Lennox and Addington County
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Trail Attractions
Need a break? There are plenty of places to stop found alongside or just off the beaten path. See below for a listing of some great attractions with historical significance found within the borders of Lennox & Addington.
Lennox & Addington County Museum & Archives, Napanee
Discover our history in one of Eastern Ontario's oldest counties at the region's historical and genealogical research centre, 97 Thomas St. East, Napanee. The 1864 limestone structure, the former County Jailhouse, is home to the Lennox & Addington County Museum and Archives. There you will find clues to over 200 years of local historical and romantic drama.
Hours of Operation:
Museum: Monday to Saturday, 10:00am to 4:30pm
Archives: Tuesday to Friday, 10:00am to Noon and 1:00pm to 4:30pm
Phone: (613) 354-3027
County Museum
Trails A/B/D/E/G
Fairfield-Gutzeit House, Bath
William and Benjamin Fairfield purchased Lot 11, Con 1 in Ernestown from the original Loyalist grantee, George McGinnis, in 1793. They built what is now known as the Fairfield- Gutzeit House in 1796. Both brothers were prominent in the community, serving as members of the Legislative Assembly. William was a magistrate and a commissioner of roads, and Benjamin was a member of the Court of Quarter Session and a businessman with special interests in shipping. The Walling Map of 1859 lists the property as belonging to Benjamin, son of W. J. Fairfield, Post Master and Collector of Customs.
Hours of Operation:
July 1 to Sep 3: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00am to 5:00pm
Christmas Open House 1st Sunday in December 2-5 pm
Phone: (613) 352-7879
Village of Bath
Trail D
Allan Macpherson House & Park, Napanee
Experience gracious living in a nineteenth century Georgian-style mansion built by Allan Macpherson, one of Napanee's most refined citizens. The rooms are furnished in the elegant style of the day to reflect the gentlemanly status of the Macpherson family. Lovely grounds overlooking the Napanee River feel rural but are close to downtown. Tours are led by costumed guides. Cream teas are served on Thursdays in July and August, with 2:00pm and 3:00pm sittings. The Secret of Willow Castle's summer theatre camp runs in July & August. Special events include May Plant Sale, Harvest Supper in September, and Highland Brunch and Whisky Tasting in November.
Hours of Operation:
March to Mid-December: Monday to Friday, Noon to 4:30pm
May to October: Daily, Noon to 4:30pm
Phone: (613) 354-5982
Heritage Co-op
MacPherson House
Trails A/B/D/E/G
Babcock Mill, Odessa
Built in 1856 this historic mill is a must see when visiting Odessa. The mill combined woolen factory, grist, plan?ning and saw milling opera?tions. It has been restored as a fully operational water-pow?ered mill and park site.
Trail C
United Empire Loyalist Heritage Centre & Park, Adolphustown
Since the Cayuga traveled to their settlement of Ganneious, Adolphus Reach of the Bay of Quinte has been a silent witness to the history of Ontario. The UEL Heritage Centre and Park has celebrated the history of Ontario and the natural beauty of the Reach since 1956. Visitors are welcomed to research their loyalist heritage and camp on the site where it all began on June 6th, 1784.
Hours of Operation:
Heritage Centre: Victoria Day to Thanksgiving Day, Daily 9:00am to 5:00 pm
Phone: (613) 373-2196
U.E.L.
Trail D
Old Hay Bay Church, National Historic Site, Adolphustown
This is the oldest Methodist building in Canada and the second oldest church in Ontario. Built in 1792 on land donated by Paul Huff, Hay Bay Church was the first meeting house for Loyalists in Ontario. In addition to weddings and special parties, the restored church is host to an annual service on the fourth Sunday of August. In September 2001, Hay Bay Church was recognized as a national Canadian historic site. It is located on the south side of Hay Bay off the Loyalist Parkway (Highway 33) a few kilometres from the Glenora Ferry.
Hours of Operation:
July 1 to Labour Day, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily
Other times by appointment
Phone: (613) 373-2877
Hay Bay
Trail D
Sheffield Conservation Area
The Sheffield Conservation Area is a 466.6 ha (1,157 acre) park with a typical Canadian Shield landscape - outcroppings of granite, scattered forests, and plentiful wetlands. The area is enjoyed by nature enthusiasts and hikers alike who value the area for its natural beauty and serenity.
Hours of Operation:
General Park Hours: 8:30 am to 8:30 pm
Phone: (613) 968-3434
Quinte Conservation (under Conservation Lands)
Trail F
Bon Echo Provincial Park
Long a favourite destination for painters and photographers, this park north of Napanee is renowned for Mazinaw Rock. This 1.5-kilometre long sheer rock face rises 100 metres above Mazinaw Lake, one of the deepest lakes in Ontario, and features over 260 native pictographs: the largest visible collection in Canada. Spend a day or plan overnight adventures in this hiking and canoeing paradise of deep blue lakes, sandy beaches, granite outcrops, and lush green forests.
Hours of Operation:
Peak Season: June 18 to September 5
Main Office: 8:30 am to 4:15 pm daily
Park Gate: 8:00 am to Midnight daily
Off-Season: September 6 to June 17th
Main Office: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:15 pm
Park Gate: Friday 2-9 pm, Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
Phone: (613) 336-2228
Bon Echo
Trail H
Pioneer Museum, Cloyne
The Museum is located in the village of Cloyne across Highway 41 from the post office. Here you will find artifacts from the pioneer days of our immediate area including tools, clothing, kitchen and other household effects. Glass bottles, flat irons, a rolling pin made from a block of solid maple, photos, and old catalogues are just some of the interesting items in this display.
Hours of Operation:
June to Labour Day: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily
Labour Day to Thanksgiving: Weekends or by appointment
Phone: (613) 336-2203
www.mazinaw.on.ca/pioneerclub
Pioneer Club
Trail H
Fairfield House, Amherstview
Loyalist William Fairfield settled here in 1784 and built this house about 1793 to strongly reflect his New England background. In 1959, after six generations of family occupancy, the house and grounds were donated to Loyalist Township. It is maintained and run by the Friends of Fairfield House, a volunteer organization.
Hours of Operation:
June 1 to July 1: by appointment
July 1 to Labour Day: Wednesday to Sunday 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: (613) 384-2813
L & Tourism
Trails J/K
To access a complete listing of historical attractions in Lennox & Addington, please visit www.lennoxandaddington.com/visitors/history.cfm.
