Fun off the Resort
Discover a wealth of experiences a short drive from Southview Cottages

Experience the Charm of Southview Cottages

From wineries to art galleries to living museums, there’s a ton of fun to be a had just a half hour’s drive or less from Southview. Below you’ll find a few of our local favourites.

10 Favourite Attractions in our Area

Rolling Grape Vineyard – Taste Bailieboro’s finest wines just minutes away from the Resort (Also delicious pizzas and charcuterie boards!)

Tree Top Trekking – recieve $10 off coupon at our front Office

Escape Maze – Through a series of games, riddles, locks and lost keys escape your way out – if you can!

Rice Lake Arts – Where Art and Nature meet – minutes away!

Lang Pioneer Village – Travel back in time to see how the Pioneers lived – photographers paradise!

Canadian Canoe Museum – Is a unique National Heritage Centre exploring the significance of the Canoe in Canada’s history.

Lavender Farm – Photographers Paradise!

Primitive Designs – Ever wanted to see a 2 story T-Rex built out of recycled metal – look no further!

Peterborough’s Music Festival – FREE outdoor concert every Saturday/Wednesday in the Summer

Peterborough Zoo – Last FREE Zoo in Ontario

The Local Experience

Whether it’s a cultural experience or time in the outdoors you’re after, here are more excellent local options organized by category.

10 Favourite Restaurants in our Area

Rhino’s Roadhouse  – Located minutes away on Rice Lake – has docking access

Bewdley Pizza – Located minutes away on Rice Lake – also has docking access – amazing Pizza!

Golden Chopsticks – Best Sushi – located in Cobourg *Staff Favourite*

Hanoi House – Located in Peterborough – Delicious Vietnamese food! 

Brown Eyed Susans – Delicious Poutines 7 minutes away (across from Doo Doo’s)

St. Veronus  – Belgium Pub – in Peterborough *Staff Favourite*

Publican House – Local Brewery and Food in Peterborough

Muddy’s Pit BBQ – Best BBQ this side of Rice Lake 

Doo Doo’s – Award Winning Buttertarts (try the maple bacon!)

Golden Wheel – Delicious Local Chinese Food

Photos for this page generously supplied by Rolling Grape Vineyard

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