Auctions Near Peterborough: A Local Buyer's Guide

If you live in Peterborough or anywhere in the Kawarthas, there is a good chance an auction is open for bidding within a short drive of home. This guide to auctions near Peterborough covers the local auction companies listed in our directory, the kinds of sales they run, a snapshot of what was open when this was written, and practical tips for bidding, paying and picking up in the area.

Where to find auctions near Peterborough

The quickest way to see what is on is our Peterborough auctions page. It pulls together upcoming sales in and around the city, along with a map and the local auctioneers we list. If you only want sales you can bid on from home, the Peterborough online auctions page narrows it down.

Plenty of good sales happen just outside the city, so it is worth checking the neighbouring pages too:

• Kawartha Lakes auctions, covering Lindsay and the surrounding communities
• Central Ontario auctions, the wider region that includes Peterborough County
• Hastings and Prince Edward auctions, for sales further east

Local auction companies in the area

Our auctioneer directory lists auction companies across Ontario. These are some of the businesses based in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. Each profile links to the company's own website or bidding page, so you can check its schedule and terms directly.

In and around Peterborough

• Chemong Auction Group is based in Peterborough and runs online auctions, including household, tools and downsizing sales.
• Rusland's Auctions, Appraisals, Moving, Storage is a Peterborough company whose sales cover antiques, art, collectibles and estate contents.
• Rightside Auctions Peterborough runs online sales on HiBid.
• Apsley Auctions is listed in Apsley, north of the city.

In Kawartha Lakes

• McLean Auctions is listed in Kawartha Lakes and handles antiques, coins, collectibles and estate sales.
• Corneil Auctioneering Services Ltd. in Little Britain runs online auctions.
• MacMillan Auctions in Woodville runs online sales on HiBid.

The directory includes other Peterborough-area auctioneers as well, and new companies are added over time, so check the Peterborough page for the current list.

What was open for bidding this week

Sale calendars change quickly, so treat this as a snapshot. When this guide was written on October 19, 2026, these sales near Peterborough were listed on the site:

• Ennismore Downsizing Online Auction from Chemong Auction Group, with 468 lots, scheduled to close October 22.
• Fall Furniture, Collectibles & More from Rusland's Auctions, with 146 lots, closing October 21.
• Downsizing Farm Sale in Buckhorn, a small online farm sale closing October 23.
• Online Collector/Estate sale in Lindsay from McLean Auctions, with more than 1,500 lots, closing October 20.
• Thanksgiving Collectable, Jewelry & Furniture Online Auction from Corneil Auctioneering Services Ltd. in Little Britain, with nearly 1,200 lots, closing October 26.
• Heaven Can Wait Equine Rescue Auction, an online sale in Cameron with more than 1,100 lots, closing October 21.

Online auctions can close lots one after another rather than all at once, so open each listing and its bidding page for exact closing times before you plan your evening.

What sells at auctions around Peterborough

Look at the sale titles above and a pattern shows up: downsizing and estate contents, household goods and tools, furniture, collectibles and jewellery, plus the occasional farm sale. The area mixes city neighbourhoods, lakeside cottage communities and farmland, so it is normal to see a house full of furniture one week and farm items the next.

If you are hunting for something specific, our category pages show matching sales across the province: antiques, tools, furniture and farm equipment.

Tips for bidding on local sales

Read the terms for every sale

Each company sets its own buyer's premium, payment methods and pickup rules, and these can change from one sale to the next. Read the terms on the bidding page before you register. Our guide to what a buyer's premium is shows how to build it into your maximum bid. Where HST applies, the Ontario rate is 13 percent, as listed on the Canada Revenue Agency's GST/HST rates page, so include both the premium and tax when you set your limit.

Bid online with a plan

Every sale in the snapshot above was an online auction on HiBid, so one HiBid account lets you follow several local companies, although you will usually need to accept each sale's terms before you can bid. Set a maximum for each lot in advance and stick to it. For more on staying safe, read how to bid at online auctions safely.

Plan pickup before you bid

Winning is the easy part. Online sales list a pickup location and time window in their terms, and missing it can mean extra charges or losing the item. Before you bid on furniture, appliances or equipment, make sure you can be there at the right time with a suitable vehicle and enough help to load it. If you are new to farm sales, our guide to your first farm auction covers what to expect.

Preview when you can

If a sale offers a preview, it is worth the trip. Photos rarely show every chip, wobble or missing part, and seeing an item in person is the best way to judge condition before you commit.

Selling in the Peterborough area

If you are downsizing, clearing a cottage or settling an estate, start by contacting two or three of the local companies above and asking how they would handle your items. Our guides on how to choose an auctioneer in Ontario and selling through an estate auction walk through the questions to ask and what the process looks like.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find auctions near Peterborough this week?

Check our Peterborough auctions page and the Kawartha Lakes page. Both list upcoming sales as they are added. When this guide was written, six sales were open in the area.

Can I bid on Peterborough-area auctions without going in person?

Yes. All six sales in the snapshot above were online-only auctions on HiBid. You will still need to arrange pickup at the time and place set out in the sale terms, unless the sale offers shipping.

Where do I find the buyer's premium for a local sale?

It is set out in the terms and conditions on the auction's bidding page, and sometimes in the listing description. If you cannot find it, contact the auction company before you bid.

How can a Peterborough auction company list its sales here?

Auctioneers can get in touch through our List your sale page to add their business and upcoming auctions to the site.

Next steps

Bookmark the Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes pages, browse the auctioneer directory for companies near you, and check back as new fall sales are listed.