It's the festival at the tip of the Kawarthas!
Just 45 minutes from Toronto, the festival location is far enough out of major urban centres to boast clean air and manageable traffic.
Palmer Park is on the southwest shore of Lake Scugog, which is part of the Trent-Severn Waterway. Visit by boat!
ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Piano Inn - The Piano Inn offers comfort and luxury in our brand new private upscale suites. Located in the heart of Port Perry at 217 Queen Street, it's just a one minute walk to lakeside. Opening early May. Visit the website link above or call 905-982-0707.
San-Man Motel - Located at the west end of Port Perry featuring all the comforts of home year-round, in a quiet rustic setting. Visit the website link above or call 1-877-492-8555.
Just Mary Bed & Breakfast - Enjoy this peaceful, relaxing beautiful large colonial style house located in Uxbridge with a warm and friendly welcome. Visit the website link above or call 905-852-5349.
Kamala's Yoga Bed & Breakfast - Welcome to a Bed and Breakfast in Uxbridge where East meets West! Visit the website link above or call 905-852-4198.
Pine Meadows Retreat - Surrounded by 32 acres of meadows and evergreens, you will find a warm welcome at Pine Meadows Bed and Breakfast Retreat in Port Perry, Ontario! Visit the website link above or call 905-985-9208.
Victorian Manor Bed & Breakfast - Your hosts Kathy and Dave Wasylenky invite you to their home and will help make your stay in Uxbridge a memorable occasion. Visit the website link above or call 905-852-5284.
Plantation House Bed & Breakfast - A spanish villa nestled on 57 acres in Bethany, 20 minutes from Port Perry. Plantation House Bed and Breakfast is the ultimate, secluded home away from home offering a combination of luxury and traditional hospitality unique the Kawartha Lakes region. Visit the website link above or call 705-277-9431.
B&B's - Other Bed & Breakfasts located in Port Perry, Kawartha Lakes, Uxbridge or nearby!
Goreski's Lakeside Recreation - Just up the lake from Port Perry, this family marine facility offers plenty of boating services, camping sites and recreational activities.
Springwater RV & Camping Resort - Hwy 7A, 15 minutes east of Port Perry in a beautiful valley setting. Ontario Private Campground Association Member. Visit the website link above or call 905-986-0274.
Best Western Durham Hotel - Oshawa - Located 25mins south of Port Perry adjacent to the 401 expressway (exit 416) in Oshawa. Visit the website link above or call 888-247-2201.
The Admiral Inn & Conference Centre - Located in Lindsay on Hwy 7. Large hotel/conference facility with restaurant. Visit the website link above or call 866-328-1743.
Kawartha Lakes Inn - Located in Lindsay on Highway 35. Quiet, clean spacious rooms. Visit the website link above or call 800-268-2278.
Lindsay Inn - Located in Lindsay for more than 30 years, the Lindsay Inn offers comfortable rooms at reasonable rates. Visit the website link above or call 800-917-3600.
Durham College Residences - Oshawa - Only 20 minutes to the festival site! Stay at the recently expanded Durham Residence & Conference Centre and experience the professionally-styled, all-suite facility. Call the residence number (905) 728-8700 ext. 8000.
Holiday Inn Oshawa - Located 25mins south of Port Perry adjacent to the 401 expressway (exit 419) in Oshawa. Visit the website link above or call 877-660-8550.
Comfort Inn Oshawa - Located 25mins south of Port Perry adjacent to the 401 expressway (exit 416) in Oshawa. Visit the website link above or call 905-434-5000.
Travelodge Oshawa - Located 30mins south of Port Perry adjacent to the 401 expressway (exit 412) in Oshawa. Visit the website link above or call 905-436-9500.
ATTRACTIONS:
Great Blue Heron Charity Casino - Nestled into the beautiful backdrop of Scugog Island, just east of the scenic town of Port Perry is the Great Blue Heron Charity Casino. A cherished supporter of both The Dragon Flies Dragon Boat Team and Festival.
Port Perry Marina - Full service marina, right in the heart of town. Rentals, slips, storage, service, snack bar... And a helpful supporter of The Dragon Flies Dragon Boat Festival.
Scugog Island Cruises - Board the 100 passenger vessel named
"The Woodman" and discover Lake Scugog by learning firsthand about local history from past to present.
Trent-Severn Waterway
You can visit our festival by boat!
Plan a trip through the beautiful and historic Trent-Severn Waterway to make your way down (or up) through Lock #33 in Lindsay and then on to Port Perry. Friendly lock staff make the experience pleasant and cruising the waters of the Kawarthas is like nothing else!
Visit the following links for more information. Anyone who has been on the waterway knows - it's a beauty!
• Parks Canada
• TrentSevern.com
• Trent-Severn Waterway Wildlife
Northwood Buffalo & Exotic Animal Ranch - Licensed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and just a few minutes north of Port Perry, this 60 acre, educational parcel of land is home to tigers, birds of prey and exotic animals.
Chambers of Commerce:
Scugog Chamber of Commerce - The official site for the local Chamber of Commerce containing an Events Listing for Port Perry, Scugog Township and more!
Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce - This website helps represent more than 600 businesses and associations in the southern half of the City of Kawartha Lakes including the communities of Lindsay, Omemee, Pontypool, Little Britain, Cameron, Woodville and Kirkfield.
Township of Uxbridge - Uxbridge contains another community hospital that benefits from the efforts of The Dragon Flies!
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