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Parry Sound

Gateway to Northern Ontario

by (author) Adrian Hayes

Publisher
Dundurn Press
Initial publish date
Apr 2005
Category
Social History, General, General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781896219912
    Publish Date
    Apr 2005
    List Price
    $26.99
  • 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.

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