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STOP #15
Lockmaster's House Museum


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Built in 1844 as a defensible lockmaster’s house to defend the canal against American-based raiders, the Lockmaster’s house was originally a one story sandstone structure. It had a tin roof, two stone porches and gun slits to provide defense in case of an attack. The house was occupied continuously from 1844 to 1967, by only 5 lockmasters. In 1894, it was renovated and a clapboard second story and a kitchen addition were added. When William Henry Fleming was lockmaster the house had the only phone in Chaffey’s and also housed the local Post Office. Last occupied in 1967, the house was renovated to become a museum as a 150th anniversary project in 1982. The museum is operated by the Chaffey’s Lock and  Area Heritage Society.

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.