Flora MacDonald Denison, Cloyne and District Historical Society
Photo from the Queen's Archives. Unknown date.
Swimming postcard to Mrs. Elburn Wickware, Cloyne
A postcard addressed to Mrs. Elburn Wickware of Cloyne..Unknown date...Part of the Bon Echo Provincial Park Collection.Note: All CDHS Flickr content is available for the public use (non-commercial) providing ou... More
Flora MacDonald Denison
Photo from the Queen's Archives. Unknown date.
Mazinaw Tramway - Gilmour Logging Built 1850s
This view of the Mazinaw Tramway was recorded from the South Mazinaw Height Road. N44,487, W77 11.543..Of the many lumber firms that operated in the Cloyne area in the mid to late 1800s, the Gilmour Lumber Comp... More
Horace Traubel For Old Walt Dedication
Here's an interesting scan of a photo from an unknown source. .Here is an excerpt from John Campbell's Book: 'Mazinaw Experience' available from the CDHS online bookstore www.cloynepioneermuseum.ca ( http://ww... More
Brown's Country Cabins - Mazinaw Lake
Postcard contributed by Eleanor Meeks. Unknown date..Brown's located at the north (head) end of Mazinaw Lake was later known as Brown's Tent & Trailer Park and Brown's Camp..Photo is looking northeast with High... More
Horace Traubel For Old Walt Dedication
Here's an interesting scan of a photo from an unknown source. .Here is an excerpt from John Campbell's Book: 'Mazinaw Experience' available from the CDHS online bookstore www.cloynepioneermuseum.ca ( http://ww... More
Brown's Country Cabins - Mazinaw Lake
Postcard contributed by Eleanor Meeks. Unknown date..Brown's located at the north (head) end of Mazinaw Lake was later known as Brown's Tent & Trailer Park and Brown's Camp..Photo is looking northeast with High... More
Muriel Goggin Denison. Yukon Territory
Muriel Goggin would be Merrill Denison's first wife. Muriel was 10 years younger than Merrill. They met at Hart House in Toronto. Muriel was also an author, writing under the pen name of Frances Newton. She wr... More
Narrows Bridge - Mazinaw Lake -unknown date
This photo was taken looking north just south of the Narrows on Mazinaw Lake. Unknown date..Part of the Peter and Mary Jane Turner Collection.Note: All CDHS Flickr content is available for the public use provid... More
Sawyer Stoll - Massanoga Mill- unknown date
The Sawyer Stoll Massanoga Mill was north of Mazinaw Lake, west of Highway #41. Unknown date of photo.
Head Farmhouse, Head Road- Cloyne
This is the Head Farmhouse which was once at the end of Head Road south of Mazinaw Lake, north of Cloyne..Only the foundation remains today..Unknown date of photograph.
Head Farmhouse, Head Road- Cloyne
This is the Head Farmhouse which was once at the end of Head Road south of Mazinaw Lake, north of Cloyne..Only the foundation remains today..Unknown date of photograph.
Bon Echo Inn Architect's Drawing
This interesting drawing was used for the construction of the Bon Echo Inn. Notice the flag on the left says 'Bon Echo Inn' followed by the Canadian Red Ensign and to the right, the American Flag. Dr. Weston ... More
Bon Echo Inn - Mazinaw Lake
The Bon Echo Inn was built around 1901 and open for business for the 1903 tourist season. Unknown date of photograph...Part of the Bon Echo Provincial Park Collection.Note: All CDHS Flickr content is availabl... More
Bon Echo Inn - Mazinaw Lake, Cloyne and District Historical Society
The Bon Echo Inn was built around 1901 and open for business for the 1903 tourist season. Unknown date of photograph...Part of the Bon Echo Provincial Park Collection.Note: All CDHS Flickr content is availabl... More
Bon Echo Inn Architect's Drawing
This interesting drawing was used for the construction of the Bon Echo Inn. Notice the flag on the left says 'Bon Echo Inn' followed by the Canadian Red Ensign and to the right, the American Flag. Dr. Weston ... More
1904 Brochure of Bon Echo Inn
The Bon Echo Inn was nearly completed by 1901 with many outbuildings. Brochures such as this were used to attract visitors from Canada and the US to Massanoga (Mazinaw Lake) to enjoy Bon Echo. This brochure su... More
1904 Brochure of Bon Echo Inn, Cloyne and District Historical Society
