Updates 8 June 2022

The PROS of living in Peterborough, Ontario

Pros of Peterborough Ontario

Are you thinking of moving to Peterborough, Ontario or have you recently arrived? If yes, then you must be curious about what it has to offer.

Peterborough is a small city which is located in Southeastern Ontario in Canada. It is one of the only communities in the province that offers the best of urban, rural, and lakeside livelihood.

What Are the Pros of Living in Peterborough, Ontario?

1. Lower housing costs compared to Durham region, GTA areas. The average homes sold in the Peterborough  area in April of 2022 was $813,714.

2. Beautiful & Scenic- It has hills, a river which runs throughout the city, a lake, old homes, great beaches. Peterborough, Ontario as well as Kawartha Lakes have become a haven for families who love the outdoors. Local hiking trails, great fishing, minutes to snowmobile trails. Are what attract the outdoor families to Peterborough area

3.High Quality Free Education- In Peterborough 3 school boards cover 30 elementary & secondary schools. They offer public schools, Catholic schools and French schools.

  1. Pregnancy in Peterborough- If you may find yourself in a situation that you don’t have a family doctor once you move here. As we are all aware the province has a shortage of doctors. Well in Peterborough they have great clinic ( that i went too myself for both my children) called Partners In Pregnancy Clinic (PIPC) . They provide free care throughout your whole pregnancy. No referral needed just call and make an appointment.
  2. Shops & Downtown life – Peterborough has great local boutique shops downtown. Non chain restaurants down on Hunter street that are a must try and on those summer nights it hosts down by the water free concerts.
  3. Peterborough River park Zoo- Its FREE, need I say more? When its a Saturday or Sunday and your trying to decided what to do. Visit the zoo located in the north end of Peterborough. Monkeys, camels, reindeer and other rescue animals.

Ok now I’m going for a hike.

See ya next time! 

You know where to find me:
Carrie Brockhurst
☎️ 289-200-5444
📧 carrie.brockhurst@century21.ca
📍 Century 21 United Realty Inc
Peterborough, Ontario

 

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