November 1 – 30, 2026
The Ultimate Burger Battle is our month-long celebration of local flavours, community spirit, and giving. Participating restaurants will create signature ultimate burgers, and a portion of each sale helps support United Way’s initiatives across Peterborough and District.
The funds raised will go directly to supporting the 20+ non-profit agencies that the United Way Peterborough and District funds, addressing social issues like food insecurity, poverty alleviation and literacy. These dollars will contribute to the United Way’s goal of “building community and changing lives” through their 2026-27 Community Campaign.
We would like to give a special thank you to kawarthaNOW for providing in-kind media coverage to help raise awareness about the United Way Ultimate Burger Battle!
Public voting for the Ultimate Burger Battle People’s Choice Awards is open November 1-30 2026!
Try the Ultimate Burger Creations, pick your favourite, and help us celebrate the participating restaurants giving back to our community through voting at the link below.
Meet the Volcano burger: two beef patties layered with melted American cheese, maple bacon, crispy onion, grilled mushroom, dill pickles, garlic Dijon mayo, served sizzling bubbling jalapeño queso sauce.
Side: French fries
Notes: Gluten free available upon request
Vegetarian available upon request
An apple-sage turkey burger is topped w/ melted brie, berry compote, Dijon aioli + fresh arugula and served up on a lightly toasted Kaiser bun. Add bacon to feel like a health nut, if you like!
Side: Your choice of house-punched fries, garden salad w/ apple-maple vinaigrette, or freshly made daily soup.
Notes: Add Bacon for $3 with an extra $1 going to United Way!
Dairy free upon request
Quarter-pound beef patty, maple BBQ sauce, cheddar, candied maple bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, and mayo, on a toasted brioche bun.
Side: Choice of fries, garden salad, Caesar salad, or coleslaw. Other sides available for additional charge.
Notes: Veggie patty available upon request
Our in House made Milk Bun, Loaded with our signature Guinness Fig Chutney, Blue Cheese Aioli, Crisp Lettuce, a 6oz Ground Chuck Smash Burger Patty, Topped with Bacon, Guinness Irish Cheddar Sauce and garnished with shattered crisp onions and topped with our signature Whiskey Sauce.
Side: Fresh cut fries
Serving up Chef Martin’s favourite Mexican flavours on a burger! The Mexican Fiesta Burger with our NEW house made zesty mayo, grilled mozza, REAL bacon – cooked to perfection, fresh hand made Pico de Gallo salsa, pickled jalepenos and topped with fresh greens and sliced tomato. It all comes together for a delicious Mexican taste that will leave you wanting more!
Side: Nacho chips and salsa
SMASH Burger, topped with Jack Cheese and Bacon, smothered in our garlic BBQ jalapeno sauce. With caramelized onions, fresh lettuce, tomato and pickles on a toasted bun.
Side: Make it a combo by adding a drink and fries (prices below)
*Notes: Single patty burger – $11.65
Double patty burger – $18.15
Single patty w/ combo – $22.20
Double patty w/ combo – $28.70
Gluten free bun – add $3
Veggie patty – add $2
Two 6 oz beef patties, topped with aged cheddar, hickory smoked bacon, caramelized onions, crispy onion tanglers, shredded lettuce, pickles and house made Papas Burger Sauce on a toasted brioche bun.
It’s Greek. It’s cheesy. It’s a little spicy. And it’s absolutely not here to play nice. Meet our 6oz burger stacked with melted cheddar and mozzarella, crispy bacon crumble, homemade spicy feta spread, shredded lettuce, fresh tomato, Villa’s signature Greek fry sauce, and a golden onion ring bringing the crunch. And because we don’t do things halfway, it comes with our signature Greek Fries—loaded with feta, olive oil, oregano, our Greek fry dressing, and a kick of chilli flakes. Not into the heat? No drama. Swap the spicy feta for plain feta and let the Greek flavours do the talking. Made for the Ultimate Burger Challenge. Built for serious appetites. All for a great cause!
