Fenelon Falls
Established in the mid 1800s, the railway line only came as far as the Village by 1874, i was the last stop. In order for the railway to through Fenelon Falls and continue north, the village incorporated out of the Township of Fenelon Falls therefore in 1874 the Village of Fenelon Falls became incorporated.
Fenelon Falls is justly proud to be known as "The Jewel of the Kawarthas" since it is located in the centre of the City of Kawartha Lakes. The Falls themselves pour into a limestone gorge known to locals as the Fenelon River. Formerly called Cameron's fall after Duncan Cameron, the village was eventually renamed after Abbe Fenelon, a missionary to the area's First Nation Peoples. Lock 34 on the Trent-Severn Waterway system, this town of close to 2,000 features a quaint downtown core that is steps away from the limestone gorge connection Cameron and Sturgeon Lakes.
Highlights
- Kawartha Arts Festival
- Annual Fenelon Fair
- Annual Home & Cottage Show
- Annual Santa Day and night time Santa Claus Parade
- Annual Steam Show
- The Lake House Restaurant
- The Livery Stable
- Annual Lions Club Car, Truck & Bike Show
Attractions
- Maryboro Lodge - Fenelon Falls Museum
- Garnet Graham Beach Park
- Kawartha Spirit Boat Cruise
- The Falls & Lock 34
- Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce
- Victoria Rail Trail
Testimonial
"I would like to convey what a pleasure it has been to visit the fantastic and beautiful little town of Fenelon Falls for this my second time in two years. My friends and family enjoy ATV riding from Haliburton through Kinmount and on to Fenelon Falls where we always find a great spot to have lunch, shop and take many, many pictures. It's truly amazing to see the reaction on people's faces when I tell them that you can ride down Main Street, park, shop, eat or just take in the scenery. It's a tribute to the open minds of the good people who manage the town of Fenelon Falls. It truly is a jewel of the Kawarthas and a shining example of forward thinking. I look forward to many more trips to Fenelon Falls for lunch and we are planning a winter visit by snowmobile for the upcoming season." ~ Tim Potter, Midland, ON August 2010View our Online Calendar of Events or Click here for upcoming events taking place in Fenelon Falls
For more information on the Fenelon Falls area please contact the Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce at 705-887-3409 or contact us.
