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What is Involved With A Full Build and do you Have an Example to Share?
We couldn’t be happier you asked! Maybe we even engineered this question so we could share our spectacular Project Nahma with you!

Plucky Granny paddles her kayak through Lock 35, Lock 34 and Lock 32
Luci Dilkus was alone in her kayak, bouncing on bigger and bigger waves in a slate-grey Lake Simcoe, and the wind was roaring. Her husband was just a tiny spec on the shoreline. The horizon, blurred by the waves and clouds in every other direction, and Luci’s heart was pumping!

KHK Cleaning (formerly Kawartha House Keepers) unveils new name & expanded services
After 15 years of keeping Kawartha cottages, homes, and businesses sparkling, our female-owned team is rebranding as KHK Cleaning — Kawartha High-Grade Cleaners.

Fenelon Falls Turkey Trot
The annual Fenelon Falls Turkey Trot is scheduled for Saturday, October 11th, at 10 am at Garnet Graham Park in Fenelon Falls, Ontario.

Celebrate Art and Community at the 2025 Kawartha Arts Festival
The Kawartha Arts Festival was first held in 1989 and started off as a small collection of artists gathering together to give something back to the local arts community. It has since grown into one of the largest art festivals in Southern Ontario and attracts thousands of visitors each year.

Old St. James
St. James Anglican Church is among the oldest organizations in Fenelon Falls. Before the advent of public schools, many children received their education through the church. It helped care for sick and elderly—for most people, giving to church was their primary charitable donation.

An Insider’s Guide to Surviving the August Long Weekend in Fenelon Falls
It’s the Civic long weekend, and we all know what that means. If the first things that come to mind are traffic jams and packed stores, you’re not alone. But we’re here to remind you that the August long weekend is more than just a busy few days; it’s the kickoff to the final month of summer.

Coboconk’s VicPly Factory
As Coboconk was situated on the Gull River, a large proportion of the timber floated down the Trent Watershed in the late nineteenth century passed through the village—some would float as far as Trenton. In 1913, the Gull River Lumber Company built a large sawmill, on the shore of the Gull River, opposite the railway station

Sturgeon Point Garden Tour
Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society invites you to a Sturgeon Point Garden Tour.

Tourism Ambassador Team Attends Their First Show at The Grove Theatre
On July 17th, our Tourism Ambassador Team had the opportunity to attend their first-ever show at the Grove Theatre! The team was there for the opening night of A Tribute To The Beatles.

New Ideas Brewing for Fenelon Youth Program
The BGC youth program in Fenelon Falls, a joint initiative with Kawartha Works Community Co-op, is taking a break for the summer but behind the scenes exciting plans continue.

Kinmount Station
Kinmount grew around the Bobcaygeon Road’s bridge over the Burnt River. Though the Burnt River is a pleasant canoe route today, it was not practical for steam navigation because there were several rapids along the way. But it soon became one of the main arteries for exporting sawlogs from Haliburton.

Meet Local Artist at The Colborne Street Gallery
Eddie LePage will be in the gallery all day working on one of his paintings, allowing you to see his creative process in person and chat about his decades-long painting career.

Summer Company 2025 is bigger and bolder than ever
The Summer Company Program is designed for young, ambitious individuals aged 15 to 29 who are ready to turn their innovative ideas into thriving businesses.

Looking Through the Windows! What’s New at Home by Tim + Chris
Room by Tim + Chris has evolved into our design studio. We have some beautiful images to share with you so you can get a sense of what we are envisioning!

Kirkfield Lift Lock
At the time the Kirkfield Lift Lock was built, concrete was a new building product and few people were familiar with its use.

Calling All Entrepreneurs: Build Your Dream Business in Fenelon Falls, the Jewel of the Kawarthas!
We’re looking for passionate entrepreneurs and business-minded visionaries to join our growing community.

Board of Health Now Accepting Public Appointments
The Board of Health is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, management and evaluation of a variety of public health programs and services in our community.

FENELON FAIR ORGANIZERS LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER GREAT FAIR!
History records that the Fenelon Agricultural Society was established in 1888. Early Agricultural Fairs were an important part of social activity in the community …

Maryboro Lodge
As the village’s owner, James Wallis could choose any site he wished to build his home. He selected a lot in the Oak Grove, with a view of Cameron Lake and the Fenelon River.