Ontario's Bonnechere Caves Take You Through Ancient Tunnels With Sea Fossils & Rock Icicles

They're reopening so soon!

Waterfall near Bonnechere Caves in Ontario. Right: Bonnechere Caves in Ontario.

Waterfall near Bonnechere Caves in Ontario. Right: Bonnechere Caves in Ontario.

Lead Writer, Travel

One of Ontario's popular seasonal attractions is reopening and it will take you into an ancient underground world. The Bonnechere Caves feature sea fossils, stalactites, and more, and you'll feel like Indian Jones as you explore this natural wonder.

Located in Eganville, the Bonnechere Caves have been welcoming visitors for over 55 years. The caves will officially reopen for the 2023 season on May 26 so you can soon explore this cavernous world.

You'll be given a guided tour through the underground passageways which usually takes about an hour. You'll want to bring a sweater as even on hot days the caves are cool.

A staircase leads you into the caves where you'll be totally immersed in this ancient wonder. The area is said to have been the floor of an ancient tropical sea 500 million years ago. You'll see all sorts of fossils embedded in the cave walls that date back to before the age of dinosaurs.

Keep an eye out fo rock icicles, stalactites, and more as you pass through the tunnels. The trail takes you around a sink hole before brining you back above ground.

There is a picnic area on the property as well as a waterfall with more fossils to visit. Treats like ice cream and soft drinks are available to purchase.

The Bonnechere Caves will have several events happening throughout the 2023 season, including a concert and fossil hunts.

The admission cost is $22 per adult and entry is on a first come, first served basis.


Bonnechere Caves

Price: $22 per adult

When: Reopening May 26, 2023

Address: 1247 Fourth Chute Rd., Eganville, ON

Why You Need To Go: Explore an underground cave system filled with fossils.

Bonnechere Caves website

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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