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The Cement House Fireplace at Bon Echo

The Cement House Fireplace at Bon Echo

by CHS_Ken | Jul 28, 2022 | Featured Posts, General Information

The curious fireplace near Bon Echo’s Dollywood – Visitor Centre is all that remains of the historic Cement House. This is believed to be the first cottage built by Dr. Weston Price – founder of the Bon Echo Inn.

Cabin On The Hill – 1870s Log Cabin at Bon Echo

Cabin On The Hill – 1870s Log Cabin at Bon Echo

by CHS_Ken | May 15, 2022 | Featured Posts, General Information, Uncategorized

Familiar to most Bon Echo visitors is the ‘Cabin-on-the Hill’ – a rental log cabin situated near the Denison complex within the provincial park.  The 1870s cabin was once called the Manager’s House and was occasionally used as accommodation when Merrill Denison...
Mugwump Canadian: The Merrill Denison Story by Dick MacDonald

Mugwump Canadian: The Merrill Denison Story by Dick MacDonald

by CHS_Ken | Apr 23, 2022 | Featured Posts, General Information, Uncategorized

Dick MacDonald first met Merrill Denison when there were both on the payroll of the Bank of Montreal. They became quite good friends and in 1970, Merrill suggested Dick write about his life. A story was written and formed the basis of an hour-long documentary for CBC...
Susannah of the Mounties Movie – What is the connection with Bon Echo?

Susannah of the Mounties Movie – What is the connection with Bon Echo?

by CHS_Ken | Apr 15, 2022 | Featured Posts, General Information, Uncategorized

Susannah: A Little Girl With The Mounties is a children’s novel by Canadian author Muriel Denison (nee Jessie Muriel Goggin 1886-1954), first published in 1936. In the book 9-year-old Susannah is sent to Regina, Saskatchewan to spend the summer with her Uncle...

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Cloyne and District Historical Society

The Cloyne and District Historical Society is the proud recipient of funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the OHTO, and the Townships of North Frontenac, and Addington Highlands.
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Museum Hours of Operation
July and August
Daily 10am to 4pm

Location
HWY. 41, Cloyne Ontario
(across from Post Office)