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Peterborough Home Prices

The median home price is $ 603,000.
Closed sale prices range from $ 350,000 to $ 2,500,000 or more.

Peterborough At A Glance

Average Sale Price - detached$ 610,634.
Median Sale Price$ 602,450.
Active Listings 223
Days on the Market 32
Sold 68

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About Peterborough

Population (2021) 83,651.
Density (pr. sq. km) 1291.8
Average Age of Residents 44
Median Age of Residents 43.2
# of Households 38,006.
# of Households with Children 7765.
Education 54,880 College Diploma/Degree
16,155 Bachelor Degree or higher
Average Income of Residents (2020) $ 67,600.
Median Income of Residents (2020) $ 58,800.

Peterborough Home Facts

The City of Peterborough consists of primarily single detached family homes. The average size of most homes is 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths.

Age of Homes: 
64 years or older: 12,975
44 to 63 years: 9,950
24 to 43 years: 7,525
0 to 24 years: 5.535

Since 2021 quite a number of new homes have been built and more are in the process of being built.

Peterborough Amenities & Attractions

Peterborough is a City on the Otonabee River about 125 km northeast of Toronto. Known as the Gateway to the Kawarthas, a large recreational part of the province with many resorts, campgrounds, Provincial Parks, Conservation Areas, Lakes & cottages.
Multi-national companies are located here as well as industry attracted many years ago, as a result of Peterborough being the first town in Canada to use electric street lights, resulting in Peterborough being nicknamed ‘Electric City’.

Peterborough has a large hospital, walk in clinics and specialty medical services.

Peterborough Transit has regular bus routes and express routes throughout the City, as well as an Accessible Van Service & Community Bus. Rural Link Transit Service connects Curve Lake, Lakefield, Ennismore & Bridgenorth.

The City surrounds the only Lake on the Otonabee River, Little Lake. The Trent Severn Waterway passes through Peterborough and the world’s largest hydraulic Lift Lock, which opened in 1904.

Peterborough is well known as an education centre – many students come here to attend University, College or private school.

Peterborough is a small city – but much larger than rural towns nearby. Residents have a quieter, safer community to live in, raise their families and have a career while also enjoying a large variety of amenities, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, events & activities.

Peterborough is surrounded by Lakes & Rivers and 4 or 5 are within a 20 minute drive – providing a variety of sports and leisure activities as well as scenic areas to explore.

Peterborough enjoys a constant variety of musicians, shows & entertainment at a variety of venues, as well as dining options of every different type from fast food to fine dining, bakeries, cafes, wine bards& authentic cuisine.

The lists contained on this site are a sample of the services as there is too large a number to be listed here.

Peterborough Lift Lock – 2320 Ashburnham Dr.
Liftlock & River Boat Cruises – 92 George St. N.
Riverview Park & Zoo – 1300 Water St.
Trent University – 1650 West Bank Dr.
Fleming College – 599 Brealey Dr.
Peterborough Memorial Centre – 151 Lansdowne St.
Peterborough Airport – 590 A Skyway Dr.

Arts & Culture

Peterborough Museum & Archives – 300 Hunter St. E.
The Art Gallery of Peterborough – 250 Crescent St.
Market Hall Performing Arts Centre – 140 Charlotte St.
The Canadian Canoe Museum – 2077 Ashburnham Dr.
Showplace Performance Centre – 290 George St. N.
The Venue – 286 George St. N.
Creating Space Community Arts Studio – 360 George St. N.
Hutchison House Museum = 270 Brock St.
Peterborough Liftlock – 353 Hunter St. E. 
Trent Valley Archives- 567 Carnegie Ave.
Peterborough Theatre Guild – 364 Rogers St.
The Theatre on King – 171 King St. Ste 100
New Stages Theatre Co. – 140 Charlotte St.
Artisan’s Centre – 360 George St. N.
Peterborough & District Sports Hall of Fame – 151 Lansdowne St. W.
Shorelines Casino – 3800 Fisher Drive
Peterborough Museum & Archives – 300 Hunter St. E.
Trent Valley Archives – 567 Carnegie Ave., Peterborough
Liftlock Escape – 351 George St N., Peterborough
Reddick Studio Porcelain – 926 High St., Unit 3

