-,%. *J>^. A/. IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) // "^ // 7 ^ y ,'*^'-^ c^ * A 1.0 IM JIIM .,5 "^ .r IIIIM J' MM !.l 1.25 1.4 1^ M 22 1.6 V2 ^m ^ >^. e '^^ 3 \> .<&. ^/^ '^r '^J Hiotographic Sciences Corpordtion 4s ^^ du odifier une mage The copy filmed here has been reproduced thanks to the generosity of: National Library of Canada The images appearing here are the best quality possible considering the condition and legibility of the original copy and in keeping with the filming contract specifications. L'exemplaire filmi fut reproduit grdce d la g^ndrositd de: Bibliothdque nationale du Canada Les images suivantes ont 6x6 reproduites avec h\ plus grand soin, compte tenu de la condition et de la nettetd de l'exemplaire filmd, et en conformity avec les conditions du contrat de filmage. Original copies in printed paper covers are filmed beginning with the front cover and ending on the last page with a printed or illustrated impres- sion, or the back cover when appropriate. 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Les diagrammes suivants fllustrent la m^thode. rrata to pelure, n 32X 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 f\ nl I'lirlliinii'iil iS<» much igiKjivince prevrehensive ; at the same time, if the [)erusal of these pagL;s shouhl but serve to dispel some of the existing ignorance and erroneous impressions concerning tliis country, and to induce many of the thousands who are actually in ipiest of such places as are here described, to visit these ri^sorts, our etl'orts will Iiave been successful. For considerable statistical and meteorological inforuiatii'ii, the writer is indebteil to K. Herbert Adams, M.I)., of Toronto, stude!it of climatology, and one deeply interested in and identified with Canadian health resorts. While tlie hulk of the information contained between these covers has l)een tln^ result of personal ob.sei'vation and enipiiry, with a view to its reliability, the writer will cheerfully receiver any suggestions, in order to make such corrections and additions as may bo necessary in future editions. a I III In tl' MiKDMUCK SIMIi.V 'I'oUONId, Mitll, ly.i-': i SUMMER EXCURSION LINES AND RATES. Niag:ara. River Line c > 'li i/iiiiird. Chifora ami Cihold malic six i-omicl Irip.^ ilaily lo NiaKaia Ciii inilr-i. Li'u i~liMi ami (^iiccii^loii IIO iiiili'-l. Kai'O, one way, SI : roiiiHl I rip. ••?!.. "-n ; nmml li-ip cxciirsioiis, ret \iniiiiK same ilay, 7.") ('('ills ; book lickcls. t wciily roiiml I rips, |ii r'uiit> cacli Empress of India I'lins lo.Si. ('alliai'iii(>s (H2 niili'H), two rouiid trips (lail\. I''arc. one way, t.') cciils : round trip. ?1.2."); roiiiid irip excursion, .Vl cents: book ticket.-, twenty round lri|is, l.leents eacli. Modjcska and IMacaspa run two trips cadi, daily, to (>ak\ ilU' (-1 niilc-|. HurliuKlon Meacli i:ill nillcst, and Hamilton i:if! Miilcs). I''ai'e. one way. 7-'> cents; round trip, -SI.-.') : round ti'ip, excursion, .Ml ceids ; book ticket-, ten round trips, /in echls eacli. TIk' Toronto Kerry Co.'s l-land Ferries I'un from ().:iii a.m.. until II. on p.m.. at intervals of ten to tifl'eiii minutes. Karc eaeb wa.\ , live cents, or l.Vi tick. The well-known tiipsof the Uicbelicu and Ontario N'a\iKation Company lo IM out real, (Quebec aniiiiy, throutib the licautiful -ecnery and t lie :i'i,n(i(l islands of the (ioortrian Hay, etc.. are amonj,' the most desc vcdly popular of our summer excursion routes. BagrgagCi Tourists and passenjrcrs to 'I'oronto b.\ boa' or rail will coi.-ull tl "ir con\('i lence by availinij themsehes of the services of the Vcrral 'l'raii>fcr ( 'ompan.\ s oHieers, who board all incomiu}^ trains and meet all -loannMs, ami will Like charKc of baiftcat^c cliccks. thus relieviiiK passont?ers of any furt her I rouble in looking after the forwarding of t heir eirects. CLOSE SEASONS FOR FISH AND GAME. I'lJOVI.NTK. OK O.NI'AKK). Ki.siiiNc -Salmon trout and white tish, Xo\ . I to Nov. liUth, bo li da.\s inclusive ; fresh water hcM-rintr, Oct. !."> to Nov. ;{iltb: spiM'klcd tront. Sep. I.Mh to .Maj 1st : brook river trout. Set). l,")th lo.Ian. 1st ; bass. May Itllh to .lune :tli following, (irouse, iihcasants, jiartridKcs, between Dec. I"ith and Sep. lath: swans or tfeese. yXay 1st te Sep. litli ; woodcock, snipe, ploverdock. Dec. l^Mli to Sep. I.Vli ; beaver may not be killed ui.til >.'ov. Isl, l«!)7 ; niu.-kral, .Ma.\ l-t to Ni)\ . 1st. but musk rat may not be shot durintc montb of .\i)ril ; otti-r ma.\ not be killed until No\ , ls|, 1S!)7. S/xcidI I'l Dfisions Non-residents are oblif:>: obtainatile from the Chief dame Warden. No jiersoii can take more than 1(1(1 ilucks in any one season, i^niii, woodcock and partridK'' may not be sold, bartered or excbany;cd in Ontario, no matter where tak(!n or jjrocured, until Oct. I.")lh, 1S1I7 Aloo-c, elk and <'aribou iiiav not he killed until Gel. 2(11 h. ISy."). Deer, close season, Nov. |.'>th to Oct. 2(itli of year foUowinj^. Si'ouisMKN Kor sportsmen in parties of (Ive or more t raxelliun loKcHier on the K(>inMr .journey on hunt iiik or tisbini; cxpedit ions, return ticket.-. Kood fiu' one moiit h, will l)e issni!d at siiiKle llrst class fare aad a thiid, and I wo hundred ('.'(Mil ikmumIs baM:j?iiKe, eonsistin|=t of weariiiK apliarel and ; iiortsincn's mittlt, such as t<'nts, camp utensils, etc , includiuKa tisli or >{ame catch of r)()lbs. in weight, will be carried free for each /)()/if».rt\/c sjiort -mail. One doj; will he cariied free in the ba^KaKc car. for each sportsman, but all doK- in excess of this allowance, will be chained for at re^'ular rales, (inns in wooden, canvas or leather cases may be taken into iiassen- n;t'r ears, but if not so protected the,\- must he eoinc.xcil in the baK^caKc car, at the owner's risk. Canoes, skid's and otlier boats will not bi' taken in t he ba^KaKe lar, hut must be forwarded by freit^ht train or by Kxiiress. The forcKoiiiK fares and ar- rani^eineiits aiipiv onlv to CobourK. I'enelaiitf. Orillia, and all points norih of Orilla to North Mav : to all station- on the Midland Division mu'th of but not ineliuliiiK AKincourt, .Myrtl(\ AHllhrook ami Ilelleville iiicln-ive. Tu()i,i,i.\(i TrolliiiK foi' saliiuni trout be^cins about the 2lst of Ma,\ and la-ts about twowiu'ks. The Indians think t be best tinw' in spring is while tbcblos-oms are on (he wilil plum trees. In the fall it begins about the miihlle of October and lasts about the same time. Mass, pickerel and maskaloiiKe will take the spoon freely duriiigtlie period allowed b.\ the (lame Laws, 111 the warm weather the salmon trout keep close to tlii' bottom, II islheli iiecessiiry to use a line L'lid cm' IKhi fec^l long, with about two |iounds of a -inker, so Ihivt tliu bait nmj reaeli a great depth. CanaMan Suinincv IResovts, TORONTO. WHILE thore .iro many cities iinsscssiiiu' sjiutial iiitc'rt.'.st to ti>iiiists from their i,'roiiter antiiiuity, and whicli can hoast of older liistorical associations, yet are there few, if any, cities in the workl conihininn' such attractions as these, witli tiie advantai^es of a l)usy metropolis, ami possessing at the same time a grand climate, heaiiti- I'ricdtv li'i siili iiiis ill '/'(iroiito. fid scenery, and iineiiiialied facilities for all kinds of outdoor sfiorts to such a decree as Toronto, the ''\tueen City" of Canada. It is not our purpose, nor is it within the scope of this work, to deal with Toronto's history, hut rather to give some idea of her importani'e as a great industrial and educational centre, and speciall\ to juNtify her claim as iieing pre-eminently a tourist and health resort. From Its position on. the north shore of Lake ( Mitario, with a beauti- ful natural harhor, almost land-locked, ami with the centralization of an ever-increasing network of railways, Toronto possesses uneiiualled shipping facilities, while that its citizens fully appreciate the opi)or- tuiiities for yachting and lioatinu' atl'oided hy lake, liay and iieighlmring I ('ueen"s I'ark, and in sight of tlie Provincial Parliament, ai'e a number of handsome and well e(|uipped educational Iniildiiigs wiiicii .justify Tor(tnto's claim of being one of the great educational centres of the continent. I'niversity College, is of course the centi-al figure, both as to location, importance, and beauty of arciiitictuie. Fronted by a spacious lawn, and surrounded by l)i'autiful ra\ ines and trei's and shrubbery, this ni.issive and handsome grey stone building of Norman architecture looks liiic some iuunense baronial castle of by-gone days. I I II' lull i> — h(t it'''it mi To tile south of the I'liivursity C'ollcgo is tlie now lihniry huildin^', tlio Colleiio Y M.C.A., tlie I>io|oj;ic'iil htiildiim, wliich liiis no superior of its kind on the continent, .•iiid the School of Science. Imniediiitely south of the School of .Science is old Wyclitie College, ■md to the west of this a small iind |)t'ciiliarly shaped huilding which is the .Meteorological ( >hservatory of the Dominion of Canada. I>ehind I'liiversity College is the new Wyclitle College, and north of this, and separated from it by forest trees and the erstwhile lawn of the Toionto Cricket Club, is McMaster Hall, of red brick with brown stone facings, and fronting on Bloor Street West. This is the main seat of .)7..ili (;7.n; Sl.llli 7i.:!:i ti7.-.':i Ml.dll III (^iiicn'n I'dvlc. ecclesiastical learning of tlie linptists. Near the Northern entrance of (,>ui'eu":5 I'ark is N'ictoria College, a handsome brown stone I)uilding wiiich. under the [lopiUar name of "Old Vic." is the pride of Methodism througliout the Province, 'i'o the east of this is St. Micliael's College, and near by the W'eiksiey School, one of the largest and most etlicient public schools of a city justly noted for the excellence of its public school .system. .Ml these important educational buildings are within a small radius, and can lie visited with little troul>le. Among rhe other largt' and important educational institutions is Trinity Cniversity, (Jueeii Street West, which is conducted under .Xuu'ii- CuhhiVkih Siimuicr Rrsnrfs. Tornuto Uiiircrsitj/ nntl Moiii hntnclics. can auspices ; Knox College, under Presbyterian auspices, in the centre of Spiitlina Avenue, just above College Street ; and the new ri)per Canada College, at the head of Avenue Road, near the northern limit of the city. I'arlidinciif /iitilduiii/s • — -r-r-\ ^ ■■■•■ ■ ! a; ('(inadiiin Siiiiiiiii'r lir.'idii.