Jackson Creek — Attraction in Peterborough

A creek that starts at Lilly Lake & meanders starting at Jackson Park which was a Quarry for stone to make Hutchison House Museum through Peterborough until it feeds into Little Lake. Exposed just before Brock St., then travels under the downtown, shortly behind PTBO Chamber of Commerce then disappears again until Little Lake at George St. In the 1800s it was powering several...

As a frequent visitor, I would absolutely skip Jackson Creek. It's not in a good state right now, there's way too much garbage and dangerous items on the paths (depending on how old your children are and if you have pets to walk this is not good) and many...

Nice place to bird watch, walk, and play ball with the dog. A quite residential area with lots or trails and trees. Birds watchers sometimes luck out out by taking pictures of rare species. If you are a frog fan, the pond is...