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BEST SPOTS FOE, WATERST1>E SUMMER kESORT, HOTELS,
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DISTANCES, COST OV TRWEL, CO>ST OP HOTEL AND
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1'^HE nooks and corners of the Muskoka terri-
tory are invested Avith no ordinary attrac-
tion for the tourist, naturalist and geologist; but
as so little is known (beyond a prescribed limit)
of this beautiful lake region, it is deemed expe-
dient to present the public with the information
contained in the following pages, inasmuch as
no book written on the subject of summer resorts
has as yet described Muskoka. The only refer-
ence to it that can be found, is in Mr. Taylor's
" Canadian Hand-book and Tourists* Guide,"
(Montr-eal, 1866) which, after describing the vil-
lage of Orillia, the writer says : " If the tourist
" wislies to extend his trip into the genuine wil-
" derness, he can take the steamer Faiiy, which
'^ connects here, for the Muskoka settlement —
'' some forty miles north-east, on a lonely lake
" of the same name, rich in scenery and sport.
" But, there, he must be prepared to rough it
'' with the lumberer or pioneer of civilization,
" who may be clearing for himself, literally, a
^* home in the wilderness — must be prepared to
" satisfy his hunger with fat pork, and at night
" be well acquainted with the yielding properties
'* of a pine floor."

Comment upon the above is unnecessary : when
people visiting Oriilia (within 24 miles of Lake

GUIDE TO MUSKOKA.

Muskoka) have manifested such ignorance as to
the distance, geography, etc., of our lakes, it is not
to be wondered that this region has, until re-
cently, been comparatively unknown. **The
Fishing Tourist,'* by Charles Hallock (New
York, 1873), has the following :

** This volume presents, in a concise form, all
<* the information necessary to enable gentlemen
" to visit successfully every accessible salmon and
" trout region of America^ However, we have
examined Mr. Hallock's book and found no ref-
erence to Muskoka whatever ; he has probably
never heard of the trout fishing in Muskoka
river (south branch), which is said by compet-
ent authorities to be second only to Neepigon
fe>r trout fishing. The lack of general informa-
tion with respect to this region (Muskoka) in
the past,- justifies, we think, the appearance of
this modest *^ little guide." It is the aim of the
publishers to give the fullest possible and most
reliable information as to the distances, <5ost of
travel, cost of hotel accommodation, time occu-
pied in performing the journey, the outfit for
camping, et<;.

Mr. Cockbum has much pleasure in acknow-
ledging the valuable assistance kindly rendered
him by Col. Cumberland, M.P.P., Manager,
N.R. ; also, to M. Cumming, Esq., of Toronto
(article on Camping Outfit), in the preparation
of the Guide.

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MUSKOKA A» A SUMMER RESORT. 5

Muskoka as a Summer Resort.

This district differs somewhat from nearly all the
other summer resorts, involving a much shorter
trip than either the 8t. LaWrence or Lake Superior
routes, and will be found well adapted to those who
prefer short trips, and a retreat from some of the
conventionalities of city society. The places of
accommodation being neither expensive nor faslti on-
able, at the same time moderately comfortable,
'' no killing toilets " are required here. Those who
prefer camping out in tents, or to build cheap
board huts or cottages, will find, ready at hand,
numercms islands, headlands, portages and bays,
admirably suited for camping out.

The lakes (Muskoka, R-osseau and Joseph) arc
magnificent expanses of water, together nearly 50
miles in length, and thickly dotted in every direc-
tion with richly-wooded islets, A daily steamer
plies the length of Muskoka and Rosseau, and a
semi-weekly steamer on Joseph.

Among the many lovely spots on these lakes,
we instance a few, as follows : —

The western portion of Lake Muskoka, approach-
ing and within a few miles of the falls at Bala ;
also the river stretching below Bala ; the Narrows,
near Gravenhurst ; the river mouth approaching
Bracebridge ; the Flower Pot Islands, opposite
Tonden Island. On Lake Rosseau, between Port
Carling and Port Sandfield, a fairy scene enlivens
the few miles' sail between these points, passing
the Eagle's Nest Island ; the scenery is also beauti-
ful off the mouth of Skeleton River, Irwin's Bay,
and looking down the lake from the Rosseau House.
Lake Joseph is also equally rich in scenery ; the

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(JUIDE TO MUSKOKA.

view is particularly fine looking down the lake from
the Summit House, at Port Cockburn. About five
miles from here, in full view, are the two islands of
the Muskoka Club of Toronto (Islands Yohocucaba
and Pegamogabo), where a cottage and a small wharf
has been erected for the use of the ladies and gentle-
men of the club, who spend a considerable portion of
the summer months here. Numerous other lakes fall
into the three lakes which we have described, all
ecxually attractive, but not yet so accessible. All
the lakes of this region are well sheltered from
violent gales, owing to their limited size, and being
studded so thickly with islands, rendering it per-
fectly safe to venture out in small boats.

