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It has been well described as acountry of " magnifi- cent distances,' and those " distances " supply varieties of scenery and climate almost sufficient to warrant enthusiastic Canadians — and the Canadians are an enthusiastic people — in declaring that we have all within ourselves what more can we v ant? It is not the intenti .. of the present writing to take the reader to the summit of the Rocky Mountains, and invite him to contemplate the scenery along its Western slopes and across the waters of the placid Pacific. It is not proposed to contrast the polar regions to the North with those more favourably situated to the South, nor is it in any way to our purpose to survey the fertile valleys of the Sackatchewan, and Bow River or the protracted stretches of Canadian prairie that are soon to be converted into gigantic grain fields or be roamed over by the improved flocks and herds of the white settlers, the more profitable though less romantic successor of the almost extinct native buffalo. Most of these things are matters of more moment for the settler than they are for the tourist who, however impressed as he may be with considerations like these, will, without doubt, be more highly delighied and possibly physically benefitted by a trip down the River St. Lawrence as far, indeed, as the end of navigable water up the weird, picturesque and mysterious Saguenay. Canada's great natural artery,the St. Lawrence, may, without hesitation, be claimed as the most important navigable stream in the world. Irrespective of its length, which is among the greatest of them all, an immense comme; is done upon its waters by which our American neighbours as well as ourselves are most materially benefitted. While the Amazon is unnavigable for the greater part of its distance, except by small boats, through masses of tangled creepers and by dark and devious channels made still, mote < w Pi H Z O o H S O as ^ < o w H t)OWN THE ST. LAWRENCE. i oi H Z O O W ' X H uninviting by the low-lying brush and over-hanging foliage that span the channel. The St.SLawrence, by the aid of a few miles of canal or, if so desired, the employment of short distances of conveniently situ- ated and well appointed Railway, can be traversed by steamers of great capacity for about a thousand miles. The steamers by which the passenger service is mostly performed are the convenient, commodious and elegant vessels of the Bichelieu and Ontario Navigation Company. It would be very much like gilding gold to devote space to a description of their capacity and quality. They are well known and most favorably regarded by our American neighbours, one of w! e favourite excursions is the St. Lawrence and Saguenay trip, all along which are points of interest and places of importance that well repay those who can spare the time to pay them a special visit. The European tourist, too, has discovered that the Rhine and the Alps are not the only attractions which are worthy his attention, and now is accustomed to wend his way to the St. Lawrence, the Sague- nay, the Canadian Lakes and the Laurentian Mountains almost as regularly and religiously as the Mussulman visits his Mecca. In Europe and the East it is the same old story, there is nothing new to rivet the attention. Once seen there is no more to be desired or expected, save by the geologist or antiquarian, who, as Hugh Miller aptly put it, find " sermons in stones." But this is not the case of the modern traveller, who seeks to gratify his senses with something new, whether that be in natural scenery or the novelties which civilization, progress and enterprise have accomplished. These are the prominent features of Canada and on the line of the St. Lawrence, upon either bank are hamlets that almost before one can return have grown from villages into towns, and from towns into cities, with all the special interests that attach to them in their constant course of progression. Lake Ontario, the objective western point of the Eichielieu and Ontario line, is a veritable inland sea, being 190 miles long and 55 miles across at its widest part. Upon its shores are situated a number of leading Canadian and American towns and cities, and its trade may well be described as immense. Some of the most magnificent farms slope down to the edge of its waters, while the villas that stud its