Question 1

Is Kawartha Lakes a good place to raise a family?

Accepted Answer

Kawartha Lakes is a cottage-country community of lakes, forest and four-season recreation, mixing year-round residents with cottagers. It tends to suit second-home buyers, retirees, remote workers, investors (short-term rental rules vary). The right fit depends on your commute, school and budget priorities — Kaitlynn can walk you through specific streets.

Question 2

What schools serve Kawartha Lakes?

Accepted Answer

Kawartha Lakes is served by the Kawartha Pine Ridge or Trillium Lakelands District School Board and the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board. French-language options: French-language public and Catholic boards serve the area — confirm the board for your address. School boundaries change, so always confirm the school for a specific address with the board.

Question 3

How long is the commute from Kawartha Lakes to Toronto?

Accepted Answer

Roughly 75–150 minutes by car. Traffic, time of day and your exact destination make a big difference — test the drive or train at rush hour before you buy.

Question 4

What transit is available in Kawartha Lakes?

Accepted Answer

Peterborough Transit, VIA Rail along Lake Ontario towns, GO buses to Peterborough. Main highways nearby include 401, 115, 35, 7, 28.

Question 5

What types of homes are available in Kawartha Lakes?

Accepted Answer

You’ll mostly find waterfront cottages, detached, rural properties, condos / townhomes in town. Live MLS® listings on this page show what’s for sale right now.

Question 6

What are property taxes like in Kawartha Lakes?

Accepted Answer

Property taxes are set by the local municipality and are based on your home’s MPAC assessment. Use the Property Tax Calculator on this site for an estimate, and check the municipal website for current rates.

Question 7

Are there preschools and child care options in Kawartha Lakes?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the Schools page lists preschools and child care centres near Kawartha Lakes from live map data. Ontario’s $10-a-day child care program (CWELCC) applies at participating centres; ask each centre about waitlists early.

Question 8

What is there to do in Kawartha Lakes?

Accepted Answer

See the Highlights page for parks, cafés, restaurants, shopping and recreation near Kawartha Lakes, with addresses and directions.

Question 9

How do I find the right neighbourhood in Kawartha Lakes for me?

Accepted Answer

Start with your must-haves — commute, schools, budget and lot size — then tour at different times of day. Kaitlynn can shortlist streets and set up listing alerts that match.

Question 10

What should I do first if I’m thinking of moving to Kawartha Lakes?

Accepted Answer

Get pre-approved so you know your budget, review the Community Statistics page for current prices, and book a quick call with Kaitlynn to map out timing — especially if you also need to sell.

Question 11

Is Kawartha Lakes good for investment properties?

Accepted Answer

It depends on rental demand, local by-laws (including short-term rental rules) and carrying costs. Kaitlynn can run the numbers on a specific property with you.

Kawartha Lakes

Transportation & Commuting

Stations, terminals & routes near Kawartha Lakes