The Route of Travel.

The Northern Railway of Canada is the great high-
way to the FAe Grant District of Muskoka, afford-
ing through railway connection from Toronto, where
it forms connections from all points east and west,
by Lake Oatario steamers from Niagara, Kingston,
and Montreal, and by the Grand Trunk, Great West-
ern, and Toronto, Grey and Bruce lines. The
Northern runs three passenger trains per day, viz.,
at 7 and 11. 15 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The business man, to whom rapidity and close
connections are of importance, will do best to take
the early morning train, and travel all *' rail " to
Washago, which is 100 miles from Toronto, and is
situated at the boundary of the Free Grant Terri-
tory. This is only a temporary terminus, pending
the completion of the link (now under construc-
tion) which shall establish the terminus at Graven-

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THE ROUTE OF TRAVEL.

hurst on Lake Muskoka, with a probable subse-
quent extension to Bracebridge .

Leaving Toronto by this route, the passenger will
pass through many populous and prosperous towns
and villages, and through a rich agricultural country,
which (especially in the neighbourhood of Aurora
and Newmarket) is highly picturesque, and illus-
trates a very high standard of farming and its
wealth. •

The height of land between Lakes Ontario and
Huron is reached at the summit (26 miles from
Toronto) which is 755 feet above the level of Lake
Ontario, and 415 feet above that of Lake Huron.

At 42 miles the line passes over what is known
as the Holland River Marsh, a locality celebrated
amongst sportsmen for its abundant sypply of snipe,
wild duck, etc., and for maskinonge and bass fish-

ing.

Passing northwards we come to the Lefroy Junc-
tion, with the Bell Ewart branch ^(|jinecting with
Lake Simcoe, of which special mention will be
presently made ; and thence onward to Allandale, a
station which for beauty of location (at the head of
Kempenfeldt Bay), and for completeness as a junc-
tion and refreshment station, is without a rival in
Canada.

It is here that the Muskoka traveller leaves the
main line for the Muskoka branch, the first station
upon which (65 miles from Toronto) is that of the
prosperous town of Barrie, the county town of
Simcoe, with an active population numbering about
5,000.

Passing over a line of exceptional excellence of
construction, and through a country of great agri-
cultural promise, although as yet but partially under

GUIDE TO MUSKOKA.

cultivation, the town of Orillia (80 miles from
Toronto) is reached. Situated most picturesquely
at the foot of Lake Couchiching, and nestling in
the shadow of hii^hlands U> tiie rear, this pros-
perous place, of 2,500 inhabitants, owes its progress
to being to a large extent the lumbering centre of the
district, whence supplies are distributed to " the
lumber shanties,'' and where the operations of that
great trade are largely controlled.

Some two miles further on is the pretty Swiss
station of **the Lake Couchiching Hotel," an at-
tractive summer resort, to which we shall refer in
more detail in connection with the ** water" or
*^ pleasure" route.

Immediately beyond this is the ** Narrows," being
the water channel uniting Lakes Simcoe and Cou-
chiching. liere the traveller will find a great and
most interesting work in the swing bridge, worthy
in itself, as w^l as in its picturesque surroundings,
of careful ins^ction.

Thence, onwards again, the line passes through
the Indian settlement of a tribe of the Ojibbeways,
but as the location of the road hereabouts is through
forests, there is not much to indicate the presence
of the ^'red man," or otherwise to interest the
traveller.

And so '^Washago" is reached, as the present
terminus of the line, whence *^ the portage " of 14
miles between Lakes Couchiching and Muskoka
has to be made bv carriasjes. And here we will rest
with the '* business traveller," until we return and
describe the *' pleasure " or '' water " route to this
point from Toronto, in the interest of the tourist,
who likes to take his ease and leisure, and travels
rather for enjoyment than for material profit.

THE ROITTB OP TivAvni...

Your tourist then phoukl avail himself of the
** Steamboat Express Train," leaving Toronto at
the comfortable hour of 11 .15 a.m. , always furnished
with magnificent palace parlo\ir cars that would do
credit to the great Pullman himself, and the charge
for the use of which is really insigniticant, and
scarcely w^orth the cost of counting.

Runriing rapidly over 50 miles of the line already
described, this train diverges at Lefroy, already
mentioned, to Bell Ewart, a pretty station <jn the
shore of Lake Simcoe.

Here will be found v.aiting the upper-deck plea-
sure steamer '* Lad^ of the Ti.^kes," a craft of nearly
1300 tons burthen, as trii and pretty, iis fast and
cjmfortable as the mctst critical yachtsman could
desire ; with a courteous captain, a tempting table,
and a clear deck for dancing, if the lauies of tlie
paity will onh'' discourse sweet music from the
piano (one of Is ordheimer's best) spe|^lly provided
for the purpose.

