Kayaking Duo Going Over Fenelon Falls Captured On Film

Two kayakers put on an unexpected show going over Fenelon Falls for restaurant diners that were caught on film on Monday.

One of two unknown kayakers going over Fenelon Falls. Screenshot.

The film was shot by Peter Witt while dining with his wife and another couple, getting a free show with their meal at a nearby restaurant.

The kayakers went one after another where the onlooking patrons said, “They’re going the wrong side,” or “Are they actually going over the Falls?” before taking the plunge.

The kayakers went over the Falls without apparent injury as they were met with cheers after hitting the bottom. It is unknown if the kayakers intended on riding the Falls but appeared to be experienced and did not show signs of panic.

“I’ve never seen anything like that before.”

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PTBOCanada.com Launches New Mini-Documentary Series PTBOCurios

We're taking a look at some of the intriguing aspects of our fine city in a new mini-documentary series by our Creative Director called PTBOCurios.

Have a look at our first episode below to find out what people are reading at the Peterborough Public Library...

Don't miss an Episode of our documentary series: "Like" our page! Email Evan Holt here for ideas for PTBOCurios docs.

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Watch This Awesome Parks Canada YouTube Video From Lock 'N' Paddle Day

On June 24th, 328 canoes and kayaks filled the two tubs at the Peterborough Lift Lock for Lock 'n' Paddle.

Parks Canada has put together a great video capturing the epic day from many different angles at Lock 21. Watch it below...

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Watch This Stunning New Video Of Millbrook

Photographer/videographer Patrick J. Stephen, who produced this beautiful video of downtown Peterborough last year, has now released a stunning video capturing his hometown of Millbrook near Peterborough. 

Still from video

"I was asked to create something by the Millbrook BIA that would show the amazing wealth of community, entertainment and business in Millbrook," Stephens tells PTBOCanada. "I have grown up in the beautiful landscapes and inevitably that is why I have become so interested in landscape photography."

Still from video

Stephen adds: "I have always wanted to create something about this small town and having the opportunity to do so has been somewhat surreal. The experience has given me a fresh and rejuvenated look on where I live and the people who are here."

Still from video

Watch the video below...

Millbrook has been in the spotlight a lot recently, as High Valley filmed a music video for their song "Every Week's Got A Friday" on the rooftop of the Millbrook Home Hardware in the downtown core. Watch it below (it has nearly 10,000 views already)...

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Check Out This Great Video Of Centennial Fountain On Little Lake

We're so lucky to have The Centennial Fountain at Little Lake in Peterborough, which is the highest jet fountain in Canada.

Installed in 1967, the water shoots up 76m (250 feet).

And it creates beautiful rainbows...

Doug Logan from Fine Homes Photo filmed this great video of the fountain (screengrabs from it are pictured above). Watch it below...

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Kawarthas From The Sky Is Beautiful

Patrick J. Stephen, the awesome photographer/videographer who created this video about Peterborough, has produced a short trailer video called "Kawarthas From the Sky" that is beautiful.

Patrick tells PTBOCanada how the video came together showing the amazing Kawartha landscape views, farmland, rolling hills and sunsets:

"A little while ago, I approached the Millbrook Businesses Improvement to work on a promotional film. It is really going to be fun showcasing my hometown. I've been photographing these same landscapes for years and wanted to get a different perspective and add motion to really give the landscapes energy. I've been planning this shot in my mind for months to open with a car driving down into the valley as the sun rises. I got in touch with the talented drone pilot Steve Mayhew from Yo Steve Productions to help out. The conditions were perfect. Originally it was just going to be that one shot, but as we got flying around with the drone, we came away with some pretty cool views. We don't often see landscapes from this height and time of day. After seeing what we were getting, I just had to create something with it."

We hope to see extended version of the video at some point down the road.

Watch the trailer video below...

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Great Video Takes One Last Walk Through Old Y Building Downtown

Atria Developments—which is producing The Y-Lofts in downtown Peterborough at the old Y location—has produced a final video of the old historic YMCA property, the iconic downtown building that dates back to 1896.

Atria will preserve the heritage look of this historic property while at the same time creating modern high end apartments and new retail space in the downtown.

Watch the video below of the old space (ah, the memories)...

Atria's conversion project is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2016. Below is a rendering of what it will look like...

View great old photos of the Y building here.

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