The Boro

@theboroptbo

Official Instagram for Downtown Peterborough ➡️ @ptbodbia The Boro is your vibrant downtown destination. Do more in the core 🎶🍽️🛍️🥂
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🍽🎶 Win a Fall Night Out 🎶🥂🛍 Picture this: enjoying a cozy dinner downtown, maybe a drink (or two) and a little stroll through @theboroptbo before heading to the Peterborough Memorial Centre for a night of live country music! We’ve partnered with @ptbotourism and @ptbomemcentre to give one lucky winner the ultimate night out this November. You’ll win two tickets to see @deanbrody and @thereklaws live on November 21, plus a $100 Boro Gift Card to make a full evening of it. Whether that’s dinner, drinks, a little shopping, or all of the above... this is your night to remember. ⬇Here's how to enter: Make sure you’re following all three accounts (@ptbotourism , @theboroptbo , @ptbomemcentre ), like this post, and tag the person you’d bring along for the night! Share to your stories for a BONUS entry! This giveaway will close on May 19 at 12PM. We will be in touch with the winner shortly after. **This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram and is open to Ontario residents only.
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13 days ago
Our Mac and Cheese Fest grand finale event has officially wrapped! What a Gouda time 🧀 🔥 You all showed up for our cheesiest event of the year! A huge shoutout to all of the incredible vendors who brought the heat (and the melt), the artists who brought the vibes, our MCs @teamvanrahan , judges and to everyone of course who came out to taste, vote and celebrate with us! This is what @theboroptbo is all about 👏 The big winners for 2026…. 🏆 Judges choice: @theturnbullcafe (the French onion maple mac!) 🧀 People’s choice: @agavebyimperial (the Mac Pastor) 🎨New this year, Creative Cup award: @lolacakesandcoffee (Biscoff and Mac tiramisu) Safe to say that elastic waistbands were a must this Saturday. We’re already dreaming about next year 👀 📸 @kaylalefrancphoto (We could only fit 20 pictures in this post…. Stay tuned for more photos from our event!)
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21 days ago
What can we say, we’ve got Summer on our mind ☀️🥂 The long weekend is beginning! The sun is out, patios are popping up on the streets, and we think it’s a wonderful time for a stroll through @theboroptbo Here’s a sneak peek at some happenings this weekend and beyond. Start marking that calendar 🗓️
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3 days ago
Wow! The weekend is here. Our excitement can hardly be contained … 🌈☀️ The sun is out and there’s plenty to look forward to and do in @theboroptbo this weekend and beyond! ✌️Swipe to see the happenings
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9 days ago
TURNBULL CAFE @theturnbullcafe Their signature coffee is amazing truly unique and special. They also offer a wide variety of options. Do come and try it; once you taste it, you might just get hooked! ☕️👨‍🍳
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10 days ago
Is there anything handier than a tote bag? And is there anything cooler than having a really rad looking tote bag designed by a local artist? We've polled and the answer is.... a resounding no! 🙂‍↔️ It’s outdoor market season, we have tote bags, and they are as handy as they are unique, colourful and locally designed + printed! You'll always be ready to sport local goods and show off your sustainable choices! Designed by @emmascottdesign and @brooklinstormie you can shop our store by visiting the link in our bio or visiting us at theboro.ca PLUS if you keep your eyes on our posts over the coming months we JUST MIGHT have another limited edition drop happening that you won't want to miss. It's very exciting and possibly retro. Stay tuned 👀
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11 days ago
Well???? Who isn’t! Not to be dramatic but that was the longest winter we’ve experienced here …. right? It’s about time 🥂 🌞 and it will be here before we know it. Tag your best patio buddies in the comments below 👇 😎
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17 days ago
Ok there’s so much good stuff here where do we even start? Sure signs of spring include: @silverbeancafe opening 😎 @ptborfm back outdoors 👏 warmer evenings to crawl @firstfridayptbo …. Plus there are art exhibitions @agptbo_ @artspaceptbo live music galore, and plenty of great eats and shops. You’ll be reading our posts on a sunny patio in NO TIME. See you in @theboroptbo ✌️
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17 days ago
Don’t just 'marvel' at your weekend plans… upgrade them! Free Comic Book Day is happening at @icemanvideogames this Saturday with FREE comics plus more deals on graphic novels and manga. Swing by, stock up, and while you’re here, explore the rest of what @theboroptbo has to offer. Warning: Side effects of Free Comic Book Day may include… • leaving with a stack of comics • shopping downtown all afternoon • ..... becoming the main character???
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18 days ago
WHOSE READY for outdoor market season?! 🥕🌱🍓 Spring has really sprung, and starting this Saturday the @ptborfm will be back outdoors on Wednesdays & Saturdays (from 8AM - 1PM) at the Quaker Square. Stroll through a vibrant lineup of vendors offering seasonal produce, baked goods, handmade items, and ready-to-enjoy eats all sourced from the region. Whether you’re picking up your weekly staples, discovering something new, or just soaking in the atmosphere, it’s a lively midweek (or weekend) ritual that brings people together in the heart of @theboroptbo Make sure you come hungry, stay awhile, and support the growers and makers that make our community thrive. See you at the market! Visit @ptborfm to check out the vendors and other exciting happenings at the Square!
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18 days ago
We had way too many special Mac and Cheese festival moments to share within one post …. So here’s a round two ✌️ 🧀 🎶 (plus let’s be honest does cheese content need to have a limit?) Our festival brought downtown to life in the best way! Consider this your reminder that the best weekends don’t need to be planned far from home. @theboroptbo is the place to be for good music, food, shopping, and vibes. If you were there you know and if not, consider this your sign to join us next year 😉
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20 days ago
Lóla cakes and coffee ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ . #fypシ #ptboeats #foodie #collab #foodreview . [lola cakes and coffee, food review, food blog, peterborough finds, peterborough, cafe, bakery, ontario]
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22 days ago