In the heart of Caledon, ON where rolling hills meet winding trails and the Credit River flows through forests steeped in history, a new chapter is being written for one of Ontario’s oldest stone and brick buildings.
The Liberty Inn—a beautifully restored five-suite inn and spa—has officially opened its doors, offering guests a unique chance to experience the Headwaters region through both comfort and connection to the past.
But this is no ordinary country getaway.
Set on the edge of Forks of the Credit Provincial Park in the historic hamlet of Cataract, The Liberty Inn is housed in a structure that has stood for 170 years. Originally built in 1855—twelve years before Confederation—the building has been everything from a post office and general store to a speakeasy, fine dining restaurant, and hiker’s rest stop. Now, thanks to owners Jacqui Liberty and Bruno Roldan, the storied property has been reimagined as a boutique inn that artfully blends preserved heritage features with modern touches.
The inn’s transformation is as thoughtful as it is beautiful. While the interiors now feature handcrafted tilework, luxurious spa facilities, and curated suites designed for quiet reflection or cozy romance, the history of the building is never far away. Guests can still find the original post office door intact, and in the courtyard, a limestone fish tank dating back to 1891—once used to keep trout fresh at the McEnaney Junction Hotel—has been transformed into a working water fountain.
Much of the land’s early history can be traced back to Richard Church, who purchased 200 acres in 1855 and quickly got to work building Caledon’s first brewery, mills, and what would become The Liberty Inn. As rail travel brought more visitors through the region in the late 1800s, a brick addition was added to house weary travellers and workers at what was then called The Glenn Dew Drop Inn.
Through decades of change—including Prohibition, ownership by generations of local families, and eventual conversion into a beloved general store, inn, restaurant, and even a private home—the property has remained a cornerstone of community life in Cataract.
Today, The Liberty Inn welcomes a new generation of visitors looking for more than just a place to stay. With its serene Nordic spa, proximity to hiking trails, and intimate scale, the inn offers a kind of retreat that feels personal, peaceful, and rooted in something deeper than design trends. It’s a place to slow down, breathe in the country air, and maybe even hear the echoes of its past in the creak of a floorboard or the charm of a preserved windowpane.
As Caledon continues to evolve as a destination for nature lovers, cyclists, and those seeking a restorative escape just outside the city, The Liberty Inn offers something rare: a space where history isn’t just preserved—it’s alive, and welcoming you in.
To learn more or book your stay, visit www.libertyinn.ca.
