Kawartha Lakes

Kawartha Lakes is home to a vibrant arts, culture and heritage community. We offer a wide variety of heritage buildings, historic sites, museums, theatres and galleries. Our villages are home to many talented artists, musicians and performers.

The Kawartha Lakes Arts and Heritage Trail showcases Kawartha Lakes’ rich heritage and diverse artistic talent. Come and discover lesser-known places and local legends, visit our galleries, artisan studios and craft shops, or take in a concert or festival. The Arts and Heritage Trail webpage and interactive map provide information about each trail destination so that you can create your own tour – over an afternoon, a weekend or longer.

The Kawartha Art Gallery, and the Station Gallery in Fenelon Falls are longstanding galleries in Kawartha Lakes that feature the works of many talented local artists and exhibits that reflect our local cultural identity. Be sure to catch one of our many art festivals, music or theatre performances happening throughout the region, including the Kawartha Arts Festival, The Bobcaygeon Music Council Concert Series, Academy Theatre in Lindsay, the Globus Theatre – Lakeview Arts Barn in Bobcaygeon, and The Grove Theatre in Fenelon Falls.