Events in Peterborough

Oct 10th – Lakefield Farmers Market – 9am – 1pm – Lakefield Arena – 20 Concession St.
Oct 11th – Keene Farmers Market – 2pm-6pm – Lions Club – 1137 Heritage Line
Oct 11th – Thanksgiving Harvest Dinner – 6pm – Rolling Grape Winery – 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
Oct 12th – Peterborough Farmer’s Market – 7am – 1pm – Morrow Building – 171 Lansdowne St. W.
Oct 12th – Peterborough Downtown Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm – Quaker Foods City Square – 215 Charlotte St.
Oct 12th – Harvest Craft Show-1782 Lakehurst Rd., Buckhorn Community Centre, Buckhorn
Oct 13th – Lakefield Farmers Market – 9am-4pm – 25 William St. Lakefield
Oct 13th & 14th – Thanksgiving Dinner – 2-8pm – Kawartha Downs – 1382 County Rd 28, Fraserville
Oct 14th – Keene Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival – 9am-3pm – 1137 Heritage Line – kids activities, mazes, petting zoo, dog tricks
Oct 16th – Peterborough Downtown Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm – Quaker Foods City Square – 215 Charlotte St.
Oct 17th- Lakefield Farmers Market – 9am – 1pm – Lakefield Arena – 20 Concession St.
Oct 18th – Keene Farmers Market – 2pm-6pm – Lions Club – 1137 Heritage Line
Oct 19th – Peterborough Farmer’s Market – 7am – 1pm – Morrow Building – 171 Lansdowne St. W.
Oct 19th – Peterborough Downtown Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm – Quaker Foods City Square – 215 Charlotte St.
Oct 19th – Keene Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival – 9am – 3pm – 1137 Heritage Line, Keene
Oct 19th – Yesterday Once More – 8pm – Market Hall Performing Arts – 140 Charlotte St.
Oct 19th – Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Show – 6:30 -9:30pm – Kawartha Downs – 1382 County Rd 28, Fraserville
Oct 19th & 20th – Canoe Restoration Clinic -9am- Canadian Canoe Museum  – 2077 Ashburnham Dr.
Oct 20th – Lakefield Farmers Market – 9am-4pm – 25 William St. Lakefield
Oct 20th – Afternoon Tea – 1pm/1:30pm/2pm – Rolling Grape Winery – 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
Oct 22nd – Ennismore Line Dancers present “The Witches Dance” for Bridgenorth Food Bank – Lions Club – 710 Red Pine Lane
Oct 23rd – Peterborough Downtown Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm – Quaker Foods City Square – 215 Charlotte St.
Oct 23rd – Blippi – Join the Band Tour – 6pm – Memorial Centre – 155 Lansdowne St. W.
Oct 24th – Lakefield Farmers Market – 9am – 1pm – Lakefield Arena – 20 Concession St.
Oct 24th – Line Dancing 6-8:30pm – Kawartha Downs – 1382 County Rd 28, Fraserville
Oct 25th – Keene Farmers Market – 2pm-6pm – Lions Club – 1137 Heritage Line
Oct 25th – Donavan Woods – 8pm – Market Hall Performing Arts – 140 Charlotte St.
Oct 25th & 27th – The 47th Annual Hand of Man Craft Show – Memorial Centre – 155 Lansdowne St W.
Oct 25th & 26th – Spooky All Hallows Eve – 6pm – 9pm – Lang Pioneer Village – 104 Lang Rd., Keene
Oct 26th – The Travelling Milburys – 8pm – Market Hall Performing Arts – 140 Charlotte St.
Oct 26th – Peterborough Farmer’s Market – 7am – 1pm – Morrow Building – 171 Lansdowne St. W.
Oct 26th – Peterborough Downtown Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm – Quaker Foods City Square – 215 Charlotte St.
Oct 26th – Hallowe’en Dance Party – 7-11:30pm – Kawartha Downs – 1382 County Rd 28, Fraserville
Oct 27th –  Millbrook Farmers Market  – 10am -1pm –  47 Tupper St.
Oct 30th – Peterborough Downtown Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm – Quaker Foods City Square – 215 Charlotte St.
Nov 1st – Salsa Party – 5pm – 10pm – Rolling Grape Vineyard – 260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
Nov 1st – Great Canadian Comedy Tour Fundraiser – 8-10pm – Market Hall Performing Arts – 140 Charlotte St., Peterborough
Nov 2nd – Sarah McLachlan – 7:30pm – Peterborough Memorial Centre – 151 Lansdowne St.
Nov 2nd – Great Canadian Dueling Piano Show – 8pm – Kawartha Downs – 1382 County Rd 28, Fraserville

