By the late 1800s, the lumber industry was booming, largely due to the construction of railroads through Ontario. For areas such as Parry Sound, the development of the Ottawa, Arnprior & Parry Sound Railway in 1896, meant that lumber could be shipped straight to eastern markets without using trans-shipment points, which led to the increased success of the numerous lumber companies situated along the shores of Georgian Bay.
This exhibition highlights the different lumber companies operating out of the West Parry Sound District, and explores the life of the lumberman. Discover what it would have been like to live in an early lumber camp, learn about the different tools of the trade, and see logging artifacts that are over 100 years old.
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