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Offers a variety of programs for youth including:

• Followers in Training - program designed to help students in grades 9-12 learn to serve and grow in their faith
• Junior Followers in Training - introductory service-learning program for students in grades 7-8
• Kingswood Youth Drop-in - free drop-in for grades 6-12 (pool, foosball, air hockey, video, games, art and more)
• PTBO Indoor Skatepark - skaters of all ages and abilities
• The Bridge Drop-In - free safe and fun drop-in to unwind and relax with friends for youth 14-24 years (pool, foosball, air hockey, video, games, art and more)
• Youth Connections - opportunity for youth 12-17 years to be matched with a mentorship relationship and connect with a trusted adult outside of regular programming. Match on a case by case basis and according to age and interests.

Not a walk-in customer service counter

Provides free information by phone, teletype and email to the public about Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's programs and services.

Topics of interest include:

• Ontario's provincial parks
• hunting and fishing regulations
• outdoors cards and fishing and hunting licences
• land use (Crown land use)
• forests
• fisheries
• wildlife
• mineral aggregates and the Crown lands and waters
• forest fires
• flood and drought protection
• regulations related to dealing with wild animals on private property and more

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For Ontario Parks click here

For information regarding all other Ministry programs click here

Free drop in youth recreational program

• Offers activities such as music, art, sports and fitness

Works to make lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, 2-spirit, queer and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth feel safe by providing them the space to be themselves and the tools to lead positive change in their schools, peer groups, and community.

Provides education through interactive workshops designed and delivered by youth to help educate everyone from 7th grade students to teacher candidates on the diversity of queer identities and how to create spaces to welcome and celebrate them.

Provides workshops geared towards specific service providers, such as nurses, counsellors, and police officers to ensure that LGBTQ+ youth are treated with respect in all areas of their lives.

Supports youth resilience and community building by hosting a weekly youth drop-in.

The youth ambassador program, the queeRAdicals, is active in community outreach, including delivering inclusivity trainings to local schools, service providers, and organizations.

Historic building and facilities for community and university groups to use for multiple purposes.

• Library on site
• Common spaces with wireless internet
• Gallery for art exhibitions
• Regular programming and special events
• Meeting room spaces available for fee
• Office space rentals for not-for-profit groups and small businesses

COVID19 No activities at this time except for limited lawn bowling.


Seniors social club that provides scheduled activities for members such as shuffleboard, darts, bridge, euchre, bid euchre, cribbage, and lawn bowling. All ages welcome for lawn bowling.

• Facility has two bowling greens plus full kitchen and bar. Capacity to host large function on main floor and smaller function on lower level.

Offers social, recreational and educational programs for members and guests.

• Activities include:
  • physical exercise programs and social events
  • group tours
  • special event dinners (Robbie Burns day, Christmas, Thanksgiving)
  • BBQ lunches Jul-Aug
  • weekly Tue and Wed lunch for $7 served 11:30 am-12:30 pm
• All community members are welcome to enjoy special meals and weekly lunches, see website for details and menus

COVID19 Visit ymcaofceo.ca/updates for information.


Membership recreational facility offers facilities and programs to help build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

Services include:

• workout space
• indoor track
• swimming pool
• gyms
• courts
• multipurpose spaces

Programs include:

• swimming lessons
• water sports
• fitness classes for adults and older adults
• judo classes
• leadership development
• social programs
• licensed child care centres
• recreational after-school programs
• children and youth day camps

Offering affordable housing, office rentals, event space for community use.

• 68 studio, one bedroom and two bedroom units. 6 are wheelchair accessible units
• private kitchen and bathroom
• shared outdoor space
• utilities are included
• cable and internet extra
• meals not provided
• laundry on site
• housekeeping not provided
• no transportation to appointments
• pets welcome
• elevator
• no smoking
• social and recreational events
• no fitness equipment on site
• parking available
• additional storage is not available
• wifi/ internet available at a cost
• snow and lawn maintenance is partially provided
• fully certified kitchen available for rent for community use or by agencies, food entrepreneurs and/or caterers

A double ice surface and multi-purpose facility operated by the City of Peterborough.

• Includes lacrosse and baseball facilities.

City owned and operated sports and recreation facility with twin pad arena.

