The Cave Guide

Bonnechere Caves

Eganville, ON
Guided tour on boardwalks.
10°C
inside, all year
140
steps on the tour
1 hr
on the main tour
C$25
adult ticket

A family-run show cave near Eganville. The one-hour guided tour follows lit boardwalks past fossils and scalloped walls, then returns on a trail past a sinkhole.

The story

The caves have drawn visitors since 1955 and are still family owned. The tour covers how they were found and explored.

Open to visitors since
1955

History source: bonnecherecaves.com.

Tickets and timing

Adults
C$25 (seniors 65+ C$22)
Kids
C$15 (4–12), C$17 (13–17), free under 4
How long it takes
1 hour
Hours
Daily from Victoria Day weekend through Labour Day (10 am–4 pm), then weekends to Thanksgiving. Tours every 20–30 minutes.
Booking
No reservations; first come, first served. Groups over 15 should call.

Getting around underground

The walk
About 140 stairs in all, with handrails: 40 going in and 100 out the back door. Inside, a gently sloping boardwalk.
Strollers
Not stroller friendly; use a baby carrier.

Dogs, weather and what to wear

Dogs
Leashed dogs in the picnic area and trails, not underground. Service dogs allowed.
Temperature
50°F / 10°C

Good to know

Best time to go
May, June, September and October are quieter than midsummer.
Photos
Allowed.
Wildlife
Guides talk about the little brown bats that hibernate here.
On site
picnic tables, snacks and ice cream, souvenirs

Getting there

Ottawa

1247 Fourth Chute Rd, Eganville, ON K0J 1T0

Parking: Included. The lot can fill in July and August, so come early.

Directions in Google Maps

Distances are straight-line from each city center.

Questions people ask

How long does a visit to Bonnechere Caves take?

1 hour

How cold is it inside Bonnechere Caves?

50°F / 10°C.

Are dogs allowed at Bonnechere Caves?

Leashed dogs in the picnic area and trails, not underground. Service dogs allowed.

Do you need to book Bonnechere Caves in advance?

No reservations; first come, first served. Groups over 15 should call.

Where is Bonnechere Caves?

1247 Fourth Chute Rd, Eganville, ON K0J 1T0

Checked on 2026-10-23 against bonnecherecaves.com (home, FAQ and directions). Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you drive out.

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