Vacation rentals in Buckhorn

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Guesthouse in Bobcaygeon
Rustic forest bunkie at Ravenswood
Enjoy a peaceful, rustic retreat at Ravenswood, our beautiful 15 acres of forest. Glamp in style with a seasonal outdoor hot water shower, compost toilet, and kitchenette with fridge, kettle, Nespresso and toaster oven. Gaze at the famous Bobcaygeon constellations at your fire pit. The energy here is amazing. Your little cabin in the woods is located just up the hill from our main residence, it offers a balance of privacy and convenience with easy access to all that the Kawarthas has to offer.
Nov. 10 – 17
$200 CAD per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews
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Cottage in Harcourt
Scandinavian-Inspired Tiny Home Experience
There’s no better spot to enjoy some much-needed rest and relaxation than from this stunning tiny home. As part of our Nordik health ritual, this home’s amenities will stimulate mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual rejuvenation. Dip your toes in the outdoor cold plunge pool and hot tub, warm up in the sauna, and enjoy your coffee or glass of wine on the stylish deck. Surrounded by the tranquility of the forest, this property offers a remote, spa-like experience with plenty of privacy.
Aug. 26 – Sep. 2
$646 CAD per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 180 reviews
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Home in Buckhorn
Buckhorn Log Home
Entire house, renovated, cozy, custom built log home.  Walk only a few steps to the town of Buckhorn in the Kawartha Lakes. Walk to Lock 31, Beach, Pizza, restaurants, groceries, LCBO.  Situated on a huge wooded lot, steps from everything including historic Adam&Eve Rocks, Buckhorn Yacht Harbor, General Store, beach, dam, fishing.  Note: at this time we not able to provide sheets or bath towels. A propane BBQ, outdoor fire pit, indoor fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, brand new appliances.
Dec. 16 – 23
$380 CAD per night
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews

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Cottage in Trent Lakes
Get Cozy in Buckhorn at Pinepoint Panorama
May 21 – 28
$423 CAD per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviews
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Cottage in Lakefield
Family & Pet-Friendly: Paddle boards, Beach, Canoe
Sep. 23 – 30
$465 CAD per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 88 reviews
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Loft in Trent Lakes
Quaint Country Loft Apartment/Edge of Bobcaygeon
Oct. 22 – 29
$141 CAD per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 70 reviews
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Guest suite in Lakefield
Pretty Stoney Lake Cabin Suite -No Cleaning Fee
Feb. 4 – 11
$132 CAD per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 94 reviews
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Cottage in Lakefield
Family & Pet Friendly Waterfront Cottage (w. AC)
May 16 – 23
$631 CAD per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 89 reviews
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Cottage in Lakefield
lake front cottage
Aug. 17 – 24
$731 CAD per night
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews
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Cabin in Harcourt
Water Front MCM Family Log Cabin 3Bedroom 2Bath
Apr. 29 – May 6
$433 CAD per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 36 reviews
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Cottage in Harcourt
Kawartha Lakes Kompound *Lakefront, Hot tub, Sauna
Nov. 13 – 20
$1,426 CAD per night
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 27 reviews
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Cottage in Buckhorn
Waterfront Cottage Retreat with Hot Tub and Sauna
Apr. 28 – May 5
$693 CAD per night
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 98 reviews
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Cottage in Buckhorn
Lake Front Cottage Retreat in the Kawarthas
Apr. 11 – 18
$704 CAD per night
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 93 reviews
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Cottage in Trent Lakes
Kawartha Lakefront Getaway With a Garage Bar!
Sep. 4 – 11
$515 CAD per night
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews
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Cottage in Bobcaygeon
W on Pigeon; private, peaceful, outdoor sauna!
Apr. 19 – 26
$282 CAD per night
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 86 reviews

Your guide to Buckhorn

Welcome to Buckhorn

This small community on Buckhorn Lake is a great base for exploring eastern Ontario’s Kawarthas region. A 30-minute drive north of Peterborough, the area’s commercial hub, Buckhorn is located along the Trent-Severn Waterway — a historic canal, built between the 1830s and the 1880s, which connects Georgian Bay to Lake Ontario. With more than 40 locks, the waterway is a well-used route for recreational boaters. In Buckhorn, one of Canada’s largest retail art galleries occupies a multilevel space overlooking the lake, and the country’s largest collection of Indigenous rock carvings is also in the region. Cool off on a warm summer day at the town’s Sandy Lake Beach, or head for other nearby lakes to paddle or swim. North of Buckhorn, escape into the wilderness at southern Ontario’s second-largest provincial park, Kawartha Highlands Signature Site, which has an extensive network of canoe routes, from day-trip paddles to multi-day wilderness adventures. Wherever you venture around the lakes, stop for a butter tart, Ontario’s signature pastry.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Buckhorn

Spring is maple syrup season around Buckhorn and across eastern Ontario, when you can see how the trees are tapped, join in maple festivals, and eat piles of pancakes topped with local syrup. March — when there’s normally still snow on the ground — is generally when the maple festivities take place. In summer and fall, it’s all about hiking, canoeing, cycling, swimming, and scouting for fresh produce at local farm markets. Leaf-peeping, pumpkin festivals, and the annual Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour are bonuses of a September or October visit. In winter, many of the region’s hiking routes become cross-country ski or snowshoe trails, and local outfitters can teach you to ice-fish. Expect snow and freezing temperatures from December through March.


Top things to do in Buckhorn

Petroglyphs Provincial Park

Canada’s largest known collection of Indigenous petroglyphs is located in this provincial park, 35 minutes east of Buckhorn. In the visitor center at Petroglyphs Provincial Park, you can get an introduction to the site and its history, before following a short trail through the forest to “The Teaching Rocks,” where hundreds of carvings depict people, birds, snakes, and other images. The petroglyphs are a sacred site for local Indigenous communities, so follow the guidance of park interpreters to visit respectfully.

Curve Lake First Nation

In this First Nations community, about 20 minutes south of Buckhorn via Highways 23 and 22, stop into the Curve Lake First Nation Cultural Centre to learn about the history and present-day culture of this Indigenous nation. Visitors are also welcome at the annual Curve Lake First Nation Powwow, normally held in late September, and at local celebrations for National Indigenous Peoples Day in June.

Kawarthas Northumberland Butter Tart Tour

A signature sweet of this Ontario region is the butter tart, a personal-sized pie filled with an oozing mix of butter, sugar, and eggs. More than 50 bakeries, cafés, and other sweet shops throughout the Kawarthas have organized this Butter Tart Tour, a self-guided drive from tart to tart, with an online map to direct your sampling. Bring plenty of napkins.

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