Exploring Hidden Muskoka is a book that will assist readers in exploring locations of historical and natural interest throughout Muskoka, revealing a side to this popular region that few tourists and cottagers appreciate. The book will be designed to be highly entertaining while also being a practical tool to assist in exploration and sightseeing.
Long-dead British soldiers, grieving lovers, lingering spirits - Niagara-on-the-Lake's long and colourful history is kept alive by ghosts of its past. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Introduction 1 Laura Secord Homestead 2 The Olde Angel Inn 3 Ghost Ship Foam 4 Queenston Heights 5 Lakefront Gazebo 6 Prince of Wales Hotel 7 Fort Mississauga 8 Niagara Apothecary 9 Old Courthouse 10 Pillar and Post Inn 11 Corks Restaurant 12 McFarland House 13 Butler's Burial Ground 14 Sarah Ann and Other Fort George Ghosts 15 St. Mark's Cemetery 16 Short Takes From Beyond the Grave 17 Experience for Yourself Acknowledgements Notes Bibliography Image Credits
Exploring Ontario's cottage country reveals a tapestry of nearly two dozen vanished villages, including railway whistle-stops and logging hamlets. Andrew Hind guides readers through the Parry Sound District, northeast Ontario, Muskoka, Algonquin Park, Haliburton, and the Kawarthas, uncovering the history and stories behind these forgotten communities. This journey offers a unique glimpse into the region's past and the remnants of its once-thriving settlements.
Muskoka is a beloved region for summertime frivolity--a popular destination for tourists and cottagers. The region is also home to a remarkably varied and interesting history. This book explores stories that most people, residents included, likely know little about. Meet Dangerous Dan, a two-fisted brawler who fought his way into legend though countless lumber camps and booze-soaked taverns. Learn how one man's vision and hard work transformed Bala into the "Cranberry Capital of Ontario." Explore the history of Bigwin Inn, a lavish resort that was once the most luxurious hotel in Canada and that experienced a tragic and sad demise. Venture aboard steamships, into logging camps and elegant resorts, and through dense forests to the remains of ghost towns to unearth tales so much a part of the Muskoka experience...but overshadowed by the beautiful lakes and the endless opportunities for carefree enjoyment.