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Kawartha Lakes neighbourhood
Lindsay, Kawartha Lakes
Lindsay is the municipal seat and largest urban centre of the City of Kawartha Lakes, with a population of 22,367 in the 2021 Census. It sits on the Scugog River at Trent-Severn Waterway Lock 33. The Jennifer Jones Team, LPT Realty, Brokerage, serves all of South and Central Ontario.
Homes for sale in LindsayOverview
Living in Lindsay
Lindsay (population centre) had 22,367 residents in the 2021 Census.
The City of Kawartha Lakes had 79,247 residents in the 2021 Census, up 5.1% from 75,423 in 2016.
Lindsay is the seat of the City of Kawartha Lakes and its largest urban centre, home to the Academy Theatre (opened 1983) and Lock 33, the only three-gate lock on the Trent-Severn Waterway.
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
- Highways 35 and 7 serve Lindsay.
- Drive times vary with traffic and season — test the drive at the times you would travel.
Things to do in Lindsay
- Academy Theatre (opened 1983).
- Lock 33 on the Trent-Severn Waterway, operated by Parks Canada and navigable mainly May–October.
On the market
Homes for sale in Lindsay
171 active sale listings
Lindsay is the most urban part of Kawartha Lakes, with detached homes common alongside townhouses and apartments. Confirm whether a property is on municipal water and sewer or a private well and septic. 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 Lindsay
What is the population of Lindsay, Ontario?+
Lindsay (population centre) had 22,367 residents in the 2021 Census.
Is Lindsay part of the City of Kawartha Lakes?+
Yes. Lindsay is the municipal seat and largest urban centre of the City of Kawartha Lakes, which had 79,247 residents in the 2021 Census.
Which highways serve Lindsay?+
Highways 35 and 7 serve Lindsay. Drive times vary, so test the route at the times you would travel.
Which school boards serve Lindsay?+
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 Lindsay?+
The Jennifer Jones Team, LPT Realty, Brokerage, helps buyers and sellers in Lindsay. Meetings are by appointment — call 416-702-1146.
How do I search homes for sale in Lindsay (Kawartha Lakes)?+
Use the home search on this page or our main search and choose Lindsay 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 Lindsay?+
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 Lindsay?+
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 Lindsay?+
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 Lindsay?+
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, Lindsay (population centre)
- Statistics Canada — 2021 Census Profile, City of Kawartha Lakes
- City of Kawartha Lakes — Community analysis (PDF)
- City of Kawartha Lakes — Trent-Severn Waterway
- Parks Canada — Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site
- City of Kawartha Lakes — Education and childcare
- Trillium Lakelands District School Board
- PVNC Catholic District School Board — School finder
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