The Opinicon Hotel has links to the village of Chaffeys Lock that goes back to the 19th Century. In 2012, after over a century of operation, the resort closed its doors and was put on the block.
In 2012, the main building and cottages sitting on some 115 acres of wooded landscape appeared destined to disappear and resume life as a trailer park. This represented a serious loss for the heritage of Chaffeys Lock and indeed, for the entire Rideau Canal.
But the spirits of heritage preservation were alive and well at Chaffeys Lock. The property was purchased by a couple sensitive to the value of the Opinicon Hotel and its place in the larger heritage community. After several years of restoration and rehabilitation work, this grand resort is open again and is an integral part of the Rideau Canal community.