Side: A small Greek Fries
Notes: Can be made non-spicy upon request
Fresh not frozen burger patty, candied bacon, dusted onion and jalapenos, topped with mozzarella cheese, and a sweet chili mayo. Served on a toasted Kaiser bun and garnished with lettuce tomato and pickle
Side: Fries or Garden Salad
Notes: Can be made gluten free upon request
Two juicy Wagyu smash patties stacked with smoked Gouda, caramelized onions and sliced pork belly, topped with creamy horseradish aioli and fresh chimichurri, all tucked into a soft potato bun. Smoky, savoury and tangy from top to bottom—treat yourself to a seriously good burger while helping United Way build a stronger community.
Side: House seasoned fries
Note: Gluten free bun available
Traditional falafel patty, garlic tahini sauce, hot sauce, lettuce, pickles, pickled turnip, tomato and cucumber on a toasted brioche.
Side: Choice of salad or soup
Proud dad, enthusiastic community volunteer, and self-appointed connoisseur of questionable dietary decisions, Adam Hopkins has spent much of his life finding ways to bring people together. Now, he’s finally landed the role he was born to play: eating burgers for a good cause.
A firm believer that strong communities are built through connection, good food, and occasionally melted cheese, Adam is approaching the Ultimate Burger Battle with the seriousness it deserves. Armed with an appetite, an open mind, and absolutely no formal culinary qualifications, he’s ready to put Peterborough’s finest burgers to the test.
Brenda Whitehead is President & CEO of the Peterborough & the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, where she champions local businesses, builds community connections, and advocates for a thriving regional economy. Brenda is passionate about bringing people together, celebrating local successes, and helping businesses reach their full potential. A proud community builder with a healthy appreciation for a little fun, she believes the best things happen when people come together, and that supporting local is always worth celebrating. As a judge for Peterborough’s Ultimate Burger Contest, she’s ready to take her taste buds very seriously!
Issuing a Challenge to Chamber Members – bring proof to the Office that you have tried one of each burger before Nov 30th and get your name in a draw for a $200 BORO Gift Card – let’s keep supporting local!
Born and raised in Peterborough, left for a few years to explore some things shall we say?? 😊
I ended up Graduating from the Radio Broadcast Program at Loyalist in 2004 and pretty much have been doing Radio ever since. Bounced back and forth from Belleville and Peterborough Radio for a few years and back in Peterborough full time since 2018. I’m a Mom of 1 and big lover of other people’s pets! 😊
This Community we have here in Peterborough is small but we are mighty when we all come together.
I look forward to stuffing my face with Burgers for the next month all in support of the United Way.
Let’s go guys!! May the Best Burger win!!
Phillip Jolicoeur, known as PJ the Marketing Guy, is a proud Peterborough resident, entrepreneur, community advocate, and philanthropist. As the owner of Be Your Brand, Phillip helps businesses and organizations grow through creative marketing, storytelling, and meaningful community connections.
With a passion for giving back, Phillip has served on numerous community boards, volunteered with local organizations, and founded Harmony for Healing, an annual concert supporting mental health and suicide prevention.
Recognized as Peterborough’s 2024 Business Citizen of the Year and a CMHA Champion of Mental Health, Phillip believes that strong communities are built through relationships, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed.
Entrepreneur, brand builder, mom of two, and firm believer that burgers taste even better when they give back! Rose is the Founder of the viral, award-winning brand, Nectar Co. and the Manager of the Business Advisory Centre and Corporate Communications at Community Futures Peterborough. When she’s not helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses or teaching the next generation, she’s cheering on local businesses and finding ways to make a difference. This time, she’s bringing the beef as a United Way Ultimate Burger Battle Ambassador – because making a difference is great, but doing it with a side of fries is even better!
Tracey came to study at Trent University in 1989 and never left. After spending 20 years as a local drama and English teacher she moved into communications and political action work with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation. Since retiring in 2025, and as a way to give back to the community she loves, Tracey has launched a highly-successful social media campaign to support local Peterborough businesses, especially those downtown. Tracey is also an avid rower at the Peterborough Rowing Club, a proud swimmer with the Peterborough Swim Club, and dedicated violin player with the Kawartha String Orchestra.
