Lakefield
A historic Trent-Severn village between the Otonabee River and Katchewanooka Lake — the Gateway to Kawartha Cottage Country.
Quick answer: Lakefield is a village in Selwyn Township, about 15 minutes north of Peterborough on the Trent-Severn Waterway between the Otonabee River and Katchewanooka Lake. Known as the Gateway to Kawartha Cottage Country, it has a historic downtown, a full-service marina, and a rich literary and arts scene anchored by Lakefield College School, founded in 1879. Wade Kovacic, Sales Representative with CENTURY 21 Granite Realty Group Inc., Brokerage, helps buyers and sellers in Lakefield and the Kawarthas.
About Lakefield
Lakefield sits on the Trent-Severn Waterway in Selwyn Township, uniquely positioned between the Otonabee River and Katchewanooka Lake. The village carries a remarkable literary heritage — Canadian writers Margaret Laurence, Catherine Parr Traill, and Susanna Moodie all called Lakefield home — and that tradition continues through the annual Lakefield Literary Festival. Lakefield College School, a private day and boarding school on a 155-acre waterfront campus, has anchored the community since 1879.
Why Buyers Choose Lakefield
Small-town charm with real amenities: a full-service marina with transient and seasonal dockage, local shops and restaurants, a farmers' market, and the Lakefield Trail along the water. Year-round festivals — the Literary Festival, the Jazz, Art & Craft Festival, the Agricultural Fair, and winter PolarFest — keep the village lively in every season, and Peterborough is 15 minutes away for anything more.
Property Types
Character village homes near downtown, waterfront properties along the Otonabee River and Katchewanooka Lake, and family homes in the surrounding Selwyn countryside.
Nearby
Peterborough is about 15 minutes south, Stoney Lake and Burleigh Falls are close by to the north, and Apsley sits up Highway 28 toward Bancroft.
Lakefield FAQs
Where is Lakefield, Ontario?
Lakefield is a village in Selwyn Township, about 15 minutes north of Peterborough and 90 minutes from Toronto, on the Trent-Severn Waterway.
What is Lakefield known for?
Its literary heritage — writers Margaret Laurence, Catherine Parr Traill, and Susanna Moodie lived here — plus Lakefield College School, an 1879 private boarding school, and festivals like the Lakefield Literary Festival and the Jazz, Art & Craft Festival.
Is there waterfront in Lakefield?
Yes — the village sits between the Otonabee River and Katchewanooka Lake on the Trent-Severn Waterway, with a full-service marina offering transient and seasonal dockage, boat rentals, fuel, and pump-out services.
How far is Lakefield from Bancroft?
Roughly an hour south of Bancroft via Highway 28 through Apsley.
What is there to do in Lakefield?
Walk the Lakefield Trail, browse downtown shops and galleries, visit the farmers' market, boat the Trent-Severn Waterway, and catch year-round festivals and community events.
Thinking of Buying or Selling in Lakefield?
Get a free, no-obligation home valuation from Wade Kovacic, Sales Representative with CENTURY 21 Granite Realty Group Inc., Brokerage — based on recent comparable sales in the area, not an automated guess. Or sign up for free listing alerts and be first to know when new Lakefield properties hit the market.