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 Lift Truck Chain Peterborough - Within the city of Peterborough Ontario, the largest operations consist of Quaker Oats and General Electric. Nonetheless, Peterborough Regional Health Centre is currently the biggest business, with roughly two thousand or more employees. Other main economic drivers within Peterborough city comprise the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Trent University.
The Trent-Severn Waterway is home to the biggest hydraulic lift lock, the Peterborough Lift Lock. The lock was opened in 1904. Located within downtown Peterborough is Del Crary Park, that is home to the Peterborough Yacht Club. Del Crary Park is a large urban space on Little Lake that is home to the international Festival of Lights fireworks displays, while providing a great outdoor space to hold outdoor concerts and events through summertimes. The Riverview Park and Zoo is managed by the Peterborough Utilities Group. Admission is free, and everybody can access the miniature train rides, disc golf courses and animal exhibits. The Peterborough Skateboard park was constructed recently, and is considered to be one of the largest skateboard parks within Ontario. It has lots of various ramps, rails, and several half-pipes. For yearly events, there are Artsweek, Downtown Countdown, Simcoe Day, Festival of Trees, and Peterborough Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade. Artsweek is an annual celebration of the arts held in September. Downtown Countdown is an alcohol/drug-free New Year's celebration. Festival of Trees is a fundraiser supporting local healthcare. It has a show of ornamented Christmas trees and different seasonally-themed displays during late November. Simcoe Day is Ontario's municipal holiday held on the first Monday of August. Peterborough Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade is held during the first Saturday of December at 5:00 pm.
There are many recreational places to visit within Peterborough city. Amongst them include: Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre, Peterborough Marina, Del Crary Park, Millennium Park, Queen Alexandra Community Centre, youth programs in six neighbourhood centres, lifeguard supervision at two waterfront beaches and six wading pools, instructional sports programs, sports field scheduling on 110 fields, play programs at eight neighborhood parks, day camp activities, swimming lessons and public swims, children's programming, senior Services, fitness and wellness initiatives.
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