*please note – not all events/dates available – list will be updated as events/dates are announced. 

Living in Peterborough

There is something for everyone here. Sports, Arts & Culture, Theatre, Musicians, Artists, Nature Lovers, Parks & Recreation abound, Shopping, Dining, Entertainment and a multitude of clubs and activities.

Restaurants

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant – 190 Hunter St. W.
Kettle Drums – 224 Hunter St. W.
Gerti’s – 225 Hunter St. W.
Berc’s Steakhouse – 186 Lansdowne St. W. 
One Fine Food – 800 Erskine Aven
One Eyed Jack – 116 Lansdowne St. W.
The Favorite Greek – 360 George St. N.
Jasmine Thai Cuisine – 195 Simcoe St.
Imperial Tandoor – 554 Lansdowne St. W.
The Pin – 302 King St.
Agave by Imperial – 376 George St. N.
Cosmic Charlie’s Restaurant – 170 Charlotte St.
The EL (P) – 380 George St. N
Matsu Sushi – 107 Hunter St. E.
Madoi Sushi – 437 George St. N.
Capra Toro – 139 Hunter St. W.
Simply Thai – 360 George St. N.
Aji Sai Japanese – 667 Reid St.
Shafiq’s Taste of India – 301 George St. N.
Amandala’s Fine Dining – 375 Water St.
Rare Restaurant – 166 Brock St.
Fresh Dreams Spanish Restaurant – 373 Queen St.
Chopstics – 550 Lansdowne St. W.
The Vine – 165 Sherbrooke St.
Bar Vita – 413 George St. N.
Naka – 213 Hunter St. W.
Rahman Biryani House – 25 Lansdowne St. W.
The Night Kitchen – 168 Hunter St. W.
Cork & Bean Restaurant – 382 George St. N.
Dirty Burger Co. – 211 Hunter St. W.
Dr J’s BBQ & Brews – 282 Aylmer St N.
Vik’s Burgers – 25 George St. N.
Brickhouse Craft Burger – 123 Simcoe St.
Ashburnham Ale House – 128 Hunter St. E
One Eighty Sports Pub – 180 Hunter St. W
Publican House Brewery & Pub – 294 Charlotte St.
Maple Moose Pub – 331 George St. N.
Riley’s Pub – 251 George St. N.
McThirsty’s Pint – 166 Charlotte St.
The Only Cafe – 216 Hunter St. W.
Revelstoke Cafe – 641 George St. N.
Karma’s Cafe – 217 Hunter St. W.
St. Veronus Cafe & Tap Room – 129 Hunter St. W.
The Railyard Cafe & Taphouse – 127 Hunter St. E.
Kit Croissanterie & Cafe – 144 Hunter St. W.
The Good Baker Cafe – 123 Aylmer St. S.
The Chill Desire – 366 George St. N.
Rollz Ice Cream & Desserts – 1135 Lansdowne St. W.
Russs Rolled Ice Cream – 871 Chemong Rd.