-i. Tlioro are over fifty pulilic scliools in Toio >t<> not iiicliidiim a larj^e luuiihur of sepHrate sclionlfs. There ar« aim) tiiree collegiate institutes and a large nuuil)er of kindergarten .schnol.s. Tiie ])iil)lic school system of Toronto has admittedly no suj)erior anywhere. Notwitlistanding the excellence and ethciency of the i)rimary and secondary sciiools, a descrip- tion of the Toronto system of education would not be complete without reckoning on the useful work done hy the Ladlm' ('iillnirs. With the increasing wealth of the country there is a growing demand for sciiools of a private chai'acter providing facilities for the higher education of young women. The Presbyterian Ladies' College, ojien to students of all I Main />/•('(■(', lli'uli I'ttrk. denominations, was founded in ISSit by Dr. T. M. Macintyre, who has had a wide experience in every grade of our educational system. It is beautifully located on lUoor Street West, facing the (,)ueen'8 Park, and thus in the educational centre of the city. Whilst enjoying the advan tnge.s of the o|)en country and invigorating pure air, the electric street railway belt line places it within easy reach of the business centres and railway stations. The building itself gives an impression of a private residence, yet tiie internal arrangements provide for extensive educa- tional work. Pupils are in attendance from every part of the Dominion from Quebec to Victoria, and from many of the states of the I'liion, '1 1 1 II III hi — Ell III ii\ mil institutes Kil systoin idiiit; the fi ilcscrip- i^ witlidiit With the SChonls (if of }'iUlll<4 Its (if ilil who liJis m. It is 'firk, iind ;idv(iii •io street iti'es (111(1 ii priv.ito ediicii- toiiiiiiioii riiidu, North find South. Tlie courses of study in Literature and Science are l)rofvd and liberal, rani^ing from elementary classes to University Matri- I t culation and First Year work. Its proximity to the I'niversity has enabled the management to secure masters, specialists in every depart- ment, and this feature has contributed largely to the high reputation CiiiKulhui, tSinnmisr Resorta. gained, and the thoroughness of the w( rk of education. In conjunction with the literary studies students nn-y prosecute extensive courses in Music, Elocution and the Fine Arts. The Musical Department is in connection with the Toronto Conservatory of Music, sharing all the advantages of a large and etticient staft' of teachers and with systematic courses prescribed, enabling students to proceed to the full course of graduation, or to obtain certificates for the work of any year. The Art department is under the charge of one of Toronto's leading artists, T, Mower-Martin, R.C.A. Orou)) tf Lcddinf/ Ih'u Ooo(ln Iloimcs. Moulton Ladies' College on Bloor Street Kast is an excellent school for girls, under Baptist auspices. The Bishop Strachan College on College Street, near Yonge, is another ladies' college of high standing. St. Hilda's, on Shaw Street, is tlio women's department of Trinity University, and ladies attending this sciiof)! can receive the degree of bachelor of arts. Tiiere are also many other ladies' schools and academies in tlie city. The Normal and Model schools occupy a large scjuare bounded by Gerrard, Victoria, (Jould and Church Streets. Toi'ontii — Indii.stiii's mtil Mannfni't n h'h. onj unction courses in lent is in ng itll the systematic course of The Art artists, T. lit school liege on tiinding. f Trinity e degree ools and bounded INDUSTRIES AND MANUFACTURES. Tf>RONTO hiis in the last few years attained great prominence not only as a manufacturing centre, hut as a great mart for the distribution of produce, staples, etc., for that phase of commerce which has helped to make Loudon the commercial metropolis of the world. Many manufacturers throughout the Province have found it to their interest to have their main establishments in the Provincial Capital. Many proprietors of the large industries in the United States have found it necessary in order to successfully compete for the Canadian trade, to have branch establishments in this country where they can manufacture their goods, and have located in Toronto. The selection of Sew Union titation. the Queen City as their location is but natural, for Toronto possesses exceptional inducements and advantages to manufacturers. It is not only the chief city of importance in the Province and the second in size in the Dominion, but it is also a great railroad and shipping centre and the chief entrepot for the couunerce of half a continent. On account therefore of its geographical position and its many natural and ac(|uired advantages Tonmto must necessarily in the future become a groat industrial and manufacturing centre. To enumerate the present li.Ht of Toronto's industries and manufac- turies would not be within the scope nf this work, l»ut a In'ief history of the business career of one of tlie leading wholesale dry goods estal)lish- ments of this city will give some idea of tlio forces that have been at work in the making of Toronto the great metropolis which she is to-day. We refer to the firm of John Macdonald A Co., which is the oldest dry goods 10 (_'ii iiii'.l III II Sii III iiii'i' Iti'.-iiii'tfi. tiiiii in the city, .-iiid one (if the oldest, if not the oldest, in the D, the Lite Hon. John MficdoiKild o[)ened business ;it 10."» VoiM/e .Street in the retail yenenvl dry Ljoods, with fi stock of aiioiit s2,0lKt. His husiness turnover f(jr the first nine months was •?12,0rH), and thus he pr( .pressed onward find upward. In HSO;! Mr. AFacdonald moved into larger premises on Wellington .Street, almost opposite the present magniticent warehouses of the lirm ;inil connnenced doing a wholesale business entirely, and so the firm of .lohn Macdonald iV' Co. has increased in stature fnmi strength to .strength until to-day it stands one of the oldest firms anil doing the largest busi- ness in Canada. The jiresent warehouses cover a consideral)le amount of space, exteiidin',' ri'.dif through tlie block from \\ ellington Sti'eet to Front ( 'ii iiiiilii's Xiitiniinl (111 nil l.iiii' lit UdsiiIi'Ic (•'riiiniils. .*>tieet, with a front.ige on l)oth streets of over 100 feet, and about 110 feet high from base to rcjof. The warehouses are separated by tire proof walls, extending from base to roof, having entrances on eiicli flat which are closed evt-ry night l»y inui doors, thus making two distinct buildings. The building has live flats, or floors, and l)asement. The basement is useil as entering, packing and shipping rooms. The first flat is occupied by the linen and staple department and general ofHces ; the second flat by the woollen and tailor trinnnings dejiartment and Mr. Macdonald's private office. The third flat contains the silk, dress goods, hosiery and glove department. The fourth flat the gents' fn nisliings and haberdashery department. The fifth floor is the carpet ai,d house furnishing department. Doniiiiion d oiiL'iied th a stock ontlis \v;vs relliiii,'tnii f tliu tinii lie firm of II stroiigtli gest l)u.si- nf s])!iCL', to Front lOllt 110 re proof it which uiidiimis. cnioiit is cut (iiid iniiiiiiigs contains 1 flat the or is the John Macdonnld d- Co.'s If'drchouHe, W'eUinuton Street F.ast, throufih to Front Street Fnxt. 12 CiUuuUnn Smniiier iit:>!ital for Women, Hillcrest Convalescent Home, Isol.'ition Hospital, St. Michael's Hospital, and Toronto Home for Incural)les. J 4S. i and charit- situiited on ts, and arc unds. Till. t and eii^ht clinical and ul siirireons iOlltll siiln iiial iirna- d modern lioiiie fdi' hu s(»iitli- liherality [)ital, St. Isolation bios. IH CdHftditin Slimmer lle.turts. There are several private sanitariums in the city which prove very attractive, not only to Canadians, hut also to their cousins across the border. Amoni^ tiiese we would mention Hotherham House, on Isabella St., a [trivate hospital or sanatorium, for diseases of the nervous system, (both sexes), surgical and other diseases of women, Uheumatisni, Incipient l*iithisis, etc., etc., one of the most complete institutions of the kind in America. A special feature is the fact that the Hospital conii)riscs three houses, two Ijeing semi-detached with a brick dividing-wall, and the third detached and connected by bridges, thus securing to patients South J'icir, ItoNvdalf. more perfect (juiet when desired, or com|)lete isolation if necessary, the whole contributing to a more perfect homolike life, and avoiding the daily or nightly disturbances absolutely unavoidable where a single large building is concerned. The flat roof over the semi-detached building has been converted into a hurricane or promenade deck, shaded from the sun by a roof, and as the Hospital is situated nii)rises i,'-\vall, and to patients leceasaiy, avoidinii a sinjfle -detaclicd V, sliaded height of House to )er vision system, been in i Tiirontii — lli>sf)itiils, iffi' 17 Piiiladelpiiia in order to study Dr. Weir Mitcliell's methods of rest treatment, and having been assistant for sonn; montlis to Mr. Ijjiwsou Tait, a surgeon of world wide repute, besides attending ApostoUe's clinic in Paris in order to further study his methods of applying electricity for the cure of various diseases of women, has thus (jualitied him.self for the special work of treating diseases of women, either by surgical or electrical uieans, as the re<[uirements of the individual case indicated, or as the physician of the |)atient might desire. Rotherham House was established in 1887, being the first in Ontario, and its growth and advance have l)een steady and marked. The system liothirhiim House. known as the Weir Mitchell treatment for diseases of the nervous system has been in vogue from the beginning, and the many marked results obtained thereby have contributed not a little to the success of the Institution. The staff is composed of young ladies of education and refinement, thoroughly trained in the theory and practical application of massage, and the application of electricity in its various forms. There is also a thoroughly trained masseur for the administration of massage to men. Altogether llotherham House is a credit not only to Toronto, but to the Province at large. # 1 18 Ciniiiiliiitt Smtuiii'i' Hi'siiits. STREET RAILWAY SYSTEM. Thk street cjir s^'stuin in Tdroiiti) is oiio nf the finest on the North- Ainoricivn ('i)ntinent, from a stantljioint of speed, utility jukI comfort. The liirye, eiisy ridim; mul elegantly finished ciirs make travelling in antl ai)out the City a pleasure. Since the introduction of electricity three year.s ago, an evening trip over any of the main lines of the railway has steadily grown to lie a popular source of amusement and pleasure. One of the most popular routes is the I5elt Line, which makes a circuit of about six miles, jiassing through some of the finest business and residential sti'eets in the City. Interior of Power House, Toronto liailivay Many notable public buildings may be seen along this line, among them being St. James' Cathedral, Town Hall, Bank of Connnerce, Horti- cultural Pavilion and Gardens, McMaster's Hall, Moulton College, Knox College, besides hundreds of magnificent residences, surrounded by large lawns and trees, of which the owners may well feel proud. The King Street line connects High Park in the extreme west with Victoria Park in the extreme east, the round trip being a little over seventeen miles. This line parallels the water front its entire length and passes through the "Flowery Suburb" of Toronto. A trip on this line is Tmiinht — Shi'i'f Hiiihrini Si/.sti'in. 19 tho North- (l Cfllllfol't. ling ill ;iii<^ ivouiii!,' trii> wn to lie a ost p(i]iiil!ir lies, piissiiig in the City. j,'i;iVit)do — llnti'lx. 'M THE ALBION HOTEL. This is Turonto's leading Sl.OO house for tourists and comnierciiil men. While not so centnilly situated as those already mentioned, it is close to many of the principal residential streets of the city, and is opposite the St. Lawrence Market, beini^ at No.'s 'A7 to 41 .Tarvis Street, a few doors south of King Street East. The Albion contains 140 well ventilated, well heated, and well furnished rooms, lighted by electricity, and cfmtains electric bells, billiard parlors, barber shop, and tine dining- room. The >l ..{■<■ Ill 111)1 1/ Slori'. with everything of tlio choicest i. •.vines and other beverages, th.is saving a gre»vt deal of unnecessary trouine i . iravellers from a distance. .\ visit therefor.' to I'.race'.Miilge is advisable for residents on the Muskoka lakes in order to refilenish their stock of provisions in any and every department. .\ word or two before leaving Bracebridge as to sport in the innnedi- ate neighborh 1, For the tishermen good pickerel fishing is to 1)0 fouiul near the town, at tj.o foot of the Falls in !t|)ring, while deer hunting in the icinity. n '»iikle.>, Hyde and Macaulay townships, in the fall, will alone repay a .i ;' -» tiiia lively town. .