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Geographic Location: Midland- Geographic Location: Thunder Bay
- Geographic Location: Muskoka
- Big Chute Maskoka
A painting of the Big Chute rapids in Muskoka, Ontario. A painting of the Big Chute rapids in Muskoka, Ontario. - Lady sitting by lake
Lady sitting on a rock by a lake at Hamill's Point, Muskoka, Ontario Lady sitting on a rock by a lake at Hamill's Point, Muskoka, OntarioMilton Historical Society - Lady sitting on a rock by a lake
Lady sitting on a rock by a lake at Hamill's Point, Muskoka, Ontario Lady sitting on a rock by a lake at Hamill's Point, Muskoka, OntarioMilton Historical Society - View of lake from Hamill's Point, Muskoka, Ontario
View of lake from Hamill's Point, Muskoka, Ontario View of lake from Hamill's Point, Muskoka, OntarioMilton Historical Society - Port Sandfield, Muskoka, Ontario
Port Sandfield, Muskoka, Ontario Port Sandfield, Muskoka, OntarioMilton Historical Society - Hammill's Point, Muskoka, Ontario
Young lady posed on rocks underneath tree with a back ground of a lake Young lady posed on rocks underneath tree with a back ground of a lakeMilton Historical Society - Gone Fishin' — Torontonians' love affair with the cottage
Torontonians have a long and happy tradition of heading north to cottage country during the long, hot days of summer. This virtual exhibit explores cottage-related items from our Special Collections. Torontonians have a long and happy tradition of heading north to cottage country during the long, hot days of summer. This virtual exhibit explores cottage-related items from our Special Collections.Toronto Public Library - Portage Flyer at the South Portage, Lake of Bays, Muskoka, Ontario
The major obstacle to water navigation between Huntsville and the resorts on Lake of Bays was the portage between Peninsula Lake and Lake of Bays. Although only a distance of one mile separated the two lakes, the difference in elevation betwen the lakes was 100 feet with the ridge of … The major obstacle to water navigation between Huntsville and the resorts on Lake of Bays was the portage between Peninsula Lake and Lake of Bays. Although only a distance of …Huntsville Public Library - Finlayson Pond and Dam, Big East River system, Muskoka, Ontario, 1949.
The Big East River headwaters rise on the rugged western rim of the Algonquin Highland, adjacent to those of the Oxtongue River. Water pouring off the uninhabited hills quickly finds its way into several lively creeks that bubble down narrow valleys into a tiny lake, Finlayson Pond, nestled in the … The Big East River headwaters rise on the rugged western rim of the Algonquin Highland, adjacent to those of the Oxtongue River. Water pouring off the uninhabited hills quickly finds …Huntsville Public Library - Log sawing contest near Huntsville, Ontario, 1966.
Log sawing contest near Huntsville, Ontario, 1966. Log sawing contest near Huntsville, Ontario, 1966.Huntsville Public Library - Unknown dam on Big East River system, Muskoka, Ontario,1949.
As well as controlling water levels, the Big East River system was used every spring for log runs. The various lumber companies in the area stamped thier logs and sent them down the river with the spring runoff. On entering Lake Vernon from the river they were sorted by the … As well as controlling water levels, the Big East River system was used every spring for log runs. The various lumber companies in the area stamped thier logs and sent …Huntsville Public Library - Distress Dam on the Big East River system, Muskoka, Ontario, 1949.
As well as controlling water levels, the Big East River system was used every spring for log runs. The various lumber companies in the area stamped their logs and sent them down the river with the spring runoff. On entering Lake Vernon from the river they were sorted by the … As well as controlling water levels, the Big East River system was used every spring for log runs. The various lumber companies in the area stamped their logs and sent …Huntsville Public Library - New Distress Dam on the Big East River system, Muskoka, Ontatio.
A lumbering dam built on this site in the 1880s created an artificial lake, Distress Pond, to hold water for log drives. The present concrete dam, built in 1955 by the Department of Public Works, maintains the pond for recreation. A lumbering dam built on this site in the 1880s created an artificial lake, Distress Pond, to hold water for log drives. The present concrete dam, built in 1955 by …Huntsville Public Library - Breaking up the land to wrestle a living from the Muskoka bush.
Horses and a walking plow with rough pole fences in background. This photograph was taken c1915 by Frank C. Paterson, Agricultural Representative for Muskoka Parry Sound Districts, 1915-1919. Horses and a walking plow with rough pole fences in background. This photograph was taken c1915 by Frank C. Paterson, Agricultural Representative for Muskoka Parry Sound Districts, 1915-1919.Huntsville Public Library - Muskoka River
View of the south branch Muskoka River View of the south branch Muskoka RiverOrillia Public Library - Wasdell Falls
View of Wasdell Falls View of Wasdell FallsOrillia Public Library - Home
This is a photograph of three people standing in front of their home. This is a photograph of three people standing in front of their home.Kanhiote Tyendinaga Territory Public Library - Official Party at Launching of Corvette H.M.C.S. Whitby, 1943
In 1943, the Town of Whitby sponsored the construction of the Corvette H.M.C.S. Whitby, which was launched on September 18, 1943 from the shipyards at Midland, Ontario. This photograph was published in the Daily Times Gazette. In 1943, the Town of Whitby sponsored the construction of the Corvette H.M.C.S. Whitby, which was launched on September 18, 1943 from the shipyards at Midland, Ontario. This photograph was …Whitby Public Library - Creole (1897)
Official No.: 103675; 50x11x5 Owned by J. Playfair, Midland 1897; Mrs. D. A. Anderson, Victoria Harbour Ont. 1901. Built by J. Playfair, Midland 1897. Engine 10x10 by Doty Engine Works. Destroyed by fire 07/11/05 Midland Ont. (date of 19/01/06 also given); Final Location: Midland, Ontario, Canada, Burnt Official No.: 103675; 50x11x5 Owned by J. Playfair, Midland 1897; Mrs. D. A. Anderson, Victoria Harbour Ont. 1901. Built by J. Playfair, Midland 1897. Engine 10x10 by Doty Engine Works. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Gleneagles (1925) Other Names: Silverdale (1978); Official No.: 152643; First Rebuild: Official Number: 152643 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 582 x 60 -- 8582 tons Rebuilt: Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada in 1963 582x60x28 Owned by Great Lakes Transportation Co. (James Playfair), Midland, 1925-1926; Canada Steamship Lines 1926-1964; Ocean Lines (Canada Steamship Lines), 1964-1973; Pipe … Other Names: Silverdale (1978); Official No.: 152643; First Rebuild: Official Number: 152643 Propulsion: Screw Dimensions: 582 x 60 -- 8582 tons Rebuilt: Port Arthur, Ontario, Canada in 1963 582x60x28 Owned …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
