Central Ontario district, Ontario, Canada

Places to visit near Omemee

Omemee is a town in Central Ontario district, Ontario, Canada, home to about 1,323 people. Within 50 km by road there are 29 places to visit — 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 forts & heritage, 3 museums and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden (8 km), Chemong Lake (24 km) and Peterborough Centennial Fountain (25 km).

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Omemee, Ontario
Omemee, Central Ontario district, Ontario, Canada. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Omemee at a glance

Location
Central Ontario district, Ontario, Canada
Population
about 1,323
Coordinates
44.2990° N, 78.5599° W
Places within 50 km
29 (29 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Omemee

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Omemee: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Omemee

50 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Omemee. The closest is Chemong Lake (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Omemee

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Omemee. The closest is Serpent Mounds Park (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Omemee

8 museums within 100 km of Omemee. The closest is Peterborough Museum and Archives (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Omemee

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Omemee. The closest is Riverview Park & Zoo (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Omemee

7 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Omemee. The closest is Cow Island (38 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Cow Island · river spot · Central Ontario · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Hogg Rock · river spot · Central Ontario · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Thorah Island · river spot · Durham Region · ~69 km · Must-see
  • Georgina Island · river spot · York Region · ~74 km · Must-see
  • Strawberry Island · river spot · Central Ontario · ~85 km · Must-see
  • Snake Island · river spot · York Region · ~92 km · Must-see

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Churches near Omemee

5 churches within 100 km of Omemee. The closest is Old Stone Church (58 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Omemee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 109 km on the road.

  1. Start in Omemee
  2. 8 km Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden · garden, Central Ontario
  3. 27 km Peterborough Centennial Fountain · lake, Central Ontario
  4. 2 km Peterborough Museum and Archives · museum, Central Ontario
  5. 18 km Chemong Lake · lake, Central Ontario
  6. 29 km Sturgeon Lake · lake, Central Ontario
  7. 25 km Back to Omemee

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From travellers near Omemee

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How to reach Omemee

    All places near Omemee by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Omemee by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1550Chemong Lake (24 km)
    Forts & heritage111Serpent Mounds Park (42 km)
    Museums38Peterborough Museum and Archives (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Riverview Park & Zoo (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves27Cow Island (38 km)
    Churches05Old Stone Church (58 km)
    Other attractions24Peterborough Lift Lock (26 km)
    Parks04Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park (84 km)
    Buddhist sites11Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Oak Ridges Trail (47 km)
    Caves11Warsaw Caves Conservation Area (48 km)
    Waterfalls11Burleigh Falls (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Islamic Institute of Toronto (95 km)

    Omemee: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Omemee?

    Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden (garden, about 8 km), Chemong Lake (lake, about 24 km), Peterborough Centennial Fountain (lake, about 25 km), Sturgeon Lake (lake, about 25 km), Peterborough Museum and Archives (museum, about 26 km), Canadian Canoe Museum (museum, about 26 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Omemee?

    29 places on Spotwander: 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 fort, 3 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest lake to Omemee?

    Chemong Lake, about 24 km by road; Peterborough Centennial Fountain (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Omemee?

    Serpent Mounds Park, about 42 km by road; Bowmanville Pow Camp (53 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Omemee?

    Peterborough Museum and Archives, about 26 km by road; Canadian Canoe Museum (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Omemee?

    Start in Omemee, visit Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden, then Peterborough Centennial Fountain, then Peterborough Museum and Archives, then Chemong Lake, then Sturgeon Lake, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Omemee?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Omemee

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Omemee’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Omemee on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.