PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO, CANADA
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Peterborough Tourism Centre
http://www.thekawarthas.net
A guide to visiting Peterborough’s best attractions and upcoming events.
City of Peterborough
http://www.city.peterborough.on.ca
Information about the city’s municipal government and its services.
Features many links to other local services.
County of Peterborough
http://www.county.peterborough.on.ca
Information about the county’s municipal government and its services,
headlines, public notices, and events.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Peterborough Trent Severn Waterway, Liftlock
http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/index_E.asp
Canadian Canoe Museum
http://www.canoemuseum.net
Trent University
http://www.trentu.ca
SERVICE CLUBS
Business Organizations, Clubs and Networking
Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
The Sales & Ad Club of Peterborough
Women's Business Network of Peterborough
Rotary Club of Peterborough
Kawartha Manufacturers Association
Peterborough Home Builders Association
DEMOGRAPHICS
The Greater Peterborough Area is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting in the Kawarthas tourism region. Peterborough has everything - a multitude of recreational opportunities, a diverse industrial, commercial and agricultural base, quality health care and excellent schools - including two post-secondary institutions. Peterborough is just one hour from the Greater Toronto Area. Real estate is affordable, the air is clean and communities are safe.
With a population of approximately 135,000 (increases substantially in the summer season) the Greater Peterborough Area is the regional centre for East Central Ontario and draws from a market population of 350,000. Peterborough's proximity to major markets in Canada and the northeastern United States, combined with an effective transportation system that includes the largest commercial airport between Toronto and Ottawa, and four-lane access to the Greater Toronto Area, makes Peterborough an unparalleled setting as a business location.
On the Trent-Severn Waterway in the heart of the Kawarthas tourism region. One hour to Canada's largest market (Toronto). Six million people reside within a 320km (200mi) radius. Approximately 60% of Canada's population and 40% of the United States' population live within a 800km (500mi) radius.
Transportation
A four-lane divided highway to Toronto (Hwy 35/115) serviced by major trucking companies, full rail service capabilities, and a municipal airport with a 5,000ft, 24hr lighted runway highlight Peterborough's transportation infrastructure. Toronto's Pearson International Airport is 140km (90mi) from Peterborough.
Population
74,600 (City of Peterborough)
135,000 (County and City of Peterborough)