Shopping

   Foods & Bakeries
The Earth Food Store – 406 George St. N.
The Food Shop (gourmet grocer) – 374 Water St.
Charlotte Pantry – 348 Charlotte St.
Chasing the Cheese – 330 Charlotte St.
Cheese Shop – 158 Brock St.
The Pasta Shop – 165 Sherbrooke St.
Minh’s Chinese Grocery – 430 George St. N
King St Market Butcher Shop – 280 Park St. N.
Harley Farms Butcher Shop – 95 Hunter St. E.
Franz’s Butcher Shop & Catering – 172 Lansdowne St. E.
Sam’s Place Deli – 188 Hunter St. W.
The Chocolate Rabbit – 72 Hunter St. E.
Naked Chocolate – 142 Hunter St. W.
Tragically Dipped Donut – 386 Water St.
Cob’s Bread Bakery – 863 Chemong St.
Hard Winter Bakery – 133 Hunter St. E.
Sticklings Bakery – 637 The Queensway, Unit 11
Black Honey Bakery – 217 Hunter St. W.
Mini Pie Company – 211 Hunter St. W.

   Gifts
Watson & Lou Gift Shop – 383 Water St.
Tribal Voices – 179 Charlotte St.
Handmade Heaven – 1154 Chemong Rd.
Clear Mind Artisan Jewellery – 174 Charlotte St.
Hi Ho Silver Jewellery Store – 392 George St. N.

  Furniture & Decor
The Antique Shop – 277 George St. N.
Cozy Home Designs by Lacey – 183 Charlotte St.
Burrow Furniture Store – 242 Hunter St. W.
Twohey Home Furniture – 129 Aylmer St. N.
Knock on Wood Furniture – 440 George St. N.

   Clothing & Shoes
Renegade Apparel – 247 Hunter St. W.
Solid Leather – 2 Bankers Common
Statement House Clothing – 378 Water St.
Neighborhood Vintage Clothing – 391 Water St.
Flavour Clothing – 383 George St. N.
Just Like New Boutique – 377 Queen St.
Lavender Moon Boutique – 181 Charlotte St.
Gentry Apparel – 377 George St. N.
John Roberts Clothier – 321 George St. N. 
T-Elle Boutique by VSL – 131 Charlotte St.
Couture Candy – 386 George St. N.
Providence Men’s Apparel – 131 Hunter St. W.
Save Our Soles Boutique – 384 George St. N.
Grady’s Feet Essentials – 231 King St.

   Miscellaneous
Avant Garden Shop – 165 Sherbrooke St.
Plant Goals – 219 Hunter St. W.
Tiny Greens Plant Shop – 431 George St. N.

Blue Streak Records – 394 George St. N.
Wild Rock Outfitters – 169 Charlotte St.

Parks

Del Crary Park – 100 George St. N. – large urban greenspace with bandstand, on Little Lake
Jackson Park – 610 Parkhill Rd. W. – old growth forest and trails
Riverview Park & Zoo – 1300 Water St.
Beavermead Park & Campground – 2011 Ashburnham Dr.
Millennium Park (downtown, riverfront) – 130 King St.
Peterborough Skateboard Park – 560 McDonnel St.
Nicholls Oval Park – 725 Armour Rd.

Beaches

Beavermead Beach at Beavermead Park – 2011 Ashburnham Dr.

Marina/Boat Launch

Peterborough Marina – 100 slips (up to 70′), power & water hook ups, gas sales, washrooms & showers, laundry, wireless internet, park with picnic tables, lakefront beach, walking distance to grocery & restaurants – 100 George St. N.

