Nature & Outdoors

Don't stay in when the snow flies. Bundle up and head out. Trails at Trent University, Nicholls Oval, and Jackson Park are great for beginner snowshoeing or cross-country skiing.

Ice skating opportunities for all ages and skill levels. Indoors, arenas like provide year-round skating and hockey facilities. Outdoors, the fresh ice surface at the Quaker Foods City Square transforms into a vibrant public skating rink during winter. There are also pop-up rinks across the city for creating memories and playing a game of casual pick-up hockey.

Peterborough is a haven for paddlers. Rent a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard and explore the historic Trent-Severn Waterway. Glide along the serene Otonabee River or test your skills in the calm waters Little Lake alongside the Centennial Fountain. For a truly iconic experience, paddle through the Peterborough Lift Lock, the world’s highest hydraulic lift lock and a marvel of Canadian engineering.

Perfect for pedaling and pedestrian activities, a network of trails winds through Peterborough. Enjoy the urban oasis in Jackson Park. Take a hike on the Trent University Wildlife Sanctuary trails. Or hop on the Trans Canada Trail, for connecting routes through the City and out into the surrounding countryside of The Kawarthas.