Peterborough

Why Are The Peterborough Petes Called The Petes?

The Peterborough Petes were named after the Toronto-Peterborough Transport Company. Why is Peterborough called the Petes? The franchise moved from Kitchener for the start of the 1956-57 season. They were sponsored by the Toronto-Peterborough Transit (TPT – logo right) and were dubbed the TPT Petes. They have since been called the Peterborough Petes. How old …

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Is Peterborough Considered Kawartha Lakes?

Kawartha Lakes, chain of 14 lakes in southeastern Ontario, Canada. They stretch across Peterborough and Victoria counties, just north and west of Peterborough and 30–70 miles (50–115 km) northeast of Toronto. What towns are considered Kawartha Lakes? The city of Kawartha Lakes is located almost immediately west and north of Peterborough. Kawartha Lakes was created …

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