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Caves Of Ontario




I have created this site for cavers to share in the natural wonders of Ontario, Canada. To create a database of cave images and descriptions. To have a forum to share our passion for what lies under our feet. A community porthole of a sort.
As well the site will help provide information to people who have a desire to learn more about caves, a database of clubs and cave related links for people to explore.
I have listed the caves by geographical region. No sensitive cave locations or locations of caves on private property are listed on this site. This is for the protection of the caves as well as the privacy of the land owners who are generous enough to let us enjoy our hobby.
I am always looking for new caves, sinkholes, crevices and bedrock outcrops to explore. Please feel free to contact me if you have an area or spot that you think would be of interest to me, or a spot that is not listed on my site.

JEFF
jeff@ontariocaves.com


Thanks to all the other cavers and property owners who have contributed images and information on local Ontario caves.
(All sensitive cave locations are kept secret with respect of the landowners)



Mystery shaft in the middle of nowhere. Myself, Mick and GW recently explored this 16.5 foot deep shaft in Southwestern Ontario. Various large sinkholes and loads of bedrock elevation hint at the possibility of large caves beneath our feet. Unfortunately the shaft is choked with debris, a possible dig for a future date.


Southern Ontario Caves

2 Sets Of Tires Cave
Chipmunk Cave
 Eramosa Karst Conservation Area
Classified Cave #4
Classified Cave #3
Falcon Cave
 Steaming Dung Cave
Centennial Parkway Caves
 Cricket Cave
Second Chance Cave
Bed Of Glass Cave
Left Door Cave
Razor Cave
Dead Mouse Cave
Sunny's Cavern
Kettle Cave
Bender's
(Hawaiian Lava Tube)
Wasteland Waterway Cave part 2
Wasteland Waterway Cave
Kristmas Cave

Southeastern Ontario Caves

Spanky's Paradise Cave
New October P. Lake Cave

Southwestern Ontario Caves

 Classified Cave #2
 Devil's Cave
Travertine Cave
Rover's Cave
Broken Rowboat Cave

Bedrock Features & Events

Southern Ontario Riverbed's
Sea Caves of the Bruce Peninsula
Bedrock Features
Eramosa Karst Cleanup Pic's 2009








This picture was sent to me by Marc-Andre Dorval of Speleo Club Nibelungen. The club is in the process of digging this sump in Lafleche Cave in Quebec Canada. Currently they have removed debris to three meters below the water level with the hopes of finding virgin passage. The divers name is Donald. Glad to see I am not the only person crazy enough to spend the weekend digging for virgin tunnel.


First Time Cavers

If your looking to explore your first Ontario cave, then look no further than one of the many tourist cave's open for public tour's. Its great if your a first time caver, or if your just looking to get the family out for the afternoon. Bonnechere Caves in Eganville Ontario provides nice solution formed passages, and in a controlled atmosphere safe for the whole family. Scenic Caves in Collingwood Ontario is another spot good for adventurous people of every age. Please view the following link for a list of commercial caves in Ontario. Commercial Caves Of Ontario.

If your looking for caves in their more natural state, then look no further than the Toronto Caving Club. They offer numerous beginners trips thru out the year to some small caves along the Niagara Escarpment. Its a good way to get your feet wet, and meet some good people. You will also make connections in the caving community, and gain the trust of your fellow cavers.

 

Cave Related Links
Western New York Waterfalls
Scott A. Ensmingers site dedicated to waterfalls of New York State and beyond.

Scott A. Ensmingers Site
 Another site of Scott's full of New York State cave related info.

National Speleological Society
The NSS is the biggest cave organization around.

Rockwatching
A blog dedicated to everything rock, minerals and caves in Ontario, Canada

White Nose Syndrome
A devastating disease affecting bats in North America. An article by the NSS full of information
on how to stop the spread of the syndrome.

Toronto Caving Club
A club of local Ontario caver's.

Wolfmaan
Adventurer, travel writer and outdoor educator.

Canadian Caver Magazine
A magazine dedicated to the exploration of Canadian caves and beyond.

For anyone who is into traveling or Costa Rica, check out the new book by Michael Gordon called
Tamarindo (Crooked times in Costa Rica)
You can find it at http://www.edgehillpress.com/

 

Any questions or comments, or if you want to contribute information or images for this site.
Contact myself jeff at jeff@ontariocaves.com