And now you have a run of some 30 miles across
Lake Simcoe, passing Serpent Island (occupied by
an ladian tribe), and others whose names are too
difficult either to write or to prcmounce . Skirting
the upper shores of the lake, past deep bays wliose
wooded promontories jut out picturesquely into
the Lake, the steamer, after an easy run of less
than two hours, enters the '* Narrows," where the
first view of Lake Couchiching is gained ; and soon,
upon a point stretching a mile in length from the
shore, is seen the Lake Couchicldng Hotel. The
steamer rounds the point, and our tourist is landed
at the end of the first stage of his trip.

Tlie extreme beauty of the spot, overlooking, as
it does, the full length of the lake, with its numer-

aCJIDE TO MUHKOKA.

OTIS and picturesque islands, induced a company of
Toronto gentlemen to establish here this hotel,
which will provide for families of Western Canada
all the advantages of a seaside summer residence,
without the great expense and fatigue inseparable
from long journeys to and from the sea, and will
enable heads of families, while enjoying their sum-
mer holidays, to remain within easy reach of their
places of business, should their presence become
necessary.

From here charming opportunities are afforded
for water and pic-nic parties on Lakes Simcoe and
Couchiching to the Falls of the Severn ; and sports-
men are given ready access to the celebrated Spar-
row Lake and its neighbourhood, where maski-
nonge, pickerel, black bass, speckled trout, etc.,
are found in abundance, and the best of duck shoot-
ing in season. *i

Our pleasuiHtourist can from here take steamer
to Washago (30c.); or, joining again the ''rail''
route before described, can proceed onwards upon
his excursion ticket towards Muskoka.

As the through connections are made with the
mail train only, our tourist will proceed by it to
Washago, and then take the comfortable well-horsed
mail stages over the Government road.

Here the granite formation crops up to the sur-
face, forming the height of land between Lakes
Simcoe and Couchiching and Lake Muskoka. False
impressions of the Free Grant district are frequently
taken from the appearance of the country seen along
this road ; but, as on the south side there are tracts
of fine farming land, so, to the north, this ridge
being passed over, lies the wide arable country
which is being so rapidly peopled by thrifty settlers.

THE KOUTE OF TRAVEL.

The rocks rise to considerable heights along the
road, particularly at '* Gibraltar," where an eccen-
tric settler has established a fort high up on the
cliff, and at the Kasheshebogamog river — of which
name our tourist will take note, and practice till
perfect.

The road is well maintained ; so after a drive of
a little over two hours, the rising village of G raven -
hurst, on Lake Muskoka, is reached. Here at the
wharf lies the comfortable low-pressure side-wheel
steamer '' Nipissing," with steam up and ready to
waft us swiftly further north, and from whose
upper deck we can with pleasure view the scenery
of the lake. The baggage is got on board, the port
cleared, and dinner served up forthwith. After
passing through the '^ Narrows," three miles from
Gravenhurst, the steamer is headed for the month
of the Muskoka river, en route to Bracebridge —
the first regular calling place. This^run (16 miles)
occupies about 1^ hours through beautiful scenery.
(At Bracebridge stages connect ivith the steamer tri-
iveekly for Lakes Mary, Fairy y Vernon and Penin-
sula; conveyances can also be secured at Bracebridge
for the Lake of Bays and the trout fishing of the sontJi
branch Muskoka river.) The steamer remains for
about twenty minutes at this wharf (Bracebridge),
and then returns down the river. Arriving at the
lake again, she heads for Port Carling, Winder-
mere and Rosseavi; passing through Lake Mus-
koka, Indian Biver and Lake Rosseau, arriving at
her destination^ Rosseau village, about 9 .30 p. m.
{The steamer remains here over^nlght, and returns next
forenoon to Gravenhurst by the same route.) At
Rosseau stages connect daily for Parry Sound, and
semi-weekly for Maganetawan and Lake Nipissing.

GUIDE TO MUSKOKA.

The steamer Wenonali also makes semi-weekly trips
to Point Kaye, Wood, Bala, Port Carling, Port
Sandlield and Port Cockburn, places situate upon
Lakes Muskoka, Rosseau and Joseph ; thus accom-
modating by the way camping parties and others.

Advice as to Tickets.

Excursion Tickets, Toronto to Couchiching, Brace-
bridge and Rosseau, and good to return in one
month, can be obtained from Chas. Perky, 62
King Street, Toronto ; D. Milloy, 8 Front Street,
Toronto ; Couchiching Hotel ; and Northern
Railway Stations, Toronto.

The stage connection, at Washago or Severn
Bridge, is hiade only with the morning mail train
north. Passengers wishing to go through in one
day, must take that train and go .by " all rail,''
reaching Bracqibridge about 6 p.m.

The above excursion tickets are good, in either
direction upon the *' Lady of the Lakes," but only
by rail between Couchiching and Severn Bridge.

Schedule of Rates.

