Peterborough in the Spotlight as Trent-Severn Waterway Named One of NYT’s 52 Places to Visit in 2025

Big news for Peterborough! The New York Times has included the Trent-Severn Waterway in its list of top 52 Places to Visit in 2025, and some of Peterborough's most well-loved activities and attractions are in the spotlight.

If you've visited Peterborough, chances are you've had a chance to stop in at the Canadian Canoe Museum, immersed yourself in a dynamic paddling culture (you may have even seen someone portaging a canoe through downtown), or enjoyed tasty local pints and pastries. Those are all elements of the feature in the New York Times.

The Trent-Severn Waterway is a 386-kilometre National Historic Site of Canada. It is well known for its stunning landscapes and systems of lakes, rivers and canals, connecting Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay, as well as engineering marvels like the Peterborough Lift Lock (the world's highest hydraulic lift lock, here in Peterborough). 

The article points out that the Waterway has entered a "renaissance" with some incredible highlights:

• The Canadian Canoe Museum, has just open a world class new waterfront campus where they will continue to showcase the world’s largest collection of canoes, kayaks, and paddled watercraft. The building itself, inspired by a canoe, celebrates Canada’s paddling history and Indigenous heritage. 
• Global luxury river and canal cruiser company Le Boat, has just opened their operations on the Trent-Severn Waterway
• Local culinary delights are also making a bit of a splash too. 100 Acre Brewing Co. family-run brewery received a mention for their Monarch Saison, inspired by Ontario’s migrating butterflies. For a sweet treat it also points to the Kawarthas Northumberland Butter Tart Tour and Taste of the Trent-Severn Waterway (self-guided tours ready for exploring).

Peterborough is in good company on this list - with  Greenland, Osaka, Jane Austen's England, Detroit, and Nicaragua all os. Ready to experience it for yourself?

Read the full New York Times article.

Plan your adventure today and see why Peterborough is one of the world’s must-visit destinations in 2025!