Parry Sound
Gateway to Northern Ontario
- Publisher
- Dundurn Press
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2005
- Category
- Social History, General, General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781896219912
- Publish Date
- Apr 2005
- List Price
- $26.99
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459712553
- Publish Date
- Apr 2005
- List Price
- $8.99
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Description
Parry Sound, at the mouth of the Seguin River on Georgian Bay, traces its history back to William Beatty Jr. and the purchase of timber rights. From the heyday of lumbering, through mining ventures, the period of Prohibition, the arrival of the railway and the impact of the Great Wars, the unfolding years are all accompanied by an intriguing mixture of colourful personalities, politics and scandal. The story of this growing community has a richness that few Ontario towns can match. Today Parry Sound embraces its entrepreneurial heritage, its hockey history, its commitment to the arts and its place as a popular tourist destination.
About the author
ADRIAN HAYES grew up in Parry Sound and has degrees in history and journalism. He has been active in many efforts to bring Pegahmagabow long overdue recognition. He lives in Newmarket and works in publishing.