Fenelon Falls
A Trail Town Along the Trent-Severn Waterway
Welcome to Fenelon Falls
Welcome to the “Jewel of the Kawarthas”!
Located on the shores of Cameron Lake, the village of Fenelon Falls offers unique shopping, art galleries, local eateries, and historical attractions only steps from Lock 34 on the Trent-Severn Waterway. The beach park boasts green spaces, splash pad, sand beach and playground for a full day of fun and relaxation. Take in the picturesque lake views and countryside from our multi-use Victoria Rail Trail, accessible year round.
As you explore the village enjoy the beautiful gardens, public art and the restored Fenelon Marquee sign. Boaters coming from Sturgeon Lake glimpse our waterfall, aptly named the Fenelon Falls, as they enter the locks, and you can also capture the perfect photo from the shoreline lookouts.
Local Trail Town businesses and the Tourism Centre are here to ensure your stay is enjoyable and relaxing.
Discover Fenelon Falls
Dining with a View
From sweet desserts to satisfying burgers to fine Italian dining, from cozy patios to sweeping lake views, Fenelon Falls has a host of options to satisfy your culinary curiosity.
Hang Out Lockside
Fenelon Fall’s picturesque Lock 34 is right in the centre of town, so you tell just how integral the TSW is. Be sure to check out the iconic Fenelon marquee right nearby while you’re there.
Arts & Culture in the Heart of Cottage Country
Fenelon Falls’ bustling downtown even boasts an art gallery. Colborne Street Gallery features contemporary painting, sculpture, and more.
Pedal-Powered Touring
Cycle between Trail Towns on the Victoria Rail Trail route from Lindsay to Fenelon Falls, or head to Coboconk on the Four Villages Tour. Find more routes here.
A Rich & Storied History
Maryboro Lodge is an elegant 1837 estate on the shores of Cameron Lake. It’s the perfect stop to learn more about the region’s fascinating history.
Explore Further
Swim at Garnet Graham Beach, fish the lower canal, discover unique shops – there’s always more to see and do in Fenelon Falls.
Fenelon Falls Community History
Fenelon Falls was originally named Cameron Falls, and was renamed after Francois de Salignac de La Monthe-Fenelon, who established a mission in Bay of Quinte and travelled the Trent-Severn Waterway ministering to his flocks along the way.
The village was an ideal location for a mission and early settlement, nestled between the two lakes at the sight of the 23 foot waterfall. As an established route for the fur trade, the area around the falls was settled by the first pioneers in the early 1800s. Logging and agriculture developed in Fenelon Falls during this century with a prosperous flour mill built by James Wallis. The first bridge was built over the river by R.C. Smith in the 1860s to get trains across to haul away lumber.
Learn more about the historical tapestry of the village at Maryboro Lodge – Fenelon Museum.