Peterborough

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The first Nations groups entered into the area and inhabited the circa 1000 BCE to 1000 CE. European settlement began in earnest when Irish immigrants entered the area in 1825. The completion of the Peterborough Lift Lock occurred in 1904 and in 1905 Peterborough, on Dominion Day, was incorporated as a city.

Peterborough’s artspace was founded in 1974 being one of the most antique of Canada’s artist-run art centers.
Peterborough was Canada’s first town to use electric streetlights therefore earning the nickname Electric City. In addition to this it underscores the present-day and historical significance of manufacturing and technology as the city’s economic base.

Peterborough

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This city can never disappoint as it has a handful of attraction running from museums, galleries and theatres, an arts community, Aboriginal heritage attractions and historical sites and cultural exhibitions.
For lovers you will definitely find your place at the picturesque Honeymoon Gondola that offers exquisite and romantic rides in the little lake at the Peterborough Marina.

For culture lovers there is the Peterborough Museum & Archives which homes a wide collection of artifacts. For a relaxation place there is the Del Crary Park, a large and urban greenspace Little Lake. Several events are held here including The International Peterborough Musicfest. On the same Little Lake there is the Centennial Fountain that has lights, lit up at dusk and is known to be a tourist attraction.

The city is a good choice for the sporty people for instance the Peterborough Petes which is the city’s junior level hockey team has been the longest and continually operating team in the Ontario Hockey League. With this there is not only the promise of a recreational activity but a successful recreational activity.