Shaping the future of wayfinding in Kawartha Lakes

Kawartha Lakes invites residents, business owners, and visitors to help shape a new Municipal and Tourism Wayfinding Strategy, a comprehensive plan that will improve how people navigate our communities. 

This strategy will examine our current signage, identify gaps and challenges, and outline a clear path toward a consistent, user-friendly wayfinding system across the municipality. It will guide the design of signs that help people easily and confidently find key destinations such as parks, downtowns, cultural locations, and major attractions. 

Importantly, it will also include municipal and community entrance signs, ensuring that the places that define Kawartha Lakes are represented clearly and consistently. 

Once developed, the Municipal and Tourism Wayfinding Strategy will be presented to Council for approval and decision on implementation. 

(Regulatory signs, street signs, and advertising signage fall outside the scope of this project.) 

Why this matters 

Clear, consistent wayfinding helps people feel confident as they move through Kawartha Lakes. Better signage supports local businesses and tourism, enhances our shared sense of place, and creates a more welcoming and accessible experience for everyone. This strategy will become a long-term roadmap for future implementation; one that reflects the community’s identity and vision. 

We want to hear from you 

Community input is at the heart of this project. Your experiences and insights will directly shape how wayfinding works in Kawartha Lakes for years to come. 

Here’s how you can get involved: 

Attend a Public Engagement Session 

• December 9: Fenelon Falls Community Centre, 6-8pm 

• December 10: City Hall, Lindsay, 6-8pm 

• December 11: Bethany United Church 9-11am  

Visit the Jump In Kawartha Lakes project page 

• Stay informed, share your ideas, and follow project updates as they unfold.

• www.jumpinkawarthalakes/signstrategy

Complete the online survey 

• Open from December 1 to January 4