Doing Business in Downtown Kawartha Lakes

Invest in a thriving downtown.

Downtown Kawartha Lakes is home to more than 400 locally owned shops, restaurants, and service-based businesses. These vibrant commercial districts attract residents and visitors year-round, creating opportunities for new and growing businesses.

Community Profiles and Market Data

Read the reports for demographic information and location statistics.

Bobcaygeon

Coboconk

Fenelon Falls

Lindsay

Omemee

Beautiful communities. Unique charm.

Looking to learn more about our towns and villages? Visit Explore Kawartha Lakes for information on local attractions, events, shops, restaurants, and the unique character of communities across Kawartha Lakes.

More to explore: Discover all our communities.

Downtown Revitalization Program

Our Downtown Revitalization program bring together public spaces, community activities, and busy businesses to create a vibrant and welcoming place for both residents and visitors.

Active Downtown Revitalization Projects

Fenelon Falls

The Fenelon Falls community developed the Discover Downtown Action Plan in 2025.

The community identified four primary goals to focus on over the next five years.

Enable Growth Through Infrastructure: Lay the foundation for economic
and population growth in downtown Fenelon Falls through thoughtful
infrastructure investment.
Expand/Build Business Diversity: Support the growth of a vibrant and varied
business community in downtown Fenelon Falls.
Improve Pride of Place: Foster a strong sense of pride among residents,
businesses, and visitors by celebrating the character and identity of downtown
Fenelon Falls.
Placemaking: Create engaging public spaces and initiatives in downtown
Fenelon Falls that strengthen the connection between people and their
environment.

2025 Discover Downtown Fenelon Falls Action Plan

Completed Downtown Revitalization Projects

From 2017-2021 the City of Kawartha Lakes worked with local communities to improve the downtowns of Coboconk, Norland, Fenelon Falls, Lindsay and Omemee.

A tremendous amount of work was accomplished, and data collected. You can access full reports and see detailed plans for each community by clicking on the pictures below.