Where is peterborough ontario

I grew up in a big family in Afghanistan. When the Soviets invaded, we sought refuge in Iran, leaving behind relatives and friends. When the war in Afghanistan continued and the Taliban took over, we decided to head to Canada as refugees.

We landed in Toronto on September 15, That was a great day. While it was certainly nice to have a roof over our heads, the atmosphere there was bad, and it scared me. My sons hated being in the shelter and I had to remind them it was not meant to be forever. I was born in Baghdad, Iraq, to a family of business people.

None of our relatives were university graduates. However, my father was different; he wanted to pursue higher education, working during the day and attending school at night.

Often, he and I would study and write exams at the same time. He set a wonderful example for me. He finished his business degree in the same year I started high school. I spent most of my time studying because I wanted to be a pharmacist. I became a licensed pharmacist at 20 years old. Later, I decided to pursue my doctorate in pharmacy in England. Read more of Fadhil's story. The Greater Peterborough area is home to approximately , residents. It offers an exceptional quality of life, affordable cost of living and access to first-rate educational institutions.

We are one of Canada's most walk able cities. A safe and clean city, Peterborough is a short drive from Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. The area offers the ideal mix of city and country living.

Close proximity to markets in Canada and the United States makes it a great place to start a business. With so much to be proud of, no wonder people in Peterborough are the happiest in Ontario! Come and experience it for yourself. The weather in Peterborough follows four distinct seasons: spring, summer, fall autumn and winter.

January is the coldest month of the year, and July is the warmest. The peace and tranquility of nature, close-knit community life, and access to small, medium, and large urban centers.

Each township — along with the City of Peterborough — has its own unique charm. Each has its own distinct landscape, sense of community, and regional flair. Don't have an account? Create your account. Email Address. Remember Me. Forgot password? Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Explore the Area County of Peterborough. The County of Peterborough is made up of 8 unique and diverse townships With vast scenic lakes, rolling hills of farmland, and bustling towns and villages, the County is home to permanent residents who enjoy everything the area has to offer — all year round.

Peterborough County is just a quick northeast drive from the Greater Toronto Area, right in the heart of central-eastern Ontario With our central location, the County affords easy access to major cities right across the northern shore of Lake Ontario — as well as to Ottawa.

In the County you can have it all The peace and tranquility of nature, close-knit community life, and access to small, medium, and large urban centers. Visit Website. Township of Asphodel-Norwood.