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STOP #12
Simmons Fishing Lodge


The first owner of the property, Thomas Simmons, was descended from James Simmons, a Royal Sapper and Miner involved in the construction of the Rideau Canal. In 1886 a young American tourist knocked on the Simmons’ door asking for room and board. He had heard of the area’s wonderful fishing and became the first tourist at Chaffey's Lock. The Simmons family have continued the tradition of hospitality ever since, offering guided fishing trips and by adding a dining room and small cottages. The original lodge burned down in 1996 and was replaced by the building seen today.

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Chaffey's Lock Stops

1. Chaffey's Lock Train Station
2. Fernbrae
3. Chaffey's Lock Bywash
4. Chaffey's Lock Mill
​5. Chaffey's Lock [#37]
6. Storage & Ice Shed
7. The Opinicon
8. Marion Dunn Trail
9. Cemetery & Memory Wall
​10. Community Hall
11. Celtic Cross
12. Simmon's Fishing Lodge
13. Dorothy's Lodge
14. Trestle Bridge
​15. Lockmaster's House Museum
The Chaffey’s Lock & Area Heritage Society events and projects in our community could not happen without the tireless support of our volunteers and the sponsorship support from our Business Community.