banks are many of them of the most elegant and cosily description. The water swarms with numerous descriptions of fish, and wild fowl frequent its surface and the muddy districts in its vicinity. Some of its bays are exceedingly picturesque, and, both upon the Canadian and American side, are a number of fashionable summer resorts. Toronto " the Queen City," as it has been well described, whence the Richelieu and Ontario vessels start, is situated on a bay, formed by a peninsula, known as Gibraltar Point. The harbour is regarded as well sheltered and safe, and during the season of navigation is frequented by craft of all descriptions, which bring to it a large trade. Some of the leading banks in the Dominion make their head quarters at Toronto, while its citizens claim that it is the chief seat of learning which Canada possesses, the endeavour being as much as possible to strengthen and consolidate its collegiate institutions. Its churches are over fifty in number, and, though it has not, like Montreal and Brooklyn, been described as " the city of churches," an immense moral influence is exerted by it- Some half-a-dozen railways centre here, and its Union Depot is a scene of great activity. The city is well built, and its streets are broad and well laid out, being parallel with and at right angles to the river. Toronto is the political " hub " of the Q^ H Z O S W-N o c (^ H n O ;?. H ►— « ^ < J Pi < Q Dd o fc— 1 ^^ J -< -v^ **H w X H V DOWN THE ST. LAWRENCE. important Province of Ontario, and what will Toronto say or think is a question which is ever present to the mind of politicians from other provinces. Leaving Toronto at two p.m., any day of the week, except Sunday, d.iring the season of navigation, the " Jloyal Mail Line " boats, for such the Richelieu and Ontario boats are called, ir ake their first stop at Darlington, an important business point, it being the port for the busy manufacturing town of Bowmanville, which, though two and a-half miles distant in tht interior, does a very large business, its people being of a most enterprising character, and maintaining a considerable number of popular industries, the products of which find their way to all parts of the Dominion. Notable among these is the Dominion Organ Company, which turns out from 200 to 250 organs per month, in addition to from 50 to 75 pianos, both of which specialties have given the town a name and a fame all over the world. Bowmanville has a population of from 5,000 to 6,000 souls, and is prettily situated on a plateau, on each side of which a stream meanders, through a rich farming district, to join the waters of the great I.nko. BOWMANVILLE The harbour of Port Hope, the next point of call — and by this time a run of sixty-three miles has been made from Toronto— is considered one of the best on the Lake. Port Hope has been described in the guide books as " a pretty town." It is more than that. It possesses considerable life and animation ; more, indeed, than ordinarily characterizes a town of only about 5,000 inhabitants. Port Hope is situated in a valley, and has uponjts western side a succession of hills rising above each other ; the highest summit, " Fort.Orton," overlooking a ^considerable distance of country^ and affording some exceedingly pretty Litm-jm:..-:. 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Cobourg is reported to contain 5,000 inhabitants, but there are many who contend that this is either an under-estimate or a miscalculation. It is in this town that the Methodists estiblished some years ago their great educational institution, Victoria University, from which so many ministers have been sent out, and where so many influential laymen obtained their mental outfit. The University has an affiliated medical school in the City of Montreal, and is an establishment of which the inhabitants of the town are very justly proud. Kingston the next place of importance at which the boats touch is familarily known as the Limestone City. It is claimed to have been founded in 1672 by the French Governor de Courcelles by whom it was called Fort Cataraqui. Subsequently Count de Frontenac built here a massive stone fort which, with subsequent additions and improvements made by the British, constituted it only second to Quebec in its strength as a fortification. The fort was named, by the French, Fort Frontenac ; but in 1762 they were