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The Chamber would like to thank area photographers who have contributed images to this publication.
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Editor Deb Crossen
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Our thanks to contributing photographers.
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Steeped in history, our Indigenous roots and lifestyles of early settlers tell a unique story.
• Historic Sites • Cultural Centres • Festivals • Museums
Welcome to Fenelon Falls
The Jewel of the Kawarthas, where no matter what time of year you’re here, there’s always something to jump into!
Aside from opportunities to paddle the waterways or take in one of our curated scenic driving tours, Fenelon Falls offers many artisanal shops and waterfront restaurants where you can buy one-of-akind handcrafted items or try our local craft brews. Whether you are seeking a waterway adventure, finding that perfect gift, or simply craving a place to get close to nature, Fenelon Falls offers many great opportunities for all that and more.
If you’re looking for a unique theatrical experience, check out The Grove Theatre. As an outdoor amphitheatre, you’ll be treated to live performances within a beautiful grove.
To get some ideas for things to do in Fenelon, including a list of great places to shop and eat locally, visit www.explorekawarthalakes.com.
Doug Elmslie, Mayor, City of Kawartha Lakes
Fenelon’s name originates from François de Saligna de la Mothe-Fenelon, a French missionary who worked with Indigenous communities in the late 1600s.
The region was inhabited by the Mississauga Anishinaabe, before Europeans settled here. The Indigenous Peoples lived along the rivers and lakes and relied on the natural resources for trade and sustenance.
Their legacy is a significant part of the area’s history, and is recognized with our ongoing connections to the land.
Fenelon Falls is located on the homeland of the Michi Saagiig (also known as the Mississauga First Nations), and the collective Williams Treaties First Nations, which include the Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations.
We recognize that these lands are their traditional territory, and are grateful for their caretaking and stewardship of the land, historically and for the years to come.
DID YOU KNOW ...
Fenelon Falls was first called Cameron’s Falls after Duncan Cameron, who was provincial secretary of Upper Canada.
Fenelon’s ‘Falls’ are located on the Fenelon River, which connects Cameron Lake to Sturgeon Lake.
Maryboro Lodge in Fenelon Falls gives you a glimpse into the world of early settlers in the area, bringing the region’s history to life.
Originally built in 1877, Fenelon Falls’ Train Station connected the village through the Victoria Railway. Today, it is the Station Gallery, an artists’ co-operative.
The Great Outdoors
Being out in nature nurtures your soul
• Hiking
• Fishing
• Golfing
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Power Boats /Canoe/Kayak
• Cross-country Skiing
• Snowmobiling
HIKING
The North Corridor of the Victoria Rail Trail follows the former CN rail line north, from Fenelon Falls to Kinmount. You can access the Trail at Garnet Graham Park.
CYCLING
Pick up a copy of The Kawartha Lakes Cycling Routes Map Guide to check out some of Ontario’s best on-road tours.
DRIVING TOURS
You can select your own adventure using the special Arts & Heritage driving tour map to visit cultural destinations that interest you.
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DID YOU KNOW ...
The Trent-Severn Waterway spans 386 kilometres from Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay.
Lock 34 in Fenelon Falls is located on an island, close to downtown shopping and restaurants.
It took 12 years from the start of construction of Lock 34, a double lock and the introduction of dynamite before the first boat could pass.
In 2024, 6,070 vessels travelled through Lock 34 in Fenelon Falls.
2025 Hours of Operation for Locks
May 16 to June 19
June 20 to Sept. 1
Sept. 2 to Oct. 13
Monday – Thursday
Friday – Sunday and Victoria Day
Monday – Thursday
Friday - Sunday; Canada Day*, August Civic Holiday and Labour Day
Boaters must arrive to the designated blue line at least 30 minutes before closing time. At swing bridges, the last bridge swing will be 10 minutes after last lockage time.
