Step Back in Time With Trent Valley Archives' Biggest Tour Season Yet
/By Scott Arnold
From true crime tales and ghost walks to local music history and wartime Peterborough, there's something for every history lover in the 2026 tour lineup.
elwood jones leads participants on a trent valley archives walking tour last month
(photo via instagram @trentvalleyarchives)
History is coming to life across Peterborough once again.
Trent Valley Archives has unveiled its full 2026 local history tour season, featuring 18 walking tours through Downtown Peterborough, Ashburnham, and Little Lake Cemetery. The tours begin this month and continue through November, offering plenty of opportunities to discover stories from the city's past.
Whether you're fascinated by true crime, curious about the people who helped build Peterborough, or enjoy a spooky lantern-lit evening, this year's schedule has a little bit of everything.
A brand-new downtown tour is joining the lineup this year.
New for 2026 is "Mainstreet Music: Downtown Peterborough's Iconic Music Venues." The tour traces the history of the city's live music scene from the 1950s to today, highlighting the venues that helped shape generations of local musicians. Participants may even get the chance to step inside some of the venues that continue to support live music today.
Trent Valley Archives also offers private tours for groups of 15 to 25 people, making them a great option for clubs, organizations, or groups looking for a unique local experience.
To help people plan their outings, Trent Valley Archives has also released its 2026 tour rack card. The free guide features a photograph of local artist George Elliott signing his Market Hall sketch on the front and includes details on every downtown walking tour, Little Lake Cemetery tour, and ghost walk scheduled this year.
2026 tour cards are being provided this year by trent valley archives
(photo via instagram @trentvalley archives)
Copies can be picked up at locations including Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, Showplace, the Art Gallery of Peterborough, the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, Peterborough Public Library, Holiday Inn, and other locations throughout Peterborough and Peterborough County.
The free guide features a photograph of local artist George Elliott signing his Market Hall
(photo via instagram @trentvalleyarchives)
