Sport Tourism
Discover our storied history in sport. Home to the celebrated Peterborough Petes, 2023 OHL Champions, and the nine-time national champion Peterborough Lakers lacrosse team, Peterborough’s thriving sports culture spans nurtures talent across land and water, from rugby to rowing, to lacrosse and lawn bowling, to cross-country skiing and cyclocross.
With top-tier spaces and trails for cycling, paddling, and more, it’s a prime location for outdoor competitions. Each year, Head of the Trent draws varsity rowing athletes from all over to enjoy one of North America’s premier rowing destinations – right here in Peterborough along the historic Trent-Severn Waterway.
Volume and Variety of Local Facilities
Peterborough & the Kawarthas boasts a large volume and wide variety of facilities, including ice pads, lit turf fields, ball diamonds, fields, pools, arenas, and gymnasiums ideal for multiple levels of competitive sport. City parks and trails make for scenic routes for warm-ups and recovery.
Memorable Places & Experiences
Imagine hosting your next sporting event in a location conveniently located between Toronto and Ottawa, as well as US markets such as New York, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, easily accessible by major highways.
Outside of game time it is go-time. Peterborough offers many options for team bonding at engaging year-round events, festivals, farmers markets and unique experiences along the way.
In the City you will find more than 750 guest rooms at brand-name hotels within 6 kilometres of each other (and all easily accessible to fantastic restaurants and attractions) as well as alternative accommodation options on-campus or through short-term rentals.
Sports Facilities By The Numbers
4
Artificial Turf Rectangular Fields
9
Ball Diamonds
(Baseball and Softball)
2
Outdoor Basketball Courts
6
Outdoor Beach Volleyball Courts
1
Cricket Pitch
2
Gymnasiums
5
Ice Pads
8
Natural Rectangular Fields
6
Pickleball Courts
2
Pool
(Non-Competitive)
4
Tennis Courts
2
Track & Field Facilities
Sports Events Venues in Peterborough
Let Us Support Your Success
We’re in your corner and our game plan is to help you create winning memories in Peterborough. Our team can help support with a suite of resources including: event coordination, facility booking, accommodation coordination, and permitting and logistics.