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Millbrook
Living In Millbrook
Just 15 minutes from Peterborough, Millbrook is one of those storybook villages you have to see to believe — home to 45 historically designated buildings, the most per capita anywhere in Ontario. Wander King Street's heritage storefronts and boutiques, grab a coffee at The Peddler, and browse Millbrook Mercantile for local gifts and gourmet finds. Catch the Millbrook Farmers' Market on the 4th Sunday of the month (April–October) at the Old Millbrook School, or lace up for a walk along the Millbrook Valley Trails, winding through forests and wetlands along Baxter Creek — with the Ganaraska Forest's 680 km of trails just beyond. It's so picture-perfect, Netflix used it as the backdrop for Let It Snow. Charming, walkable, and full of character — it's easy to see why people fall in love with this village.
Local Highlights
Vibrant Downtown
Explore Millbrook's historic King Street, lined with heritage buildings, boutiques, and antique shops. Stroll the storybook streets, browse unique finds, and grab a coffee at The Peddler, a local café tucked into a heritage building.
Farmer's Market
The Millbrook Farmers' Market runs the 4th Sunday of the month (April–October), 10am–1pm, at the Old Millbrook School. Local produce, baked goods, and handmade crafts — a great taste of the community.
Storybook Streets
Millbrook has 45 historically designated buildings — the most per capita anywhere in Ontario — which is exactly why Netflix picked it as the backdrop for Let It Snow. Wander King Street and you're walking through a real-life movie set.
Parks & Trails
The Millbrook Valley Trails wind along Baxter Creek through forests, wetlands, and meadows, with a floating boardwalk and scenic lookouts. For a longer trek, the Ganaraska Forest extension connects you to over 680 km of additional trails.
