8 FREE THINGS TO DO IN THE KAWARTHA LAKES
1. Ken Reid Conservation Area
Offers several loop trails that lead through forests, meadows, and wetlands. Includes the popular floating boardwalk that winds through MacLaren Creek Wetland. During the summer you can spot red bellied snakes, snapping turtles, and leopard frogs.
2. EarlyON
With many locations in Kawartha Lakes, including Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, and Bobcaygeon, these fully equipped, child-based learning centres for infants to age six even have free toy lending libraries.
3. Kawartha Lakes Public Libraries
Offers many free programs for kids. Craft and Storytime programs, Lego, and special programs and events for kids throughout the year and including during March Break.
4. Lindsay Seniors Association PHOTO BY ERIN SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY
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Has many programs for adults 50 and over, from knitting, tai chi, art, carpet bowling, Bingo, pool, Scrabble, euchre, shuffleboard and more.
5. Victoria Recreation Corridor
The Victoria Recreation Corridor is a rail trail that stretches from Lindsay to Kinmount 55 km in length. The trail is used year-round for hiking, horseback riding, cycling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
6. Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge
Built at the locks it was originally constructed in 1921, and remains an important part of the landscape of the community. Just a short distance from the locks and very popular with tourists.
7. Kawartha Lakes Boys and Girls Club
This institution is well known and yet has more programs for children, youth, and families than people realize. Programs and participation is free for lower income families and affordably priced for all. For a full list of programs see their website.
8. The falls at Fenelon Falls
The lock and waterfalls are located right downtown so it’s very accessible to restaurants and stores. A beautiful place to sit and enjoy nature, complete with a park and washrooms. Even better in the summer but great to see year round.
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