Bonnechere Caves!
Ontario's Natural Underground Wonder
A Family Owned and Operated Site
Eganville, Ontario 1-800-469-2283 1-613-628-CAVE(2283)
Photo: David Barbour - Canadian Geographic
Photo: David Barbour - Canadian Geographic
Attractions Canada! Attractions Canada Provincial Gold Medal Winner Top Natural Outdoor Site

The Bonnechere Caves will be opening for the season on Friday May 18th.

What to Expect at the Bonnechere Caves

What to Expect
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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 Cave News

CTV Breakfast Show with Sarah Freemark
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
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!
Subterranean Dining at the Bonnechere Caves
Subterranean Dining at the Bonnechere Caves
On the Saturday evening of the Agriculture and Food Weekend of the Rural Ramble in the Ottawa Valley Frisco's Restaurant and the Bonnechere Caves partnered to do an evening of subterranean... Click here to read full story!
Visit us on Facebook
Visit us on Facebook
Keep up to date with some of the special events going on at the Bonnechere Caves. You will see videos of past events and promotions and upcoming events and promotions. Friend the Bonnechere Caves... Click here to read full story!
Our Stalactites Are Growing
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!

Eganville News

Bonnechere Caves and area videos on Youtube
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
Tour De Bonnechere
Bike season is just around the corner. We are excited that the 2012 Tour de Bonnechere on August 19th will include a "family friendly" 20k tour from Eganville to the Bonnechere Caves. The "old... Click here to read full story!
Maximize Your Visit to the Caves and the Ottawa Valley
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

An " Eagle's Eye" view of the Bonnechere River with Gerome Coulas
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!
Rural Ramble in the Ottawa Valley
Rural Ramble in the Ottawa Valley
As we get closer to summer keep checking our website to see what exciting events the Bonnechere Caves have planned for the Rural Ramble. The format has changed and the "Ramble" is becoming an on-line... Click here to read full story!
Dave and Chris "Older Guys Cycling"
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!