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 Sweeper Parts Peterborough - In Peterborough city Ontario, the largest operations consist of General Electric and Quaker Oats. Then again, Peterborough Regional Health Centre is presently the largest employer, with around two thousand or more employees. Other main economic drivers in the city comprise the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Trent University.
The Trent-Severn Waterway is home to the largest hydraulic lift lock, the Peterborough Lift Lock. The lock was opened in the year 1904. Located within downtown Peterborough is Del Crary Park, which is home to the Peterborough Yacht Club. Del Crary Park is a large urban space on Little Lake which is home to the international Festival of Lights fireworks displays, while providing a great outdoor space to be able to hold outdoor concerts and events throughout summertimes. The Riverview Park and Zoo is managed by the Peterborough Utilities Group. Admission is free, and everyone could access the disc golf courses, animal exhibits and miniature train rides. The Peterborough Skateboard park was constructed recently, and is considered to be among the largest skateboard parks within Ontario. It has numerous various ramps, rails, and some half-pipes. For yearly events, there are Downtown Countdown, Artsweek, Simcoe Day, Festival of Trees, and Peterborough Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade. Artsweek is a yearly arts celebration held in the month of September. Downtown Countdown is an alcohol/drug-free New Year's celebration. Festival of Trees is a benefit in support of local healthcare. It has a show of ornamented Christmas trees along with various seasonally-themed displays in late November. Simcoe Day is Ontario's municipal holiday held on the first Monday of August. Peterborough Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade is held on the first Saturday of December at 5:00 pm.
Within Peterborough city, there are various recreational places for the visitors and residents to enjoy, including: Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre, Peterborough Marina, Millennium Park, Del Crary Park, Queen Alexandra Community Centre, youth programs in six neighbourhood centres, instructional sport programs, lifeguard supervision at six wading pools and two waterfront beaches, sports field scheduling on 110 fields, play programs at eight neighborhood parks, swimming lessons and public swims, day camp activities, senior Services, children's Programming, wellness and fitness initiatives.
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