compelled to relinquish the place into the hands of the British by whom it was called Kingston, an ad- ditional fort being erected and christened by them Fort Henry. Its batteries which are of large calibre together with the neighbouring martello towers form a most powerful defense. Kingston is the cathedral city of the Protestant Diocese of Ontario and of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kingston, Regiopolis a Roman Catholic University, and of Queen's University, (Presbyterian). The leading hotel at Kingston is the British American, the property of Messrs. J. E. Dunham & Son, by whom it is conducted in a manner that is highly spoken of by all who have had the good fortune to become their guests. Mr. E. H. Dunham of this firm is also one of the proprietors of the Balmoral Montreal, and proprietor of the celebrated summer resort Sturgeon Point Hotel. Behind Kingston is situated Fort Henry, which has just been spoken of; to the left of it Cedar Island, and to the right Garden Island. These are ordinarily classed in the Thousand Island group, tlie largest of which is Wolf or Long Island, 21 miles long and seven miles across at its widest part. Howe Island is an island of considerable extent, which is reached in less than an hour's sail from Kingston, and now the tourist has the choice of two routes, via Gananoque and the Canadian channel, or by Clayton, sailing through American waters. Taking the latter route one passes what is known to tourists as the " Eagle Tree," whose limbs and beautiful foliage soar upward and spread outward almost as if an eagle were in full flight. But closer acquaintance soon dispels the illusion, and in a few minutes from this poinc we come to Grindstone Island, which is occupied by a duly constituted community of farmers, who have among themselves capital educational institutions. Clayton is the first point touched, but, before reaching it, a magnificent view of Prospect Park and Hill is obtained. From the summit of the hill an unequalled view of the Thousand Islands, the St. Lawrence and the country on either side of th -. River is obtained, and this prospect is one which annually delights thousands of tourists, on account of the magnificent panorama that is opened up. Clayton is the terminus of the Utica and Black River Railroad, has excellent hotel accommodation, and as a stopping ill^. J I W. H. Thompson, f I]ME ^/IILOKING iST/IBLISHCDENT 1596 * NOTRE ® DAME ® STREET, «« BALMORAL BLOCK » THE LATEST IsTO'VELTIES IN- FRENCH, SCOTCH, WESTof ENGLAND& CANADIAN SUITINGS TROWSERINGS AND COATINGS ALWAYS ON HAND AT REASONABLE PRICES PERFECT SATISFACTION IN STYLE & FIT GUARANTEED $uests of the Balmoral liotel will fm6 it to their abuantage to giue me a call. W-NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS. W. H. THOMPSON, * 8 DOORS EAST OF BALMORAL HOTEL. I 'Hi t)OWN THE ST. LAWRENCE. place is especially well considered by the disciples of Isa;i Walton. Alexandria Bay is easily accessible from this point by steamer, which runs daily. Governor's Island and Calumet Island are the next points that are passed on the downward journey, the villa and its appointments on the last named being particularly noteworthy. They are owned by Mr. Emery, the cigarette and tobacco manufacturer, who has spared no expense in ministering to the comfort and luxurious tastes of his family and friends. Powder Island, Bluff Island and Robin's Island we pass in quick succession, and at a distance of two miles from Clayton touch at Round Island and Park. These are the property of the Baptist Association, and are annually the resort of thousands of that persuasion, who flock here not alone for fun and frolic but for the spiritual and temporal interests of the denomination to which they belong. The Round Island House, conducted on temperance principles, has accommodation fo'- some three hundred guests, while conveniently laid out cottages make provision for numerous visitors. But religious matters are not the sole absorbing occupation here, for fishing and boating are very popular and are largel' indulged in. Watch Island (or Indolence), Bluff, Maple, Hemlock, Hub, Grinnell, Washburn, Frederick, Wellesley and Twin Islands are among the more important summer (juarlers of capitalists, who are accustomed to pass the summer where they are '' monarchs of all they survey," with no one to dispute their rights