It's 1979 & The Canadian Rally Of The Tall Pines Starts In Downtown Peterborough

In 1979, the starting point for Molson's Rally of the Tall Pines took place in Peterborough as part of the last stop in Molson's Rally Championship of Canada series that year.

Here are the cars rolling into Peterborough to begin preparations...

The racers come from all over North America and get their cars ready (some rocking trucker hats and plaid, like this guy from Rochester, NY)...

The official start area for the race is at Peterborough City Hall in the downtown...

And the race begins with the "transit stage" in downtown Peterborough...

Then the next stage of the race begins outside the city in a more wide open area for spectators...

Watch the full video of the race highlights here...

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Peterborough Downtown Now On Google Business View

Sam's Place Google Business View

You can now take virtual tours of participating downtown shops, cafes and restaurants thanks to a new initiative announced by Birchbark Media and the Downtown Business Improvement Area. Now people who aren’t familiar with the unique, welcoming spaces in downtown businesses can get a feel for what’s behind those doors by using Google Business View first—a 360-degree virtual tour powered by Google Maps Street View technology. It’s a great way to engage new visitors to the city and to the downtown.

Dreams of Beans Google Business View

Anyone who has used Google Maps Street View will be instantly comfortable with Google Business View. Similar to how someone on a smartphone, tablet or computer can take a virtual tour of a city—“walking” along streets with a complete 360-degree view of the surroundings–Business View offers the ability to go beyond the storefronts, to look inside shops, restaurants and cafes, to “walk” down aisles and in and out of various rooms.

Christensen Fine Art Google Business View

Birchbark Media, the first local company certified by Google to produce the Google Business View virtual tours, reached out to several of its neighbours downtown to launch the program before extending the initiative to businesses throughout the community. Get on Google Maps to wander through the gallery and framing shop at Christensen Fine Art on George St.; head down the street to peek inside Gentry Apparel to see the sharp, spacious layout of men’s and ladies’ clothing; or check out the interior of Dreams of Beans café on Hunter St.

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11 Reasons Downtown Peterborough Rocks

1. It's beautiful, and a river runs through it

2. It's a vibrant and supportive community in the downtown core

3. It has tremendous energy and vitality

4. Everyone knows each other, stops to talk, and cares

photo Katherine Carleton

5. Business owners are friendly and involved, give great customer service, and give a damn about community matters

6. The DBIA is always working hard to make improvements, and advocating on behalf of businesses

7. It is a hive for what's happening in the city. The buzz down there is incredible

8. There are numerous options for shopping and restaurants and pubs and cafes and live entertainment. All the amenities of a big city are there

9. There is ample parking. Repeat

10. There are terrific alleys to explore on top of the scenic main streets

11. You build a city from its core, the downtown

Add to the list here.

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The UPS Store And Burnham Dental Moving To Medical Arts Building

The UPS Store (previously at 266 Charlotte Street) has now moved to a new location just up the street at the Medical Arts Building. The new spot at 270 Charlotte Street is right beside the new location for Burnham Dental (formerly East City).

So now you can courier packages and get your teeth cleaned at all once. ;

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Two New Stores Open in Brookdale Plaza

Brookdale Plaza (809 Chemong Rd North), is home to two new stores...

Bellies & Babies

Bellies and Babies' Grand Opening was November 1st and they offer baby and maternity products as well as studio space. You can follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

Almost Perfect Food Outlet

Almost Perfect offers a wide selection of frozen foods. They currently have a store at 982 Highway #7, and have now opened a second location.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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Peterborough Vintage Store Planet Of Stuff Is Pure Pop Culture Retro Awesome

Vintage books, toys, comics, games, collectibles—you name it, and Peterborough gem Planet of Stuff (286 Hunter Street West) has it. After a soft launch this summer, they are having their Grand Opening Friday (October 31st). Feast your retro eyes on a bunch of pics from the store of the kind of amazing stuff available...

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