NOTE: Lockstations are unstaffed after hours. Authorized visitors are asked to exercise caution. Unpermitted access to lockstations is prohibited between 10pm and 6am. For emergencies after hours, please call 911 for police, fire, ambulance. Please check with Parks Canada at 1-888-773-8888 to confirm dates and times.
Kawartha Lakes is a hidden gem in Ontario. With its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural experiences, amazing cuisine options and endless outdoor activities, it’s easy to see why the locals hold it so dear.
The combination of picturesque lakes, charming small towns, and a wealth of things to do make it a perfect destination for any traveler looking for a mix of relaxation and adventure.
From the scenic waterfront trails along the Trent-Severn Waterway to enjoying
a concert in the park or a show at an outdoor theatre, there’s no shortage of ways to connect with the area’s unique vibe. Whether you’re exploring the pristine lakes or enjoying the vibrant downtown shopping, every corner of Kawartha Lakes offers something special.
For those who crave both nature and community, the hard work of local tourism partners ensures there are always fresh, exciting experiences to explore. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful getaway or an action-packed adventure, Kawartha Lakes has it all.
Laurie Scott, MPP
Welcome to Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock
Dining
No matter what you fancy, there’s a culinary option for everyone.
• Fine Dining • Pubs • Waterfront patio • Take-out
The farm-to-table craze has many people flocking to our area to source out fresh produce, cheese and meats.
In the Fenelon Falls area, local, fresh food is in our roots. With a number of farmers’ markets, you can easily find a bounty of locally grown fruits, vegetables and meat, as well as crafts, baked goods, preserves and much more.
A visit also gives you a chance to meet the growers, farmers, artisans and bakers who work hard to bring their goods to your shopping basket.
Arts & Culture
A vibrant arts community awaits you
• Art Galleries & Festivals
• Live Theatre
• Concerts
ART ON THE ROAD
After visiting one of our great art galleries, hop in your vehicle and explore more art at one of our festivals and self-driving studio tours.
The Buckhorn Festival of the Arts at the Buckhorn Community Centre is one of Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals & Events. It takes place on August 16 and 17, 2025. More information is available at buckhorncommunitycentre.com.
Kawartha Arts Festival takes place August 30 and 31, 2025 at the Fenelon Falls Fairground. It has grown into one of the largest art festivals in Southern Ontario and attracts thousands of visitors each year. You can find out more at kawarthaartsfestival.com.
The 40th Anniversary of the Victoria County Studio Tour runs from September 27 to 28 and October 4 to 5. From 10am to 5pm each day, you’re invited to visit artists on their home turf. Visit victoriacountystudiotour.com.
WORLD CLASS PERFORMERS CLOSE TO HOME
Located in the heart of beautiful, downtown Lindsay, the FLATO Academy Theatre is the premiere performing arts destination for the Kawartha Lakes and surrounding areas.
As a non-profit cultural centre, the Academy presents world-class performers, incredible concerts, musicals, dance shows, educational talks, community productions, and local schools and organizations. We are also a keystone stop on the Arts and Heritage Trail.
Easy walking distance to outstanding restaurants, shops, and scenic riverside trails makes this a great place to include in a well-rounded visit.
With more than 125 years of entertainment excellence, we’re making history... one show at a time.
