Peteborough has a beautiful downtown that's welcome to everyone! In no particular order, here are 21 fantastic reasons to shop downtown over the holidays...

1. The Holiday Passport Program is back! Shop at participating stores downtown and you could win 1 of 3 early bird prizes of $500 each or the Grand Prize of $1,000 in downtown money coupons! More details here!!

2. Downtown has more options per square foot than you'll find anywhere else in the city!

3. If you plan it out, you could probably accomplish all of your shopping in one trip.

4. Who doesn't love free parking? FREE 2 Hour Parking all throughout December!! Yes, you heard right. FREE parking. And plenty of parking.

5. Downtown is full of locally owned businesses so you're supporting the local economy—and possibly your neighbours.

6. The streets of downtown are ridiculously unique and picturesque—and there is not much more memorable than enjoying the downtown December 6th for the Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade. It's a can't-miss annual event!!

7. The restaurant options are incredible—more than 80 places offering an incredible variety you won't find anywhere else.

8. Think “Café District” and “Fashion District”. Love.

9. Downtown shop owners are really friendly. They value your business and will go the extra mile for you!

10. While going from shop to shop, you're bound to discover a store you've never been into before.

11. You will discover new gift ideas you would have never thought of before by just strolling around.

12. The holiday cheer is palpable!

13. What’s better than window shopping in the holiday season with snow and Christmas decorations and storefront displays all around?

14. There are gifts for literally everyone on your list.

15. We've been told that Santa likes to hang out at Peterborough Square from time to time.

16. From the window displays to the lights strung up and decorations on the street to the conversations and great vibe, the holiday feeling is infectious.

17. If you need a breather, there are entertainment options around almost every corner.

18. Shopping downtown gets you and your family outside between shops to really experience the season!

19. Friendly personal service with no long line-ups!

20. Go for the gifts, and stay for the social time at the restaurants, pubs and theatres.

21. Downtown features the best of the best!

***To learn more about the downtown, check out amazing videos here and here.

For more information on shopping in the downtown, go to:

Website: DowntownPTBO.ca
Twitter: @DowntownPTBO
Facebook: DowntownPTBO

**If your business/organization is interested in a PTBOCanada Featured Post Advertorial, email our Sales Director Aaron Elliott at aaron@ptbocanada.com for info!