Performing arts venues and outdoor museums are just some of the many wonderful attractions that highlight the city’s artistic flair. Start your journey at the Showplace Theatre in downtown Peterborough, where you’ll find an enticing blend of homegrown talent and traveling artists on the bill. You can even combine the arts with the outdoors by catching a performance in the unique barnyard setting at Millbrook’s 4th Line Theatre or by exploring the stunning Zimbabwean stone sculptures in the ZimArt’s Rice Lake Gallery, an outdoor sculpture park 20 minutes south of Peterborough. African dancing classes are optional!
From paddle boating through the Peterborough Lift Lock on the Trent-Severn Waterway to feeling the wind on your face as you take on the motorcycle trails in Nephton, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the great outdoors in and around Peterborough. And if all that sounds a little strenuous, a slower pace can be enjoyed by spending the day topping up your tan at the nearby Jones Beach or by heading to the Gamiing Nature Centre on Pigeon Lake, where 30 acres of wetland and almost 5 miles of trails provide the perfect setting for bird watching.
The array of outdoor activities here makes the summer a popular time to visit Peterborough. The hottest days usually occur around mid-July when temperatures above 75 degrees offer the perfect amount of sunshine for canoeing, kayaking, and generally making the most of the area’s abundant supply of water. If you prefer things just a little cooler, both May and September are a good bet and typically mean you can score an attractive rate on Peterborough vacation rentals. Winters are cold and often rainy although the temperature only very rarely falls below freezing.
The numerous lakes are an obvious part of the appeal here, but look a little further and you’ll see that the landscape has more to offer. There are some lovely little parks dotted along the banks of the Otonabee River where you can enjoy a picnic, perhaps most notably Del Crary Park, which has the bonus of being home to Peterborough Marina. Less than an hour's drive north of the city lies Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park, a 235-square-mile space where swimming, fishing, and wilderness canoeing are among the many ways to while away a few hours before heading back to your Peterborough vacation rental.
Our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 29 vacation rentals around Peterborough. From 18 cottage rentals to 26 house rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.
Vrbo offers a large selection of vacation rentals near lovely places in Peterborough. From Vrbo travelers, the top most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
But there are many other points of interest around Peterborough listed on Vrbo where you can find your place to stay. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available near the point of interest of your choice.
Yes, of course. Vrbo has 18 Cottages in Peterborough. Our other popular types of vacation rentals in Peterborough include:
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Yes, you can select your preferred vacation rental with pool among our 8 vacation rentals with pool available in Peterborough. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.