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STOP #7
Opinicon Lodge


In the late 19th century Lockmaster William Henry Fleming bought property from the Crown, which included a house possibly built for a tenant miller. Shortly thereafter, William Laishley purchased the house and, planning a resort, added a wing. He called his establishment the Idylwild. In 1902 it boasted accommodation for 40 guests with a large dining room and cool verandahs. In 1904 Laishley sold it to a group from Youngstown, Ohio who renamed it the Opinicon Club. The hotel operated as a private club until 1921, when it was taken over by William Phillips, a Pennsylvanian.  Its location on fish-rich Opinicon Lake – created when the Rideau Canal was constructed – made the home a draw for fishing enthusiasts and tourists. It remained with his descendants until 2015, when it was purchased by Fiona McKean, who has carefully restored and updated the site.  

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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.