'Land of Shining Waters',
the aboriginal meaning of Kawartha, aptly describes this region of gleaming
lakes, lustrous rivers and iridescent streams. The area is situated close enough
to Toronto for a quick
getaway, yet far enough to escape the urban crunch. Gently rolling hills and
flatlands support thick oak and pine forests, flourishing farmland, and inhabited
marshes. Inviting villages and towns are scattered throughout the Kawarthas,
yet a touch of city verve exists in the core of this tranquility with the City
of Peterborough. (continue...)
