreation Division
City of Peterborough
Phone: 705-742-7777 ext 1873
Skating
The City of Peterborough operates four arenas all offering public skating times. Please contact the arenas for further information:
Peterborough Memorial Centre
151 Lansdowne Street West
Peterborough, ON K9J 1Y4
Phone: 705-743-3561
Evinrude Centre
911 Monaghan Road
Peterborough, ON K9J 5K5
Phone: 705-876-8121
Kinsmen Civic Centre
777 Sherbrooke Street
Peterborough, ON K9J 2R2
Phone: 705-742-5454
Northcrest Arena
100 Marina Boulevard
Peterborough, ON K9H 6M6
Phone: 705-745-0042
Swimming
In the City of Peterborough, there are public beaches, wading pools and splash pads. There are also three public pools.
Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre
775 Brealey Drive
Peterborough, ON
Phone: 705-742-0050
The Wellness Centre was opened in 2005 and includes an 8000 sq ft aquatic centre and offers Peterborough and region’s largest indoor water slide.
Peterborough YMCA
475 George St. North
Peterborough, ON K9H 3R6
Phone: 705-748-9622
Library
There are two libraries in the Peterborough area. They are:
Main Public Library
345 Aylmer Street North
Peterborough, ON K9H 3V7
Phone: 705-745-5382
Delafosse Branch Public Library
729 Park Street South
Peterborough, ON
Phone: 705-745-5382
Festivals and Events
For an up to date list of the events in Peterborough and surrounding area, please visit: http://thekawarthas.ca/events/
Parks and Trails
The City of Peterborough has plentiful parkland and trails with more than 100 parks and sports fields. Whether you're looking for a place to walk or cycle, get together with friends or family, relax next to a lake or a playground for children, we likely have just the park or trail for you.
