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Geographic Location: Schreiber- Geographic Location: Muskoka
- Geographic Location: Centennial
- Centennial Women's Institute
Historic District: Lennox Active: Yes Historic District: Lennox Active: YesFederated Women's Institutes of Ontario - 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 - 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 - Big Chute Maskoka
A painting of the Big Chute rapids in Muskoka, Ontario. A painting of the Big Chute rapids in Muskoka, Ontario. - Japanese Internment Camp
Internees at Japanese Internment Camp two miles east of Schreiber.Men were sent to the camps to assist in road building in the area between Schreiber and Jackfish. Internees at Japanese Internment Camp two miles east of Schreiber.Men were sent to the camps to assist in road building in the area between Schreiber and Jackfish.Schreiber Public Library - CPR Ten wheeler engine 1081
Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive class D10k was built in Montreal by the Montreal Locomotive works in October of 1912. It was used for weight/freight service on the Nipigon and Heron Bay subdivisions and used for pusher service on Selim Hill. The engine was retired in February 1960. Canadian Pacific Railway locomotive class D10k was built in Montreal by the Montreal Locomotive works in October of 1912. It was used for weight/freight service on the Nipigon and Heron …Schreiber Public Library - CPR Engine 2330
Photograph of a Pacific type, Class G3D engine. This engine was built by the Montreal Locomotive Works in August of 1926. It worked passenger service on No. 7 and No. 8 trains between Chapleau and Fort William in the Spring of 1944 and also worked freight service on the Nipigon … Photograph of a Pacific type, Class G3D engine. This engine was built by the Montreal Locomotive Works in August of 1926. It worked passenger service on No. 7 and No. …Schreiber Public Library