When he isn’t hyping up the crowd at the Peterborough Memorial Centre or recovering from legally complex, highly publicized “incidents” with Roger the Petes’ mascot, Teddy is stepping up to the plate (and the grill) as the official Burger Ambassador for the United Way Ultimate Burger Battle.
As a bear, Teddy’s qualifications for this role are entirely peer-reviewed: he possesses a hibernation-level appetite, a zero-tolerance policy for dry buns, and an unshakeable belief that cheese belongs on everything. Having spent years dodging loose balls on the floor, Teddy brings elite footwork and lightning-fast reflexes to any table featuring loaded patties, crispy bacon, and secret sauces.
Now that is legal troubles are behind him, Teddy has redirected all that competitive energy toward a much more noble cause: finding Peterborough’s ultimate burger. Whether he’s judging by structural integrity, cheese pull, or sheer mouth-watering glory, Teddy is ready to champion local food while supporting a fantastic community initiative.
For questions, partnership inquiries, or media:
Adeline Murphy
Email: amurphy@uwpeterborough.ca
Phone: (705)-313-0651
Hashtag: #UltimateBurgerBattle
Have a winter coat, a warm sweater or a pair of boots you no longer need? Put them to good use! 🧥
Next Saturday, November 7, we`re inviting the community to come together and donate to Coats for Community... and More!
Drop off new or gently used winter clothing, coats, footwear and seasonal essentials at PATH (385 Lansdowne St E) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Your donations will help make sure our neighbours have the essentials they need to stay warm this winter.
Take a look through your closets, ask a friend or neighbour to do the same, and bring what you can. Every donation helps, and together, we can make a real difference for people in our community.
📍 PATH – 385 Lansdowne Street East
📅 Saturday, November 7 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Want to know more about what we`re collecting and how the program works? Visit the link in our bio!
Happy Halloween 🎃 from the United Way Peterborough & District team!
What a fun day at @gmfinancial Peterborough centre yesterday celebrating their United Way Campaign!
Did you know the GM Financial has been supporting United Way Peterborough and District since 2002⁉️
Over the years their team has gotten very creative when it comes to fundraising activities ➡️ swipe to see some of this years shenanigans. The “Cookie Face Challenge” was a part of a minute to win it style face off between team leads and members of the senior leadership team!
Thank you so much to the team at @gmfinancial for your ongoing support. Your contributions go a long way in supporting our neighbours ❤️.
We are so happy to be back at our Stewart St. office after a couple of weeks working remotely due to aforementioned “unforeseen circumstances”! Come by and say hello! The team has missed you.
The United Way Ultimate Burger Battle returns this November, and we couldn’t be more excited after all the fun we had last year🍔✨!
Let us know your FAVOURITE burger in Peterborough and County in the comments below ⬇️ tell us your go to spot and we’ll see if they have what it takes!
You’re not seeing double, your generosity can go twice as far!
For 85 years, neighbours have been coming together to build a stronger, more caring Peterborough community. This year, there’s an extra reason to celebrate: eligible donations will be matched dollar for dollar!
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, new donations of $85 or more, as well as any increase to an existing gift, will be matched 100% through our 2026 Community Campaign.
This is the third and final year of this incredible matching gift, making it a special opportunity to double your impact and help support the network of 20 local agencies working to strengthen our community.
Whether you’re making your first gift or increasing your support, your generosity makes a difference.
85 years united. Double the impact. Stronger together.
Learn more at the link in our bio!
A little extra reason to be thankful this long weekend! ❤️
A big thank you to @cityptbo for organizing a Thanksgiving food drive as part of their United Way workplace campaign! These generous donations will support two of our community partners, @yesshelterptbo and @ywca.peterborough.haliburton
It’s a great reminder that workplace campaigns are about so much more than fundraising. They’re about finding meaningful ways to show up for our community and make a difference together.
Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and restful Thanksgiving long weekend!
Want to get involved? Whether it’s organizing a food drive, starting a workplace campaign, or finding another way to give back, there are so many ways to be a Certified Neighbour.
Get in touch with United Way Peterborough & District to find out how you can make a difference locally!
