History
HistoryBolsover, a hamlet on the Talbot River and Butternut Creek, was originally called "Onicum" an Indian name meaning "Village of the Pines". Bolsover is an English name given by the Postal Department when Mr. McRae was appointed Postmaster.
Bolsover is located in the western portion of the Kawartha Lakes. It's linked to the Trent-Severn Waterway in the north by Canal Lake. Bolsover has always historically been country and cottage area. The residents of Bolover can enjoy the various lakes in Eldon Township.
It once secured limited power from the Talbot River. By, 1881, Bolsover had a sawmill, a grist mill, a Presbyterian and a Methodist Church. It also had some stores, a harness and blacksmith shop and several taverns. A famous tavern then was called Biddy Young's Tavern at the junction of Old #46 and #48 highways.