Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-26

the lakes from Muskoka lake at Baia,
which flow into the Georgian bay to the
west.
four hundred ard five hundred islands
of every shape and size. ranging from one
Of over LOO acres, in Lake Rosseau, to
those containing but a single tree, or
rock rising sheer from the waters edge.
The most numerous, however. are densely
covered with pine, balsam. cedar birch,
maple. oak and other varieties of tree
life. Many Of the islands, which have
been erected handsome dwellings. are
the private property of wealthy Amer
leans and Canadians, but there are hun
dreds of choice little spots on which any
parties at liberty to take up their
abode for the season.
Muskoka Has Many Hotels.
Muskoka is noted for the number and
variety of it's hotels and boarding houses.
situated at various points along the lakes.
There are comfortable farmhouses, and
scores of well-kept hotels offering good,
substantial food and endless variety Of
other attractions. The prices range from
the modest fee Of So per week up to
those of greater pretensions. The Royal
Muskoka Hotel was erected in 1901 by the
Muskoka Navigation Company, at cost
of $4,000.
In the past a great deal has been writ
ten upon the grandeur OF the MuskOka
lakes district. its rivers and waterfalls
beautiful lakes and islands. its medicinal
waters and its invigorating atmosphere;
but 1t is not generally known that the
Muskoka air is one of the best allevi-
atoms known for that very annoying and
persistent ailment hay fever, from which
SO many people suffer.
For the hunter and angler the Mus
koka Lakes district is a paradise, deer,
bear fox and partridge being numerous;
while the gamiest of trout and bass and
the weightiest maskinonge are the de-
light of all who tempt it's waters with
rod and line. The three prime factors
that will furnish sport hunting deer for
many years to come are: Protection to
deer by the new, dense underground
which is replacing the cleared timber
tracts; a license system, which compels
recognition of the close and open sea-
sons, and game wardens who respect the
government and enforce the law. In
stead of decreasing, the deer are increas-
ing in number.
The fishing grounds in close contiguity
to the Muskoka lakes proper. and within
a distance OF from five to ten miles, are
of the best in this northern country. and
cares to look for it. Near Beaumaris
there is very good fishing In Brandy lake
Ohree miles), black bass running from
one to four pounds and pickerel from
six to twenty pounds. Leonard lake 1.-TWO
miles). good f1shing-sames species as
found in Brandy lake. Near Barnesdale
on Lake Joseph. there is excellent fishing
on Kah-Pee-Gog and Six-Mile lakes. as
we'll half a dozen small lakes in the
same vicinity. The fish caught here are
chiefly bass and pickerel. At Six-Mile
lake there is a small house where tour
lists can be accommodated at reasonable
rates, and where guides can be secured.
N close proximity to Gordon bay. Ola
Lake Joseph. there are a number of lakes
affording very good fishing within a ra-
dius of from three to ten miles. Near
this place there is cluster of small
lakes which, in addition to the celebrated
Blackstone and Crane lakes, are noted
for their abundance Of fish.
Abenakis Springs.
The fame Of the Abenakis Springs, in
the st. Lawrence river region, is every
year more widespread, and each season
hundreds Of tourists make it the shrine
Of their summer pilgrimage. There are
few spots more interesting than this de-
lightful and romantic region. AS a sum-
mer resort Abenakis Springs is rapidly
assuming that distinction to which SUI
perior advantages make it SO justly en-
titled. The atmosphere is cool and re-
freshfng. the surroundings picturesque.
the facilities for boating and driving I'M
excelled. Dwellers in cities. fleeing from
the prostrating heat of the narrow
streets. may find here place where the
suns rays have no terror; where the cool
nights invite refreshing sleep. and
where tired nature arouses itself anew.
This section is rich in all the wealth and
glamour which history gives. For over
200 years the valley south of Lake st.
Peter was the pathway of war, along
which the adventurous host of the Abe
nakis and Iroquois warriors-the French,
English and New Englanders-alternately
strobe in battle array, and here in 1865
fortress was established by De Tracy and
on account of its incOmparably pleasant
surroundings it was selected as the sum-
mer residence OF the famous governors of
Canada under the old regime. These his
toric connections have brought thousands
of people from far and near to view the
spot where the outbreak Of the long and
desperate conflict between the Indians
and the British soldiers began. The rem
nants of the once famous Abenakis In
dams. for whom the Abenakis Springs
and hotel are named. reside in little
colony, supporting their own churches
and schools. They manufacture an end
less variety of souvenirs.
For centuries the Abenakis Springs min
eral water has been known to the Indians
as the water of life," because of it's
marvellous curative properties.
This section Of the country is dotted
with thatched-roofed houses and barns
old-fashioned bake ovens and well sweeps
which give 1t the appearance of foreign
lard. A visit to Abenakis Springs Is
claimed to be equal to a trip abroad. Here
and there hand looms still may be seen in
operation, turning out linen just as 1t was
made centuries ago. The habitants Of
this section of the province have ever
been noted for healthfulness, thrift. good
morals and that noticeable pOlitenesS SO
characteristic Of the French people. The
praise of this beautiful paradise, on
which nature has so bountifully be-
slowed her gifts. has been sounded
throughout the land.
Location Is Ideal.
The Abenakis Hotel and Mineral Springs,
sixty-eight miles from Montreal. are de-
lightfully situated near the village of ST.
Francois du Lac, in the county of Va
maska, province Of Quebec. Canada. on
the west bank Of the st. Francis river
near it's confluence with the majestic ST.
Lawrence at Lake st. Peter.
At Abenakis Springs there is found a
charming freedom from the restraint of
city life. The surrounding country af-
fords opportunities for pleasant walks
and delightful drives along the rivers
banks, and through groves Of pines The
boating on the st. Francis and st. Law
renee rivers and Lake st. Peter will long
be remembered by all who visit this de-
lightful country.
Abenakis Springs is one of the coolest
health-giving resorts in North America
a fact which is attested by the increas-
ing number Of visitors who annually re-
turn to enjoy the restorative influence
OF the climate.
The Abenakis Hotel is a commodious
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