T9ronto to Couchiching |2 70

' ' and return 4 00

Bracebridge 3 50

" and return 5 50

Lake Rosseau ... 4 00

'* and return 6 00

Parry Soimd(via Muskoka route) 5 00

Couchiching to Toronto . 2 70

** and return 4 00

Lake Rosseau and return 2 50

CAMPING OtTTFIT.

Sporting Localities.

Speckled Trout. — The best fishing is on the Mus-
koka river (south branch) and its tributaries, Wood
Lake, Hollow Lake, etc. Excellent fishing at
White Lake, near Maganetawan, on Nipissing Col*
onization road. A considerable number of smaller
trout are taken at the Hock Rock river, quite close
to Gravenhurst ; also in Sharpens Creek, near Brace-
bridge ; in streams near Port Carling and Point
Kaye, Rosseau, etc. These places are all reached
from the different landing places of the daily
steamer on the lakes of Muskoka.

Salmo7i Trout, Pickerel, Bass, etc., are caught in
most parts of all the lakes, and excellent maskinonge
fishing four miles down the river from Bala.

Deer Shootiug is very good in most places, ducks
in a limited quantity ; excepting on the Maganet-
awan River, where duck shooting is unsurpassed.

Camping Outfit.

Should the tourist not go the length of building a
shanty, good tents •are a matter of the highest im-
portance to him. An ordinary ** ridge tent " holds six
or seven very comfortably, and it is the most convenient
form for general purposes. The ridge pole should gen-
erally be carried about from place to place ; and the
requisite number of tent-pins should always be on hand.
Uprights may be easily cut at any point on landing.
Great care should be taken in the selection of a site
which will not be flooded in case of rain. A deep
trench should be dug at the upper side, opening at each
side somewhat beyond the ends of the tent. The tent
should be provided with a lantern which can be hung
from the ridge, and also with a musquito bar. This

GUIDE TO MUSKOKA.

allows good ventilation without affording admittance
to musquitoes.

Boats should be secured at some point on the lakes,
or be brought from elsewhere. They should be stoutly
built, as they frequently come in contact with the rocks.
The greatest caution should be used in landing in the
dark. Many boats are, in a few days, rendered almost
wholly unseaworthy if they are not carefully handled
in this respect.

Clothing of the strongest materials is desirable, espe-
cially in the case of those articles which are likely to
come in contact with the rocks. Flannel shirts and
woollen socks should be wotn, and a tolerably warm coat
should be taken up, as the nights are often cool. Old
gaiter boots answer most of the purposes of the ordinary
visitor. Unless he is very indifferent to flies and mus-
qiiitoes, he will not care to visit any swamps. Two
douTile blankets, wrapped and strapped in two yards of
waterproof cloth, will constitute his portable bed. A
musquito net for the head often comes in conveniently
in the evening.

The principal cooking utensils are : — a pot, saucepan,
frying pan, teapot, and the accompanying etceteras of
iron spoons, dishpan and towels. Tin cups, knives and
forks, tin or thick earthenware plates, sugar cans,
syrup jugs, waterproof tableclotlf, etc., etc., may be
added as the tourist desires.

As to provisions, cabin bread, pressed beef, ham, lard
or butter, oatmeal porridge, tea, sugar, syrup, salt and
rice will be found to be the standard articles, in addi-
tion to fish. Tea wilJ be found much more satisfactory
than coffee, as it must be taken without milk. Con-
densed or preserved milk is sometimes used, but it is
generally dispensed with. Three or four plum pud-
dings, ** ready made up," afford a good means of cele-
brating Sundays or public holidays. Kice and syrup
form the ordinary dessert course. Whiskey a^xd tobacco
can best be left to the discretion of the members of each

GRAVENHURST.

party — merely warning them, however, that these art-
icles disappear much more rapidly on a camping-out
expedition than anywhere else. Brandy should be
taken up for plum pudding sauce, and to restore life to
those who may have suffered from drowning or great
physical prostration. Tobacco is a good protection
against flies while it is being smoked, which is gener-
ally, therefore, for a considerable portion of the twenty-
four hours. If the excursionist happens on a lucky
year, he can supplement his stores with any quantities
of blue or huckle berries. These are found on islands
which have once been burnt over, and where they
occur, they generally grow in enormous quantities.
Should the party include any good fishermen, no anxi-
ety need be felt with respect to the meat holding out.
During the months of July and August, however, the
fishing is not as good as usual. Still, with perseverance
and moderate skill, enough can be caught for ordinary
use.

The labor of the party can be greatly lessened by
taking up an Indian from Rama, opposite Orillia, to act
as cook, and sometimes as fisherman. When a reliable
man is secured, the pleasure of the party is materially
increased^ freedom from domestic drudgery being a
great aid to enjoying the beauties of the country.