•38 Canddiiin Summer lieaortn. GRAVENHURST. Ts popularly known as the head(iuaiters or junction for the Muhkoka Lakes, 110 miles north cf Toronto on the N. it N.W. Division of the Grand Trunk Railway, and at the foot of Lake Musk oka. A visit to this town witli a few days spent in the popular Windsor Hotel, will repay the tourist, for while there, abundant tishing can be enjoyed under the personal care and guidance of the proprietor, Mr. D. H. La Franier, who owHH a fine well wooded i-sland of 185 acres in extent, eight miles up Muskoka Lake, which, with its pretty summer cottage and boats, is at the dispo.sal of guests. Some of the neighboring islands are occupied by Col. Deni.son, Col. Moberley and Commander Law of Toronto and others, while the bass tishing in the vicinity is e([ual to any in Muskoka, a catch of 185 bass a aging two to three pi i.nds each, being the result of one day's si)orfc l)y a small \)arty of fishen. i Gravenhurst besides being extremely he.vl ituatcd as it is on rising ground between (Jull and Muskoka Lake.^ also headquarters for tourists' supplies for the Lakes. Messrs. Homer A- Co. carry on a large business, supplying by spieial stcjuner cvoiythirg nicisf-;iiy Ur campers and cf)ttagers. The Muskoka Navigation Company's steamers start from Muskoka wharf, near the town, for the Lakes ,ind lb, 'ice- bridge. The census gives (Jravcnhurst 2,(100 inhabitants. MUSKOKA LAKES. TiiKSK beautiful lakes lie north from Toronto JJ'J miles, north- westerly from Hamilton 1.'52 miles, the route being by the (Jrand Trunk Railway (Northern and North- Western Divisiiju) to (Jravenhuist (Muskoka wharf), connecting there with the Muskoka Navigation Company's steamers for any point on the lakes. Through tickets are issued direct to destinatifin, the steamers landing passengers at hotel, camp or cottage. The principal lakes are three in number, Muskoka l)eiiig thy tirst and largest, Rosseau the second and next largest, and .ltel can be obtained an abundance of fruit, besides wild fruit from the far-fimod huckleberry rock, which rises from the J Milfonl Hay Jloiise. k'J K ..,■4^ TcnniH Court, Milj'ord lUiu House 42 Canadian Sinntiwr li'-soiin. l)!ick of tho hotel to the height of iibout 'M)0 feet nljove the level of the lake, find from the summit of which can he enjoyed the finest views of lakes, islands and surrounding country. The dining-room and halls are large, lofty, and cool, and the com- modious bed rooms furnished with good spring beds ; the pleasant double parlors and spacious balconies and verandahs ensure the indoor comfort of the guests. Lawn tennis, cro(|uet, (juoits, swings and boating, with a tine sandy beach (|uite safe for ladies and children, with ladies' and gentlemen's M. \. Co.'h S.S. " Mvdora, at I'ovt I'arlinu. bathing houses, and good tishing fnmi the wharf in front of the hotel and around the shores r)f tlie l)ay, furnish amusement and sport to satisfy all tastes. A fine fleet of boats is kept for hire, there are good camping grounds on the premises, and a small general store is kept for the convenience of camjiers, cottagers and gue . There is a church a shorL distance from tho hotel, reached either by walking or rowing. A daily mail affords Constant communication with home and friends. A great feature of this resort is the spring of pure cold water, possessing properties to eradi- cate malarial fever, and providing in the hottest weather the coolest and healthiest of beverages. Miiakckd Lakfu. 4-A These iiml iu;iny other feiitiires cuinbine to make Milford Hay Hou>-e one of the most enjoyable [)laces in which to spend the summer. Shortly after leaving Beaumaris and Milford Hay the steamer enters the lieautiful Indian River, and after following its windings with engines at half speed, it is not long i)efore Port Carling is reached. Port Carling is a picturesciue little hamlet situated on the (iovern- ment locks between Lake Rosseau and the Indian River. It is the most central port in Muskoka ; all the Muskoka Navigation Company's steamers, as well as all craft passing from Lakes Rosseau and iloseph to Muskoka Lake, must pass through the Port Carling locks. This adds to the variety as well as convenience of summer life at the Port.atl'ording a chance to see strangers or old friends who may be passing to and fro, and also a daily opi)ortunity to take an excursion boat to any point on the lakes. It is a cool and pleasant place on account of its location ; there is always a breeze blowing through from some (|uarter. There are many pretty walks : one through the woods to Ferndale, antjther to the Indian burial grounds (the mounds are still visible), and also a short charming walk to Silver Lake, which is al)out 140 acres in extent, and has a local reputation for its l)lack bass fishing, the l)ass caught ranging from one-half to seven pounds in weight. In addition to these attrac- tions the woods around Port Carling afford many opportunities for the iiotanist, the geologist, the artist, anu lovers of animated nature, to indulge in their favorite pursuits. Among these varied delights the over-worked professional man, the harrassed man of business, and all who seek quietness and rest will find that recreation and repose which exhausted nature re([uires. About half-a-mile beyond this lake is a UKjrass full of the curious pitcher-plant, which is well worth a jaunt to see. There are no mos(iui- toes or black flies at the Port. The cost of living in the place is at least as inexpensive as anywhere else on the Rluskoka Lakes. There are three churches, whit h are well attended, and the appearance, on the water, of the yachts, boats and canoes on Sundays, forms a pretty sight. The Port has a free Public Library and Reading Room, with about 400 volumes of standard works, and the leading Toronto dailies, as well as Hiii'iwys, Ci-itfii'ii iind other magazines and papers. TheStratton House, which is kept l)y .John Fraser, has accommoda- tion for fifty guests, and the grounds, with the tennis lawn, are well kept, from which, and the hotel piazzas, some of the finest vievs may be obtained. The bedrooms are airy and comfortable, and the whole establishment has (|uite an air of neatness and cleanliness. A lil)eral table is kept. There is a suitable dancing room, and the reading room referred to is just across the way. Tiiere are ample facilities to supjily visitors with boats and canoes. ■vm 3 !» ^ 3/ /'.ress oflices in the liuilding. Pros[)ect House is 800 feet above Lake Ontario. s o a, Mii^l.nl.ii IjdhfU. 47 s 8 Aiiiitlier <^('ijd liotel on the Lake .luseiih iDuto is Wootl's Hotel "V Woodington House, situfited ivt the point of tluit name, ivntl built on a bold rocky Ijlutf. This house, recently built, is also about six miles from Port Curling, at the sonthei-n enil of Lake Rosseau. There is acconnnodati(jn for about sixty guests. From all the rooms a fine view of the lake and adjacent islands can be enjoyed ; the dininu room and parlor are large, and the bedrooms airy. Surrounding the ■ are cosy reti'eats for noontide siestas ; on the north and south .-Miies are sandy beaches for bathing, while but a short distance to the south-west is the beautiful Josejih River. There is a daily mail, with post office in the hotel, good l)oat service, and the table liein'4 supplied from the proj)rietor's own farm with vegetables, milk, butter, eggs, etc., a substantial healthy dietary is assured. Mr. Wood, the proprietor, attends carefully to all tiie ren Lake Rosseau there are some very tine hotels, the lirst of imj)ortance on this route, and pro))ably the largest on the lakes, being the Windermere House at Windermere. Windermere is nearly four miles from Port Carling, and possesses many notable advantages ; it has a tine bay on which is held yearly a regatta, and last year the annual regatta of the lakes was held here. Tt is situated on the (Jovernment road which leads to Skeleton Rivti .md r \i' five miles distant; in this river brook trout are caught, and it Lake, three miles from the hotel, att'ords good bass and salmon _ fishing. The bathing at Windermere is excellent and perfectly .safe, while tennis, quoits and bowling are among the out-door amusements. The rooms in this hotel are unusually lofty and commodious, the dining room can seat 20() guests, and there is a separate room for children and servants. Together with adjoining cottages for those desiring more seclu- sion, this establishment can acconnnodate 200 guests. The l)uilding ccn- tains smoking rooms, genei'al and ladies' sitting rooms, and from the bed- rooms — many of which are arranged I'li snih' — tire-escapes ensure the ])erfect safety of guests. There is a daily mail vith [xist, telegraith and express othces in the building. Two general stores, a IVFethodist and a Presbyterian church, are among the conveniences of civilization found liere. Two fine l)oat houses supply all the craft necessary for l)oating and canoeing. Around the hotel are l>road piazzas of about one-eighth of a mile in extent. Any description of the Muskoka Lakes would be inconqdete without referring to the splendid service given by the five Hue steamers of the Muskoka Navigation Conipaiiy. These boats, which make two trips daily in the season, are handsomely fitted up and e(iuipi)ed ; a first-class meal is provided, so that no apprehension on that score is necessary ; the boats make connections with all trains from Toronto, Hamilton and HB wisam •I I ." ry M}iskoki( Lukes. 49 London, and everything possible has l)een clone to make tliis one of the most comfortable and etticient steamboat lines in ( Mitario. Campers, cot- tagers and hotels are supplied with all necessary provisions, etc., by the institution known as the "Supj)ly-boat," bringing goods fr4, entitled "Toronto and .Xdjajent Summer Hesorts," which can l)e procured frdui newsdealers, or (he jiuljlisher at Toronto. 4 m 60 CnnadidH Snminar Hesorta. HUNTSVILLE. One hundred and forty-five miles north oi Toronto on the Grand Trunk Railway, there nestles a little town in a peaceful valley, sur- rounded hy placid sheets of water, and flanked by low, verdure-clad hills forming a scene, lacking only distant snow-clad peaks, to complete the resemblance to the famous lake districts of Switzerland. The name of this charming retreat is Huntsville, deserving of a more euphonius and poetic title. The first and all-pervading impression is that of rest- fulness ; its sylvan beauty, the long stretches of lake, blending in the distance with the hazy outlines of far oli' shores, render this sjxit an ideal haven for the tired body and weary brain. The central portion of the town is but a few minutes walk from the railway station, where a bus JIii.itnrill<: meets all trains to convey passengers to the hotels. At tlie farthest end of the town, and with a view from its windows of lake, farm and forest, stands the fine new brick hotel for tourists, under the proprietorship of Mr. Held, Htted up witii electric lights, furnace, hot and cold water, and biitlis, Hpoaking tubes and electric ainuniciators in rooms ; with, in short all modern conveniences. P'or the informaticm of tourists a brief description of the lakes surrounding Huntsville will be of interest. The town itself is situated between two beautiful little lakes, viz., Lakes Vernon and Fairy, the former to the west and the latter to the east, and an account of a trip on the tine steamer " Kmpross Vic " of C'apt. Marsh's Huntsville and Lake of Bay's Line, will give home idea of a few of the pleasures in store for the .sojourner in tliis fairyland. The steamboat wharf being l)ut a HiiutmiUe. 