Top 15 Places to Visit in
Lindsay | Ontario
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Lindsay Legends & Lore Walking Tour
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Take a walk through over 20 historic locations in Lindsay in a self-guided audio tour. Learn about the early days, when the earliest settlers came, and how they connected to the First Peoples living there. There is more to this small town than meets the eye, discover the lives of its many notable residents, from […]
Houseboat Capital of Ontario
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The Kawartha Lakes area is known as the Houseboat Capital of Ontario. It contains over 250 lakes and rivers, providing numerous ways to get into the water. Municipal docks are prepped in April and ready for the public by May. Not all public launches will have complete amenities so be sure to check the listing […]
- 83 St. Paul Street, Kawartha Lakes
- 705-324-9411
- https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/en/things-to-do/lakes-and-beaches.aspx
Trent-Severn Waterway
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Designated as a Natural Historic Site of Canada, the Trent-Severn Waterway is composed of interconnected rivers, lakes, locks, and canals that twist through Kawartha Lakes. There are 5 major locks that the waterway passes through over a span of 386 km. The Bobcaygeon lock was the first to be constructed on the waterway. The Lindsay […]
Kawartha Beaches
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Kawartha Lakes is home to a wide selection of beaches to relax on. Visit the township website to view the complete list of locations. Beaches range from Blanchard’s Roach Beach in the Bexley region to Verulam Recreational Park in Verulam. Beaches are tested regularly for algae blooms. Photo: explorekawarthalakes.com
Lindsay Milk Run
July Once a year, Kawartha Lakes is host to the Milk Run Marathon. The event is separated into 3 divisions: 10K, 5K, and 21K, further separated by gender. For the 10K run, participants will pass through the residential streets in the town of Lindsay, following the Victoria Rail Trail, ending at the Lindsay Recreation Complex. […]
- 133 Adelaide Street South, Lindsay, Ontario
- 705-324-9411 ext. 1306
- https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/en/things-to-do/lindsay-milk-run.aspx
The Kawartha Art Gallery
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This historical gallery has shown off an ever-changing lineup of Canadian art for over 40 years. The Kawartha Art Gallery cares for a collection of over 200 unique pieces of artwork created in their region. The gallery seeks to engage people with the local culture and is dedicated to advancing the rural creative economy. Perfect […]
- 190 Kent Street West, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, K9V 2Y6, Canada
- (705) 324-1780
- https://www.kawarthagallery.com/
Olde Gaol Museum
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Originally built in 1863, the jail was reopened in 2011 as a museum dedicated to sharing local history. The Victoria County Historical Society collects, preserves, and shares the history and heritage of Lindsay and the surrounding townships. Today, society finds its fourth home in the walls of the historical jail, the Olde Gaol. The building […]
- 50 Victoria Avenue North, Kawartha Lakes, ON, K9V 6H7, Canada
- (705) 324-3404
- https://www.oldegaolmuseum.ca/
Academy Theatre
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The Academy Theatre has been delivering live performing arts to the Kawartha Lakes region for over 125 years. The theatre is in the heart of downtown Lindsay, within short walking distance to many of the town’s most popular restaurants, shops, and trails. Incorporating all that Lindsay has to offer in a single night, the theatre […]
- 2 Lindsay Street. Lindsay ON K9V 2L6
- (705) 324-9111
- https://directory.explorekawarthalakes.com/Home/View/academy-theatre
Lindsay Historic Downtown
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Downtown Lindsay is the perfect mix of modern and historic, eclectic and traditional. Take a stroll down Kent Street West to get a real feel for Lindsay. Photo: Google Street View
Historic Town Hall
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Lindsay Town Hall was constructed in 1864 as the town was recovering from the massive fire that destroyed the downtown. This old picture, taken in 1933, shows a woodpile behind the old Lindsay Town Hall, ready to be chopped up by transients in exchange for food. During the depression, there was a steady stream of […]
- 180 Kent St W, Lindsay, ON K9V 2Y6
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- https://www.lindsaydowntown.ca/walking-tour/old-town-hall
Beall Building
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Beall is the name of one of Lindsay’s most prominent families. The Beall family ran one of the town’s jeweller shops. The Beall Jewellery Firm dates back to the time when Thomas Beall had a small business outlet at Oakwood and became a pioneer resident of Lindsay upwards of 150 years ago. After they moved […]
- 62 Kent St W, Lindsay, ON K9V 2Y2
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- https://vitacollections.ca/kl-digitalarchive/477/exhibit/2
Classics on Kent
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July Visit Lindsay in July for Lindsay Downtown’s exclusive event and see hundreds of classic automobiles line Kent Street – the widest street in Ontario. Photos: https://www.facebook.com/people/Classics-On-Kent/100089330923263/
Kawartha Dairy Lindsay
This is a must-stop when in cottage country. The retail walk-up window at a long-running, family-owned dairy farm known for its ice cream. For over 80 years, Kawartha Dairy has been proud to be a 100% Canadian-owned company, still operated by the same family that started it back in the beginning. “No better ice cream […]
Houghton Creek
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Furniture store Houghton Creek is the destination for anyone seeking distinctive gifts or home decor that will make a statement. From locally-made cushions, candles and wall decor to giftware and furniture. Our shop is brimming with colour, character and Canadian-made products perfect for your home or gift-giving occasion. Photo: https://www.houghtoncreek.com/
Olympia restaurant
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Greek restaurant Since its inception in 1906, the Olympia has always been a family-run business. The original owners, the brilliant Bakogeorge brothers, Tony and Andreas, created THE OLYMPIA CANDY WORKS, stunningly beautiful candy and ice cream shops, Tony in Lindsay and Andreas in Barrie. Their success swelled into wholesale ice cream, candies, and tobacco across […]