GRA VENHURST,

The first village reached upon the waters of Musk oka,
is pleasantly situated on Big South Bay of Lake Mus-
koka, and will become a very important town in a few
years. Although its present size is comparatively
small, it, however, contains three good hotels, four
good stores, daily mails, telegraph, butcher, baker,
doctor, large livery stable, etc. The village is eligibly
situated on a gentle slope, in full view of Lake Mus-
koka and Gull Lake. There is some trout fishing in
the immediate neighbourhood ; also good salmon trout,

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GUIDE TO MtJSKOKA.

pickerel and bass fishing ; fair deer and duck shooting.
The village is situate at the convergence of several
leading roads ; also, it is the head quarters of the
steamboat and stage lines. Provisions and fishing
tackle to be had in the village. Mr. T. M. Robinson
has a limited number of boats, and is a reliable and
intelligent correspondent, for those who wish informa-
tion about camping. Good and quiet hotel accom-
modation in the village at very moderate cost.

BRACEBRIDGE,

The second calling place reached on the steamboat
route, is by far the largest and most important village
in Muskoka, and is pleasantly situatec^ on high ground,
overlooking the Muskoka river, 6 miles from its junc-
tion with Lake Muskoka. The village contains several
good hotels, go)d stores of all kinds, two weekly news-
papers, mills, doctors, lawyers, telegraph office, daily
mails, livery stables, bakeries, butcher shops, barber
shop, etc. Trout fishing is to be had in Sharpe's Creek,
in the immediate neighbourhood. This is also the
starting point for the famed trout streams of %luskoka
river (south branch) and tributaries. Mr. Higgins, of
the Queen's Hotel, is well posted -and takes a special
interest in trout fishing, and has provided a large supply
of ice, etc., on the spot at the best fishing grounds.
Steamers call here daily, making through connections
to all parts. Population of the village, according to
census recently taken, 916.

PORT CARLINO,

A SMALL village situated on the Indian River, at the
lock joining Lakes Muskoka and Bosseau together,
where the steamers pass and repass during the navig*

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ROSSEAU.

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able season. Joseph's Lake, so much fancied for its
Clearwater and good fishing, is three miles distant from
this village. Also, Perch Lake, Pickerel Lake and
several others, close to the road. West from Port
Carling aJso, Silver Lake, ten minutes' walk from the
village ; and two miles further on is Terry's Lake. All
these small lakes abound with fish, and are the resort
for visitors during the summer.

Lakes Muskoka and Rosseau are becoming generally
well known for their romantic scenery and good fish-
ing, and with the commodious steamer "Nipissing"
sailing on their waters, will well repay tourists for their
trouble in visiting this district.

There is good accommodation for visitors at the vil-
lage, and boats and guides can always be had.

The Polar Star kept here by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas,
though at present not a very pretentious building, is,
however, highly spoken of by travellers and tourists.
Guests are well cared for, and made to feel at home.
There is an air of neatness abont the place, and charges
are very moderate.

ROSSEAU

Is delightfully nestled on beautiful rising ground, at
the head of Lake Rosseau, and is likely to become a
very important town. It is the starting point for daily
steamers and stages. It contains at present cwo large
hotels, three stores, telegraph office, post office, etc.
Mails arrive daily from Toronto by steamer. A daily
stage also runs to Parry Sound, and a semi-weekly
to Maganetawan ami Lake Nipissing. Rosseau is
already becoming a favourite summer resort ; and,
with the railway completed to Gravenhurst, and the
gravel roads to Georgian Bay (at Parry Sound) and
to Maganetawan and Lake Sipissing, it will become
vei'y shortly quite a centre of travel. The place is, to

(JIJIDK TO MUSKOKA.

some extent, noted for being the abiding place of
** Pratt/' the pro])rietor of the Rosseau House. Mr. P.
has seen a good deal of the world, and knows how to
keep a hotel. He is very ably seconded by Mrs. P.,
who gives a large amount of personal superintendence
to house-keeping, and has a thorough knowledge of the
culinary art. Mr. B. W. Ross keeps the other house,
the Nipissing ; and as mine host ** Walker" is so well
known everywhere, as a genial, obliging fellow, farther
comment would be superfluous.

The ** Nipissing" leaves Rosseau every morning,
making a circuit of Lakes Rosseau and Muskoka.

PORT SAND FIELD

Is situated on the short canal of the same name, between
Lakes Rosseau and Joseph. There are no places of ac-
commodation here ; it is, however, a very suitable spot
for camping — at present the only mode of living at this
place for tourists. The bass and trout fishing in this
neighborhood is excellent. Mr. Shaffer, a settler,
caught some very large salmon trout here, one weighing
351b. This place received its name in honor of the then
Premier of Ontario, named, in a formal manner, by the
Rev. A. Styleman Herring, in 1870, in the presence of
the late Hon. J. S. Macdonald, Hon. Mr. Carling, Hon.
Mr. Richards, Mr. Cumberland, M.P.P., Mr. Lount,
M.P.P., Mr. Cockburn, M.P.P., and others.
The ** Wenonah " calls here semi- weekly.

