North Kawartha
A lake-rich township anchored by Apsley, stretching from Burleigh Falls toward Bancroft.
Quick answer: North Kawartha Township in Peterborough County was formed in 1998, with Apsley as its main village. Chandos, Jack, Anstruther, and Eels Lakes surround its communities, between the Kawartha Highlands and Petroglyphs parks. Highway 28 links Peterborough and Bancroft through the township. Wade Kovacic, Sales Representative with CENTURY 21 Granite Realty Group Inc., Brokerage, helps buyers and sellers across North Kawartha.
About North Kawartha
The Township of North Kawartha sits in northern Peterborough County, formed in 1998 from the Township of Burleigh and Anstruther and the Township of Chandos — briefly called Burleigh-Anstruther-Chandos. Apsley is the main village and municipal centre; smaller communities include Big Cedar, Burleigh Falls, Glen Alda, Woodview, and Stoneyridge.
Why Buyers Choose North Kawartha
Lake country, wall to wall. Chandos Lake, Jack Lake, Anstruther Lake, and Eels Lake are the signature waters, joined by dozens of smaller lakes. The Kawartha Highlands Signature Site and Petroglyphs Provincial Park — home to the largest known collection of Indigenous rock carvings in Canada — sit on the township's doorstep. Highway 28 is the main corridor, running north to Bancroft and south to Peterborough.
Property Types
Lakefront cottages, village homes in Apsley, and rural acreages. The township is classic cottage country, with a strong seasonal community that increasingly stays year-round.
Nearby
Apsley has its own town guide on this site. Bancroft is north on Highway 28, Peterborough is south, and Burleigh Falls marks the southern gateway.
North Kawartha FAQs
Where is North Kawartha Township?
In northern Peterborough County — formed in 1998 from Burleigh-Anstruther and Chandos townships, midway between Peterborough and Bancroft.
What communities are in the township?
Apsley is the main village; smaller communities include Big Cedar, Burleigh Falls, Glen Alda, Woodview, and Stoneyridge.
What lakes are in North Kawartha?
Chandos, Jack, Anstruther, and Eels Lakes are the main lakes, with many smaller ones throughout.
What parks are nearby?
The Kawartha Highlands Signature Site and Petroglyphs Provincial Park, home to the largest known collection of Indigenous rock carvings in Canada.
How do I get to North Kawartha?
Highway 28 runs through the township, north to Bancroft and south to Peterborough; it is under two hours from the Greater Toronto Area.
Thinking of Buying or Selling in North Kawartha?
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 North Kawartha properties hit the market.