or contravene their wishes. They spend here what to them is a delightful season, and there is not one of them who appears to begrudge what the enjoyment costs. Thousand Islands Park has already been for some few minutes in sight. In 1873 Thousand Islands Park, situated on Wells Island, was opened under the auspices of the Methodist body. It is, indeed, a beautiful spot, admirably calculated to induce the thoughtful mind to look up from nature to the divine source and controller of all things that are. As a camp meeting ground, its frequenters comprise many — or indeed a majority — who are uncompromising in their views on religious topics. But as no small num- ber of them recognize that " religion never was designed to make man's pleasures less," they in the re cesses of the Religious, Sunday School, T. iperance and Educational Conventions that are carried on here, contrive, while avoiding the appearance of evil, to enjoy themselves after those methods affected by muscular Christianity. When first established the Island was called " the Thousand Island Camp Ground " but in 1878 it received its present name. In 1884 a large and spacious hotel was completed and opened, while in cottages and tents an almost unlimited amount of accommodation is provided. Among other famous residents of the island is Mr. Harlan J. Remington, whose name will be familiar in connection with the rifle which he manufactures. There are a number of points of interest on the Island upon which the local jehus are accustomed to descant, like the Almanac men, telling "some lies and some true." We may here mention Jolly Oak Point, Wellesley House, Look Out Point, Rood's Place, Calumet Island, Brown's Bay, Swan Bay, Grinnell's Point, (now Central Park,) Point Vivian, Densmore Bay, Winslow Point, Seven Isles, Louisiana Point, Centennial Isle, Warners Isle, Hill's Isle and Devil's Rock and Oven, the latter said to have been the hiding place of old Bill Johnsion, who was mixed up with the troubles of 1837. This Island is shaped like a Dutch oven, hence its name. Other Islands tn route to Alexandria Bay are Cuba Island, Cherry Island, Pullman, Nobly, Friendly, Welcome, Florence, Imperial and Bay View Islands. Alexandria Bay is some three or four miles in length and reaches from the shore on the American side to Wells Island, where there is found luxurious and extensive hotel accommodation, while as forfibhing it is unsurpassed, boats and boatmen being not only numerous but comparatively inexpensive. Wm, Notman & Son, H PHOTOGRilPHERS no ^ THE I QUEEN.K- 5ai|tr^ciits iJiiEqucilEfl in Style and ginis!]. CABINETS, from $4.00 to $8.00 per Dozen. CARDS. " 2.00 to 4.00 i( (( Visitors to Montreal should not fail to call and see the large variety of Canadian Views and Figure Subjects, so characteristic of the Country and Mode of Life ; its Sports and Pastimes. —4 — » »— We make a speciality of supplying Amaieurs with all Photo Requisites. Stanley Dry Platks, and Photo Chemicals, and Printing Papers. St^tibio, 17 anb 19 UMciA^zti $t. MtonHnai. R. CHARLEBOIS, MM 1879 « NOTRE «> DAME ^ STREET,^ MONTREAL.^ — zr<5'?> ^NEARLY OPPOSITE BALMORAL HOTEL. DOWN THE ST. LAWRENCE. Westminster Park is opposite the Thousand Island House and is eight miles long and from three to four miles wide. It is a Presbyte- rian rendezvous, is on the lower end of Wells Island, has about fifteen miles of drives and con- tains some very pretty dwellings, The lower end of the Island is sepa- rated by an ex- ceeding pretty sheet of water called " Lake of the Island," upon whose surface of six miles in length tradition says many love affairs have been arrang- ed. An elevation on the Island is A NOOK IN THOUSAND ISLANDS, called Mount Beulah and the large place of worship which has been reared is called Bethune Chapel, in memory of the late Rev. Dr. G. W. Bethune who was for many years an old and esteemed visitor. " Bonnie Castle " will be pointed out by the guides as the pleasure re- sort of the late Dr. J. G. Holland, of Scribner's Monthly, and here not ,only did he take his ease but wrote some of his best papers. Among other Islands are Manhattan, on which N. Y. State Fish Commissioner, Seth Green, was accustomed to put in the summer, and a group of some half dozen are known as Summerland and are owned by a duly incorporated organ- ization who possess a club house, a steam >acht and other accommoda- tions for the exclusive use of members and their families. Goose Bay is a beautiful inlet full of islands and as a resort of Black Bass has no superior, which may also be said of Chippewa Bay to which the Ogdensburg people are accustomed to resort for both boat- ing and fishing. Here we find our- selves opposite Brockville, in front of m^^ ■ii*3g^K»i1X gt- <» f»*» arfc»3'i«Xa: BiaiaaaBBaiaBDBBBBQaiaaiaaiaiaQaiaytaaQaaBciDBciciiQiQQBBDBBBcidaysja GEOGER AND WINE MERCHANT >**gKXnaNP»c»g»o*3».