Dates are subject to change. Please check in to get the latest information about local events at explorefenelonfalls.com
APRIL
April 19
Easter Eggstravagana explorefenelonfalls.com
April 25 to 27
Kawartha Lakes Country Living Show explorefenelonfalls.com
MAY
May 24
Annual Plant Sale backyardbuzz.ca
JUNE
June 14
Kawartha Yarn & Fibre Festival kyaff.ca
June 28
Moonlight Madness explorefenelonfalls.com
JULY
July 1
Canada Day Celebrations explorefenelonfalls.ca
July 7 to 13
Pride Week Various organizers
July 18-20
Fenelon Falls Fair explorefenelonfalls.ca
AUGUST
Aug. 1 to 3
Fenelon Car Show & Flea Market fenelonshow.ca
Aug. 8 to 10 Ride for Sight rideforsight.com/ontario-central Aug. 29 to 31 KidsFest maryboro.ca Aug. 30 & 31
Kawartha Arts Festival kawarthaartsfestival.com
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 3
The Jim Cuddy Band grovetheatre.ca
Sept. 27 & 28
Victoria County Studio Tour victoriacountystudiotour.com
OCTOBER
Oct. 4 & 5
Victoria County Studio Tour victoriacountystudiotour.com Oct. 11
Turkey Trot fenelonfallsturkeytrot.ca Oct. 11
Harvest Happenings maryboro.ca
NOVEMBER
Nov. 1 to 2
Pumpkin Parade @ The Grove Theatre grovetheatre.ca Nov. 29
Santa Day & Nighttime Parade santaday.ca
AN UNFORGETTABLE SEASON FOR 2025
Nestled in the heart of Fenelon Falls, The Grove Theatre is set to bring another electrifying season to the Kawarthas in 2025.
Known for its stunning open-air venue, The Grove is raising the curtain on an incredible season of professional mainstage productions that offer powerful performances and unforgettable moments under the stars.
From intimate concerts to showstopping spectacles, these special events are the perfect way to spend a summer evening in Fenelon Falls.
Visit grovetheatre.ca for updates and ticket info.
Live Theatre in a Bobcaygeon Barn!
Local professional theatre company, Globus Theatre, has an exciting 22nd season of plays, mysteries, music and comedy scheduled to run from May 27 to December 17.
With 10 eclectic mainstage shows including two Canadian premieres, you will want to make Globus Theatre a stop on your trip to the Kawartha Lakes! Escape into a world of entertaining, hilarious and thought-provoking performance, at this very comfortable and contemporary 150-seat black box theatre. Plus, theatregoers have an option to enjoy a delicious 3-course dining experience prior to any evening show.
Situated just outside the village of Bobcaygeon, Globus Theatre is a unique 7,000 sq foot barn-style venue that offers fantastic, locally sourced meals prior to world-class entertainment…and there’s a very well stocked bar, too!
Check out the 2025 season and book your tickets at www.globustheatre.com.
Visit Fenelon Falls for their annual Santa Day on November 29. This free family-friendly event features activities for everyone throughout the town.
The nighttime parade cruises through the downtown core, with professional bands, dozens of illuminated floats and lots of characters, ending with a spectacular fireworks display over the Falls at 6pm.
Accommodations
Accommodations suited to your vacation style
• Bed & Breakfast
• Resort
• Cottage Rental
• Camping
• Houseboat
• Hotels
From cozy cottages by the lake, local charm of bed-and-breakfast establishments, camping under the stars, family-friendly hotels and inns to five-star resorts, in the Fenelon area you can find wherever you want to lay your head.
For a little more adventure, cruising the lakes in a houseboat can give you a fresh perspective.
If you’ve got your own cruiser, overnight mooring is available at Lock 34, along with shore power and Wi-Fi.
Why not plan your next family reunion or wedding here with the most beautiful backdrop to make memories.
It’s not just the quaint boutiques and shops in town that can help with a little retail therapy. Visit one of our festivals and events to take home an original piece of art or something beautifully handcrafted by a local artisan.
If clothes are more your style, our boutiques can keep you on trend with brand names as well as unique, one-of-akind pieces.
Antiques take on a whole new meaning, with the expertise of those who sell them. Take a walk down memory lane then take home your latest find.
WELCOME TO FENELON FALLS
On behalf of the Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce, welcome to our beautiful town! Fenelon Falls continues to be a thriving community and a cherished destination, blending natural beauty, vibrant local culture, and small-town hospitality.
