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    Davis Lock c.1910 (often called Foster's Lock)

    David John Hughson at Crystal Spring farms on Opinicon Lake advertising to take out fishing parties c.1940

    Cottage near Chaffey's c.1907

    Cottage on Indian Lake c.1902 (Probably Cliff Pennock photo)

    Jehoida Coon and Luther Coon operated the grist mill in Morton c.1900. Here is letterhead from the mill.

    John Clinton (Clint) Fleming (1894-1972) was a well-known fishing guide in the Chaffey's area. He wrote a book called "When the fish are rising" about his guiding activities.

    Family group at Chaffey's Lock taken by Cliff Pennock c.1907

    Group with fish probably staying at Opinicon Hotel c.1907

    Chaffey's Lock area family c.1907 - Pennock photo

    Yacht and boat at Chaffey's Lock c.1907

    Catherine (Cassie) Simmons Burns 1876-1952 and her sister Rose Simmons Alford 1885-1978 in Montreal. Catherine settled in Ohio with her husband Patrick Burns and Rose remained at Chaffey's with her husband Fred Alford. Their parents were Thomas Simmons and Bridget Brady.

    Two women canoeing at Chaffey's Lock c.1907

    Canoeing at Chaffey's Lock c.1950 (possibly a publicity shot for Opinicon Hotel)

    Camp site near Chaffey's Lock c.1907

    Boat shelter near Chaffey's Lock c.1930

    Boathouse near Chaffey's Lock c.1930

    Boat on fire at Opinicon Docks in Chaffey's July 1989

    William Noonan (1890-1955) son of Daniel Noonan and Mary Fleming c.1892. His father operated the Rideau Navigation Company.

    Bill and Adelaide Fraser McIntyre at Chaffey's Lockmaster's House c.1965. They were the last family to live in the house.

    Fishing party with guide at Deadlock to Hart Lake c.1935