Rogers Cove – 131 Maria St

Outdoor Sports

Basketball Courts – Simcoe & Bethune

Beach Volleyball – Beavermead Park

Pickleball – Bonnerworth Park (6) & Knights of Columbus (4)

Tennis Courts – Barnardo Pk, Bonnerworth Pk, Chelsea Gardens, Kenner Secondary Sch, Northland Pk, Quaker Park Tennis Club, Roper Pk, Stacey Green Pk, Stillman Pk, Thomas A Stewart Secondary Sch

Ball Hockey & Lacrosse – Legacy Bowl – Knights of Columbus Park

Skateboarding – Peterborough Skateboard Park – 560 McDonnel St

Splash Pads & Wading Pools

King Edward Park – 485 George St S
Nicholls Oval – 725 Armour Road
Rogers Cove – 131 Maria St
Kinsmen Park – 1 Kingsmen Way
Barnardo Park – Barnardo Ave, north of Sunset
Turner Park – Chamberlain & High St
Hamilton Park – 575 Bonnacord St
Knights of Columbus Park – Park & Lake St
Chelsea Gardens Park – Southlawn & Severn Rd
John Taylor Memorial Park – McKellar & Catherine St

Golf

Kawartha Golf Club – 777 Clonsilla Ave.
Heron Landing Golf Club – 2361 Lansdowne St. W.
Peterborough Golf & Country Club – 1030 Armour Rd.
Lift Lock Golf Club – 2320 Ashburnham Dr.

Arenas, Community Centres & Sports

New Arena & Aquatic Centre, on Lansdowne St W, beside the Memorial Centre being built features twin pad Arenas,   indoor walking track, aquatic centre, fitness and sports areas.

Peterborough Memorial Centre – 155 Lansdowne St W – concerts & events, Home of Peterborough Petes, Home of Lakers Lacrosse, ice pad, concessions

Healthy Planet Arena – 911 Monaghan Rd.- 2 ice pads, seating, viewing areas, banquet hall, elevators, concessions

Trent University Athletic Centre – 1650 W Bank Dr. – 25m lap pool, therapy pool, indoor rowing/paddling tank

YMCA – 123 Aylmer St. S. – 25 m lap pool, hot tub

Kinsmen Arena -1 Kinsmen Way –  2 ice pads, concessions, viewing area, pro shop

Sports & Wellness Centre – 775 Brealey Dr. leisure pool, therapy pool, waterslide, gymnasiums, walking track, fitness equipment, aerobic studio, volleyball, basketball, cricket, pickle ball, change rooms, showers, multi purpose rooms

Trails

Rotary Greenway Trail – 25 km of multi use trails with benches and signage travels through Peterborough from Little Lake, past Trent University and to the village of Lakefield

Jackson Creek Kiwanis Trail – 10 km stretch of TransCanada Trail that connects Jackson Park to the towns of Hastings and Lindsay. Also passes along Otonabee River through Millenium Park.
The Parkway Trail – 4 km Trail runs between Jackson Park and Riverview Park & Zoo
Lang-Hastings Trail – 33 km – west end of city, access along Technology Drive

Public Schools - Elementary

Edmison Heights
RF Downey
Queen Elizabeth
Highland Heights
Kaawaate East City
Queen Mary
Westmount
Prince of Wales
Keith Wightman
James Strath
Kawartha Heights
Otonabee Valley
Roger Neilson

Catholic Schools - Elementary

St John Catholic School
St Patrick Catholic School
St Alphonsus Catholic School
Saint Catherine Catholic School
St Paul Catholic School
Our Lady of Wayside Catholic School
St. Theresa Catholic School
St Anne Catholic School
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
Monsignor O’Donaghue Catholic School

Secondary Schools - Public

Thomas A Stewart Secondary
Adam Scott Collegiate Vocational Institute
Crestwood Secondary
Kenner Collegiate Vocational Institute
Peterborough Collegiate & Vocational 

Secondary Schools - Catholic

Holy Cross Catholic Secondary
St Peter Catholic Secondary
School Catholic Monseigneur-Jamot (grades 7 – 12)

Schools - Other

Fleming College School
Trent University
Peter Gzowski College
Lady Eaton College
Otonabee College
Rhema Christian School
Kawartha Montessori School
Globe Cambridge High School

Library

Peterborough Public Library – 345 Alymer St. N. 

Medical

Peterborough Regional Health Centre – 1 Hospital Drive

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