51 stone's throw from our hotel, we step on board the boat just as she is about to start, and soon are steaminj? slowly down the Big East River (called also Huntsville River), and presently emerge into Fairy Lake. This is a charming little lake which outflows into the north branch of the Mus- koka River, down which excursion trips can be taken by Capt. Marsh's line through Mary Lake to Port Sydney, at the southern extremity of the Lake, and where the Muskoka River again takes up the thread of travel. But we keep on across Fairy Lake, arriving shortly at a narrow opening into which the boat it carefully steered ; this turns out to be a canal (formerly a creek) connecting Fairy and Peninsula Lakes, and cross- ing it we arrive at the Portage. Disembarking here we descend f). hill, ' our eyes are gladdened by the sight of a picturesque building, which sufficiently characteristic to be recognized at once as a tourist hotel. Pcninatiht Lalce, from the Foti(i(ie, This is the Lake View Hotel, and very acceptable is the refreshment we partake of after our nine miles trip from lluntaville, before taking the (stage which is to convey us over the <»ne mile road or portage between Peninsula Lake and Lake of Bays. A descri[»ti(m of tliis house in pass- ing will not be out of place here. It is situated on the lake shore in a grove of silver birch, maple, ash and evergreen, surrounded by good camping grounds, with a tine sandy beacli a mile 'ong, with bathing and boat houses ; a good table is set, and the rooms aio couniiodious and airy. No malaria or hay fever is found hero, and wo make a mental note of this cliarming place for future roferenco, as Itoing just tlie spot foi- a (liiiet period of rest with aljundanee of fishing, boating and liathing. Steameis call here twice a day, and guests are privih^ged to use these boats on either Peninsula Lake or I^ake of Bays.'^.Tho hotel is ke])t by Mr. J. G. Henderson, who is also the postmaster for this point, and who 52 Ciin(i(U(iii tSioutUff Besort.-^. will answer all eiKiuiries. There is a daily mail in sunnuer ; the address is Peninsula Lake P.O. After crossini^ over the narrow isthmus or portage we embark in the " Mary Louise " of the same line, and are soon travelling over one of the prettiest sheets of water in Ontario. The Lake cf Bays is well named ; it is twenty miles long, its width being difficult to determine, as the shores are indented with bays, some being four miles in length, making a total coast line of 3(i5 miles. IJaysville is our destination, and is reached after a delightful trip across this charming lake. This is a nice little village where good fishing is to be had, and here the Lake empties into the east branch of the Muskoka River, which has been mentioned as one of many trips for the canoeist en rDiitf to IJraceliridge. Fairy Lake, Hillside, Orassmere, Dwight, Coleridge and Dorset are also worth a visit, and are reached by Capt. Marsh's line of boats ; this line connects at Huntsville with the (Irand Trunk for all these points. Tiio country around Fairy Lake is good farm land, well wooded and gently sloping to the lake, while the scenery in the neighborhood of Lake of Hays shows the somewiiat rocky nature of the country, but is very [»ictures(jue. Ijiike of Bays is 10(> feet higher than Peninsula and Fairy Lakes, and nearly l,(XM)feet higher than Lake Ontario ; one of the highest lakes therefore in the Muskoka district. One of the objects of interest near tiie town of Iluntssille is the (»ood Templar's camp meeting ground, at their beautiful park, on a oonunaiiding hill overlooking the surrounding scenery, and where thousands can gather at a time. Huntsville can boast of some very tine stores, which are supplied Iliiiilsriilr 58 with cnini)lete assortments of all retjiiisites for the camper and tourist, and visitors may rely on l)eing well served at reasonable prices. Chief in a|)jtearance and elegance of appointments we may nientiim the estab- lishment of Mr. A. Sieveright, chemist and druggist. This is an import- ant business to any town, and a great convenience to the traveller who wants his favin-ite prescription prepared, or some tonic to assist in building up impaired ccmstitutions. This gentleman has been nearly seven years established in the town, and is one of Huntsville's most enterprising young merchants. He is a graduate of the Ontario College of Pharmacy and has also had experience in New York. A full line f)f drugs, etc., is kept, with the leading Toronto papers, stationery, choice cigars, tobacco, etc. Telephone comnnnucation is established with the principal doctors of the tcnvn and wilii the hospitals, of which there are licniilencc of Dr. Ifoirlanil. two in Huntsville, thus ensuring perfect inununity and every comfort in time of possible sickness or accident. These hospitals are private, and were established for the convenience of the inhabitants of the sur- rounding country, and often are they sought as a means of relief by persons living many miles distant. The terms are exceedingly moderate, an annual ticket admitting holders at all times during the year to the bonetits of either hospital, costing but live dollars ; the cost to transient pitients ((U' non-ticket holders) is §(! to $l't per week. Dr. J, \V. Hart, medical superintendent of Huntsville Hospital is also jjroprietor of a branch institution at Sudbury, the latter being under the medical superin- tendency of Dr. J. S. Uoodfellow. In the Huntsville Hospital complete appliances are to be found for every description of patient, including the very latest improved Iiawson-Tait bed as used in the Royal Victoria 54 Cv. id'nin ISnmiuer lie.iort'*. Hospital, Montreal, hot and cold baths, etc. The situation is healthy and quiet, close to the town, hut escaping its noise ; fine grounds surround the l)uilding, which is connnodious. On the ground floor are the medical ottices, p.^tients' parlor, dining room, and kitchen, and rooms for residen- tial staff. The second floor is similar in construction to a hospital ward, with nujdern conveniences, and numerous rooms for special cases and con- valescents. Good tr^iined nurses are employed, all departments being under the careful supervision of Dr. J. W. Hart, M.D., CM., Trinity University, member of the College of Pliysicians and Surgeons, Ontario, etc. Another private hospital is that of Dr. Howland, situated near the village and steamboat wharf, and convenient to the railway station'; this '■ . . , ' . 't. ^1^ ^ H ■ fc^ .- . ^^ . *UL- . r"*^- Jininet Lock, near Hiintsfille. institution is conducted on modern principles ; the Ijuilding is com- modious, well ventilated, is heated by hot air furnaces in the cold sea- son, and contains medical, surgical and lying-in departments, Lawson- Tait beds, with modern system of hot and cold water baths. This estab- lishment is under the personal care of F, L. Howland, M.D,, CM., Member C, P. S.O., Ont. Med. Assoc, etc., etc., aided by a competent staff of assistants and nurses. The rates are similar to the other hospital. Huntsville is in the centre of a splendid farming country, undulat- ing, well wooded, and fed with springs and creeks whicli And their way into the many lakes in the vicinity. It also contains important industries, chief among them being its lumbering trade. It has a population ()f 1,400. B>i, ■!.■'.•< FdlU 55 BURKS FALLS. One hundred and seventy miles north of Tcjronto, and about fifty seven miles south of North Bay, (the terminus of the Northern and North- Western Division of the (1. T. R.) is the headijuarters of the famous Magnetawan excursion route of the Muskoka Navigation Com- pany, during the summer months, and also the headcjuarters for numer- ous hunting parties in the fall season. This is an ideal spot to spend a summer's vacation ; the fishing is excellent, bass and pickerel are caught in great numbers in the neighborhood of the village, and the gamey trout is found in large quantities in the numerous streams. The famous Algonijuin T»ark of over 1,000,000 atTes is but twelve miles to the east of this place. liiirk's FallH. As for accommodation, there are few more comfortable houses for the tourist and hunter, than the well-known " Hurk House," presided over by Mr. D. F. Burk, who is popular with the many fishing and hunting parties who make this their objective point for their season of sport. The hotel is prettily situated, overlooking the Magnetawan River and Falls, the rooms are lofty and well furnished, and in the large and hand- some dining room the traveller will find such provision for the inner man as will compare favorably with many more pretentious lui-nna in towns and cities. This house is heated l)y a furnace and has electric bells, telephone communication with the village, and a shady verandah on the west side overlooking a well kept lawn. A bus meets all trains. The fine steamer " Wenonah " of the M. N. Co., which is moored to the 56 Ciiiiii'lidii Smiiiner lie.t\/\^^^\/\ reached from Rochester, via Port Ht)pe, by same line. This little village is situated on the pretty Gull river which flows through its centre, and the surroundings are wild and roman- tic in the extreme. It boasts a population of 50(>. Abut ten and one-half miles to the north is Gull Lake, to which (Jull River is the outlet. Gull Lake is six miles long and one mile in width. Through a picturesque country the Gull river flows for six miles, then mingles its stream with the waters of Big and Little Mud Turtle lakes, small sheets of water, two and one miles long respectively, another Senile ill L'nboeonk I'illoiie. mile-and-a-half of river and Coboconk is reached. Flowing past the village for another three half miles this pretty stream empties into the beautiful Balsam Lake, famous for its scenery and unsurpassed trout and maskinonge fishing. A favorite excursion trip is from Coboconk, through Balsam Lake in a south-easterly direction, to Rosedale, at the mouth of Burnt river, up Burnt river a short distance, and through locks to Cameron lake. Cross- ing this lake, Fenelon Falls is reached, and through another lock the steamer emerges into Sturgeon lake, and continuing south down the Scugog river into Scugog lake and on to Port Perry. Coboconk has two pretty hotels, the Queen's and Pattie's. The Queen's, kept by Mr. D. C. McRae, is situated opposite the steanilioat wharf, and overlooking the river and dam above the handsome bridge 60 Oiiniidiiui Siiiuiuer Hi-nods. wliich sjians the strefim, its windows commandinf^ a view of the surround- in;^ country, with hills dark with cedar, relieved by an occasional well-tilled farm ; this hotel is conifortal)lo and clean, and the table is supplied with a well-cooked and substantial bill of fare ; full information is clieerfully liiy Mud Turtle Lake. given about the fishing and hunting in the neighborhood by the proprie- tor. The fishing in the neighboring lakes and streams is all that the most sanguine angler could desire, maskinonge are caught weighing from five to thirty pounds each, bass two to five lbs., white herring are to be caught by the barrel, salmon trout are also plentiful ; an ordinary catch of black Norland Dam and Timber Slide. bass in these waters is said to be 30 pounds in half-a-day. Deer and partridge are plentiful in the fall, and bears are shot near the village. The lakes are dotted with islands, from a mere excrescence, to Grand Island, 1,300 acres in extent, which make very desirable locations for summer cottages and camps. Stnrwi'ii I'dhit. Ul Boats can be hired and excursions taken in small steamers at very low rates, and supplies for campers and cottagers may be obtained in the village at moderate prices, Mr. J. F. lioss, an enterprising merchant, making a specialty of this business, supplying everything necessary in groceries, canned goods, tishing tackle, etc. Tourists making this place their head(|uarters for the summer will do well to call on this gentleman for their stock of provisions. Another enterprising and prominent resident of this pretty village is Mr. J. O. Revell, who is extensively en'aged in the lumbering busi- ness and also operates a steamboat on