Algonquin
was established in 1893, not to stop logging but to establish a
wildlife sanctuary, and by excluding agriculture, to protect the
headwaters of the five major rivers which flow from the Park. Soon it
was "discovered," at first by adventurous fishermen, then by Tom
Thomson and The Group of Seven, and a host of other visitors who came
by train and stayed at one of Algonquin's several hotels. The essence
of Algonquin is its vast Interior of maple hills, rocky ridges, spruce
bogs, and thousands of lakes, ponds and streams. The only way to
explore this rugged beauty is by canoe or on foot.
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Northway Lodge looking towards the point
Northway Point
Bella, Marion, Mallory
Marion, Julia, Mackenzie, Molly
Marion, flush with power at the healm of a 9hp motorcraft....
Bella, commander of the Leap
Joan, Marion, Char at NorthEnd
Katherine, Clare, Char, Marion, Ella
The Northway Play: Snow White, "directed" by Meredith Unger and Clare
Northway founder Fanny Case canoe, restored by Jim Spencer
