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About North Bay
The legend is ... A young man writing an order for a keg of nails ( for the first house ) wondered how to designate the camp he wanted it sent to. While looking out over the bay that comes in from the lake, he quickly wrote "Send it to North Bay "
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VINTAGE NORTH BAY
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Assumption Pro-Cathedral
480 McIntyre St. W, North Bay, ONTARIO
Established 1881
parish of St. Mary's on the Lake 1881; moved to current location in 1886 (http://www.gcatholic.org)
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480 McIntyre St. W, North Bay, ONTARIO
Established 1881
parish of St. Mary's on the Lake 1881; moved to current location in 1886 (http://www.gcatholic.org)
Photo Source: Google maps
North Bay, Nipissing, Ontario, Canada
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Union Depot, North Bay, Ont.
North Bay, Nipissing, Ontario, Canada
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Main Street, North Bay, Ontario, Canada
North Bay, Nipissing, Ontario, Canada
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Greetings from North Bay, Ontario, Canada
(The Gateway to Northern Ontario)
(The Gateway to Northern Ontario)
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CHRISTMAS - FRENCH CANADIAN Coffee Mug – Celebrate Family, Heritage, and Holiday Cheer
Sip Christmas the way your ancestors would have loved it with this festive French-Canadian coffee mug. Featuring the elegant greeting “Joyeuses fêtes de Noël à vous et vos proches!” (Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones), it’s perfect for genealogy enthusiasts, Francophiles, and anyone who cherishes family traditions. Joyeuses fêtes de Noël – literally “Happy Christmas holidays,” which is a common way to wish someone a merry Christmas and holiday season in French. à vous et vos proches – “to you and your loved ones,” adding a friendly, inclusive touch.
CANADA - Canadian Roots Genealogy Coffee Mug - Curling and Olympics
"My ancestors came from Canada. That explains a lot about my love for curling and watching the Olympics!"
CANADA - Canadian Roots Ceramic Coffee Mug - Maple Syrup and Apologies Edition - Genealogy
Embrace your Canadian heritage with our "My ancestors came from Canada" ceramic coffee mug! Perfect for sipping your favorite brew while reflecting on your roots, this mug features a moose sampling maple syrup and a humorous caption that reads, "My ancestors came from Canada. That explains a lot about my love for maple syrup and apologizing!" Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee or unwinding with an evening tea, this mug is sure to bring a smile to your face.
ONTARIO - My Ancestors Came from Ontario Mug – Funny Canadian Genealogy Coffee Cup for Hockey Fans, Maple Syrup Lovers & Toque Wearers
If your family roots trace back to Ontario, this mug probably explains you perfectly. Featuring the proudly accurate caption, “My ancestors came from Ontario. That explains a lot about my love for hockey, maple syrup and wearing toques into April!”, this funny genealogy mug celebrates classic Canadian habits with a wink and a grin. Perfect for genealogy enthusiasts, family history lovers, hockey fans, and anyone who considers maple syrup a staple and cold weather a lifestyle.
LOCAL HISTORY
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1881 - Assumption Pro-Cathedral established at North Bay
1890 - North Bay
North Bay, settlement, Ont., district and on L. Nipissing.
North Bay - Incorporated as a town in 1891.
1906
North Bay, a banking post-town and outport of Nipissing district, Ontario, on Lake Nipissing and on the Grand Trunk and the Canadian Pacific Rs., 146 miles NW. of Pembroke. It is in a mining region. Pop. in 1901, 2530.
1908 - Church of St. Rita established at North Bay
1908 - STEAMER BLOWS UP; 5 DEAD. DISASTROUS ACCIDENT TO THE TEMISKAMING AT NORTH BAY, ONTARIO.
North Bay, Ontario, Nov. 10. - The steamer TEMISKAMING was approaching the landing at Temiskaming at 6 o'clock to-night when the boiler exploded, wrecking the steamer and causing the death of at least five persons by the explosion or drowning. Several passengers and the crew were hurled into the water by the shock, and many are injured.
Owing to the remoteness of the scene of the tragedy, details are lacking. A man named McBRIDE, a hunter from the United States, is missing. J. MENARD and T. BERGOULIAN, firemen, and two men whose names are unknown are dead. Six are badly burned and several may die.
