George Street Lofts

One of the main benefits of our George Street Lofts building is its location. Downtown Peterborough offers all sorts of entertainment, from restaurants to parks. But let’s go down history lane and take a look at the closest landmarks and museums.

1. St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church – 118 Hunter Street West (3-minute walk)

This is the oldest church in the city, established in 1836, and one of the most beautiful historical buildings in the downtown area. Located only 3 minutes away, it is as beautiful inside as it is outside. It is highly recommended for anyone who likes history, because it looks like a little castle and not only has religious value (the church still functions today), but is also an architectural marvel built in English Gothic Revival style.

The front exterior of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church in an autumn setting. The church is a stone structure featuring a prominent central square tower with crenellations, a pointed arch entrance with light wooden double doors, and Gothic-style windows. A set of stairs leads up to the entrance, flanked by manicured evergreen bushes.

2. Hutchison House Museum – 270 Brock Street (6-minute walk)

Turn around and go the other way down Brock Street and you will feel like a guest in the year 1836. Dr. John Hutchison is unfortunately not present today, but his house, now a museum, is another old landmark where you can learn about Victorian life, find out about Dr. Hutchison, and discover the later resident, Sir Sandford Fleming, who invented the Standard Time system.

Interior room of the Hutchison House Museum, likely a historical drawing-room or parlor. The walls are painted a deep teal or forest green. The room is furnished with a dark wooden table set for tea, a horsehair sofa, and features a dark wooden fireplace mantel. A doorway on the left opens to another room with a bed and a spinning wheel. Light streams in from a large window covered with sheer curtains on the right.

3. The Canadian Canoe Museum – 2077 Ashburnham Dr (33-minute walk)

This is not exactly close (a 33-minute walk), but we can’t skip this place, as it’s one of the most famous museums in all of Canada. Located on the shore of Little Lake, it has a 20,000-square-foot Exhibition Hall, a Living Traditions Studio, a Collection Hall, a cafe, a gift store, and more. The history of Canadian canoes, kayaks, and paddlecraft is rich, and more than 600 watercraft in the museum will help you explore that history step by step. It’s a place of great historical and cultural significance. Besides that, you can get an on-water experience, rent a canoe or a kayak, and even participate in a paddling tour on Little Lake. It’s a total must-see – perfect for a whole day or even a couple of days.

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1. St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church – 118 Hunter Street West (3-minute walk)

2. Hutchison House Museum – 270 Brock Street (6-minute walk)

3. The Canadian Canoe Museum – 2077 Ashburnham Dr (33-minute walk)