New Peterborough Visitor Centre to Open at the Lift Lock On June 26

Peterborough Tourism with the City of Peterborough is preparing to open the doors of the Peterborough Visitor Centre at the Lift Lock on June 26.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The Visitor Centre location will be an information hub where visitors and locals can access information about attractions, experiences and local businesses in Peterborough.

“This new Visitor Centre at the Lift Lock represents an exciting step forward in how we welcome people to Peterborough,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “The Peterborough Lift Lock is one of our most iconic attractions and a celebrated National Historic Site of Canada. As the largest urban centre along the waterway, our connection to the water is central to both our community identity and visitor experience. This new space strengthens that connection and invites exploration year-round.”

Located at 353 Hunter St. E. at the base of the Lift Lock, the Visitor Centre is accessible to those travelling by boat, car, bike or on foot.

As of June 26, the Peterborough Visitor Centre at the Lift Lock will be open year-round. Here, visitors and residents can access the tools and inspiration to explore the city and surrounding region.

In the coming months, programming will be developed that celebrates the area’s culture, heritage, and natural environment, including Indigenous perspectives, with opportunities to amplify diverse voices and stories.

“It’s so wonderful to see a space that makes it easier for people to connect with Peterborough and one of Canada’s most iconic landmarks,” said Emma Harrison, Peterborough-Kawartha MP. “The Visitor Centre at the Lift Lock will once again be a welcoming, accessible hub where visitors and community members can come together, explore, and experience all that our vibrant region has to offer. By reopening the doors to more inclusive and engaging ways to discover the Trent–Severn Waterway, this initiative helps bring people closer to the stories, culture, and connections that make Peterborough so special. It’s also great to see the centre being run by people who know it best, bringing local knowledge and passion to the experience.”

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