Craving a road trip? Blend a scenic countryside drive with local art.

The 40th Annual Victoria County Studio Tour is a free, self driving art tour that takes place every fall in the Kawartha Lakes region. This is your invitation to get a personal, behind the scenes experience into the creative process and inspiration of 30 local artists at 18 studio locations of your choice. It conveniently takes place over two weekends. Dates for this year are September 27-28 and October 4-5. Studios are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kawartha Lakes is a popular cottage destination because of its quaint communities nestled among numerous lakes and natural, rugged scenery and in the fall the leaves are spectacular. Combine this with diverse artistic talent and you have the perfect foundation for a successful and well-established studio tour that offers a unique blend of mediums, something for every taste.

Paul Gray Diamond, a woodturner and wildlife photographer, has been an artist on the tour since 1995. “The high quality of work by our members combined with teamwork and great leadership has carried the tour into this impressive 40-year landmark, not to mention great customer support. Art has a tendency to bring people together and people inspire us to keep creating!”

Plan your custom route in three simple ways. Pick up a brochure at local businesses, download a map from the tour website or download Toureka! (a mobile app with an interactive digital brochure).

About Victoria County Studio Tour:

The Victoria County Studio Tour, established in 1985, is celebrating its 40th year anniversary. We are proud of our organization’s solid reputation, longevity and quality in enriching the arts and art experience in the Kawartha Lakes region.

Website: victoriacountystudiotour.com