*»"C»^N r »OMr»o QijiaaQiaQaBiaBBQaBaBBBBBBBByQ^JQlJIJiiJ'^^iJIJiaBBaQQBBBBBBBDBBBBBBBBQBQaBa MONTRKAL. Clubs and Fishing Parties supplied ^vith the Choicest Goods, at lo^vest prices Special attention given to Packing and Delivering Supplies for Camping Parties DOWN THE ST. LAWRENCE. which are the last of the Thousand Islands and at the end of the excursion down the American side of the St. Lawrence. But it is not every traveller who will care to take the American waters, and, to accommodate such as prefer the Canadian side, we will return to Kingston, whether in propria persona or figuratively speaking matters not. Between Kingston and Gananoque are a number of very pretty islands — a hundred of them can it is said be easily counted from the deck, some in full " verdure clad," others barren rocks, grim, desolate, uninhabitable ; their shores not being frequen^ "ven by the fish. Gananoque is eighteen miles from Kingston and contains about ten thousand inhabitants. Those familiar with the section will be careful to point out "Jack Straw's Light," and "Fiddlers Elbow," in connection with which they will probably tell some uaccountable story which has, of course, to be swallow- ed with a considerable amount of salt. The notable objects on the American side are most of them to be seen in the distance, the tower on the top of Mount Beulah, which is 136 feet high being readily distin- guishable. Whiskey Island obtained its name from the circumstance that a pilot who was drunk on duty allowed his steamer to strike it full head on. The Three Sisters Light and the Cross Over Light having been passed — and in the journey both the channels have been traversed — we come to a number of charming islands some of them with elegant houses built upon them almost rivalling those on the Canadian shore proper. Brockville which is next touched is situated at the end of the Thousand Islands, on an eminence reached by a succession of ridges. It was laid out in 1802 and was named after General Brock, the hero of Queenstown Heights. Its population is between 6,000 and 7,000 and it is a place of some importance. It is a favourite resort, as attested by the handsome villas and their appointments on the river's bank. At Brockville the St. Lawrence is about two miles wide, which is the distance between lands for some sixteen miles of the trip. On the American side we come in sight of Morristown. near which is a largely frequented Baptist Camping Ground, while five miles from Brockville on the Canadian shore is the village of Maitland in whose vicinity is the old Blue Church, in the graveyard of which were interred the remains of Barbara Heck, whose memory is held in warm esteem by the members and adherents of the Methodist Church. Further on we come to Mr. Wiser's Rysdyk Stock Farm of 600 acres, upon which have been bred some trotters that have electrified the turf. Prescott is a town of 2,000 inhabitants but unfortunately does not appear to have prospered, and though it is well laid out — indeed handsomely may be the term used — manifests signs of decay, which is the more apparent when Prescott is contrasted with the thriving American city immediately situate on the opposite side of the river. Ogdensburg contains 10,000 people and has been felicitously termed the Maple City owing to the trees with which its splendid streets are planted. It was founded in 1749 by Francis Picquet and is in every way well appointed and thoroughly enterprising. Below Prescott is Windmill Point, where, in an old windmill, the Patriots of 1837, under Von Shultz, a Polish exile, made a stand, but from which they were compelled to fly. Johnstown Bay having been left in the distance, the boat rapidly draws almost alongside of Chimney Island, there being, however, no trace of anything from which the place could have obtained its peculiar name. Here are said to have been in former days almost impregnable French forts, battlements, etc., but the only trace at present left THE L BRITISH AMERICAN HOTEL m KINGSTON, Ont. THB ONLY FIRST CLASS HOTEL IN THE CITY. Tourists should not fail to spend a day in the famous old Limestone City, and visit its fortifications^ and while there make themselves comfortable at the British American. 