Our Community

The Municipality of Trent Lakes is committed to supporting investment and business development in our community. With business opportunities catering to our permanent or seasonal population combined with a relax and play lifestyle, we provide a healthy environment for your business to thrive.

Visit Peterborough & Kawarthas Economic Development to learn more about our community profile, demographics and key industries. 

Location

Located in the furthest corner of Peterborough County, we are in the heart of the Kawarthas tourism region. We offer a quiet, friendly place to live, work and play. Located close to the City of Peterborough and the City of Kawartha Lakes, and just a 2-hour commute to Toronto or 3.5 hours to Ottawa, we are situated near major national markets but just far enough for the solace of living quietly. We are also located on Highway 115, offering a direct connection to the Highway 401 transportation corridor. 

The Toronto Pearson International Airport is a 2-hour drive from Trent Lakes, which connects our community to major international markets. Peterborough Airport is expanding its pilot services, and business and aviation development opportunities.  

We have a country and cottage vibe with plenty of Crown Land, 2 Provincial Parks, an abundance of lakes and rivers that provide a relaxing, secluded atmosphere. In addition, we have 2 Snowmobile Clubs, and winter activities include skating on frozen lakes, snowshoeing and cross-country explorations. For those that being outside, we have that aplenty. You can build your dream home, or your rustic dream cottage, both are equally suitable and welcome.

Demographics

Trent Lakes has a population of 6,439 people. The median age for Trent Lakes is 58 years old. We have a strong, stable and permanent local workforce. The total number of households is 3,087. The population in Trent Lakes is projected to grow by 9.5% between 2021 and 2036. For more information be sure to see our Community Profile page with links to analytic studies for our area. 

Key industry

The main industry for Trent Lakes is tourism and tourism-related. Our region sees an influx of over 3,000 visitors from around the world during the tourism season which spans from May to October. We also have a large amount of trades industry people who find regular work as our entire region continues to grow. 

Lifestyle

Clean fresh air, plenty of space and an abundance of water nurtures a family-friendly environment. Numerous recreational activities help balance life and work – boating, paddling, golfing, hiking, biking, snowmobile trails, dining and entertainment venues. Whatever your passion you can put in your hours at work, and then just venture out for a couple of hours to fish or case a sunset on the water, or a restorative walk in the country or amongst the forests. We are the ideal place for entrepreneurship or comfortably working remotely from home. Maybe you are not quite ready to retire and can finally try your hand at that secret little business venture you've dreamed about. Or maybe you want to escape the corporate life to begin your own business based on a passion of yours, like renting canoes and teaching paddling and developing adventure packages into the near wild. Your work can easily become your passion. Could be you've just had it with the city and want open spaces to commune with your inner self and let those anxieties go. We are all those places, and more. There is plenty of space to enjoy and explore, or simply be laid back. We don't tend to hustle and bustle here; we just enjoy the peace.