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Community in Ontario, Canada
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Bobcaygeon is a community of about 3,600 people (2021) in the Kawarthas region of Central Ontario. Built on three islands, it was settled in 1832. It is a popular place for shopping and sport fishing.
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This community museum explores the history of one of the area's founding families. The Boyd family's influence on the community and their lumbering and agricultural interests across Canada as examined.
A collection of over 20 historic homes and buildings from 1830 – 1935. After the end of summer, the village also opens for special seasonal events, such as the Haunted Village and Festival of Trees.
The first lock built on the Trent-Severn Waterway, in the 1830s. The area around the lock has a large grassy area for taking in views, a historic house and the oldest swing bridge on the waterway. There's also a small war memorial in the northeast corner near Main St.
Since 1970, this annual event has displayed the old-time skills of fiddling and step dancing. Camping available onsite.
A weekend of animal shows, tractor pulls, vendors, midway, demolition derby, and live entertainment.
Midnight Madness in Bobcaygeon is a street event where many things like shopping, eating, playing and vice versa happens. Thousands of people come to Bobcaygeon for this moment, so make sure you come a few days before the event happens. Suitable for all ages.
Sprawling patio with pub food, tacos, cocktails, and local beer.
A popular restaurant for fish and chips, steaks, etc. 15 beers from local craft breweries on tap. Take-out available.
The factory and ice cream shop of a local dairy company. Plenty of flavours to choose from and the portions are good. "Baby" size is a generous single scoop, while "Huge" is just as big as the name implies. Crowds are common, but lines move quickly.
This is a pizza restaurant, where you can make your order by the counter. Usually takes 15 minutes for a pizza if not ready immediately, if it is ready, there is pizza heatings to the right of the counter. Drinks are from the company PepsiCo, (example: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, etc.) to get drinks from Coca Cola Company, the nearest store to get there is the Friendly Dollar & Discount, or Shoppers.
Bobcaygeon's own independent microbrewery, with a small pub and a patio. Several small-batch beers on tap, and a few for takeaway.
The Inn offers a full service menu in its restaurant, or sit on the patio for refreshment in the summer.
Resort-style hotel with king-bed rooms, suites, and cottages. On-site golf, spa, restaurant and sports bar.
Room options include one queen bed hotel rooms, one and two bedroom suites with some kitchen facilities, and small cottages in the garden. There is a dock across the street and daily boat rentals for fishing or pleasure cruising are available for a fee.
Catering to visiting sport fishers, all units are equipped with propane stove top, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, dishes, kettle, bedding and towels, pots and pans, fridge, 3-piece bathrooms, cable TV, and outdoor barbecues. Larger suites and weekly rates available.
Bigley has made Bobcaygeon a destination for shoppers with 7 locations on Bolton Street and Canal Street West selling shoes, clothing and housewares.
By boat
The Trent-Severn Waterway connects Lake Ontario (Trenton) to Georgian Bay (in Simcoe, via Peterborough and Orillia.
Except for the Kawartha Dairy ice cream shop, most of the town's attractions are on the town's largest island on a short stretch of Bolton Street, and within an easy 5-10 minute walk.
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