POET COCKBURN

Ts beautifully situated at the head of Lake Joseph, and
commands a fine view down the lake. It is one of the
prettiest spots on the lakes of Muskoka. Contains a
very comfortable hotel (the Summit House), kept by

PORT SYDNEY.

Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Fraser, both of whom have
had large experience in hotel-keeping both in Canada
and the United States, always, deservedly, enjoying a
high reputation. There is also a store, post-ottice, and
a good road, IJ miles, forming a junction with the
Parry Sound road at Mr. Symington's, near Trout Lake.
The steamer '* Wenonah " calls here semi -weekly for
the accommodation of passengers, making close connec-
tions with the ci^ily steamer on the other lakes.

BALA

Is situated at the outlet of Lake Muskoka, about 20
miles north-west from Gravenhurst. The steamer calls
here every Tuesday and Saturday. There is a beauti-
ful fall here, supplying immense water power. Mr.
Thos. Burgess has a saw-mill here, and keeps the post-
office The scenery in this vicinity is very line. Bass,
pickerel and salmon trout fishing is also very good, and
four miles down the stream there is excellent maskin-
onge fishing (at Moon river). There being no hotel
accomodation here, parties coming must provide them-
selves with tents and provisions.

POBT SYDNEY.

Sixteen miles from Bracebridge is situated the new
village of Port Sydney.. It stands on a gentle elevation
above one of the gems of Muskoka, a most enchanting
and romantic piece of water (Mary's Lake), which is
the commencement of a chain of lovely lakes abounding
with fish, and their shores with game. At the head of
, Mary's Lake is a navigable branch of the great Mus-
koka River, which, by locks now in the course of con-
struction, opens a communication with Fairy and Ver-

OUIDE TO MUSKOKA.

non Lakes. From Fairy Lake a narrow stream loads
to Peninsula Lake ; from I'eninsula l^ake a portage of
threeMjiiarters of a mile brings one to the head of the
Lake of Bays.

The rising village of Port Sydney may be readied by
mail stage from Bracebridge ihree times a week, via
Utterson. A eoneession is being opened up whieh will
bring Fort Sydney nearer than oy Utterson, and by a
more level road. The village at present contains an
excellent hotel, kept by Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, called
the Sydney Hotel, where a supply of boats, etc., is
kept ; a saw-mill, two stores, and others in the course
of construction. A line new church, erected principally
through the great exertions of its present pastor, the
Rev. Edwin Cooper, presents a beautiful object on an
eminence overlooking the lake. Several neat residen-
ces, with clearings of some extent, adorn the shores of
Mary's Lake, whose gladdening surface is studded with
many islands where berries of various kinds are plenti-
ful in the season, and which afford delightful places for
pic-nics, etc. This lonely piece of water affords many
attractions to the tourist, and to those seeking health
or recreation, in the summer or autumn months. The
lake being of limited size, there is less danger from
storms than on some of the larger waters of Muskoka.
About the middle of July to October may be called the
pleasantest season ; for the flies that annoy more or
less in May or June, have all disappeared.

The mail accommodation is good — the delivery being
three times a week ; the weekly papers arriving on
Saturday at mid-day.

From this locality many delightful excursions can be
planned, especially when the steamboat commences its
trips.

As respects accommodation for private parties, we
have heard that there are private families here who^
would be willing to receive parties for the summer
months ; so what with the hotel and this, tourists and

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tion.

HUNTSVILLE.

An important village situated on the Muskoka Coloniz-
ation road, and upon the north braneh of the Muskoka
iJiver, is '25 miles north-east of I^racebridge. The large
navigable river running out of Lake Vernon into Fairy
Lake, 2^ miles, passes through the vilhige. These
waters ccmtain salmon trout and other kinds of fish.
The village contains four stores, large hotel, post-otlice,
with tri-weekly mail service. The future prospects of
this village are excellent. The neighbourhood is <me
of the best in the Muskoka region as respects agricul-
tural capabilities ; it is aJso a beautiful country. Lakes
V^ernon, Peninsula, Mary, Fairy, and other beautiful
and romantic expanses of water, are within easy dis-
tance and access from Huntsville.

MAGAXETA WAN.