the lakes; this gentlemen poss- esses a fund of information about the country and is well worth culti- vating, while his brother, Mr. M. Revell, should be communicated with by those who may prefer to rent rooms and obtain board at the Iiotel, which is near by. Mention might also be made of the establishmont of Mr. G. T. Driukall, who keeps a varied stock of organs and pianos, which may be rented by c(jttagers for the season, or purchased at moderate prices, thus supplying the added charms of music for indoor amusement. Arrange- ments can be made for the building, tittiiig uj), painting and decorating, and furnishing ot cottages ; camp and cottage furniture may be rented from Mr. Drinkall for the season. Beautiful drives can be enjoyed in the neighborhood, one along the shores of Balsam Lake, and through the f^aidlaw estate, with its miles of stone fences, being particularly interesting. From §«iO,000 to ^70,- 000 was spent in improving and beautifying this property. STURGEON POINT. On the north shore of the beautiful Sturgeon Lake, twelve miles from Lindsay, is the popular "Sturgeon Point Hotel," reached by the Grand Trunk Rjiilway, via Lindsay (from Toronto), and from],Roches- ter (via Pijrt Hope), connecting at Lindsay with the Trent Valley Navigation Co.'s steamboat, or the "Crandella" of Captain Crandell's steamboat line. This famous resort in the heart of the best bass and maskinonge fishing in Ontario, is much fre(|uented by tourists in search of good fish- ing and liunting, Iwatingand sailing, and sports of all sorts. The hotel, a nne three storey building, with accommodation for 150 guests, is situated in a natural park of about 100 acres, and surn^unded by an oak grove of tlii -six acres. There is a good sand beach for bathing, (juite safe for lai'.ies and children, pretty walks and drives, and good boats and canoes. Carriages may be ])rocured from villages near by, by telephone, and guides can be supplied for tishing and hunting parties. The hotel con- tains a dancing ^all, billiard room, bowling alley, and bathrooms, while Htfi Ilf Ifliiilil' r • "11 'Yf iT 62 Ouiiididn SmattiHf Knsoitn. from the verandah a ])le»8ant view is obtained of lake and forest. A lawn tennis court affords pleasant outdoor amusement for ladies and gentle- men. a. Added to nil tlieHe attriictionsiiie the lifuiiiul j^Miuty of thu miiiiy caiupK and cottages in the nei^hliorhood of tiio hotel, and tiio numerous oxcur- sion trips ..hich may be taken through the buiiutiful chain of lakes uf the Bobi'aygeon. 63 Midland District of Ontario. Steamers call six times daily at the wharf for all points on these lakes, chief among which may be mentioned the "Crandella," of Capt. Crandell's Excursion line, with headquarters at Lindsay. The numerous excursions made by this fine steamer afford opportunities 'or sight-seeing to lovers of scenery, which muot be taken advantage of to be appreciated. Bass and maskinonge are the principle fish caught, a New York en- thusiast bagging fifty fine bass, in one day, of one-and-a-half to four pounds weight, which is a good record even for good waters. Maskinonge are caught weighing twenty-five pounds. Duck and partridge are shot close to the hotel, and deer and bear are plentiful in the vicinity. There is a daily mail for all points on the lakes, and the hotel con- tains a telegraph office. Sturgeon lake, which is 400 feet above the level of Lake Ontario, is about eighteen miles long, and from one to three miles wide, and extends from Fenelon Falls to Bobcaygeon. With its wooded game-stocked shores, it is indeed a sportsman's paradise. BOBCAYGEON. Known in the vicinity by the abbreviation of "Caygeon," is reached by the Grand Trunk Railway from Toronto or Port Hope to Lindsay, connecting there with the Str. "Esturion " of the Trent Valley Naviga- tion Co. (whose head(iuarters are at Bobcaygeon), a journey in all of but six hours. Connection is also made by the "Maple Leaf" with Chemong on the G.T.R. seventeen miles to the south-east. Bobcaygeon is twenty-two miles from Lindsay, the county town of Victoria, and has more than a local reputation as affording the finest fish- ing, perhaps without exception, in the country. This is due, to a great extent, to the special protection by the Government of the waters of Sturgeon Lake during the close season. The name Bobcaygeon, in common with many places in this country, was derived from the Indian, meaning in this case " beautiful foliage," and it well deserves its title. In the matter of bestowing names, the poetic instinct of the untutored red man never erred, and both the name and the foliage have outstayed the Indian. He is fast disappearing, almost as fast as the beaver, while the l)eautiful scenery is just beginning to be eujoyed by the modern excursionist. Bobcaygecm, which lias a population of about 1,200, is charmingly situated at the junction of Sturgeon and Pigeon Lakes and is built on tlnou islands and the mainland. The river, or rivers, called Big and Little Bf)b, flowing between these islands and around the village, is spanned liy four fine stone bridges. Between the two south-easterly islands is a good stone lock for the accommodation fif the many steamers and small craft which ply through- out the chain of laker, eat t and west. mmmim 64 Canndian Summer Resorts. The village contains good stores, boarding houses and hotels, with a tine fire-hall. Mechanics' Institute, Agricultural Hall and good medical attendance. Of the ti.shing, (bass and niaskinonge) too much cannot bo said, hut a sample catch of one dozen bass, averaging from two pounds to three pounds each, in one hour, should be sufficient to satisfy any sportsman, while thirty-five to fifty good bass in a day is no uncommon sport for these waters ; fish may be had for the trouble of merely walking from the hotel to the bridge, a few paces away, and sturgeon of no mean si'.e are still to be found in the lake which took its name from the quantities of this tish once caught there. TJie hotel, that is the Rockland House, for it is the summer hotel of this popular resort, is a fine three storey white brick building, with accommodation for 100 guests, with large, well furnished parlors. Slurfieon Lake. l)edrooms and dining room, electric bells throughout the house, and con- tains a good piano and billiard room ; while a spacious double verandah around two sides affords a pleasant shady lounging place, from whence can l)e seen the river with its panorama of excursion steamers, small pleasure boats, and fishing parties. The meati is excellent, ana the whole appointments are first-class, the estahlishment being under the proprietor- sliip of Mrs. (loulais who, with her manager, Mr. Harvey Thompson, attends carefully to every re(|uiremont of the tourist. Full information will bo given l)y Mr. Th(Miii»son about guides, boats, etc. There is a mail service daily to all poinds. 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' vii^'JW^99^^^^i^!mimsm^^'mm I Bt>hm a straw hat to a chest of tea or barrel of flour, but can be supplied by this gentleman and at exceedingly moderate rates. This store is situ- ated a short distance from the hotel and steamboat wharf and is therefore easy of access. Parties camping or living in cottages along the lake shore within a reasonable distance of the village, can have goods delivered by waggon. All orders by mail are prom])tly attended to ])y the energetic J Jeer 11 II lit hid Parti/. proprietor, and nothing is left undone to ensure the cjuick and careful de- livery of supplies. Mr. Robinson has made a specialty of this business for years and his long experience of the relace and its surround- ings. Capt. Bottum, sen., is lockmaster and collector of canal tolls for this port. 5 nMmm C6 Citnadian l^ummer Benorts. A feature of great iniportfUice and one which adds considerably to the interest and general attractiveness of a summer resort is the accom- modation, in the shape of cottages for tourists and those seeking a long, healthful rest amid ([uiet and beautiful surroundings and with a bracing atmosphere which is in itself a sure cure for hay fever and such ailments. In this respect the far-seeing citizens of Bobcaygeon have displayed considerable judgment and foresight, notably the well-known firm of Messrs. McCamus & Co., composed of the brothers, William and Thomas. These enterprising gentlemen own five gems of cottages at I'ort Harvey, on the shore of Pigeon Lake, three and a half miles from the village. S.S. "Voliiinliiaii." and built on a space of ground occupying no less than forty to fifty acres, laid out witli l)e.iutiful shade trees and supplied with the coolest of water from fresh water springs. The spot is noted as being the best fishing locality on the lakes for bass and maskalonge, which is saying a great deal. Tlie cottages are built with shady verandahs and are furnished with approi)riate rustic furniture, they will ac- commodate families of al)out eighteen or twenty jiersons and can be rented for from $50 to $100 for the season, according to size, situation and appointments, or maj' be rented by the month. Applica- tion should be made to Messrs. McCimus A: Co. and from our personal knowledge of these gentlemen we can give assurance of every attention ; Lakefield. boats can be furnished to guests and the occupants can also be supjilied with pure ice for drinking purposes throughout the summer. There is a good wharf for landing tenants and their baggage, and the steamer *' Columbian " which is owned and operated by the Messrs. McCanius, calls at the wharf, by arrangement, to pick up and leave passengers on its numerous excursion trips. Cottagers can get their supplies delivered direct from Bobcaygeon, while fresh milk and butter and eggs can be obtained from neighboring fanners. The fine steamship "Columbian" already referred to will accommodate 375 passengers, and is in constant demand for excursion-parties between Bobcaygeon, Sturgeon Point, Lindsay, Fenelon Falls, and ChemongPark, Lakefield, Burleigh, Stony Lake, and various small and pretty lakes such as Lovesick, Deer, Ball, Katchawanooka, etc. Meals are furnished on board the steamer. During the months of July and August regular trips will be made between Bobcaygeon and Lakefield, calling at Chemong and Burleigh. From this it will be seen that the McCamus brothers make a specialty of catering to tourists and excursionists; and th(jse desiring "all the comforts of home " while enjoying the best fishing, the most beauti- ful scenery and the best climate in the American ccmtinent, will do well to write to the above for information. LAKEFIELD. Is about 105 miles north-west from Toronto, forty-five north from Port Hope, and fourteen north from Peterboro', on the Lakefield branch of the Grand Trunk Railway. This j)retty town is easily reached from the chief railway centres of Ontario, and from the United States via Rochester to Port Hope or Suspension Bridge to Toronto, etc. ; it is also reached by steamboat from adjacent pouits. It has a population of 1,200. Lakefield is appropriately named, aa it lies on the borders of the Katchawanooka Lrfike (or Lake of Rai)ids), and at the head of the (Jtona- bee River, and is in fact the headfjuarters for the splendid chain of the Upper Lakes. These waters may be best described by following the route of the "Golden City," the fine excursion steamer of Capt. Reynolds of Lakefield. Leaving the wharf at Lakefield the five miles stretch of Katcha- wanooka Lake is first covered, bringing us to Young's Point where a six foot fall has rendered necessary the building by the Provincial Govern - ment of a lock ; passing through the lock we enter Clear Lake, (so called from being clear of islands). This lake is five miles long by one-and-a-half