1. E. DUNHAM & SON. PROPRIETORS. DOWN THE ST. LAWRANCE. of any fortifications is a moat round the island about twelve feet deep. Off Pier Island magnificent bass are to be caught, s[)ecimens of from seven to eight i ounds having been successfully landed. The "Cut," the channel between Galop and Moore's Isl; nds, through which the passenger steamers were accustomed to pass, is hereabuuts, but it is being superseded by a channel through the Galop Rapid. This Rapid is the smallest on the St. Lawrence and by many is not spoken of as a rapid at all. The Edwardsburg Canal, just before the Galop Rapids are reached, is seven and a half miles in length and terminates at Iroquois. The largest starch factory in the Dominion is at Edwardsburg, now better known under the more ambitious name of Cardinal. Irof;uois, which we have just mentioned, was formerly known as Matilda, but this name was not great enough for its ambitious residents, who lifted themselves by their boot straps into the town of Iroquois. The prowess of the Iroquois, who formerly owned this section, may have been very great, but their record certainly was by no means as beneficent as that of many a lowly maiden who was the proud possessor of the humble name, Matilda. The river at a mile and a half below Malilda — we beg pardon, Iroquois— is only 1,140 feet wide and in many places is not more than 22 feet dee]). Hemlock and Cedar Points are the names which have been bestowed ui)on the promontories that the nearest ap])roach each other. Hemlock being upon the Canadian side. Roth jioints were fortified in 181 2 : and, so far as Canadian accommodation was con- cerned. Colonel I3y devised the Rideau Canal to obviate all jjossible difficulties in the way of transporting stores. That canal, which extends from Kingston to Ottawa, cost $5,000,000. A short distance below Hemlock Point was built the Morrisburg Canal, four miles long, to get round the Rapid Piatt ; but on the downward trip the rapids are almost invariably run. Morrisburg is a remarkably pretty place. Indeed, it is far ahead of almost all the other small towns that have been passed en route, and has in its vicinage Doran's and Dry Islands, both of which are very jjopular with pic-nickers. Gooseneck Island, so called from its shape, is about a mile from Morrisburg, and five miles still further on is Chrysler's Farm, the scene of an important engagement between the British and Americans in 1813, when the latter were on their way, under General Williams, to capture Montreal. Early in the morning they crossed the river in considerable numbers and opened the contest by attacking the farm house, which was defended with great obstinacy and ultimate success. The fight lasted for some hours, but finding themselves defeated, " horse, foot and artillery," the Americans withdrew and made the best of their way home, " sadder and, no doubt, wiser men . " Farron's Point is opposite Croyl's Island, which is situate a distance of six miles from the Long Sault Rapids. Long Sault Island, by its position in the River, forms two channels, the Rapids being on the Canadian side. The Cornwall Canal, by which the Rapids are circumnavigated, is twelve miles in length. Dickinson's landing is situate at the western entrance, and very soon after leaving, the sensation of running the Rapid begins to be exi)erienced. " The passenger pays his or her money and has the choice of how he will take it. The sight of the boiling, seething water has most certainly some terrors for the nervous individual, but the actual sensation is much less unnerving and the sight much less appalling when they come to be actually realized. There is really no danger, for the boat is always well in hand, the pilots not only having sufficient help at the wheel but an ample force of men at the tiller, so that should the wheej Pl)Uad^l^l)ia ^^ ItiUraatiotial ^^ £xl)ibitioti. { «*««m%««««m«», their apjjellation, "Caughnawaga" signifying "Praying Indians," they having been subjects of th .issionary labours of the early