The Opinicon has permanently closed overnight accommodations & mooring. Ice Cream Shop & Gas Dock will reopen in Spring 2022.
We are currently offering delicious take out and market items, available for preorder online.

1697 Chaffey’s Lock Road,Elgin, ON | 1-613-359-5233

Welcome To

The Opinicon

Located in Chaffeys Lock, the Opinicon sits alongside the Rideau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site linking Kingston and Ottawa.

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Reservations

Seasonally inspired, fresh local ingredients, thoughtfully prepared

Our Menus

Delicious dishes, made fresh from local suppliers, some from our own kitchen garden. Enjoy your meal with regional craft beers, a specialty cocktail or bottle of wine from our carefully curated wine list.

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Online Ordering

Online ordering for pick up from The Opinicon. Delicious market items and meals made fresh from local suppliers, enjoyed from the comfort of your cottage or home.

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Dining Room

Restored to reflect its former glory, this classically elegant room offers beautiful views of the property's sprawling, treed grounds and Opinicon Lake.

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The Pub

Comfortable seating, a birch bar top and cozy upholstered banquettes offer a casual setting to meet up with friends after a long drive or time on the lake.

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The Lounge

Ideal for private events, the second-floor Tiki Lounge provides spectacular views in an intimate and relaxed setting.

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Dining Room

Restored to reflect its former glory, this classically elegant room offers beautiful views of the property's sprawling, treed grounds and Opinicon Lake.

Learn More

The Pub

Comfortable seating, a birch bar top and cozy upholstered banquettes offer a casual setting to meet up with friends after a long drive or time on the lake.

learn more

The Lounge

Ideal for private events, the second-floor Tiki Lounge provides spectacular views in an intimate and relaxed setting.

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Step Back in Time

The Opinicon
Ice Cream Shop

The1950's style ice cream shop offers a favourite post-meal treat for all ages. Or set it as your destination for an afternoon drive to the historic Opinicon. (Expected reopening in Spring 2022)

Make it a double-scoop and head over to explore the beauty of Chaffey's Lock and the Rideau Canal.

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Step Back in Time

The Opinicon
Ice Cream Shop

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Private Events

Nestled in the village of Chaffey's Lock on a sprawling acreage of mature trees along the shore of Opinicon Lake. The Opinicon offers a unique setting for your private group dining event. Exceptional hospitality is paired with a thoughfully prepared menu that is seasonally inspired, fresh and locally sourced.

We are following all Covid 19 protocols with regards to private events.

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Opinicon Gift Shop

As a social enterprise, your purchases not only revitalize The Opinicon, but also help to create a vibrant cultural hub in the heart of the Rideau Lakes system.

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Welcome To

The Opinicon

Located in Chaffeys Lock, the Opinicon sits alongside the Rideau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site linking Kingston and Ottawa.

Our Menus

Online Ordering

Dining Room

The Pub

The Lounge

Dining Room

The Pub

The Lounge

The Opinicon Ice Cream Shop

The Opinicon Ice Cream Shop

Private Events

Opinicon Gift Shop

Now offering take out!

The Opinicon
Ice Cream Shop

The Opinicon
Ice Cream Shop