miles wide, and on its shores are first-class sites for camping parties, free of rent, tax or molestation. The fishing here is excellent. Next we come to «8 Cauaditm Summer liesoits. Lower Stony Lake, Hve miles lonj,', and two miles wide, with its numer- ous islands, and passing; through the Boshink Narrows enter Upper Stony Lake, six or seven miles long. Mount Julian on the mainland is one of Stony iMke, from Juniper Manii. the places of interest to campers and tourists on these waters. There is a hotel here, with stores and post office. Stony Lake has the honor of having heen chosen as the place for the annual meet of the American Canoe Association in 1883 and 1887. S.S. "Golden City.' Taking the westward course of the Trent Valley canal system, Bur- leigh Falls is soon reached, with its thirty-seven feet of a rise, with here another fine lock ; there is a good hotel at Burleigh Falls. The journey A'(/.v/(f/(/. •;<» may be continued, if fresh boaiities are sought, through numerous charming lakes, such as Lovesick, Deer, Chemong, Buckhorn — another lock here — Pigeon, Sturgeon, witli lock at Bf drink- ing water, numerous springs abounding throughout the district. Nearly 900 islands, ranging from small mounds showing above the surface to large bush covered islands of 100 acres, dot the waters of these lakes: they are principally of red granite, moss covered and well wocxled, and harbor deer, bears and other fur bearing ardmals, which seek refuge from the hunter's rifle when driven to the lakes from the mainland. Duck and part- ridge are plentiful, and the waters teem with black and silver bass, maskinonge, white tish, salmon trout, etc. Stony Lake is 180 feet higher than Peterboro' and 52(5 above Lake Ontario, Lakelield being but thirty feet lower than this lake. Numerous {)retty cottfiges nestling in the foliage or perched on some jutting rock, of the many islands, lend an added charm to the wild beauty of the surround- ings. The "Golden City," before menti(mi'<1, calls at all islands, carrying cottagers ami campers and their supplies from Laketiold and other points. Captain S. Reynolds, who operates this boat, is deservedly popu- lar with the travelling public. The steam- boat leaves Lakefield on arrival of the morning train from Peterboro', returniui; to connect with the evening train at Lake- field for Peterboro'. Lakefield has long been famous for its canoes, many of which have been sent to all parts of the globe wherever cant)eing is practised, and the names of Strickland, & Gordon, as models of this dainty craft, are household words with canoe men. Both these fii'ns have fine factories on the bank of the Otonabee River ; the Strickland factory has a branch house in England, and a very large trade is crried on with the mother country. The Queen's Hotel is a good sample of the Lakefield hostelries, and guests will find it well appointed, comfortable and very clean, with good bill of fare and a courteous host in Mr. U. J. Munro. It is [)rettily situated near the river and bridge, and convenient of access to the station and steamboat wharf, where the bus meets all trains and l)oat8. Captain lici/noldn, Lakejield. ■■WW 7i> Gmodinn Smnmpr Resort. i. YOUNG'S POINT. This little hamlet, already referred to, is famous for its unsurpassed bass tishiiiy. It has a yood hotel, the Carleton House, with accoin- uiodation for thirty people, kept by Mr. W. McFarlane ; at this house guides for fishing parties can lie obtained, also bait, a very necessary thing to be pnivided with, as it is very difficult to obtain, just when re<|uired, in this section. A good general store is kept by W. .1. Young, next to the hotel, where campers' and tourists' supplies are made a sj)ecial feature of. .S'..S'. "Mdi-i/ Kllcn." in Lock; rontig'.s Point. Young's Point is also tiie headquarters of the staunch craft "Mary Ellen," with Capt. P. P. Young as master. This fine new steamer is in constant use for excursion parties, and makes sharp connections with Lakefield trains, with special Saturday to ISIonday arrangements for the convenience (jf business men from Peterboro', Tontnto, etc. The boat has capacity for 175 passengers, and its capacity is often fully taxed, carrying excursion parties to the many lakes and points previously mentioned. Carletoii House, Young's Point. W. J. Young's Supplu Store, Young's Point. L'((iiiKi itdt Sininiii'i' Rfsurfti. HASTINGS. Rk.vcukk from Tt)ront() (114 miles) oi lAirt Hoi)e, (tifty-six miles) hy the (iniiiil 'L'riiulv II lilw.iy, is the f>imi>us tishiiiLj resort of Hdsfcings, on tlie River Trent, with a popubition of JtOO. Tlie waters of the Trent F{iver have a continental reputation as iish- ing {^roiuKls, while the country of the Trent Valley is famous for shooting and huntiuLj; of all kinds. I^■ominell^ly identified with the ganiey sport of bass tishin^, as a heaihiiiarters for several fishing parties from the Tnited States and elsewhere, is the popular "Clarendon Hotel" at Hastings, a pretty village on the Itanks of the Trent River which' is here spanned by a swi.ig biidge ; there are also a hjck and slide for logs l)uilt hy the (irovernment. with a tine ilam. A short distance from the village is Rice Lake wliich empties into tlie Trent. This lake, as its name Hiiiu lit H'istiniin, would indicate, is famous for its duck shooting, the wild rice beds, which are the natural feeding ground of this elusive fowl, fringing its borders. At (Jore's Landing, near the S(»uth wt st extremity of Rice Lake, is the well-known canoe factoiy of Herald Rros. Mr. A. W. Sfiellman, the genial proprietor of the "Clarendon House" l)efore referred to, is a keen sportsman and gives special personal attention to lishing parties, con- ducting them to choice and f.ivored localities for sport. He is a great favorite with travellers, touiists and the s[torting fraternity generally, and has earneil for his house a wide reputation as a fishing resort. The hotel is a handsome building near the river, and commands a tine view of the surroumling country across the stream. The rooms are lofty and well furnished, and the table is good. There is accommodation for fifty guests, telephone comnuuiicatinn with adjacent towns, ami a free 'biis meets all trains and boats. H((dinijs. ::i Sportin<^ pfirties are supplied with all necessary ei iiipinentK, sucli as boats, guides, tackle, etc. Excursions by Calcutt's line of steamers (lieaAciuariers in Peterlioro') to and from llice Lake, Peterboro', etc., form an agreeable diversion during the season. There is a very charming resort near Hastings called " Idyl \N ild Resort," in the centre of a tine park, the control and management of which lias lately been ac((uired by Mr. Si)olhnan. This place with its pretty hotel has lieen used i;ll lately as a hunting and fishing lodge by a private club from R(johe.ster, N.Y., but is now run in conjunction with (Idl'iiKloii /liiiisf, lids' iinjn the Clarondo!! Hotel, of Hastings. It in otdy about one mile east of Harwood, on llice Lake, and is reached froiii Coltourg by the (!. T. R. branch line connecting with the steamer "Outlet (Jueen " at Harwood. (iood fishing and shooting is to be had in the iuunediate neighborhood, and boats and canoivs can bo obtained l)y the guests. There if* a good dan(!ing pavilion in the grounds anuebec, the (iiliraltar of Canada. Kingston possesses a palatial hotel for tourists, viz., the Hotel Frontenao, adjoining the " Rritish American," with a coml)iiied accom- modation for ;i(M) guests. 'I'he Fiontenac is open from .luno 1st to Ootolter loth, and is under the personal management of Mr. 'I'lios. Crate. The >m')ii( i^. excellent and the rates reasonable. The hotel ia within a few n»in'ite8 walk of the railway station, and electric cars pass the door every four m-iiutes. 7B GiniuUiiii k>i( miner Renoth. FORESTERS' ISLAND PARK. Thk Bay of Ouiiite is one of Nature's " beauty spots." It would be dittiiMilt to tiud any where more varied or eliarminy combinations of water, land and sky than are presented for tlie enjoyment of those wlio malce the trip i)y Itoat from tlie Murray Canal to the "(iap." Centrally located in this rare ai,'j,'re-/ iV* ^ ■^■:*>»sj** ">&■,. ^'^ 'yrt^fsZ-^' r- C«'i k-^ I '• ill' H'ii/iiinii,' Fori'stirs' Isliniil I'urk. tliis island was "C.ipt. .lolm's, ' but .vlien it oame into the possession of the present owner he changed the name to " Foresters' Island I'ark," A uiiirvellous transformation has taken place in the island during the past year. What I lie fraveilor now bcliold-; as lie sails by is tirst a handsome villa in which tin; doctor and his family spen! the suninu'r, known as "The Wigwam.' and a little to the north an inviting pavilion with capacious dining and refreslimeut rooms attached, a magnilicent nnnic hall, a l»and stand, and several neat cottages occupied by people who appreciate the invigorating qualities of (Juiiite's ozone, as well as B„ rrif. the restfulness of its beautiful scenery. Otlier improvements tliere ure, and more to follow, makinj^ the Park one of the most tleliyhtful, as ii is one of the most healtiiful, resorts for rest and recreation to l)e found in Canada. The Park has the great advantage of being easily accessible. It is only a ten-minutes' row to Deseronto, the terminus of the Bay of (.*uinte Railway, which connects with all trains on the (Jraiid Tnnik Railway, while all the Bay steamers, as well as those of the H. A < ). X. Co. mail boats between Montreal and Toronto pass daily, and eitlier call at the Park or at Deseronto. Queen's Hotel, liarvie. The opposite view of "The Wigwam" and its surroundings wan taken l)y our artist on the occasimi of its dedication to the Indeiiendcut ( >rder of Fcresters. BARRIE. Thkkk are few jirettier towns in Canada than Barrie. and tew so charmingly situated. This fact is at once evident to the traveller iis the train sweeps round the curve of Kempenfeldt Bay- an arm of Lake Simcoo on which Barrie is l)uilt and brings tlie town into full view, with a l)ack-gr(Uind of sloping iiills ami (lie blue waters of Lake Himcoe glistening in the sunliglit at its feet. ^ J i 78 Canadiiui. iS^immer Hesvtis, A closer accjuaintance with the town, its fine stores and comfortable hotels will but strengthen the favorable impression produced at first sight. The principal hotel is the " (L)ueen'8," aljout two minute's walk from the station and steamboat wharf ; it is a handsome structure facing on the main street, and is a first-class tourist house. The bed-rooms are larue and well furnished, so also are the ladies' parlors, gentlemen's smoking rooms, dining room, etc., and the metui is excellent. There is accommodation for lUd guests, and the rates are moderate, $1.50 to §2.00 per day, and $10.00 per week. The [)roprietor, Mr. A. VV. Hrowii, makes a specialty of catering to tourists and travellers from a distance. Barrie is only sixty-four miles north from Toronto, on the N. I'i: N. W. Div., of the (J. T. R., and has a population of over (i,000. It has been chosen on account of its natural advantages and attractions, by many [leople of means, as a place to retire and bring up their families, and with its fine schools and churches, and splendid boating and fishing, Barrie is a place well worthy of such a choice and well worthy of a visit. ORILLIA. Eitels in the town with free busses meeting trains and boats. The atmosphere is exceedingly bracing and invigorating, this district being 700 feet above the level of Lake Ontario, more than 400 above Lake Huron, and nearly 400 above Lake Superior. Couchiciiing, the smaller lake mentioned, meaning " Lake of the Winds," so called by the Indian, lover of simile, is a ])retty sheet of water, and empties into the l)eautiful lliver Severn, which in turn Hows westward nito the Georgian