This village is situated 33 miles north of Rosseau, on
the Rosseau and Nipissing Colonization road, half way
to Lake Nipissing, and upon the river of the same name
(Maganetawan), at a point between Lakes See Seeh and
Amnkk. The Ontario Government are now making
this (the Nipissing) road a first-class highway between
Lakes Rosseau and Nipissing. The land being very
good in this neighbourhood, and the situation being
central, the village is certain to become an important
place. The fishing in Lake Aumick is very good, and
the scenery unsurpassed. One can ascend or descend
the lakes and rivers in boats here for many miles, amid
excellent tront^ hasf^ and pickerel f Mm j. The same re-
mark applies to See Seeb Lake. Within a short distance

GUIDE TO MUSKOKA.

from here is White Lake, literally teeming with speck-
led trout. Doe Lake, further up the river, is also rich
in scenery and sport. This region is decidedly the best
part of Muskoka for daer shootiiuj, dark Hhootiiujj and
all kinds of fish, and wlU very shortly be one of th^
most attractive portions of Ontario for tourists and
sportsmen, as the road between here and Rosseau is
now actually undergoing the most substantial and per-
manent repairs.

Speckled trout have been caught in the Maganeta-
wan waters weighing from 31b. to r)lb. ; bass, 5lb. to
81b. ; pickerel, 81b. to 14ib.

Comfortable stage from Rosseau on Tuesdays and
Saturdays.

Nipissiya.

A Post-Offioe on South river, at a navigable point,
two miles from the inagnificent lake of the same name.
There are about thirty settlers in this neighbourhood.
A road has been recently completed to Rosseau, 05
miles distant. The land is excellent in this region,
and a large and important settlement will shortly be
commenced. Excellent trout and other kinds of fish-
ing in the neighbourhood. Good di^^r, dach, and also
vjild geese, shooting — large numbers of the latter can be
taken.

HOODSTQ WN,

Is situated in the township of Stisted, at the head of
Lake Vernon, near Fox Lake. Mr. Charles Hood, of
Toronto, is here erecting a grist and saw mill, and will
probably construct a steamer for these waters next
year. Delightful scenery, but no hotel acconmioda-
tiou yet.

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ITie tine low-pressure Steamer ** XIPL^SIXG," (Capt.
Kirkland) leaves GRAVEXIIUHST every afttriu»nn
(on arrival of mails and passengers from the south) for

BRACECRIDCE, PORT CARLIIIC. WINDERMERE, AND ROSSEAU.

The Steamer ** WKNOXAH," (Capt. Scott) also pli^s
on the above route, and to Lake Josc^jh, as arranged
for.

LOCAL RATES.

One Konrd Trip of tlie T-.ako?«, good for one day $1 50

Parties of Five, anrl \ip\vards, each 1 0<>

Family Seas<m Ticket (to include siervant) 20 00

Single Season Ticket 15 00

CHARTER FOR A STEAJJER ONE DAY.

Nipi.-*5in- $r.O O^"*

Wenonah ;^ 00

Wabanuk 15 00

Special and lib ntl a;^anifet}f*'ntt ahray^i inailt' ft/f Sabbath
•Kool Qnd othit' /*i<vA*i\; rarties,

A. P. COCKEURN, Manager.

A DVKHTIS KM KNTS.

THE LAKE COUCHICHING

FAMILY AND TOURISTS'

THIS charming' and attractive Estabmshmknt, the most pictur-
esque and delightful S[ mmkk Kksort 'n Western Canada, is
now open for the reception of guests.

The House, which is replete with every Mopkkk Convknience, is
capable of acconiudating Tau Hixi-rfd Glksts. The Plkasurk
Grounds coniprisin<f 15 acres (in a Park of 130 acres) e<iibrace

rtCROQUET LAWNS, PAVILLIONS & SUMMER HOUSES,

Surrounded on three sides hv the Lake, with BILLIARD ROOMS

BOWLING ALLEYS, and BOAT HOl SLS, en the Water bide.

with QUOIT GROUNDS, SWINGS, and

J^ZOAIIJVG 7^A1IIIj\G IIOUSBS.

SAILING AND ROW BOATS ALWAYS ON HAND.
FISHING AND SHOOTING PARTIES EQUIPPED.

Hot aiul €oId ISatlis aUvays ready.

A Ski'Aratk Childrkn and Nurses' Dining Hall.

Churches of all denominafiomi, and resident Phyaicians In the

ViUa(je of Orillia.*

Two Mails per day to and from Toronto.

TKLKori^:pi-T oi^'i^^icp: iivt thk iiotjsk.

Special arranixements for passengers have been made with North-
ern and Midland Railways.

The Management, desirous of making this Hotel a place of pop-
ular and economical resort for Tourists ai;d Eaniilics, have estab-
lished their terms, and ail charges for extras, aij Wines, etc., at
ttuuHually moderate rates.

JAMES PENNELL. Manager,

Late Manager Tri'lousar and Ca<;o\uia f[ot«k>-.
JCmT Addrgfs all enquirica to th*i Managar.

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ADVERTISEMENTS.

HARVIE & MILLAED,

tage anir pbcrg ^laMrs.

Excursion and Pic-Nic Parties supplied with

Comfortable Rigs.

oFiTicDBS J^rr

OEILLIA,

WASH AGO,

GRAVENHURST.