The Bon Echo Inn was nearly completed by 1901 with many outbuildings. Brochures such as this were used to attract visitors from Canada and the US to Massanoga (Mazinaw Lake) to enjoy Bon Echo. This brochure su... More
Early Bon Echo Brochure -1903, Cloyne and District Historical Society
In 1901 the the Price's had built the Inn and several other cottages and outbuildings. This brochure in 1903 was already the third edition. It has been said (Merrill Denison) that Mrs. Price came up with the n... More
Early Bon Echo Brochure -1903
In 1901 the the Price's had built the Inn and several other cottages and outbuildings. This brochure in 1903 was already the third edition. It has been said (Merrill Denison) that Mrs. Price came up with the n... More
1906 Brochure of Bon Echo Inn, Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Interesting cover of the Bon Echo Inn brochure. At this time the Inn was newly built (1901) by Dr. Weston Price along with several outbuildings...In 1906 the Inn rates ranged from $9-$15.00 per week - a rate co... More
1906 Brochure of Bon Echo Inn, Cloyne and District Historical Society
Interesting cover of the Bon Echo Inn brochure. At this time the Inn was newly built (1901) by Dr. Weston Price along with several outbuildings...In 1906 the Inn rates ranged from $9-$15.00 per week - a rate co... More
On the way to the top of the cliff - August 1908
During the days of the Bon Echo Inn there was a steel staircase leading from the bridge at the Narrows to the top of Mazinaw Rock. Part of the staircase can be seen today in the rock rubble above the Narrows. ... More
The Birch Pole Bridge over the Narrows- Bon Echo 1908
There may have been several bridges over the Narrows at Bon Echo Inn - this one built of birch poles. The bridge led to a steel stairway up the cliff face to the top of Mazinaw Rock..This photo looks southwest.... More
At the Spring - Bon Echo Inn, August 1908
It is unknown what Spring the photo refers to at the Bon Echo Inn or possibly the photo was taken 'in the Spring'. .The persons in the photo are unknown. Location is likely along the shores of Mazinaw Lake..Par... More
A Cozy Nook - 1908 at Bon Echo Inn
Another historic photo from Bob Blatchford's photo album dated August 1908. This gazebo was on the shore of Mazinaw Lake and part of the Bon Echo Inn property. Mazinaw Rock is evident in the background.
Bon Echo Wigwam - August 1908
This Wigwam was built by John Bey at the Bon Echo Inn on Mazinaw Lake. This photo is part of the Bob Blatchford photo album. At the time the Inn was owned by Dr. Weston Price.
Bon Echo Wigwam - August 1908, Cloyne and District Historical Society
This Wigwam was built by John Bey at the Bon Echo Inn on Mazinaw Lake. This photo is part of the Bob Blatchford photo album. At the time the Inn was owned by Dr. Weston Price.
A Cozy Nook - 1908 at Bon Echo Inn
Another historic photo from Bob Blatchford's photo album dated August 1908. This gazebo was on the shore of Mazinaw Lake and part of the Bon Echo Inn property. Mazinaw Rock is evident in the background.
At the Spring - Bon Echo Inn, August 1908
It is unknown what Spring the photo refers to at the Bon Echo Inn or possibly the photo was taken 'in the Spring'. .The persons in the photo are unknown. Location is likely along the shores of Mazinaw Lake..Par... More
A real pleasure - at Bon Echo Inn - August 1908
This photo was taken when Bon Echo Inn was in full swing in 1908. The persons are unknown..The location appears to be just south of the 'Old Walt' inscription which did not exist at the time of the photo..Part... More
A real pleasure - at Bon Echo Inn - August 1908
This photo was taken when Bon Echo Inn was in full swing in 1908. The persons are unknown..The location appears to be just south of the 'Old Walt' inscription which did not exist at the time of the photo..Part... More
Water Tower View - Bon Echo Inn, August 1908
Bon Echo Inn had a tall water tower that can be seen in some vintage photos. This is the view from the tower in 1908 during the ownership of Dr. Weston Price...Part of the Bob Blatchford photo album.