Jesuit Fathers and it was believed with very good results, albeit, christianized as they were reputed to be, they were for years the terror and the scourge of both whites and rcdnien. Lachine, it may here be ol)served obtained its name from the fact that the voyageurs believed, when they had reached the point ot Montreal island, that they were on the high roadto China. The Lachine Rapids are possibly the wildest and most dangerous of the entire chain between Lake Ontario and Montreal. The current is terrifically swift, the descent so precipitous and the recks so threatening that despite the comparative shortness of their extent they are looked forward to with the deepest apprehension. However, their transit has for years been made, ever since they were navigable, I X o O O k: CD P-l UJ U4 g > O Z O o CO o C/3 o > Q w PC t/3 Q O o o U4 O < ►J w E- ^ < UJ CO X u -I u 3 u C u > c z bi > o ii 0- < U a: (/) I U •- h < -I 5 u z O c z I o a ^ U.1 (_ ? CO tn UJ UJ CO y z O UJ >■ C u s u o s^ z « : 5 § o •^ S H U. < Q O . LU . Jg ^- -■ H z Ul < < » O > LU UJ W £Q z < w z S 1 « o O O 2 < I^ 3 u ffl u. IE m o u. X > °^ < ^ I- -J o < ■ ^ o 52 " h- UJ _J — ( ;^ Uh ;--i o a a tin ■ CO en dj cu ^ c:^ 4— > o CO C3 o C/J • P>H ;— 4 1— 1 ^ O C/0 a ' o n3 c • >-H (Tj ■7:3 C2 ' — ' • • CO CD , ' f-H 4— » ^ ( cd • r— H O cu CIh C/0 J. B. LALIBERTB, 445 ST. JOSEPH STREET. 145 QUEBEC. CANADA. On view for inspection, in well lighted Showrooms, during the summer season. THE RICHEST VARIETY of CANADIAN and FOREIGN FURS ever shown, Artistically Mounted Skins and Rugs, Ladies' and«Gents' fine Furs of all description, in Stock and made to order. DOWN THE ST. T.AWRENCR. song en passant ; and under a Fiinny sky imagiiu' yourself in Venice. If you think well give Canada credit for a most novel mode of progression — delightful too I Returning to (Quebec go on the Terrace for a walk by sunlight or nioonligiit, with lover or friend. " When the band begins to play" especially is it delightful to the general public. Hut, in the early morn- ing, the pale moonlight, or the glowing sunset, almost deserted, one can pace with enjoyment its length and in congenial society, that of yourself, nature, and solitude, admire the many delightful glimpses of busy or quiet life. Princess, Princes, (iovernors, Lords, and Ladies, Poets, Authors, Aristocrats, Ueniocrats, Re- publicans, all sorts and conditions have almost raved of the charms of dear old Quebec and she stands unrivalled in the estimation of all who have had the happiness of visiting her. Need we gild gold ? On arriving make up your mind what you will see, make a bargain with and secure your carter who will take you everywhere and tell you everytiiing pertaining to it that time and space will not permit of our telling here, even if we wished to spoil your pleasure by bsing so fore-tongued. And now, suppose the convents and churches visited and Quebec done — to a tuin if that were possible — and you are not satisfied and want more. Take the Saguenay boat, at six o'clock some fint morning, after a good rest, for eye and brain will have none till bedtime, and pass down the river. In the distance lie .Montmorenci to your left — Levis and St. Joseph to your right — in a few minutes Isle d'Orleans with its summer residences, its little villages and its beauty — in the distance, 2,000 feet in height. Cape Tourmenl ; then Grosse Isle, the Government quarantine station. Islands of all sizes and shapes, each vieing with the other in beauty and variety — a paradise for sportsmen in season, with such variety and ([uantity as they only can appreciate. Then a wide expanse of water with shoies dimly visible in the distance. Islands still with all sorts of names — Isle aux Coudres, with its iron mines, and Bale St. Paul. A perpetual feast of wild and beautiful scenery. Then Murray Bay, one of the most popular summer resorts. Near the wharf an Indian camp with squaws, papooses, baskets, bead work, etc. These make a bright bit of color. Hotels and board-ng houses galore and furnished cottages for every purse — fish, flesh and fowl for sportsmen — bathing and mineral springs for invalids. Pretty girls meet the boat, indeed, it is most bewildering to see the galaxy of youth and beauty that come to see and be seen. More scenery and then the " Mirage," " The Pilgrims," — rocks visible from their great height for some