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Locations and Options to Suit your Retirement Lifestyle and Care Needs

The Gardens of Peterborough are the premier retirement communities in Peterborough and the Kawarthas.  Comprised of Empress & Princess located in downtown Peterborough, and Royal & Canterbury located in the west end of the city – we have the largest variety of floor plans and spacious suites to choose from.  Our service and commitment to care is what makes us stand out from the competitors.

Retirement options range from Garden Home Bungalow style living to Independent Retirement, or the support of our “Enriched Care®” Assisted living Program. It’s important to understand what each option offers, so you can make an informed decision on the best type of retirement for you. Consider a range of factors such as the services available, amenities offered and cost. The Gardens of Peterborough offer options to accommodate your lifestyle preferences and most importantly, enjoy the retirement that you deserve!

Experience all Downtown Peterborough has to Offer

The Gardens of Peterborough features two communities in the heart of downtown – Empress & Princess. Whether you’re a social butterly, or simply like to explore, these locations are perfectly situated close to shops and other local amenities which are sure to please the active senior.

Princess Gardens

Princess Gardens offers a variety of spacious floor plans, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites, and the deluxe Riverside apartment suites. Short-stay trial visits are available. You can even invite your family and friends to stay in our guest suite.

  • Traditional Independent Retirement
  • Deluxe, Independent Riverside Suites
  • Assisted Living, with our “Enriched Care®” Program
  • Respite and Convalescent Stays, or trial short-term visits

100 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, Ontario

705.750.1234

Empress Gardens

Empress Gardens offers a wide variety of floor plans, including studio, one and two-bedroom suites. Short-stay trial visits are available, including Respite and Convalescence stays. You can even invite your family to stay in our guest suite.

  • Traditional Independent Retirement
  • Assisted Living, with our “Enriched Care®” Program
  • Respite and Convalescent Stays, or trial short-term visits

131 Charlotte Street, Peterborough, Ontario

705.876.1314

Royal Gardens

Royal Gardens offers a variety of spacious floor plans, including studio, one and two-bedroom suites. You can even invite your family to stay in our guest suite.

With a strong reputation and an unsurpassed commitment to Care, Royal Gardens offers a full range of Care options so that friends, routines, tastes, and care-providers don’t need to change if circumstances do. Our philosophy is “healthy aging in place”. This means that you can live your life to its fullest, experiencing new things or comfortable, familiar things—all with the safety and security of our 24 hour on-site registered nursing staff right at hand should you need them.

1160 Clonsilla Avenue, Peterborough, Ontario

705.741.6036

Canterbury Gardens

As another lifestyle option, Canterbury Gardens features the added independence of our exclusive Garden Homes. Available in spacious one-bedroom or two bedroom floor plans, Garden Homes offer the perfect balance of independence and privacy with the security, activities, and social interaction of the entire Canterbury Gardens

1414 Sherbrooke Street, Peterborough, Ontario

705.876.1414