Bon Echo Inn North Side - 1935, Cloyne and District Historical Society
This group of 6 photos show different angles of the Bon Echo Inn on Mazinaw Lake. All 6 photos were taken in 1935 one year before the devastating fire that destroyed the Inn in 1936. ..The information below is... More
Bob Blatchford Tribute 1932- 2015
A tribute to long-time CDHS member and contributor - Bob Blatchford. This framed collection of photos from Bob is proudly displayed in the Pioneer Museum in Cloyne and was presented to Bob's family at a CDHS m... More
Bob Blatchford Tribute 1932- 2015
A tribute to long-time CDHS member and contributor - Bob Blatchford. This framed collection of photos from Bob is proudly displayed in the Pioneer Museum in Cloyne and was presented to Bob's family at a CDHS m... More
Bon Echo Inn North Side - 1935
This group of 6 photos show different angles of the Bon Echo Inn on Mazinaw Lake. All 6 photos were taken in 1935 one year before the devastating fire that destroyed the Inn in 1936. ..The information below is... More
Walt Whitman, Cloyne and District Historical Society
At Mazinaw Lake, Mrs. Denison operated an inn which became a mecca for a large number of Whitman devotees. The Whitman Club of Bon Echo was organized at some time after 1910 and before 1916. Mr. Denison states ... More
Northbrook Girl Guide Camp - 1949 - Mazinaw Lake 2
As Mary Johnson quotes on the back of her photo:..'Our Bell Tents. Secured from Army Headquarters in Kingston, rent free - except we had to pay the freight ($24.00). On Mazinaw Lake on Bryce Brown property near... More
Walt Whitman Inscription on Mazinaw Rock - Bon Echo
The following information on Old Walt was obtained from 'The Mazinaw Experience' by John Campbell...Upon Merrill Denison's return from the war in 1919, he learned of his mother's (Flora MacDonald Denison) plans... More
Planing Mill - Sawyer Stoll, Massanoga
This photo, perhaps professionally taken is at the Massanoga mill of Sawyer Stoll. Unknown date.
Unknown Painter at Bon Echo, Cloyne and District Historical Society
Part of the Bon Echo Archives Collection..Unknown date..Note: All CDHS Flickr content is available for the public use (non-commercial) providing our Rights Statement is followed:.pioneer.mazinaw.on.ca/flickr_st... More
Sawyer Stoll Log Drive Crew, Cloyne and District Historical Society
At the Massanoga Mill. Unknown date or identity of men. Public domain photograph of industrial workers, factory building, work, assembly line, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Diving in Front of Mazinaw Rock at Bon Echo
A diving platform was known to exist at Bon Echo since it's shown in several other photos. This photo shows it near the cliff face - normally it's positioned closer to shore...Unknown date and unknown persons ... More
Letter to Uncle Mike - Page 1 Ontario Canada
This document to Bon Echo Mike (Mike Schwager) is from the Bon Echo Archives..Actual author and date of letter unknown..Photos of Mike can be seen in the Bon Echo Album on this site.
Bon Echo's Little Theatre - circa 1920
Theatre was an important part of Merrill Denison's life and it extended to Bon Echo to entertain guests at the Inn.
Merrill Denison at Bon Echo, Cloyne and District Historical Society
This fine photo of Merrill Denison was taken in front of Dollywood. Source: Queen Archives, Box 95, Collection 2056..Photo by Newton Associates, Ottawa #36618
View of Narrows Bridge, Bon Echo circa 1920
This photo is part of the Bon Echo archives. It features a man atop Mazinaw Rock (likely Merrill Denison) looking down at the Narrows Bridge. The bridge enabled visitors of the Bon Echo Inn to reach the stairc... More
Interior Pages of 1927 Denison Bon Echo Brochure
These pages provide descriptions of available accommodation at Bon Echo Inn and the new golf course being constructed. The Fairway Campground at the current Bon Echo Provincial Park was aptly named. Some of t... More
Bon Echo's Little Theatre - circa 1920
Theatre was an important part of Merrill Denison's life and it extended to Bon Echo to entertain guests at the Inn.
Sawyer - Stoll Diesel Power Plant
This diesel engine was used at the Sawyer Stoll Lumber Mill (Massanoga) north of Mazinaw Lake. Unknown date.
Interior Pages of 1927 Denison Bon Echo Brochure
These pages provide descriptions of available accommodation at Bon Echo Inn and the new golf course being constructed. The Fairway Campground at the current Bon Echo Provincial Park was aptly named. Some of t... More
Closeup of Badminton Court - Bon Echo Inn, 1927
The people are unknown in this photograph as is the exact location of the badminton court. The badminton and tennis courts plus the riding stables were added to the Inn property in 1922.
Bon Echo Inn Stable - circa 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later. .Horseback riding was a f... More
Bon Echo Northern Lights - 1922
This photo shows visitors enjoying the Northern Lights at Bon Echo in 1922...Visitors are not identified in photo.
Mazinaw Rock - 1922, Mazinaw Lake
This photo shows the famous Mazinaw Rock (also referred to as Bon Echo Rock) in 1922. Now a Provincial Park it was donated by Merrill Denison to the Province of Ontario in 1959. The Park officially opened in 1... More
Closeup of Badminton Court - Bon Echo Inn, 1927
The people are unknown in this photograph as is the exact location of the badminton court. The badminton and tennis courts plus the riding stables were added to the Inn property in 1922.
