Peterborough
Urban city living in Kawarthas & Northumberland.
What it’s like to live in Peterborough, who it suits, what homes cost and how to get around — with live listings and local guidance from Kaitlynn Martins.
At a Glance
Peterborough is a full-service city with a downtown core, established neighbourhoods and newer subdivisions on the edges. Central neighbourhoods are generally walkable to shops, transit and services; outer suburbs lean on the car.
- TypeDetached, Semi-detached
- PopulationApprox. 83,651
- LifestyleProfessionals, First-time buyers
- LocationPeterborough, Kawarthas & Northumberland
Real Estate
Mostly detached, semi-detached, townhomes. See what’s for sale right now.
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Schools
Served by the Kawartha Pine Ridge or Trillium Lakelands District School Board and the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board, plus French-language options.
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Transportation
Peterborough Transit, VIA Rail along Lake Ontario towns, GO buses to Peterborough. Highways: 401, 115, 35, 7, 28.
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Highlights
Parks, schools, shopping and healthcare near Peterborough, mapped from live local data.
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Lifestyle
Central neighbourhoods are generally walkable to shops, transit and services; outer suburbs lean on the car.
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