Whether you’re here to explore the historic Trent-Severn Waterway and enjoy the picturesque views from Lock 34, stroll through charming downtown shops and restaurants, or relax at Garnet Graham Beach Park, Fenelon Falls has something special for everyone. Don’t miss visiting our treasured Maryboro Lodge Museum to discover the rich history that shapes our community. Be sure to wander through town to appreciate the incredible work done by our dedicated horticultural society.
Our renowned Victoria Rail Trail offers year-round adventures along Cameron Lake, welcoming hikers, cyclists, ATVers, snowshoers, and snowmobilers. The trail connects Fenelon Falls north to Kinmount and south to Lindsay, where it intersects
with the Trans Canada Trail, making it an ideal gateway to explore our region.
The Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce remains committed to supporting local businesses, enhancing visitor experiences, and fostering a vibrant, welcoming community year-round. We encourage you to stay connected by subscribing to our community newsletter, the Town Crier or through our website at www.ExploreFenelonFalls.com. Drop by our Chamber/Tourism Office located beside the locks to say hello!
We look forward to seeing you in Fenelon Falls -- where memories are made, friendships grow, and our community thrives.
Dan Nighswander. Chair Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce
FENELON FALLS AND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2025 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
All Addresses are Fenelon Falls unless otherwise noted. All Phone Numbers are Area Code (705) unless otherwise noted. This Directory is supplied by the Fenelon Falls & Dristrict Chamber of Commerce at time of publication.
ACCOMMODATIONS
BALSAM ReSORT
21 Lila St.
887-5040
BRIDGWOOD
MANOR B & B & MINI
CONFeReNCe CeNTRe 1277 Cty Rd. 121 887-4936
eGANRIDGe ReSORT, COUNTRY CLUB & SPA
26 Country Club Dr. R.R.#3 | 738-5111
FeNeLON LOFTS
61 Colborne St. 905-259-7501
LOG CHATeAU PARK 1691 Cty Rd 121, RR 2 887-3960
SANDY BeACH
ReSORT & TRAILeR COURT LTD
26 Oliver’s Lane, RR 1
887-2550
SHILOH COTTAGeS
183 Cty. Rd. 8 887-5696
SHOReLeA COTTAGeS RR 1, 1 Coldstream Rd 887-5144
ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS
AMPeRe 87 Adelaide St. N, Lindsay amp.ca
CITY OF K AWARTHA LAKeS eCONOMIC De VeLOPMeNT
180 Kent St. W 324-9411 ext 1232
COMMUNITY CARe CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKeS
152 Angeline St. N. Lindsay 324-7323 ext. 482
FeNeLON FALLS LIONS CLUB P.O Box 1124
FeNeLON FALLS
ROYAL CANADIAN
LeGION BR. 238 23 Veterans Way 887-3041
FeNeLON FALLS
SeNIORS’ CeNTRe 58 Murray St. 887-7007
KAWARTHA LAKeS YOUTH UNLIMITeD yfc.ca/kawartha-lakes K AWARTHA WORKS COMMUNITY CO-OP 887-9755
ROTARY CLUB OF FeNeLON FALLS 27 Veteran’s Way SOROPTIMIST
INTeRNATIONAL OF K AWARTHA LAKeS
ORGANIzATION
P.O. Box 365, Lindsay 324-3980
WORKFORCe
De VeLOPMeNT BOARD
159 King St. Suite 208 Ptbo | 749-3250
CHURCHES
FeNeLON FALLS UNITeD CHURCH
123 Colborne St. 887-3040 IMMANUAL BAPTIST CHURCH
20 Bond St. e 887-6656
SHILOH CHRISTIAN CeNTRe
183 KL County Rd. 8 887-2174
ST. ALOYSIUS ROMAN CATCHOLIC CHURCH
41 John Street 887-4149
ST. ANDRe W’S PReSBYTeRIAN CHURCH
89 Colborne St. 887-3901
ST. JAMeS ANGLICAN CHURCH
19 Bond St. e. 887-2537
THe SALVATION ARMY CITADeL CHURCH
42 Bond St. W. 887-3031
TReNTSIDe BAPTIST CHURCH
80 Colborne St. 887-3031
CULTURE & RECREATION
COLBORNe STRee T GALLeRY BY TIM & CHRIS
36 Colborne St. 887-0997
eGANRIDGe ReSORT, COUNTRY CLUB & SPA
26 Country Club Dr. R.R.#3 | 738-5111
FeNeLON FALLS COMMUNITY CeNTRe
27 Veteran’s Way 705-887-3727
FeNeLON FALLS CURLING CLUB
41 Bond St. W. 887-2611
FeNeLON FALLS BIKe
SHARe
Water Street
FeNeLON FALLS
TURKeY TROT
fenelonfallsturkeytrot. ca
FeNeLON STATION GALLeRY
103 Lindsay St. 887-1868
GARNe T GRAHAM
BeACH PARK
98 Francis Street 887-3409
K AWARTHA ARTS
FeSTIVAL
P.O. Box 487 kawarthaartsfestival. com
K AWARTHA ATV ASSN.