Bon Echo Inn Stable - circa 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later. .Horseback riding was a f... More
Bon Echo Northern Lights - 1922
This photo shows visitors enjoying the Northern Lights at Bon Echo in 1922...Visitors are not identified in photo.
Bon Echo Inn - Greystones Cottage - 1925
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike...Greystones was originally built as a schoolho... More
Bon Echo Inn - Greystones Cottage - 1925
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike...Greystones was originally built as a schoolho... More
Closeup of Golf Photo in Bon Echo Brochure 1927
It is unknown who the golfers are in this photo.
Rates at Bon Echo Inn circa 1927-28
Rates at the Inn ranged from $5-$8.00 per day. During this time period 'the Inn had a guest list of over 200 people and a staff of 40 were employed in a variety of tasks from providing meals to cleaning rooms a... More
Closeup of Golf Photo in Bon Echo Brochure 1927
It is unknown who the golfers are in this photo.
Camp Mazinaw at Mazinaw Rock c1933
The Mazinaw Rock during the time of the first Mazinaw Boys Camp, between 1929 and approximately 1934...Mazinaw Rock (sometimes erroniously, called Bon Echo Rock) is a high rock cliff rising just shy of 300 feet... More
The Narrows Bridge, Bon Echo - 1930
A view looking north at the Narrows showing the bridge in 1930. This was 6 years before the Bon Echo Inn was destroyed by fire...Part of the Peter and Mary Jane Turner Collection.Note: All CDHS Flickr content ... More
The Little Theatre at Bon Echo c 1920s-1930
This photo was featured in a 1930 brochure of the Bon Echo Inn by the Denisons outlining the wonders of Bon Echo. Merrill Denison - one of Canada's best playwrights was instrumental in arranging plays at the Li... More
Mazinaw Lake shore-line road Ontario Canada
Unknown date of this photo, but probably c1930 showing part of the lower Mazinaw Lake immediately south of the current Smart's Marina...This road would have been a local road used to access structures and farms... More
Camp Mazinaw at Mazinaw Rock c1933
The Mazinaw Rock during the time of the first Mazinaw Boys Camp, between 1929 and approximately 1934...Mazinaw Rock (sometimes erroniously, called Bon Echo Rock) is a high rock cliff rising just shy of 300 feet... More
Old Hwy 41 North of Narrows Aug 13, 1932
A view of the original Highway #41 north of Bon Echo on August 13th, 1932. It appears this photo may have been taken along the river that flows out of Mackavoy Lake to the head of the Mazinaw at Brown's..Part o... More
Bon Echo Inn, East Side - 1935, Cloyne and District Historical Society
See previous slide for a brief description of the Bon Echo Inn.
Bon Echo Inn White House - circa 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn Boat House, Cloyne and District Historical Society
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn Cottages on Mazinaw Lake
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn Caretaker's cottage - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later. ..This was the cottage Mik... More
Bon Echo Inn, East End - 1935
See previous slide for a brief description of the Bon Echo Inn.
Workman's Cottage at Bon Echo Inn - circa 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Inside the Bon Echo Inn - circa 1935
See previous slide for a brief description of the Bon Echo Inn. The interior of the hotel's (Inn) main floor was lined with birch and elm bark to give a natural appearance (source: 'A Mazinaw Experience' by Jo... More
Bon Echo Inn, East Side - 1935
See previous slide for a brief description of the Bon Echo Inn.
Bon Echo Inn White House Office and Tuck Shop
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn Manager's Cottage- circa 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn Manager's Cottage- circa 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn Laundry House - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn Storehouse - circa 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn Caretaker's cottage - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later. ..This was the cottage Mik... More
Bon Echo Inn Bath House 12' x 12' - circa 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn North Cottage - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later. ..Note the interesting an... More
Work Shop at Bon Echo Inn - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Dressing Rooms- Bon Echo Inn, 1935
This photo is one of a series of 20 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn Oil House and Pump House - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Dressing Rooms- Bon Echo Inn, 1935
This photo is one of a series of 20 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn Ice house - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn North Cottage - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later. ..Note the interesting an... More
Bon Echo Inn Oil House and Pump House - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn Ice house - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn Boat House
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn Laundry House - 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn Storehouse - circa 1935
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.
Bon Echo Inn Cottages on Mazinaw Lake
This photo is one of a series of 19 photos taken in 1935 of the various outbuildings of the famous Bon Echo Inn. The Inn was destroyed by fire from a lightning strike one year later.