distance. Scientific men, who are always everywhere, will explain the why and wherefore. Riviere du Loup comes next — more pretty girls come to see if there may be something on board for them. It often happens to be a lover or an admirer. Good hotels and boarding-houses, and a few miles drive or walk away is Notre Dame du Portage — the latest fashion, cheap and not nasty. As a lady said in describing it, you do not need to dress before you bathe. You can jump out of your windows or your gallery into the water, and if a lady's toilet is such a protracted affair as the gentlemen say it must be, quite an item is the saving of time effected by staying at this healthy and homelike resort. Eight miles drive from liiviere du l/oup is Cacouna, fashionable and charming. It has a fine hotel and boaraing- houses. Every luxury, indeed, that one can wish for. By the way, talking of luxury, be sure and have some fried trout on the boat and wild strawberries — later, Saguenay blueberries ; such fruit I Pointing diagonally across the river, and passing some islands, we reach Tadousac, and here we pause for breath. Then on we proceed into the Saguenay. DOWN TUF, ST. LAWRENCE. 'Tis evening, and the glowing summer day • Has melted into twilight. I'lie star< o'crliead Twinkle with radiance, and the pale moon Illuniinates a scene forgotten never. On cither side, the gloomy towering rocks ; Ahead of lis the waters, liere Mack, There gleaming like diamonds in the moonl)eams ; An awful stillness, which hushes all our mirth — A chill strikes to the heart. One feels As though the arms of Kate were closing round, Shut in with solitude and grandeur The gayest heart cannot but feel some awe. We gaze upon it all and wonder At the hand that made it all. And then being cold and hungry wc turn in and take some supper, sing and chat. " 'Tis but a step from the sublime to the ridiculous." This idea strikes one very forcibly at such a time and in such a place. O 1 Saguenay, who has not heard of thee, Artists have p.iinted, poets sung thy charms; ' Even the more common photographer ■ Has taken impress of thy thousand variations. Our literary lights have been so blinded by thy beauty Hiat they failed to do thee justice. Early morning finds us passing Ha ! Ha! Bay, and by breakfast hour we are at Chicoutimi, the farthest i)lace to which our jjleasurc boats go. Here there are some fine Falls, a Convent, Church, and an old Church, — Catiiolic of course, — which is said to be one of the first founded by tiie Jesuits in this country. Here you find the buckboard and the corduroy road spoken of in history — almost as old as the Saguenay, and by no means so restful, but as an experience very desirable. A drive to the Falls before breakfast makes one appreciate tht-t necessary portion of the programme. After breakfast we find ourselves at Ha ! Ha 1 Bay again, seeing such quantities of granite one almost wonders at brick making with such material within portable distance. Out from the Bay a rock 900 feet high strikes the eye, it is the termination of The " Tableau," a column of dark granite polished by nature. This is 600 feet high by 300 feet wide. Next "Statue Point," after this we have those grand monuments of nature. Capes " Eternity " and " Trinity," which loom up and, to be ap[ reciated, must be seen. It were superfluous for one to attempt anything like a description of the wonders of this awesome river. We have seen it, "go thou and do likewise !" Returni* ^ to Tadousac we wait and view its beauties. It is impos- sible in just the hour or so that the steamer stops to properly see and appreciate the peculiar charm of this resort. Its extreme quiet is most soothing to the invalid. The air and bathing are good and the fishing a thing one dreams about but seldom sees. And a Hotel with every luxury and every amusement and a hostess that knows her business and attends to it. Year after year the same people return more and more enchanted with the place. It is always fashionable and always comfortable. Here, too, is the oldest Church on the continent and the folk lore of the people is fairly enchanting. Bic, Grand Metis, Little Metis, Rimouski and Father Point are all pleasant places and are reachable by ships or steamer, but not being on the regular route are not so convenient as the plar.s on tiie regular amer route. p ««rO.IBl«l*«W» rNgr,%|l»T'(i .-, , w- ., ■ PtEAU