Where Business Finds Balance

Peterborough County, affectionately known as The Kawarthas isn’t just a place to visit.  It’s a place where professional ambition meets natural inspiration.  It’s Where Business Finds Balance. Here are 10 reasons why Peterborough County is the natural choice for forward-thinking business leaders.

1. Strategic Location with Natural Appeal: Situated between Toronto and Ottawa, The Kawarthas offers the best of both worlds – strategic access to Canada’s top political and economic centres, in a setting that inspires creativity, without the high costs and congestion.
2. Talent Rooted in Nature, Ready for Tomorrow: The Kawarthas is cultivating talent at every level, with a strong focus on experiential learning, skills training and workforce development, from grade school, to trades school to PhD.
3.  Innovation – Driven Education: Home to Trent University’s world-class research labs and Nobel-winning faculty, complemented by Fleming College’s industry-focused Centre for Applied Machine Intelligence and Integrated Technologies (CAMIIT), The Kawarthas  is a hub for innovation and applied learning.  Together, they develop the next generation of skilled, forward-thinking professionals.
4. A Connected Community: The region is well-served by major highways, a regional airport, a national historic waterway, and ongoing investment in broadband infrastructure. A future high-speed rail corridor will ensure businesses are connected to key markets.
5. A Region on the Rise:  With a projected 41% population growth by 2024, driven by migration from the Greater Toronto Area, The Kawarthas is experiencing strong momentum, and it’s just getting started.
6. Diverse, Sustainable and Growing Economy:  Rooted in agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism, The Kawarthas is diversifying through innovation and sustainability, making it fertile ground for both traditional and emerging industries.
7.  Exceptional Work-Life Balance - Ranked among Canada’s 21 most active communities, the region offers the perfect mix of career opportunity and quality of life – with trails, lakes, arts, and culture at your doorstep.
8. Full-Service Business Support: Whether you’re launching a start-up or expanding an enterprise, The Kawarthas provides wraparound services and support systems tailored for business growth and success.
9. Global Recognition: Named one of the Top 52 Places to Visit in 2025, The Kawarthas is gaining worldwide attention as a vibrant, liveable and investable destination.
10. A Region Rich in Communities: With 8 unique townships and 2 First Nations, The Kawarthas offers a diversity, resilience, and deep community roots, an ideal foundation for long-term investment.