Bonnechere Caves

The official web site is www.bonnecherecaves.com
The caves are about a 80 minute drive from downtown Ottawa, the site was a little off the beaten path but we found it fairly easy. Our guide started with a description of the the area and the fossils that can be found in the caves, we then followed a short path to the cave entrance and walked down the stone steps onto a boardwalk. The caves are large enough that everyone could stand easily and our group was able to gather around the guide with no problems in most areas of the cave. I noticed the young and old all seemed to enjoy the caves so definitely an enjoyable family outing!
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Tickets and souvenirs and some refreshments are available here	The start of your spelunking expedition	These are remnants of an old water powered sawmill
Can you see the Fossil's in this stone?	These Fossil's are easier to see	The Bonnechere River
The Bonnechere River	The area that the water entered and carved out the caves	The sinkhole that was used to explore the caves for the first time
Bonnechere cave entrance	Photo taken in the cave	Photo taken in the cave
Photo taken in the cave	Photo taken in the cave	Photo taken in the cave
Photo taken in the cave	Photo taken in the cave	Photo taken in the cave
Photo taken in the cave	Photo taken in the cave	Photo taken in the cave
Photo taken in the cave	Photo taken in the cave	Photo taken in the cave

One of the other Cave visitors beside us and the Bats that nest in the winter!

Pros

• Wonderfully cool in the cave on a hot day
• Prices are reasonable for this type of activity
• Tour was interesting and took about 40 minutes
• Environmentally aware site
• Picnic area for those who may bring lunch
• No reservations needed

Cons

• A bit harder to find than some other attractions
• Poison Ivy along the paths
• Long drive compared to the amount of time spent in the caves (unless you live closer)