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Helping People in Peterborough and Kawartha 'Right-Size' With Ease
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Samantha Crowley Broker
Century 21 United Realty
Helping People in Peterborough and Kawartha 'Right-Size' With Ease
Making Peterborough Your Home with Samantha Crowley – Expert Real Estate Guidance
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Explore The Neighbourhood
Being a licensed Realtor® in Ontario, I have the flexibility to facilitate transactions throughout the province. While I frequently assist clients beyond these regions, my primary focus is on the areas where I live and have deep roots. Considering a move to any of these regions? Fantastic! Each of these areas has unique charms and opportunities to explore, so dive in and discover the possibilities!
Living in Peterborough
Living in Peterborough, Ontario offers a unique blend of urban convenience and natural beauty. Nestled in the heart of the Kawarthas, residents enjoy easy access to picturesque lakes, parks, and trails, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
The city boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene, with numerous galleries, theaters, and festivals throughout the year. Peterborough's charming downtown is dotted with historic architecture, eclectic shops, and diverse dining options.
Its close-knit community fosters a strong sense of belonging, while its proximity to larger urban centers like Toronto provides ample opportunities for career growth and entertainment.
With its welcoming atmosphere and abundance of recreational and cultural amenities, Peterborough stands as an ideal destination for those seeking a balanced lifestyle in a dynamic and scenic setting.
Local Highlights in Peterborough
Peterborough Liftlocks
One of only two hydraulic lift locks on the waterway. Opened on July 9, 1904, it leaves a visible and lasting impact on Peterborough's landscape.
A festival that offers eight-weeks of free admission concerts that showcase renowned musicians in a beautiful gathering place at the end of the rapids (Nogojiwanong) on the shores of picturesque Little Lake.
Riverside Park & Zoo
The park and zoo is the only free-admission accredited zoo in Canada. We have been connecting people to wildlife and nature since 1933.
Parks & Trails
The City of Peterborough has plentiful parkland and trails with more than 100 parks and sports fields. Whether you're looking for a place to walk or cycle, we likely have just the park or trail for you.
Find a School in Peterborough
Elementary schools in Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board provide caring, supportive learning environments for students to learn and grow.
Secondary schools offer a variety of programs and initiatives that build on the strong learning foundation developed at the elementary level.
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB) is a progressive, dynamic school board, committed to student success and well being. We educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities.
Please use the link below for map and directory to learn more information about Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, links to school websites, and to get directions.
To find the nearest Catholic school in your area, click here
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Living In Peterborough
City living.
With the lake close by.
Peterborough offers the everyday conveniences of a city with trails, water, established neighbourhoods and cottage country never feeling very far away.
Peterborough, Ontario
Big enough to have options. Small enough to feel familiar.
Peterborough has a way of giving you a little bit of both. There is a real downtown, established neighbourhoods, newer communities and the services you expect from a city — but nature is woven through it.
The Otonabee River, Little Lake, parks and trails are part of everyday life here, while the lakes and communities surrounding Peterborough open up an entirely different way to spend your weekends.
The right part of the city really depends on what you want close to home.
Life In Peterborough
What does living here actually look like?
Close to the Outdoors
Parks, trails and waterways run through the city, making it easy to build walking, cycling and time outside into everyday life.
A Real Downtown
Restaurants, independent businesses, entertainment and community events give downtown Peterborough its own personality and make it more than somewhere you simply pass through.
Everyday Convenience
Shopping, schools, recreation, post-secondary education and regional healthcare are all available within the city, without giving up easy access to smaller surrounding communities.
Cottage Country Next Door
One of Peterborough's advantages is what surrounds it. Lakes, villages, rural roads and cottage country are close enough to be part of how you live here.
Finding Your Part Of The City
Peterborough doesn't feel the same everywhere.
Different parts of the city offer different housing, surroundings and access to the things that matter in your everyday routine.
West End
Established + Convenient
A mix of established streets and newer development with convenient access to shopping, schools, recreation and Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
North End
Neighbourhood + Nature
Residential neighbourhoods with access toward Trent University, the Otonabee River, trails and the northern edge of the city.
East City
Character + Connection
An established part of Peterborough with character homes and convenient connections to the river, trails, downtown and surrounding amenities.
South End
Established + Accessible
A broad mix of housing styles and established neighbourhoods with convenient access to major routes and everyday amenities.
Good To Know
The practical side of living here.
Healthcare
Peterborough Regional Health Centre is located in the city's west end and provides acute and specialized regional healthcare services.
Education
Peterborough is home to Trent University and Fleming College's Sutherland Campus, along with elementary and secondary school options throughout the city.
Parks + Trails
The city has an extensive network of parks and multi-use trails, including routes along the Otonabee River and connections toward Trent University and beyond.
Beyond The City
Peterborough isn't your only option.
If you're open to village life, more land or being closer to the water, explore the communities surrounding Peterborough too.
Thinking About Peterborough?
Let's find your part of the city.
Tell me what you're looking for — in a home and in the life around it — and I'll help you figure out where in Peterborough we should start.
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