Bobcaygeon Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
human settlement in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canada
About Bobcaygeon
Taken from the Algonquin language, the name Bobcaygeon means "shallow rapids". Its lock was the first to be built on the Trent-Severn Waterway, connecting Pigeon and Stugeon Lakes with a short canal along the Bobcaygeon River in 1833. Today, the town and surrounding area is a popular retirement destination, and a busy hub for boaters traversing the Trent-Severn, or cottagers venturing further into the Kawarthas. It is well-known in Canada because in 1998, the Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip immortalized Bobcaygeon in their hit single that takes its name from the village.
Top Attractions in Bobcaygeon
Explore the best things to see and do in Bobcaygeon:
- ★Bobcaygeon Fall Fair
- ★Boyd Heritage Museum
- ★Kawartha Settlers Village
- ★Lock 32 - Bobcaygeon
- ★Ontario Open Fiddle and Step Dance Contest
Where to Eat in Bobcaygeon
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴El Patio
- 🍴Just for the Halibut
- 🍴Kawartha Dairy
Where to Stay in Bobcaygeon
- 🏨Bobcaygeon Inn
- 🏨Eganridge Resort
- 🏨New Rockland Motel
- 🏨Southwinds Resort & Marina
- 🏨Stoneyhurst Motel
Bobcaygeon Travel Guide Sections
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