Are you a cottager or seasonal resident?
We’ve got some quick tips and advice about services offered by the County, the Townships and other partners. This is your one-stop resource for information on property taxes, waste and recycling, well water testing, fishing regulations, local health care and more.
Step back in time at Lang Pioneer Village
Lang Pioneer Village Museum was established by the County of Peterborough in 1967 to celebrate and preserve the rural history of the area. Each year, thousands of visitors from around the world take a trip back in time to discover how the pioneers lived.
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Don’t waste it!
Environmental Services provides waste reduction programs to County residents. These services include recycling, household hazardous waste disposal, composting, electronic recycling and a variety of special programs for schools, businesses, cottagers and County events.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Peterborough County/City EMS provides primary and advanced care Emergency Medical Services to residents and visitors throughout the County and City of Peterborough. The service is jointly funded by the County of Peterborough, City of Peterborough and the Province of Ontario through the Ministry of Health.
Welcome to the County of Peterborough
The County of Peterborough is an upper tier municipality representing eight local municipalities and serving a population of approximately 58,000 residents plus a large seasonal population.
With an annual budget of $54.4 million, the County provides a host of services including: Planning, Public Works, Emergency Medical Services and Environmental Services. We are a diverse community located in the heart of the Kawarthas, recognized for a superior quality of life.
County/City EMS
Serving the residents of Peterborough County,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
Purchasing
County acquisition and purchasing of all goods, services and construction projects.
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News & Headlines
Recycling Cancelled
January 27, 2012
Curbside recycling collection is cancelled today in the County of … more
County of Peterborough - 2012 Recognition Awards
January 26, 2012
News Release: County of Peterborough 2012 Recognition Awards. The County of Peterborough … more
Airport Road Class Environmental Assessment
January 5, 2012
The County of Peterborough is conducting a Class Environmental Assessment … more