The founders of Paisley were Simon Orchard and Samuel T. Rowe, residents of Durham, Ontario, who, in the spring of 1851 came to Walkerton intending to settle there. Rowe became involved in a building project in Walkerton, but Orchard, who reported having
Covered Bridge Park Waterfront campground on Bonnechere River with cottages, cabins, yurt camping, tent and trailer sites. East of Algonquin Provincial Park between Round Lake and Golden Lake. Great fishing, swimming, canoeing and wildlife viewing.