The Kawartha Lakes

Kawartha Downs

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Kawartha Downs is a harness racetrack in Fraserville, Ontario. It opened in 1972, making it 54 years old in 2026. It races on harness oval (encloses the 3/8-mile paved Kawartha Speedway).

Kawartha Downs was an original Ontario Sires Stakes host track and, after Rideau Carleton closed in 2026, is Ontario's only harness track east of Toronto.

Track facts

Location
Fraserville, Ontario
Racing
Harness
Track
Harness oval (encloses the 3/8-mile paved Kawartha Speedway)
Opened
1972
Racing season
May to September

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs may to September. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows the Kawartha Lakes in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Kawartha Downs and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Kawartha Downs

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Tracks near Kawartha Downs10

  1. 1Quarter HorseAjax Downs — Alex Picov Memorial (Ajax, Ontario)39 mi
  2. 2HarnessGeorgian Downs — Harness racing (Innisfil, Ontario)64 mi
  3. 3ThoroughbredWoodbine Racetrack — King's Plate (Toronto, Ontario)69 mi
  4. 4HarnessBatavia Downs — Robert J. Kane Memorial Pace (Batavia, New York)83 mi
  5. 5ThoroughbredFort Erie Race Track — Prince of Wales Stakes (Fort Erie, Ontario)93 mi
  6. 6HarnessWoodbine Mohawk Park — North America Cup (Campbellville, Ontario)94 mi
  7. 7ThoroughbredFinger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack — New York Derby (Farmington, New York)99 mi
  8. 8HarnessFlamboro Downs — Harness racing (Hamilton, Ontario)103 mi
  9. 9HarnessBuffalo Raceway — Harness racing (Hamburg, New York)104 mi
  10. 10HarnessGrand River Raceway — Battle of Waterloo (Elora, Ontario)107 mi

Questions about Kawartha Downs

Where is Kawartha Downs?

Kawartha Downs is in Fraserville, Ontario.

What kind of racing is at Kawartha Downs?

Kawartha Downs hosts harness racing. Live racing runs may to September.

When did Kawartha Downs open?

Kawartha Downs opened in 1972.

What other racetracks are near Kawartha Downs?

The closest is Ajax Downs in Ajax, Ontario, about 39 miles away. See the full list of nearby tracks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 racing season. Distances are straight-line miles. The illustration is original artwork, not a photo. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your track? Get the “Listed on HorsetrackAtlas.com” badge for your website.