Centennial Fountain Begins Operation For the Season

Little Lake’s Centennial Fountain has turned on for the 2021 season following a decision by City Council at its Tuesday meeting.

Commonly considered the highest jet fountain in Canada, the Centennial Fountain shoots water up to 76 metres in the air. Photo Courtesy of City of Peterborough

The fountain will run from May 26 until Thanksgiving Monday, October 11.

Its nightly LED light show will pay tribute to frontline workers, running every evening beginning at 8:00 p.m.

“Frontline workers have kept our community safe, healthy and functioning throughout the pandemic. The Centennial Fountain light show is a fitting tribute to express our gratitude for their hard work and dedication,” said Mayor Diane Therrien. “The fountain is a symbol of hope as we begin to emerge from the pandemic this summer. We hope it will encourage people to get outdoors which is good for mental and physical well-being.”

The city urges residents to restrict outdoor gatherings to five people or less when observing the fountain. They ask everyone to avoid crowded areas and follow all public health guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19.

​The Centennial Fountain was installed through a donation by General Electric Canada in 1967 to mark the Canadian Centennial celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation.

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