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Kawartha Lakes
Kawartha Lakes real estate.
The City of Kawartha Lakes had 79,247 residents in the 2021 Census (up 5.1%) across 3,033.66 km². Lindsay is its seat and largest centre, with Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls on the Trent-Severn Waterway. The Jennifer Jones Team, LPT Realty, Brokerage, helps buyers and sellers here; see our Kawarthas guide for cottage and waterfront questions.
Homes for sale in Kawartha LakesOverview
Living in Kawartha Lakes
The City of Kawartha Lakes covers 3,033.66 km² and had 79,247 residents in the 2021 Census, up 5.1%.
Lindsay (population 22,367) is the seat and largest centre and home to the Academy Theatre (opened 1983). Bobcaygeon (3,576), the 'Hub of the Kawarthas', and Fenelon Falls (2,490), the 'Jewel of the Kawarthas', sit on the Trent-Severn Waterway.
Schools
- Kawartha Lakes is served by the Trillium Lakelands District School Board and the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board.
- School assignments depend on the exact address — confirm with the board before you buy.
Trillium Lakelands District School BoardPVNC Catholic District School Board: School finder
Getting around
- Five Trent-Severn Waterway locks are in Kawartha Lakes: Bobcaygeon (32), Lindsay (33), Fenelon Falls (34), Rosedale (35) and Kirkfield (36), operated by Parks Canada and navigable mainly May–October.
- Check whether a property has year-round or seasonal road access before you buy.
Things to do in Kawartha Lakes
- Academy Theatre in Lindsay (opened 1983).
- Bobcaygeon: Kawartha Dairy, the Boyd Heritage Museum and Kawartha Settlers' Village.
- Fenelon Falls: Lock 34, one of the deepest conventional locks on the waterway.
- Boating the Trent-Severn Waterway, mainly May–October.
Neighbourhood guides
Kawartha Lakes neighbourhoods
Lindsay
Lindsay is the municipal seat and largest urban centre of the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Explore LindsayBobcaygeon
Bobcaygeon is a Trent-Severn Waterway lock community in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Explore BobcaygeonFenelon Falls
Fenelon Falls is a Trent-Severn Waterway lock community in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Explore Fenelon Falls
On the market
Homes for sale in Kawartha Lakes
Some Kawartha properties are listed on other real estate boards and may not appear here — ask us about anything you don't see.
631 active sale listings
Market stats
Kawartha Lakes by the numbers
Updated October 2026
- Median sold price
- $560,000
- Average sold price
- $599,000
- Avg. days on market
- 54
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 96.0%
- Sales
- 72
- Active listings
- 639
Source: TRREB MLS® data via PropTx
Residential sales, October 2026. Aggregates only; figures may be revised.
Market snapshot
The Kawartha Lakes market, in context.
Current local update
Market figures change quickly. Ask for the latest inventory, recent sales and pricing context for the property type you’re considering.
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Frequently asked about Kawartha Lakes
What is the largest town in Kawartha Lakes?+
Lindsay, with a population of 22,367, is the seat and largest centre of the City of Kawartha Lakes.
How many Trent-Severn locks are in Kawartha Lakes?+
Five: Bobcaygeon (32), Lindsay (33, the only three-gate lock), Fenelon Falls (34), Rosedale (35) and Kirkfield (36). Parks Canada operates them, mainly May–October.
What is the population of Kawartha Lakes?+
The City of Kawartha Lakes had 79,247 residents in the 2021 Census, up 5.1%, across 3,033.66 km².
Why is Bobcaygeon called the Hub of the Kawarthas?+
Bobcaygeon is known as the 'Hub of the Kawarthas' and sits on the first lock built on the Trent-Severn Waterway; construction began in 1833.
Are all Kawartha Lakes listings shown on this site?+
No. Listings here come from PropTx MLS® data, and some Kawartha properties are listed on other boards. Ask us about anything you don't see.
What should I check before buying a Kawartha waterfront property?+
Common checks are the well and septic system, shoreline and dock permits (Kawartha Conservation, and Parks Canada for in-water work on the Trent-Severn), year-round versus seasonal road access, and flood mapping.
Which school boards serve Kawartha Lakes?+
The Trillium Lakelands District School Board and the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board. Confirm the school for a specific address with the board before you buy.
How is the Kawartha Lakes market doing this month?+
In October 2026, Kawartha Lakes recorded 72 residential sales with a median sold price of $560,000 and an average of 54 days on market (TRREB MLS® data via PropTx). Figures update monthly.
Which communities can I explore in Kawartha Lakes?+
Our Kawartha Lakes guides cover Lindsay, Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls. Each community page describes local character, amenities and current homes for sale, so you can compare them before booking showings.
How do I search homes for sale in Kawartha Lakes?+
Use the home search on this page or our main search and choose Kawartha Lakes. You can type a town or community name, filter by price, beds and property type, and save a search to get alerts when new matching listings come on the market.
How does The Jennifer Jones Team help buyers and sellers in Kawartha Lakes?+
For buyers, we build a search plan around your budget, commute and must-haves, review listings and neighbourhoods with you, book showings and negotiate your offer. For sellers, we prepare a property-specific pricing review, plan preparation and marketing, and negotiate offers through to closing.
How do I get in touch about buying or selling in Kawartha Lakes?+
Call The Jennifer Jones Team at 416-702-1146 or email Jenn@jj.team. We are with LPT Realty, Brokerage. Our Newmarket office at 350 Harry Walker Pkwy N, Unit 19, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8L3 is by appointment only, so please call ahead to book a time.
Keep exploring
Sources
- Statistics Canada, 2021 Census Profile: Kawartha Lakes
- City of Kawartha Lakes: Community analysis (PDF)
- City of Kawartha Lakes: Trent-Severn Waterway
- Kawartha Conservation
- Parks Canada: Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site
- Trillium Lakelands District School Board
- PVNC Catholic District School Board: School finder
- City of Kawartha Lakes: Education and childcare
Ready to talk about Kawartha Lakes?
Call The Jennifer Jones Team or book a consultation. LPT Realty, Brokerage.