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Ontario's Natural Underground Wonder
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Eganville, Ontario	1-800-469-2283	1-613-628-CAVE(2283)

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The Bonnechere Caves are now open every day. Just drop by and we will tell you a “Story Of Our Earth”. It will be fun and educational at the same time.

The Bonnechere Caves have been welcoming people from all over the world for over 55 years. We provide a safe, educational, informative and fun tour for people of all ages. Everyone from babies in backpacks to senior citizens have enjoyed the handiwork of Mother Nature here along the beautiful Bonnechere River. Reservations are not necessary as we have staff on hand to take you on tour when you arrive. To better plan a visit to us check out the Special Events section of our website.

What to Expect at the Bonnechere Caves

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What to Expect

Guided tours leave every twenty minutes and last approximately forty five minutes to one hour except for weekdays in September when the tours are at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. On the hottest summer days, the Caves are cool. For your comfort, take a light sweater. There is a set of stairs leading you into the Caves and one that takes you out of the Caves. A beautiful trail that passes a sink hole will bring you back. Low-heeled shoes are recommended. For pictures underground, don't forget your flash attachment. The white waters of the waterfall are a fine subject for movie fans and artists. Picnic tables are provided for the use of visitors. Soft Drinks, ice cream, snacks,... Click here to view more!

Send Us Your Photos

Recently Lainie Cambria and her friend Gailene Green spent an evening in the caves with their cameras and lights. Although the photos don't accurately depict what a visitor to the caves would see they certainly show the artistic potential that lies within the depths of the Bonnechere Caves. If you have take photos that you feel are worthy of being in our photo gallery please send them to us and we will give you credit for them on our website. Click here to view more!

Bonnechere Caves News 2013

Bonnechere Museum Fossil Hunt Schedule Confirmed

The popular Bonnechere Museum Fossil Hunts start at the museum at 10:00 AM and last two hours. Each participant will find a fossil from the Ordovician time period that they can take home. Fossil... Click here to read full story!

Our Stalactites Are Growing

The Calcium Carbonate is collecting on the ends of our stalactites as the water drips off or evaporates causing them to grow at a rate of one cubic inch in 150 years. Yes we move at a slow pace in... Click here to read full story!

CTV Breakfast Show with Sarah Freemark

The Bonnechere Caves were featured on the Breakfast show in June of 2011. It was a lot of fun. Thank you Sarah! Click here to read full story!

Ontario's Highlands - Bonnechere Caves Best Practices Promotional Video

The Bonnechere Caves is pleased to be able to partner with the Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization to help better inform the public about the recreational/tourism oppurtunities that abound... Click here to read full story!

You Don't Have to be a Customer!

At the Bonnechere Caves we just like people to come by and say hello. We understand that not everyone likes going underground so stop by and take a stroll along the river. We never lock our bathrooms... Click here to read full story!

Eganville News 2013

Bonnechere Caves and area videos on Youtube

Check out Christhecaveman's you tube site to see some of what is going on at the Caves and in and around Eganville and the Ottawa Valley. Click here to read full story!

Tour De Bonnechere

Bike season is just around the corner. We are excited that the 2013 Tour de Bonnechere on Sunday August 18th will include a "family friendly" 20k tour from Eganville to the Bonnechere Caves. The "old... Click here to read full story!

Shaw Woods

The Shaw Woods have always been open to the public however now there are signs to direct you on this beautiful network of trails. Click here to read full story!

Maximize Your Visit to the Caves and the Ottawa Valley

If you are getting in your car to travel hours to see us why not plan to stay a few days and get a real taste of what the Ottawa Valley is about. Go to the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association... Click here to read full story!

Ottawa Valley News 2013

Ottawa Valley Reciprocal Program

Adam McAlister of the Bonnechere Caves is holding his OVTA membership card that entitles him to purchase products from OVTA members participating in this program. Adam and his colleagues are also... Click here to read full story!

Dave and Chris "Older Guys Cycling"

Dave Bishop and Chris Hinsperger have been cycling friends for several years and friends for almost forever. They would like to share their love of cycling in the Ottawa Valley through this... Click here to read full story!

An " Eagle's Eye" view of the Bonnechere River with Gerome Coulas

Take a look at the Bonnechere River from above with my friend and neighbor, Artist Gerome Coulas. An Eagles Eye View Click here to read full story!