We’re #hiring @unitedwayptbo is looking for three community-minded people to join our team.
Swipe ➡️ to learn more!
Learn more about each role and how to apply through the link in our bio.
We’re looking for a relationship-builder who loves connecting people, building partnerships, and turning community connections into meaningful impact.
As our Campaign Officer, you’ll work with workplaces, businesses, donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners to help grow our annual campaign across Peterborough and County.
If you’re energized by people, fundraising, and making things happen in the community, we’d love to hear from you.
📍 Peterborough, Ontario
💼 Full-time | $55,000–$60,000 + benefits
Learn more and apply through the link in our bio.
We’re looking for an organized, people-focused team player to help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes at United Way Peterborough & District.
As our Office & Administrative Coordinator, you’ll support day-to-day office operations while working with donors, volunteers, community partners, and our team.
If you’re detail-oriented, dependable, and enjoy being the person who keeps everything on track, we’d love to hear from you.
📍 Peterborough, Ontario
💼 Full-time | $55,000–$60,000 + benefits
Learn more and apply through the link in our bio.
Are you a creative storyteller who knows how to turn ideas and impact into content people want to engage with?
We’re looking for a Communications Officer to help tell the United Way story through social media, digital content, campaigns, media relations, visual communications, and more.
If you’re a strong writer, creative thinker, and community-minded communicator, this could be the role for you.
📍 Peterborough, Ontario
💼 Full-time | $55,000–$60,000 + benefits
Learn more and apply through the link in our bio.
Certified Neighbours spotted in the wild 👀❤️
A big shoutout to the team at @cf_peterborough for rocking their Certified Neighbour gear and showing us what it looks like to put community first!
Want to join them? 👀 The Certified Neighbour Collection is officially live, with tees, hoodies and more!
🛍️ Shop the collection and support United Way Peterborough & District’s Community Campaign at the link in our bio! Local pickup available @ricartpromo
Looking good. Doing good. Being a Certified Neighbour. ❤️
🧡 Today we wear orange. In honour of every child who was taken. Every family that was broken. Every survivor who carried the weight of what should never have happened.
Reconciliation is not a moment; it’s a responsibility we carry every day.
United Way Peterborough & District walks alongside Indigenous communities, today and always. #OrangeShirtDay #TruthandReconciliation
A discussion with the mayoral candidates focused on social issues in a changing Peterborough.
FREE BBQ GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY E.P. LIONS CLUB: 5:00PM - 5:45PM
ALL MAYORAL CANDIDATES MEETING: 6:00PM - 8:30PM
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Active transportation is encouraged, and bike racks will be provided. Use of strong bike locks is recommended.
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FORMAT:
- All 7 mayoral candidates will provide brief opening statements;
- Candidates will take turns discussing their platforms and approaches with the moderator, in a style similar to a job interview;
- Audience members will have a chance to ask their own questions, both in the room and online;
- Candidates will provide brief closing remarks.
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WATCH THE LIVESTREAM: twitch.tv/newcanadianscentre
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YMCA`s FAMILY DROP-IN:
Families with children are invited to watch the livestream at YMCA’s Development Centre (123 Aylmer Street South) on October 7, from 6:00PM - 8:30PM.
Family Drop-In Features:
- Free participation for all families
- Livestream of the mayoral event
- Toys and activity mats for young children
- Supervised drop-in programming for children ages 4-12
Children ages 4-12 may be signed into the YMCA`s supervised drop-in program. Parents and caregivers of children ages 4-12 are welcome to remain in the YMCA Development Centre to watch the livestream or attend the discussion in-person at the New Canadians Centre.
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EVENT ORGANIZED BY:
- United Way Peterborough & District
- New Canadians Centre
- Trent’s Research for Social Change Lab
- One City Peterborough
- Peterborough Community Health Centre
- Basic Income Peterborough Network
- Community Resilience Action Network
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ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?
peterborough.voterservices.ca
Shop the Certified Neighbour Collection online now at the link in our bio.
A portion of the proceeds directly support your United Way Community Campaign.
Local pickup in Peterborough available @ricartpromo or shipping options with Canada Post and Purolator!
