See the world clearly with Kawartha Vision Care
Your Vision Is Our Focus
See the Difference with Us!
We’re your local, family-owned optical store—where expert care meets a personal touch.
From stylish eyeglasses and sunglasses to contact lenses, low vision aids, and all the optical accessories you need, we’ve got your eyes covered.
We also offer professional eye exams, custom fittings, repairs, adjustments, and even in-house manufacturing—all in one warm, welcoming place that feels like home.
Come in and experience eye care the way it should be: personal, professional, and focused on you.

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
Peterborough
1091 Chemong Rd., Peterborough ON K9H 7R8
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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.
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.

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.
