Flights to Peterborough (YPQ)

Peterborough is not very well known. It’s a tiny city in Ontario with a population of some 140,000 people. What then is the reason for writing about it? Well, it is one of the happiest cities in Canada and a city that is making its presence felt on the travel spectrum every day. The city is surrounded by greenery, lakes, and peace. It is the kind of peace that makes you introspect but also fills you up with joy. The city’s quietness is perfect for people who want to get away from their hectic fast paced life. The low levels of light pollution mean the star-speckled night is all yours to gaze at. Book a flight to Peterborough and walk the streets of one of the most walkable cities of Canada. The streets are neat and clean. You know how an obsessed collector dusts and cleans his collection (coin, stamps etc.) every day? That’s how clean Peterborough is. If this city is not on your travel list as yet, please add it immediately. You won’t regret it.

Tourist Attractions

Canadian Canoe Museum - There is not a single human on this planet who doesn’t love kayaks or canoes. To be honest, kayaks and canoes are a work of art. Their building requires expertise and patience. Their buoyancy should be able to uphold the passengers. And to top it all, they look pretty too. If you like these works of art as well, and it’s safe to assume you do, then head over to Canadian Canoe Museum. The city of Peterborough used to be the capital of canoe building at one point of time and the museum is reminiscent of the same. The museum houses over 150 canoes and has every detail of the canoe building history. Canadian Canoe Museum also has some very interactive tours and is a must visit place. So, book a last minute flight and head to the Canadian Canoe Museum. It is one of the most peculiar and heartwarming museums you’ll ever come across.            

Indian River Reptile Zoo - Reptiles have piqued the curiosity of humans for over a millennia. Their incredible features and hunting expertise has astonished us beyond measure. This zoo is the premier reptile zoo of Canada and the only non-profit reptile zoo in the whole of North America. The zoo has some really interesting exhibits of which the Dinosaur Exhibit and Croc Walk are the most popular amongst visitors. Book a hotel in Peterborough anywhere because traveling is not a hassle here. After all, it is one of the most walkable cities in Canada.  

Petroglyph Provincial Park

Located just 33 miles from the city of Peterborough is one of the most important sites of petroglyphs. The Petroglyph Provincial Park has several hundred rock carvings that depict birds, monkeys, humans and much more. This site is famously called “The Teaching Rocks.” Here you can camp in the park or trek amidst the wilderness or even indulge in bird watching, the options are many. The best way to reach the park is to rent a car and drive there.

When to Visit

The best time to visit Peterborough is from June to September. The weather in these months is warm and comforting. The winters are severely cold in Peterborough so plan a visit during the summer months. The warmth makes it easy to explore the city.

Major Airport

The city has its own airport named Peterborough Airport and is located just 3.5 miles from the city center. However, the closest major airport is the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport which has regular scheduled flights.

Know More about Peterborough

Peterborough is blessed with natural beauty. The city is surrounded by beautiful parks and nature trails. However, the best part about the city are the many lakes surrounding it. There are almost a dozen lakes in close proximity to the city out of which the most famous are Lake Ontario and Rice Lake. Book a cheap flight to Peterborough and visit the Cobourg Beach that is situated alongside the shoreline of Lake Ontario.