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Kawartha Lakes neighbourhood
Bobcaygeon, Kawartha Lakes
Bobcaygeon is a Trent-Severn Waterway lock community in the City of Kawartha Lakes, with 3,576 residents in the 2021 Census (up 1.4% from 3,525 in 2016) and a median age of 67.0. The Jennifer Jones Team, LPT Realty, Brokerage, serves all of South and Central Ontario.
Homes for sale in BobcaygeonOverview
Living in Bobcaygeon
Bobcaygeon (population centre) had 3,576 residents in the 2021 Census, up 1.4% from 3,525 in 2016, on 5.15 km² of land — a density of 694.4 people per km². The median age was 67.0.
Known as the 'Hub of the Kawarthas', Bobcaygeon sits at Lock 32, the first lock built on the Trent-Severn Waterway; construction began in 1833.
The area mixes year-round homes with seasonal cottages on the surrounding lakes.
Schools
- Kawartha Lakes is served by the Trillium Lakelands District School Board and the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington (PVNC) 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
- Highway 36 runs through Bobcaygeon.
- Drive times vary with traffic and season — test the drive at the times you would travel.
Things to do in Bobcaygeon
- Kawartha Dairy, the Boyd Heritage Museum and Kawartha Settlers' Village.
- Lock 32 and boating the Trent-Severn Waterway, mainly May–October.
On the market
Homes for sale in Bobcaygeon
72 active sale listings
Detached homes and waterfront cottages are common around Bobcaygeon. Waterfront buyers commonly check the well and septic system, shoreline and dock permits (Kawartha Conservation, and Parks Canada for in-water work on the Trent-Severn), and year-round road access. Listings come live from PropTx MLS® data, and some Kawartha properties are listed on other real estate boards and may not appear here — ask us about anything you don't see. The market block shows aggregate TRREB statistics for the City of Kawartha Lakes as a whole.
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.
Local answers
Frequently asked about Bobcaygeon
What is the population of Bobcaygeon?+
Bobcaygeon (population centre) had 3,576 residents in the 2021 Census, up 1.4% from 3,525 in 2016. The median age was 67.0.
Why is Bobcaygeon called the Hub of the Kawarthas?+
Bobcaygeon is known as the 'Hub of the Kawarthas' and sits at Lock 32, the first lock built on the Trent-Severn Waterway; construction began in 1833.
What should I check before buying waterfront near Bobcaygeon?+
Waterfront buyers commonly check the well and septic system, shoreline and dock permits (Kawartha Conservation, and Parks Canada for in-water work on the Trent-Severn), and year-round road access.
Which school boards serve Bobcaygeon?+
The Trillium Lakelands District School Board and the PVNC Catholic District School Board. Confirm the school for a specific address with the board.
Who can help me buy or sell in Bobcaygeon?+
The Jennifer Jones Team, LPT Realty, Brokerage, helps buyers and sellers in Bobcaygeon. Meetings are by appointment — call 416-702-1146.
How do I search homes for sale in Bobcaygeon (Kawartha Lakes)?+
Use the home search on this page or our main search and choose Bobcaygeon or 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 Bobcaygeon?+
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 Bobcaygeon?+
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.
What is the median sold price in Bobcaygeon?+
The median sold price in Kawartha Lakes was $560,000 in October 2026, across 72 residential sales (TRREB MLS® data via PropTx).
How long do homes take to sell in Bobcaygeon?+
Homes in Kawartha Lakes sold in an average of 54 days on market in October 2026.
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Sources
- Statistics Canada — 2021 Census Profile, Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls (population centres)
- Statistics Canada — 2021 Census Profile, City of Kawartha Lakes
- City of Kawartha Lakes — Trent-Severn Waterway
- Parks Canada — Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site
- Kawartha Conservation
- City of Kawartha Lakes — Education and childcare
- Trillium Lakelands District School Board
- PVNC Catholic District School Board — School finder
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