Bay. Orillia has about 5,000 of a population, TRENT CANAL. This canal was first projected early in the pre.seut century l»y the Imperial (Jovernment, as the best and most natural way to open uj) the country. Many of tiie present works weie liuiit i)y the Imperial (Jovern- ment about the year 1840. The money necessary to build tiiis canal was actually voted by the hnperial Government, but the McKenzie rebellion breaking out in tlie year IH'A7. this money was taken to ipu'll the Vebellion. The Trent Canal when completed, will exUmd from Trenton, r 80 Canaditin i^vmmer JUesortx. on the Bay of uinte, to Matchedash Bay, on the Georgian Bay. This distance is about 200 miles. It is now proposed to utilize the natural water-ways as far as possil)lo, and by means of dams and locks to make the whole navigable, so that there will be very little actual canal when completed -probably not more than ten to tifteen miles of actual canal. T'.ie canal will run through some of the most beautiful lakes and rivers there are in Canada. The lakes are for the most part large, ranging from six to eighteen miles in length, and two or three miles in width, and from tifteen to twenty-tive feet in depth. Lord Stanley, on his trip over tiiese waters, said it was the most beautiful trip he had taken in Canada. There is a shore line of over 1,000 miles, and the shores are well cult'vated except those of Stony Lake and the Severn River. There is a total lockage of 850 feet, and this is to be overcome by the latest improvements in locks. It is proposed to use hydraulic lift locks, by which means vessels are locked tifty to eighty feet in height in less time than it takes to make an ordinary lockage. When the divisions at present under contract are completed, there will be 170 miles of direct navigation, reaching from Washago, on Lake Couchiching, or Barrie, on Lake Simcoe. to Heely's Falls, a point about Hve miles above the village of Campbellford. The draught of ve.ssels navigating these waters is live feet, but with very little extra expense a draught of seven feet can be attained. (A8HKS8MKNT SV.HTKMI. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF FORESTERS. Lv.sTiTrTioxs are very much like individuals. Some, without possess- ing sjiecial merit, rise through accident or other favoring circumstances ; he truly great assert their greatness by inherent strength of character and sterling ijualities. To the latter class, the truly great, belongs the Indeijendent Order of Foresters, which, by ca[)able management, upright dealing, sound principles and vigorous perseverance, has won in a com- paratively short time a place and a name as a fraternal benefit organiza- tion that is admired and envied alike by friend and foe. From a very humble beginning at Newark, N..L, in 1874, it has risen steadily until to-day, wiien about to celebrate its majority, it stands without a peer — almost without a rival — in the great army of fraternal institutions. Its growth has been truly marvellous, its success pherujmenal. .\ combination of inharmonious elements reached a culmination in the seventh year of the Order's life, that, but tor the sterling tiualities and bravery of a few would have closed its career in ignominy. A re- organizjition was the rirst step that followed, and the wisdom with which ip^" .1 I iSMites t:oZincft. S c€ttesr^^^200Teelp ^olirtclL 9ao »/o k im. S/AfCO£ /•• / ^^mmmm Of Tj-ent Ci n^ LkM£ I'R/C S9C LMa I* SI _ See sez Table Shot S [^ 1 ^ ' na Lake Levels (in Feet), of Midland Disfrief ^enl Cfmal r. I §!>• ^ 1^ S \ \ 72 539 J— i*»J'<*^ ^ \ I Rfce LAUis L/fA£ O/SfTAiniO 23^ fc\pt ct/o(j\Xi Ttctti Wnivr Tierce, f Midhtitd Disfriff A hove Lakes Onttirio and Evh, •!« IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) y W y. i/i fA V] <^ o 7 ^ el .'^^ a W ^% 92 % 7 //a 1.0 ^f^ IIIIM IM - IIIIM 2.2 t l^ |2£ 1.8 1.4 1.6 I.I 1.25 ■^ 6" — _ ^ Photographic Sciences Corporation -^ V iV \\ ^.^ ^> A"' ^^ O^ •^.^J <> 'ij,^ 23 WfcST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. MSBO (716) 872-4503 A^ 1 Independent Order of Forestem. 81 this was effectcfl laid I lie foiiiidalidii of the success which has, from that day lo the present, been the fonstaiit comjiaiiion of Indcpendoiit. Forestry. Oi< July Isi, 1881, the Muster Itoll of the Order oontained about 309 names, there was not a dollar ill the treasury, and Sl.OtiO was due to widows and orphans. Within a year the membership had run up to four liKures, all old debts had bemi paid, and there was money in the treasury. The second year was an improvement on tin.- first. The third excelled the second ; and fi-om year to year since there has been not only a continuous but. an increasing success to reward the labors and cheer the hearis of those whofouy^ht so bravely and planned so well in years of trial and dilticulty, and who have so thoroughly demonstrated that, in order ti secure the benefits of life insuranci', it is not necessary lo enrich managers by immensi! salaries, or stock- holders with immense dividends. It required much courage to otFur insurance to th(! massesat about one-third of what tlie ureat corpuraiions of the time werecharK- ing, but a careful study of the principles involved convinced the Forester leaders that it could be done . and that they were not niistaicen is demonstrated not only by the success of their own iiistil\ition but l)y that of others which, encoureged by their example, have helpi'd to solve the problem of frateinal protection. Thanks to Independent Forestry ii"d kindred institutions fraternal insurance is im longer an experiment, it is a success established beyond doubt. There are several featnriis in the Independent Order of Foi esters which have contributed to its success while distinguishing it from other institutions. Forenios- among tliese is a broad, liberal policy, combined with capable and far-seeing business managi'ment. These have aided materially in extending the borders and establishing confidence in tlie integrity of the Order, and they have, at the same time, nuide it possil)le to gi\'e the magnificent cotiibination of benefits which dis- tinguish the I.O.F. system from others, namely : - The fraternal and social privileges of tlie Order. Free Medical Atlendanee, as provided in the t;onstitutioii and Laws. Total and Permanent Disability of .§2o(t, SaDd, .«l,(i()() or !Sl,aO<». A Benefit f^r old age of $')0, $100, .§2(H), or SUni) a year. A Heneflt payivble on reaching expectation of life of $5()0, SI.OIM), $2,000, or 83,(X)0 Sick Henefils of $3.00 to $5.0i) per week. Funerainenefit, $50. Mortuary Uencfitof $.tO0, $1,0(H), $2,000, or $3,(X)0. Anothor feature that conimends the Order is ilsequitabh! and definite table of assessments or iireminms, which enables a member at entering loasceitain exactly what he will have lo pay in any year or any numlier of years. Tliere are no death assessments or other uncertainties to betaken info account. Prompt payment of claims is anolher commenaable cliaraci'risticof Independent Foresti'y, There is no waiting in doubt and uiu^ertainty for many weeks or months. The Order pro- vid(!s machinery for iiromplly passing claims, and pays them as soon as they are passed. On the average, claimsare paid within ten days after dealh, and ii'^trMiOds are on record where tli(\ benefit cheque has been handed to tlie widow before tlio corpio of her husband was remove I from her homo. Careful seleclion of meni- bershlp.medically or otherwise, has contributed hirgc-ly lo succe-is. 'I'ho result of this is to be seen in the remivrkably lowdeath rati; in the Order. In IHIHI it was ,i.l8 per 1,000; -n 1801, (!.I0 : in 1802. (i.r) ; in I8il.3, .V»7, and in 18!M, .").3!l. .Xccording to the ordinary exporionee of "old line" institutions it ought lo have been more than double these llguriis. ("are kept out the bad risks thatotluis take, and thoughiful peoph! are showing their aiiprecialion of the I.O.F.'s superioritv in thai respecl. ('are in selection has also kont down llie av(!rage age toa viM-y lowllgiire. Dtiring 181)1, 20,518 iiKMubers win-o lulniilted lo Hk! Order whoso averai8,8ll.ll, atid that the little band of 3(J!» has grown in the same time to 73,830, or lliat, since the Order was llrsi planted, it lias l)uen able lo disburse no less a sum than $2,I!I3,I)78,3!), paid for henefilH to nio'in- bors during life, or to I heir benefleiarios after death. 82 Cunadinn Summer Remrts. Excursion Return Fares on the Grand Trunk Railway, Including Muskoka Navigation Company and Other Connecting Steamboat Lines. TO < o /All Uoiiiul Miiskokii Lukes Hnla Heachyrrove Heaumaris liracebridjjc Clevelands Kerndalc (Jregory Hainil'H Point Lake View Laurie Maplchurst Ma/.itngali Milford Hay ; Monyca Moriiiiis Hoiise Mortimer's Point I Oakland Park I Point Kaye I Port Carling : " Cockburn I " Saiidrteld I " Keewaydin I Itedwood llosKcaii ! Stanley House j Torrance I Windormere VYoho S- j Alimio Harbor :t- ! Port Anson. i'fi (.Magnetawan /.J .50 50 2;) 00 00 00 25 75 .50 50 00 75 50 00 75 00 75 75 00 (H) 75 25 50 00 75 00 50 !)0 45 20 Harrie 3 25 Hnuebridge (Kail) : 5 (Ki 95 00 .50 :i5 35 70 10 1(1 Hurk's Falii- Callander ("ollingwood Coboconk from Toronto Cobooonk from Hamilton Knisdale Kenelon l-'allsfroin Toronto.... Kenelon Kalis from Hamilton.. Oriivenliursl (Miiskoka Wbarfl Haliburton from Toronto I{alibiirlon from Hamilton . . . Huntsviile .Jackson's I'oint from Toronto •lackson's I'oint from Hamilton Midland Noitli Hay Novar Orillia to Severn, inclusive ... IVnelang Powassan South River 10 10 05 211 «0 50 15 35 10 .50 10 70 Vin Haiiiiltiiii ami lieetiin. via llajulltoii ami Tm-imt", m- via llcdiwtnwii and ll.'i't II. Kriiiii Drtriiit. Kiiiiii Ht. IlUKPll. \'!a Haiiiiitiiii ami licftnii. Via Ham iltoti and 'rnrHnto, Ml- vit I'liit lial- licmsii' and Lalii'. Frrini Snsiwn.'4i"n llridK"^ ni- .Siagiii-. I'alls. SU 50 ai2 iV) $H vice versa (meals extra) ) Sturgeon Point Bobcaygeon, via Lindsay. Bobcaygeon, via Chemong Indian Village Oak Orchard Stony Lake, via LakeHeld . . . Young's Point, via Liikefleld Frimi Tiiront" $3 (K) 1 10 4 25 3 85 1 05 7 15 7 45 6 95 6 45 45 11 00 12 00 10 50 9 00 8 (K) Kriini Detroit. 14 95 15 (M) 13 00 From I't. Huron 12 95 13 60 11 (Kl 14 90 14 90 14 40 13 90 13 90 Krnm llaniilt'n $5 45 5 70 5 85 5 85 5 85 4 30 3 93 5 90 5 85 17 85 18 85 17 35 15 85 15 m 12 90 12 9f) 12 40 11 90 11 90 Krnni Susponsion Hriilgi' Ml- N'iuk'ara l-alLs. 9 35 l(t 00 7 40 9 30 9 :^o 8 80 8 30 8 30 16 20 17 20 15 70 14 90 12 40 13 40 II !N) in 10 13 70 9 m 14 45 It 45 14 85 14 85 14 85 14 85 11 85 11 93 11 93 12 33 12 33 12 35 12 33 12 35 7 75 7 75 8 20 8 20 8 2(J 8 20 8 20 Correspondingly low rates from all other stations. Passengers for the Muskoka Lakes should see that their baggage is checked to Muskoka Wharf direct, or through to destination. When checked toGravenhurst vexatious delays are liable to ()(!cur. The Verral Omnibus Line and Baggage Transfer Co. OFFICK. TTelepbonc UNION DEPOT, TORONTO Baggage delivered lo and from Railroad Depots and Docks to any part of the City. Passengers delivered to and from Railroads and Hotels. Agents in Uniform on uU Trains and Steamboats. Pi'oiHitt and Reliable 84 Canadian Summer Besinis. a Ez3 Eh 1-3 1-3 Eh H 5 £ s 'm hH tC , t ^ s: .3 Id o Eh ;« v a, p 3 Grand Trunk Railwmi — Principal AiiPHrifs. 85 M !z; r El Q EH 3 Full information as to Tickets, Sleeping Car Fares, etc., may be obtained from any agent of the Grand Trimk Railway and its connections. 'I'lie ad- dresses of District and principalTicket Agen- cies of the Cirand Trunk Railway Co. only are shown below Alexandria Bay, N.Y.— Cornwall Bros. Berlin, Ont.— Geo. D. Lat^onrse. Belleville, Ont.-U. K. Thompson. Bowmanville, Ont.