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Cottages · Waterfront · Trent-Severn
Kawartha Lakes cottage & waterfront homes
The City of Kawartha Lakes had 79,247 residents in the 2021 Census across 3,033.66 km², with Lindsay as its seat and Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Five Parks Canada locks in the city are navigable mainly May–October. The Jennifer Jones Team, LPT Realty, Brokerage, helps buyers check wells, septic, shoreline permits and road access before they buy.
Around the lakes
Lindsay, Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls
Lindsay
Population 22,367; the seat and largest centre of Kawartha Lakes, home to the Academy Theatre (opened 1983) and Lock 33, the only three-gate lock on the Trent-Severn.
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Population 3,576; the 'Hub of the Kawarthas', on the first lock built on the Trent-Severn Waterway (construction began 1833). Kawartha Dairy, the Boyd Heritage Museum and Kawartha Settlers' Village.
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Population 2,490; the 'Jewel of the Kawarthas'. Lock 34 is one of the deepest conventional locks on the waterway.
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On the water
Trent-Severn locks in Kawartha Lakes
Parks Canada operates five locks in the city. The waterway is navigable mainly May–October.
- Bobcaygeon (Lock 32)
- Lindsay (Lock 33, the only three-gate lock)
- Fenelon Falls (Lock 34)
- Rosedale (Lock 35)
- Kirkfield (Lock 36)
Before you buy
Waterfront buyer checklist
Shoreline and dock permits
Shoreline and dock work can need approval from Kawartha Conservation, and in-water works on the Trent-Severn Waterway need Parks Canada approval.
Year-round or seasonal road
Confirm whether the property has year-round or seasonal road access.
Flood mapping
Check the property against flood mapping before you firm up an offer.
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 on PropTx MLS®
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.
Questions
Kawarthas waterfront FAQ
How big is the City of Kawartha Lakes?
The City of Kawartha Lakes covers 3,033.66 km² and had 79,247 residents in the 2021 Census, up 5.1%.
Which Trent-Severn locks are in Kawartha Lakes?
Five: Bobcaygeon (32), Lindsay (33), Fenelon Falls (34), Rosedale (35) and Kirkfield (36). Parks Canada operates them, and the waterway is navigable mainly May–October.
Do I need a permit to build a dock in the Kawarthas?
Shoreline and dock work can need approval from Kawartha Conservation, and in-water works on the Trent-Severn Waterway need Parks Canada approval. Check before you plan any work.
What should I check before buying a Kawartha cottage?
Check the well and septic system, shoreline and dock permits, whether the road is year-round or seasonal, and flood mapping.
Are all Kawartha listings 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.
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, where construction began in 1833.
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