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Ontario’s Iconic Bonnechere Caves Are Finally Opening For The First Time In Almost 2 Years

The owner says he had tears in his eyes at the soft opening today.

You Can Finally Visit Ontario's Bonnechere Caves Again This Summer

Ontario's Iconic Bonnechere Caves Are Finally Opening For The First Time In ...

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Lead Writer, Travel

You can finally take a trip through the ancient Bonnechere Caves in Eganville, Ontario again starting on July 20.

The massive underground caverns have been closed since 2019 due to the lockdowns, and owner Chris Hinsperger told Narcity that he "had tears in [his] eyes" as he welcomed people back for the soft opening this morning.

The cave system leads through limestone walls dating back 500 million years, and you can see fossils of ancient creatures as you wander along the boardwalk trail.

The self-guided tour takes 45 minutes to an hour to complete, and you can relax with a picnic afterwards or take in the views of Fourth Chute Falls.

There will also be two outdoor concerts happening on August 19th and 26th, so start planning that summer road trip.

Bonnechere Caves

Price: $19 per adult

When: Opening July 20, 2021

Address: 1247 Fourth Chute Rd., Eganville, ON

Why You Need To Go: Explore an ancient cave system at this surreal spot that's finally reopening.

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  • 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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