Orders from Pleasure Parties or Commercial men,
by either telegraph or post,

ATTENDED TO WITH PROMPTNESS.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

i=*OK.x c-^jL.E,iL,iisra-.

TOURISTS AND PLEASURE SEEKERS.

T>EGS to announce to tourists, and the travelling pub-
lic generally, that he has every accommodation
at the

POLAR STAR HOTEL

(The Loci's, Port Carlinn).

Excellent fishing and beautiful scenery in the im-
mediate vicinity. The '* Nipissing " calls morning and ^
evening.

BOATS TO LET.

J. W. T. also keeps on hand all Liquors, and of the
best brands; Champagne, Cognac, Claret, Whiskies'
etc.

The utmost attention paid to Travellers.

J. W. T, begs to inform his friends and the public
generally, that he has made great additions to his Hotel
this Spring.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

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Lodation

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Tackle

Trade Mark.

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S. ALLCOCK, C. LAIGHT & CO.,

MANUFACTURERS OF

Fishing Hooks and Tackle,

Needle

Xeertle

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British Needles,

Importers and Dealers in

r~^:.im^ SMALLWARES AND FANCY GOODS.

Trade Mark, Trade Mark.

54 YONGE STREET, TORONTO.

ANP AT REDDITCH» ENGLAND.

S. a. STOODLEY, Manager.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

PISHING TACKLE, FANCY GOODS,
DAILY NEWSPAPERS, BOOKS, PERIODICALS, MAGAZINES,

CiaAIlS, etc,

AT VERY MODERATE PRICES,

I'^HE undersigned having leased a commodious room
(formeily occupied as bar saloon) on board the
steamer *' Nipissing," will always bo in attendance on
board to supply passengers with articles of the above
mentioned description (no spirituous liquors however).

JOHN DAVIES.

June 1, 1874.

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Butchery Sausage Maker, Baker,

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Biscuit, Cheese, &c.,
BAY STREET (near Bromn!s Hotel),

GRAVEN HUIIST.

THOMAS mOfJOBEtL*

Ut June, 1874.

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MAGAZINES,

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ADTERTISEMENTS.

@Wl^i H@1?l£

GRA VENHURST,

MUSKOKA, ONT,

DUGALD BROWN, Proprietor.

1'^HTS Commodious Hotel is situated on the corner
_ of MU8K0KA and BAY STREETS, and is con-
veniently near to the Steamboat Landing. The house
contains forty rooms.

Board $1 per Day.

FREE OMNIBUS TO AND FROM THE BOAT.

Gravenhurst, 1st June, 1874.

Muskoka Bakery.

And Oommission Merchant,

TJESPECTFULLY announces that he is prepared on
ix short notice, to supply PRIVATE FAMILIES,
PIC-NIC PARTIES, BANQUETS, etc., on the most
Liberal Terms.

Bracebrid^e, Muskoka,
Ist June, 1«74.

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ADVERTISEMENTS.

ROYAL HOTEL.

1^}UH new and commodious Hotel is open for the
rt'ception of Tourists.
The Proprietor will always strive to give careful
attention to the wants and comfort of his patrons.

Quiet r<XMna. good attendance, choice Litjuors and
( 'igars, goo<l Beds, and a bounteous Table will be found
at the Royal Hotel.

Stac/e to and frovi Boats.

The Hotel is situated on the Muskoka and Severn
Roads, and commands a good view of the Lakes, &c.

Fare, One Dollar per Day.

Gravel ihurst, Ist May, 1874.

E. COOPER, Proprietor,

QUEENS HOTEL,

G Hi A y'Jij\'ams ? .
WM. BRIGGS, Proprietor.

^FHE above Hotel is pleasantly situated on the
-■■ Mnskoka Road, near Graven hurst village, and
joins the station grounds of the Northern Railway
of Canada. It is within a few minutes' walk of
Lake Muskoka.

Fishing parties can be accommodated with Boats,
and Guides when required.

The House has recently been furnished through-
out ; and every attention will be paid to visitors or
travellers.

GOOD STABLING, PASTURE, d'c

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AnVRIlTlSKM|i:NT8.

FULTON, MICHIE & CO.,

GROCERS,

Wine and Spirit Merchants,

Are propared to supply a full assortment o^ every

requisite for

Preserved Soups, Meats and Vegetables,

ESSENCE OF BEEF, FOR SOUP AND SANOWICHES,

Condensed Milk, f.'ondeused (vOtTee and Milk,
Condensed (.'oc<»a and Milk,

DE g3 s K isr o E o IE-- o o iiP p^ :f: if: ,
Pickles, Sauces, Jams^ Jellies, Marmalades,

BISCUITS IN TINS AND BOXES.

Finest Chicago Sugar- ('u red Hams and Bacon.
'' Dried Beef, Tongue. m,

&c. &e.

Goods carefully packed and promptly delivered,

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7 KING STREET WEST, TORONTO,