Dear Valued Customers

Times are changing very quickly, we are happy to announce that we are open appointments only to help you with your eyewear needs. Please call us to book a time slot, we will keep you safe.

Stay safe and see you soon!

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Your Vision Is Our Focus

We provide premium eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, low vision aids and optical accessories as well as professional examinations, fittings, repairs, adjustments and manufacturing.

Family owned and operated for that home town feeling.

Contact Information

Kawartha Vision Care
Cobourg
9 Elgin St. E., Cobourg, ON K9A 0A1
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Kawartha Vision Care
Peterborough
1091 Chemong Rd., Peterborough ON K9H 7R8
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Kawartha Vision Care
Lindsay
Lindsay Square Mall, Lindsay, ON K9V 4Z1
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Towne Optical
Peterborough
580A The Queensway Peterborough, ON K9J7HZ
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Our Key Elements

All of our products and services are firmly anchored to our company’s key elements: Knowledge, Value, and Commitment.

Optical Laboratory

Optical Laboratory

We have a full-service laboratory that supplies the needs of all our branches.

Eye Exams

Eye Exams

Eye examinations can be scheduled and accommodated within a reasonable time frame.

Personalized Service

Personalized Service

With our personalized approach, we easily accommodate the requests of our customers.

Trusted in the Industry

Kawartha Vision Care is affiliated with several industry-related bodies. We are a member of the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, Ontario Opticians Association, Opticians Association of Canada, and Georgian College Alumni Association.


Meet Our Founders

Towne Optical

Jack Snelgrove

Jack has been a licensed Optician for more than 30 years. He has served his profession as the President of the College of Opticians in Ontario and as a professor of Opticianry at Georgian College. His specialties include eyeglass production and contact lens designing.

Jack is a devoted father, grandfather, and husband who enjoys boating and golf. He is the Owner and Founder of Kawartha Vision Care and Towne Optical.

Jack Snelgrove

Kawartha Vision Care

Bill Snelgrove

Bill became a licensed Optician in 2000 and recently earned his certificate in Refraction for Opticianry. He currently serves as a director of the Ontario Opticians Association. He specializes in eyeglass design, production, dispensing, and repair.

Bill’s hobbies include aviation and playing the guitar. He is the Co-Owner and Founder of our company.

Bill Snelgrove