Your Stories
Delve into our local history and uncover the unique stories, traditions, and events that have shaped our communities!
Step into another time and discover the moments and memories of places and the people who used to, or still do, call this place home.
Mapping our stories enables us to preserve stories from our past, to share memories passed down through our families, and to tell others about the traditions and activities that are unique to Kawartha Lakes.
Stories are an expression of our intangible culture - the beliefs, traditions and customs that shape our behaviours, and influence the way that we see the world.
Why record stories on a map?
Mapping our “Moments and Memories" helps us discover our heritage and aspects of local culture that may not be apparent, that may not be recorded in textbooks or that may be at risk of being forgotten. It can also be a tool that helps us to see and experience our diversity. We can present multiple stories about a place, an event or celebrate our family that may have been interpreted differently by others. Neither account is necessarily right or wrong - just another perspective.
Explore some significant stories of Kawartha Lakes
Do you have a moment or memory about Kawartha Lakes that is not in a history book?
Storytelling plays a vital role in preserving voices and experiences that are often left out of history books. These untold stories—passed down through families, communities, or cultures—offer personal insights, emotional depth, and diverse perspectives that official records may overlook. By sharing them, we honor forgotten lives, challenge dominant narratives, and build a more complete and inclusive understanding of the past.
Let us help you celebrate and share your stories through Moment and Memories!
Contact Us
Kawartha Lakes
P.O. Box 9000, 26 Francis Street
Lindsay, ON, K9V 5R8
Telephone: 705-324-9411
Toll free at 1-888-822-2225
After-hours emergencies: 1-877-885-7337