— .T. H. H. Jury. Boston, Mass. N. J. Grace. Dist. Pa.ssenger Agent. T. Wynne, 200 Washington St. Buffalo, N.Y. T. 1). Sheridan, Dist. Pass. Agent. R. Bushby, Trav. Pass. Agent. 177 Washington Street. Brantford, Ont.— L. E. Blackader. Brockville, Ont.-G. T. Fulford, Chatham, Ont.— W. E. Rispin. Cobourg:, Ont.— Geo. Curry. Chicaso, III. E. H. Hughes, W.P.A.C. & G.T.R. 103 So. Clark Street. Detroit, Mich. D. S. Wagstaff, Dist. Pass. Agent. C. H. Hunter, City Ticket Agent. H. McC. Smith, Trav. Pass. Agent. Cor. Jefferson & Woodward Ave. Oalt, Ont.- M. N. Todd. Ouelph, Ont.-G. A. Oxnard. aiasgow, Scotland. L. Glen, City Ticket Agent. 107 St. Vincent Street Halifax, N.S. It. F. Armstrong, Gon'l Agt. Martimc Province, (Pass, and Frt.) i;U HoUis Street. Hamilton, Ont. Charles E. Morgan. 11 James Street North. KIriKston, Ont. — Thos. Hanlcy. Liverpool, Ens. R. Quinn, European Traffic Agent. 25 Water Street. Lindsay, Ont.— R. J. Matchott. London. Ont. Edward de la Hooke. Cor. Richmond and Dundas Sts. London, Ens. H. C. Flockton, City Ticket Agent. 3t) & 37 Leadenhall Street. Manchester, Eng, T. F. Wainwright, City Ticket Agt. 2 Pall Mall. 0. T. BELL, N. J. POWER Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt. Gen. Pass. Montreal, P.Q. I). O. Pease, Dist. Passenger Agent. J. Qiiinlan, Trav. Bonavcnture Station. W. D. O'Brien, City Ticket Agent. 143 St. James Street. New York, N.Y. F. P. Dwyer, E.P.A. C. & G.T.R. 291 Broadway. Napanee, Ont. - J. L. Boyes. Niagara Falls, N.Y. Mrs. L. Barber, 1 International Block. D. Isaacs, Prospect House. Niagara FallS; Ont. G. M. Colburn, Clifton House. OsdensburK, N.Y. G. B. Oswald. Cent. Pass. Agent. J. H. Phillips, Ticket Agent. H. J. Goodiio, Trav. Pass. Agent. 62i Ford Street. Oi-iliia, Ont.-J. W. Ellis. Oshawa, Ont. — W. P. Stericker. Ottawa, Ont. A. H. Taylor, Russell House Block. Paris, Ont.— B. Travers. Peterboro', Ont. -J. P. Hurley. Petrolia, Ont.- H. Branston. Port Hope, Ont, -S. Paterson. Portland, ME.— J. W. Pct"''son. Prescott, Ont.— H. de Rouville. Quebec, Que. T. I). Shipman, City Ticket Agent. Opp. St. Louis Hotel, and 17 Sous- le-Fort Street. St. Catharines, Ont.— M. E. Kellogg. St. John, N.B. -C. E. L. Jarvis. St. Thomas, Ont.- S. O. Perry. Sarnia, Ont.— J. S. Symington. Sherbrooke, Que.- F. Dale, Simcoe, Ont.— I). B, Wallace. Toronto, Ont, M. C. Dickson, Dist. Pass. Agt. Union Station, Toronto. C. W. Graves, Trav. Pass. Agent, liOiulon. W, Keating, City Ticket Agent. Cor. King & Yonge St., and 20 York Street, Whitby, Ont.— E. Stephenson. Windsor, Ont. -R. M. Morton. Woodstock, Ont.-J. A. McKenzie. L. J. SEARGEANT, Agent. Gen. Man., Montkkal, Quo. 80 CcDuidiiin iSiimmer Resorts. LIST OF SOME OF ONTARIO'S LEADING SUMMER RESORTS. Place, Hotel and Name of Proprietor or Manager. Niagara-on-the-Lake. Queen's Royal Hotel H. Winnett Barrie. Queen's Hotel A.\W. Brown MUSKOKA 1)I8TKIC;T. Oravenhurst. Windsor Hotel I). B. La Franier Bracebriilfie. Queen's Hotel J. HigKins Britisli Lion Wm. Sibbett Beaumaris, Lake Mnskoka. Beaumaris Hotel Kd, Prowse Mil ford Bay. Milf ord Bay House R. Stroud Port Curling. Stratton House Jiio. Fraser Port Sandfipid, Lake Joseph. rrospact House E. Cox Woodington, Lake Joseph. WoodiiiKton House M. Woods Windermere, Lake Bosseau. Windermere House Thos. Aitken Hiintsville. Dominion Hotel J. lleid Also private boarding houses at $4 to $6 per week. Penin.ivla Lake. Lake View Hotel J. G. Henderson Btirk's Falls. Burk House D. F. Burk Collingwood. Grand C'entral Hotel Thos. Collins Coboeonk. Queens Hotel D. C. McR^ie Pattie's Hotel Mrs. Pattie Sturgeon Point. Sturgeon Point Hotel W. H. Simpson Bobcangcon. Rockland House Mrs. Goulnis Lakefield. Queen's R. J. Munro Young's Point. Carlcton Hout e W. McFarlane Bice Lake. Idyl-Wild Hunting Lodge A , B. Spellman, Hastings. . H. Calcutt Peterboro' Jubilee Point Hotel Hastings. Clarendon Hotel A. B. Spellman Kingston. Hotel Frontenac Thos. Crate British American Hotel Ottawa. The Russell F. X. St. Jacques Grand LTnion Hotel Alexander & Daniels Windsor Hotel Samuel IMniels o Bates. 250 100 75 150 100 200 80 50 160 60 200 100 50 Per Day. $2.50 to $4.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.00 to 1.50 1.50 to 1.00 to 2.00 1.50 1.50 to 2.00 1.25 1.25 to 1.50 2.00 Per Week. 150 100 25 30 25 50 150 150 I [ 450 150 200 1.25 1.50 1.00 to 2.00 1.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 to 1.50 1.25 1.00 upwards 1.00 1.00 1.00 to 2.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.50 to 4.00 2.(M) 2.00 to 2.50 $10. «7. Special. $6 to $8. $3 to $12 $7 upwards. $7 upwards. $8 to $10 $6 to $7 $7 to $9 Special. $8 to $10 $8 to $10 $6 $6 $8 to $12 Special $6 to $8 $0 Special $10 to $15 $10 to $15 Orillin Biixinena Directory. 87 . . GILRIN BROS. . . HABBWAHE, PAINTS, OILS AND SPORTING GOODS TOURISTS' SUPPLIES: AMMUNITION, GUNS, FISHING TACKLE, Etc. QUINN'S BLOCK ORILLIA, ONT. Druggist and Stationer, orilua^^nt. DUUGS, STATIONERY, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, GAUUKX SEEDS, WALL PAPEH. SPECIALTY : PRESCRIPTION WORK. OR I 1.1-1 A, ONT. MEN'S FURNISHINGS, READY-MADE CLOTHING, -..^BOOTS AND SHOES AND RUBBERS. Tourists supplied with Boating Jerseys, Shirts, Caps, Slices, Batliing Suits, Flannel Shirts, Belts, etc. Lumbermen's Supplies a specialty. Associated Stores at Toronto, Peterboro', Lindsay and Belleville. ©villia ILivcr^ LIVERY AND SALE STABLES. Special arrangements made with Tourists. D. M. Mckinley, PETER ST., - - - ORILLIA, ONT. LITTI^B HA.RRY.... Canb^ Ipalace & 3ce Cream parlor Choice Ciuidics and Confectionery manufactured on promises. All Latest Improved Machinery used. Specialties: Supplies to Excursion Boats and" Suninier Resorts, Picnic and lixcur- .sion Parties. Our famous COUGH DROPS used throughout Ontario. L. H. PETHICK, Orillia, Ont . oT. r. SBCORn, Orillia, Ont. --^REAL ESTATE AND FINANCIAL AGENT SS" Special facilities for those desirinpr lots for Summer Cottages and Camping Porsta. 88 Bi'acehr!d(if lin.-n'ni'ti.s l)!r<'itin-il Hiimo iliii/ IIS rrfrii'rif. *^ Write or teletjraph for sup])lies day before arrival, and goods will be shipped same day. Hotels supi)lic(l at onee to nu^et extra demands of tourists. HUTCHISON BROS., - - - BRACEBRIDGE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS f '(Dim's, Yiirlils, Hiiith, fir. H'.» Lakefield Canoe Works LU CO LU I o CO I- < O CO CO LU o '{■ < ^ ^ .5 2 »-"; III ■7 - -^ a o B. - S - i) E^ W M 2^ o ■o c O x; it c bO (A (0 I. 0) B • u c X ai < ^ !l(l i'liiiiii'.s, Yiiclifs, Utiiits, ffr. Xho^. Gordon & Co. LAKEF^IELD, ONX. MANUKAI'TIKEUS OF danoee mxb Boate ■OR HUNTING, FISHING, TRAPPING, PLEASURE SAILING, Etc. ...PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION... Boats & Canoes for Hire. J" AND INDIAn' ^< 'CXHIBITI'.N Sfiiffs Built to order. Fnc-similc of Jlcdiil a warded nsby the rnlonialnnd Tiidinii Exhibition, Londoi), 1880. r :. (Janoi'it, l'(('7i/.s, Himf.t, c/c. •Jl THE "CANADIAN" CANOE CO., Ltd. Box 107 - - PETERBORO', ONT. .DO YOU WANT A Canoe c Boat of any kind? If you do, we can give YOU the best possible . . . . . . VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY. . . . All orders PROMPTLY filled. St i: I three cent stamp for Catalogue. ....... Some of our Canoes and Boats on Stonu Lake, 92 CitHoes, Yadits, Boats, etc. Tho,., Rico L^nkG Canoe Fui. 1. KiG. 2. The above nuts show the ditforeiice between the greatest trareme sections of the " Herald " model (Fio. 1), and those of the }COLLINGWOOD THE FAVORITE RESORT FOR AMERICANS AND OTHER TOURISTS DURING THE SUMMER SEASON. MENU FIRST-CLASS. GOOD SAMPLE ROOMS FOR TRA VELLERS. FREE BUS MEETS ALL TRAINS AND BOATS. ACCOMMODATION FIRST-CLASS. BEST COMMERCIAL HOUSE IN TOWN. RATES: $1.50 to $2.00 per day ; $8.00 to $10.00 per week. — - — sTHOS. COLLINS, Proprietor. Queen's ^fotel . . . . LAKEFIELD, ONT., Near the Otonabee River. The Best COMMERCIAL and TOURIST HOTEL in Town. Tourists should take the 'Bus to the QUEEN'S HOTEL when viaitin'' Lakerield. R. J. MUNRO, Proprietor. 94 Siimniff Hotels. ^ THE . . . . OTTAWA'S PRINCIPAL HOTEL. Headfiuarttirs of Members of Parliament and leudiny pul)lic men. This new palatial hotel is fitted up in the most modern stylo and has Passenger and Baggage Elevators, and complete system of fire escapes. Splendid view of City, Parliamentary Grounds, River and Canal. Within driving distance of Britunniit — An interesting summer resort near Deschenes Lake. Chained — Passing through the Laurentian and Gatineau mountains. Ayhnei—A. popular summer resort on the Deschenes Lake. Uuckliffe Fdik, Model Farm, Ej-hihition Grounds, Hideo n River, etc. ACCOMMODATION FOR 400. EVERY ATTENTION PAID TO GUESTS F. X. ST. JACQUES, Proprietor JUBILEE Poih|T \\d\f:L RICE LAKE ONT. ^ Situated at the mouth of the Oto iiaboe lUver, tlii'Cf in i les north of Harwood. Good lishiliM; at wharf. Terms, $1 per day $5 perweel^. H. CALCUTT, Proprietor, PETERBORO'. This hotel i;-i run in ooniiecMon with t'alcult's Lhu! of Hteainern. ^ The way to Kt't tliere from t lie United .-^tate."* :— Via Kocliester to Cluxrlotte, tlience by Steamer to i;ol)ourB, and Grand 'I'riink Hallway to Harwood ; or, via I'orl Hope to I'etorborotiKh, and down the Otonahee Uivcrto Kice Lake, From any i)art of C'amida:— Via Grand Trunk Hallway or Canadian Pacific Hallway to Peterborough. The lake contains the gamiest flKh in America. Permits Krunted by InHpeclor Gilehrist, at Harwocid, wl\o keeps several men durinx Ihi, spawning season to pro- tect tlic tlsh. For particulars apply to H^ CALCUTT, Peterboro', Ont. Oltaira Hotels. 95 ynien j 0/ Proprictoiw OXT/\\A//\, - - OINX. Oi)p<)site City Hall Si|iiiire, one block from PiirlifiiiH'iit Buildings, near Post Office and Opei'a House. Eh'ctric Cars jiass eveiy few minutes going to all parts of the ("ity, and making direct connections with the Railway Stations. Twenty-eiglit finest Sample Rooms in Dominion of Canachi. H. ALEXANDER. FREEMAN I. DANIELS. Tlie \FincZ«or, ojiwwa, can. v^ iicille RO pUje to »>s^^5>^ ' ■riMvollers. C'uisiiio uiioxcclled. IS .AIOST CKNTRALLY L()(.'ATK1J Williiii one l)l()ck of Piirliaim^iit^ liiiildings, I'ost Ortl. '0 1111(1 Hi-iiiid Opcrii House. !•< Al in nil its iip- |iointni(>nts, Ixhiik recoil I ly provided will) 111"' lalesi iiii- Klecliic KloMitor. 1 Cars liiiss the Hotel to all of the City and Itaihvay Stations, Have been spoeiiilly favored with Tourists' |iatroiiau;e. Aeeonuiiodatiou for 2(10 K'ii'f(J Sp(iiilii(i Goods, \yE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR FIREARMS, - - - AMMUNITION, - - SPORTING GOODS, CANVAS and LEATHER CLOTHIfIC ^' RUBBER QOOD8, BICYCLES and FINE FISHINC TACKLE. ,7. n. HU?i!Ta:x ct- co., i ' 334 Wellinfi^on St. (COR. I.YON) OTTAWA, - - CANADA. i INDEX TO CONTENTS. Toronto: I'AiiK Suninier Kxciirsioii Tjiiics and Hates ojip. froni cover. Ki.sli and Game Laws. IntrodiU'tory 1 (Miiimto 2 Kdneation 2-8 Industries {t - i;{ Hospitals 14-17 Street Itailway .'System (Toronto Haihvay Co.) 18-20 Iranian's Point .Suinnii^r IJesort (Toronto Island) 21 - 2H ( 'it y e.cKJ .Suburban Hotels 2.'5 - S2 Hraee')ridKe Xi-'M Gi av('nliursl ;(8 MvrsUoka Lakes ;{8 - 1!) Hiinlsvillc 51) - ,")! Hiirk's Falls n.i ■ oH Coboeonk .W - Bl SlurKeon Point (!1 - 03 Hobeayureon (W - (17 Lakefleld t!7 - (lit PACK Y()un>?'s Point 70-71 Hastings 72-71 Peterborouifl) 71 Kinf{ston 71 - 7S Fore tors' Island Park 70-77 Harrie 77-78 Orillia 78-7!) Trent Canal 79-80 Independent Order of Foresters (Assessment System) 80-81 Kxf\irsion Hates (Grand Trunk Hy.. Musk. Nav. Co.. etc.) 82 - 8."? Special Information (Grand Trunk Hailwivy) 81-8.5 Summer Hotels in Ontario 86 Orillia H\isiness Directory 87 HracebridKC Husiness Directory. . 88 Canoes, Yacbts, Hoats. etc 80-5)2 Tourists' Supplies and Hotels !);i Summer Hotels (Addenda) 01 Ottawa Hotels »."> Sporting Goods 00 I ! •AGK 9-71 2-74 »-: ^-79 » - 80 )-8I -83 1-85 SO 87 88 • -02 93 94 %