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Peterborough

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With over 50 years of experience and expertise, we're passionate about providing unbeatable vacations on the water. Boat

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We have more river and canal boats available than any other operator, available to hire between April and October. Our wide range of boats sleeps between 2-12 people. Life buoy

No boat license required

That's right! You can rent and captain your own boat for a short break (3 nights minimum), a week or longer. We'll show you everything you need to know before you set off.
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Our base in Peterborough

Horseshoe Bay Marina, 374 Carolyn Street, Peterborough, ON K9J 6X6, Canada
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About Peterborough

Our base on the Trent-Severn Waterway is located along the Otonobee River, in Peterborough. Horseshoe Bay Marina, previously known to locals of the Peterborough area as Willow Bend Marina, has recently undergone a full refurbishment in time for our 2024 season opening. The location of our Peterborough base offers our customers an idyllic starting point for exploring the stunning waterways of the region. Situated roughly mid-way along the Trent-Severn Waterway, this base provides easy access to the vast network of lakes, rivers, and canals that the region has to offer. From here, our customers can embark on their epic cruising adventure, discovering the natural beauty of the Kawarthas and beyond. 

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What you get on the base

Facilities

  • Toilets and showers
  • Laundry
  • WiFi

Extras & options for your cruise

The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see ‘Vacation Extras‘ for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.

Practical extras

  • Early check-in & late check-out
  • Boat cleaning
  • Parking – (see ‘Travel info‘ tab)
  • Eco cleaning pack
  • L.E.D. lantern
  • Top-deck cushions
  • WiFi packs

Fun Extras

  • Bike hire
  • Stand-up paddleboards

Travel to Peterborough

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By train

Closest train station:

  • Cobourg: 48.3kms
  • Train line is VIA RAIL
  • Customers will need to book a cab from Cobourg train station to our Peterborough base, which is approximately 38 minutes drive away.

By road

Be prepared

  • It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them.

Car rental

  • Hertz Car Rental – Toronto Pearson International Airport: +1 416-674-2020 | hertz.com
  • Avis Car Rental – 5990 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L5P 1B2, Canada – +1 905-676-1100 | avis.ca/en

Directions:

  • From Toronto Pearson International Airport: 6301 Silver Dart Dr, Mississauga, ON L5P 1B2, Canada
  • Continue to ON-409 E – 1 min (1.1 km)
  • Follow ON-407 E and ON-115 N to Airport Rd/County Rd 11 in Fraserville.
  • Take the County Road 11/Airport Road exit from ON-115 N – 1 hr 13 min (135 km)
  • Take Beardsmore Rd and Johnston Dr to your destination – 2 min (1.9 km)
  • Arrive at Horseshoe Bay Marina, 374 Carolyn St, Peterborough, ON K9J 6X6, Canada

Distance to Peterborough:

  • Toronto: 139km
  • Kingston: 181km
  • Perth: 189km 
  • Smiths Falls: 209km
  • Ottawa: 271km
  • Ogdensburg–Prescott International Bridge to the USA: 286km 

Parking

Limited pre-bookable onsite unsecure parking (a maximum of 2 spaces per booking), if unavailable or additional parking can be purchased locally on arrival.

By air

Closest airport(s):

  • Toronto (125km)
  • Ottawa (285 km)

Bus from Toronto Pearson International Airport – (www.gotransit.com/en)

  • Bus 40 from Airport Stop Hamilton GO to Renforth Transitway Station [transfer]
  • Bus 19 from Finch Terminal to Yonge St. @ Glendora Ave [transfer]
  • Bus 96B DC Oshawa GO Yonge St @ Florence Ave to Durham College Oshawa GO [transfer]
  • Bus 88 Trent U Durham College Oshawa GO to Peterborough Bus Terminal

Tickets can be purchased from ticket machines or on board the bus.

Arrival at Peterborough

For more details about:

  • when to arrive at our bases
  • what to expect when you arrive 
  • how to prepare for check-in
  • what happens on your final day when you return your boat

visit our ‘arrivals‘ page.

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