Peter McFarland, General Manager of the Opinicon

Speaker: Peter McFarland, General Manager of the Opinicon Title: Revitalizing the Rideau; Taking an Old Gem into a New Era.

Synopsis: The Opinicon; then and now. Join us for a historical tour of Chaffey's Lock and vacationing along the shores of Opinicon Lake over the ages. From early long-stay fishing getaways to today's weekend retreats, the Opinicon has always been about family, friends and relaxation on the Rideau Canal. Peter McFarland, General Manager of The Opinicon Dining & Resort, will talk about keeping the nostalgia alive while charting a new path for the resort, its staff, the community and the region at large.