katva.ca
K AWARTHA LAKeS SNOWMOBILe CLUB
887-5252
district2ofsc.ca
LIz PeAD STUDIO
41 Oak St. 416-994-1602
MARYBORO LODGeFeNeLON MUSeUM
50 Oak St. | 877-1044
maryboro.ca NORTH COUNTRY eXPReSS 341-573
R&R TRAIL MOTORSPORTS
740 Old Kirby School Rd., Orono 905-409-1038
RUSS BAPTISTe PARK 151 Colborne Street 324-9411
STURGeON POINT
GOLF CLUB
76 Golf Links Rd. 887-3144
THe GROVe THeATRe 887-7937
grovetheatre.ca
VICTORIA RAIL TRAIL kawarthalakes.ca
887-3409
EVENT SPACES
eGANRIDGe ReSORT, COUNTRY CLUB & SPA
26 Country Club Dr. R.R.#3 | 738-5111
FeNeLON FALLS
COMMUNITY CeNTRe
27 Veteran’s Way
705-887-3727
FeNeLON FALLS
CURLING CLUB
41 Bond St. W.
887-4022
FeNeLON FALLS
ROYAL CANADIAN
LeGION BR. 238 23 Veterans Way
887-7007
FeNeLON FALLS
SeNIORS’ CeNTRe
58 Murray St. 887-7007
THe GROVe THeATRe
Box Office: 2 Water St. 887-7937
FOOD & DRINK BOARD AND NIBBLe CATeRING CO.
878-6901
COUNTRY CUPBOARD
9 May St. | 887-6644
eGANRIDGe ReSORT, COUNTRY CLUB & SPA
26 Country Club Dr. R.R.#3 | 738-5111
FeNeLON FALLS
BRe WING + WATeRBRIDGe CAFe
4 May Street 647-848-1748
GODFATHeRS PIzzA
116 Lindsay St. e. 887-2600
LOTUS INDIAN BISTRO
69 Colborne St. 307-0325
MURPHY’S LOCKSIDe PUB & PATIO
3 May St. | 887-1100
SLICeS N SCOOPS
10 Water St. | 887-1986
SOBeYS FeNeLON FALLS
15 Lindsay St. 887-3611
THe LITTLe PIe SHACK 6 Francis St. e. 9285341
THe LOCKeR AT THe FALLS
9 Lindsay St. 887-6211
WHITe COTTAGe CAFe
45 Lindsay St. 887-7775
zIRALDO’S CUCINA
3 Francis St. W 887-3322
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ADeLAIDe PLACe
84 Adelaide St. S., Lindsay | 340-4000 AN eMSLeY
PHOTOGRAPHY
sheralyn.rushton. phillips@gmail.com BALL ReAL eSTATe INC.
647-526-5140
BANK OF MONTReAL 39 Colborne St. BARTON CReATIVe CO 731-9475