• Banquet facility suitable for weddings, receptions, anniversaries, conferences, trade shows and cultural events.
• Ice pad areas available for daily rental

Offers a variety of programs for youth including:

• Followers in Training - program designed to help students in grades 9-12 learn to serve and grow in their faith
• Junior Followers in Training - introductory service-learning program for students in grades 7-8
• Kingswood Youth Drop-in - free drop-in for grades 6-12 (pool, foosball, air hockey, video, games, art and more)
• PTBO Indoor Skatepark - skaters of all ages and abilities
• The Bridge Drop-In - free safe and fun drop-in to unwind and relax with friends for youth 14-24 years (pool, foosball, air hockey, video, games, art and more)
• Youth Connections - opportunity for youth 12-17 years to be matched with a mentorship relationship and connect with a trusted adult outside of regular programming. Match on a case by case basis and according to age and interests.

Urban Indigenous service agency provides a range of individual and group programs with a focus on social supports, prenatal and family supports, homelessness, health promotion, justice supports and interventions and more.

• services are sensitive to social, linguistic and cultural diversity and reflective of children, family and the Indigenous community's strengths and needs
• support is based on the individual's or family's needs and preferences

Cultural Resource Program - facilitates access to traditional teachings and ceremonies in a safe environment. Promotes cultural awareness, language support and cultural-based healing. Works with Elders and traditional people. Aims to foster a strong sense of well-being and positive Indigenous identity

See separate listings for program details

COVID19 Centre has reopened


Recreation club providing a wide variety of programs and special events.

• Volunteers and staff provide adults (50+) opportunities to maintain an active lifestyle both physically and mentally.
• Visit website for day and evening program information.

A modern, multi-sport recreation centre designed to serve the wellness needs of students and residents of all ages in the Peterborough area.

• indoor rowing/paddling tank
• basketball, volleyball, beach volleyball, and badminton courts
• artificial grass stadium with lights
• all purpose recreation track
• weight room with universal machines and free weights
• treadmills, elliptical trainers, studio cycles, and cyclemasters
• indoor climbing wall
• North American and international squash courts
• 25 metre swimming pool
• warm therapy pool
• family/accessible change room
• offers a wide-range of fitness classes. Personal Training available.

Offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities for the entire family.

• Located on Chemong Lake.
• Sand beach with swimming, picnicking, fishing, boat launching, and docking.

Harwood Memorial Park and Recreation Club are owned and maintained by the people of Harwood (rather than the township or county).

• The board is a voluntary committee, elected each year by the community
• Park has a large playground, and an artesian well that the public may take water from
• Hall can be used for dances, parties, euchres, or family reunions.

COVID19 No group camping, canoe rentals, or access to caves and caves trail due to COVID 19. * Visit website for changes to services due to COVID19

Regular Service
Geographically unique recreation area for family and group camping, picnics, swimming, hiking along scenic trail, and canoeing (canoe rentals available) in summer.

• Small caves and kettles for exploration and education
• Open in winter for cross-country skiing, hiking, and snow shoeing (snow conditions permitting). Further information by phone, or browse the website.

The centre includes one ice surface, banquet hall/kitchen, community library, outdoor multi pupose court and ball diamond.

Facility is used for fund-raising events, sports events, bazaars, weddings, family programs, annual events and traditional socials.

• 3 rooms available to rent. Kitchen facilities and a bar are available. Catering provided at an additional cost. Alcohol is permitted and the hall provides a bartender for a fee. Hall is air conditioned.
• Maximum hall capacity: 300 people. Parking available.

Hall with 2 rooms and kitchen facilities, available for rent.

• Alcohol is permitted, but must provide own bartender
• Proof of liability insurance must be supplied for any event with alcohol
• Maximum hall capacity is 150 people upstairs and 60 people downstairs

Offers a wide variety of activities, events, and programs to meet the recreational and social needs of the community.

• Facilities include an 8,000 square foot main building, a covered patio, eleven pavilion buildings and a softball diamond.
  
• Banquet facilities and meeting rooms available to rent.

Multi-functional facility featuring walking track, soccer field, golf driving range, courts for basketball, ball hockey, pickle ball and racquet sports.

• Capacity to accommodate training activities, birthday parties, clinics and workshops

Home to a number of local community services.

• Three main tenants are located on the main floor - Northumberland EarlyON program, Hastings Branch Library, and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Satelite office
• General meeting area on lower level. Kitchen and washroom facilities available.Room capacity 200; seated capacity 160

COVID19 Response
Temporarily closed due to COVID-19. Staff available by phone or email.

Regular Service

Hall offers rental space for meetings, craft shows, seminars and other events

• Hall capacity: 175
• Kitchen and bar facilities, if required