A special train was dispatched from Mattawa to bring the injured to that town.
Owing to the remoteness of the scene of the tragedy, details are lacking. A man named McBRIDE, a hunter from the United States, is missing. J. MENARD and T. BERGOULIAN, firemen, and two men whose names are unknown are dead. Six are badly burned and several may die.
A special train was dispatched from Mattawa to bring the injured to that town.
1914 - Église de Saint-Vincent-de-Paul established at North Bay
1920 - 15 DEAD IN CRASH ON CANADIAN ROAD. First Section of Vancouver Express Sleeper Telescoped by Engine of Second.
Mother and Two Sons Among the Killed, Bride and Bridegroom Among the Injured.
NORTH BAY, Ont., Jan. 25. - Fifteen persons are dead and a large number injured as the result of a collision to-day between two sections of the Canadian Pacific express bound for Vancouver, which took place about eleven miles east of this place.
The rear sleeper of the first section, which was stalled, was telescoped by the locomotive of the second section and eight passengers were killed outright, seven dying later from their injuries.
At the hospital where the injured were taken it was stated that no further deaths were expected among the survivors.
The only names of the dead available tonight were those of a Mrs. Peam, or Paden, and her two young sons, who were on their way to Calgary. The two boys were killed outright and Mrs. Peam succumbed to her injuries.
The hospital cases include Miss Dorothy Kean, Mr. and Mrs. Kleene, Mrs. Kleene, Sr., and a bride and bridegroom whose names have not...
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NORTH BAY, Ont., Jan. 25. - Fifteen persons are dead and a large number injured as the result of a collision to-day between two sections of the Canadian Pacific express bound for Vancouver, which took place about eleven miles east of this place.
The rear sleeper of the first section, which was stalled, was telescoped by the locomotive of the second section and eight passengers were killed outright, seven dying later from their injuries.
At the hospital where the injured were taken it was stated that no further deaths were expected among the survivors.
The only names of the dead available tonight were those of a Mrs. Peam, or Paden, and her two young sons, who were on their way to Calgary. The two boys were killed outright and Mrs. Peam succumbed to her injuries.
The hospital cases include Miss Dorothy Kean, Mr. and Mrs. Kleene, Mrs. Kleene, Sr., and a bride and bridegroom whose names have not...
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North Bay - Incorporated as a city in 1925.
North Bay
North Bay, Ont, incorporated as a city in 1925, population 53 651 (2011c), 53 966 (2006c). The City of North Bay is located on a northeastern bay of Lake NIPISSING, at the junction of highways 11 and 17, some 345 km north of Toronto and 365 km northwest of Ottawa. As the traditional "Gateway to the North," the city is administrative seat for the District of Nipissing. North Bay lies roughly along the historic "Nipissing Route" of the FUR TRADE, where the portage of La Vase connected the waters of Trout Lake and the Ottawa and Mattawa rivers with Lake Nipissing, the FRENCH RIVER and Georgian Bay.
Its development awaited the slow progression of settlement up the Ottawa Valley and from southern Ontario that was initiated by the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway (1882). Later rail connections were made to Toronto (1886) and to the resource areas northward (1904). Town status (1891) followed by city status befitted North Bay's role as a regional supply centre and key rail point....
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Its development awaited the slow progression of settlement up the Ottawa Valley and from southern Ontario that was initiated by the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway (1882). Later rail connections were made to Toronto (1886) and to the resource areas northward (1904). Town status (1891) followed by city status befitted North Bay's role as a regional supply centre and key rail point....
Here's a list of things to do and places to go in and around North Bay:
1. North Bay Waterfront:
Start your adventure by strolling along the North Bay waterfront. It's a beautiful spot to relax, take in the fresh air, and enjoy the scenic views of Lake Nipissing. You might catch a stunning sunset if you time it right.
2. Discovery North Bay Museum:
Want a dose of local history? Head over to the Discovery North Bay Museum. It's a small but fascinating place that gives you insights into the town's past, from early settlers to more recent times.
3. Laurentian Ski Hill:
If you're there in the winter and up for some outdoor fun, hit the slopes at Laurentian Ski Hill. Whether you're a seasoned skier or a first-timer, they've got slopes for everyone. And if skiing isn't your thing, they've got tubing too!
4. Duchesnay Falls:
Nature lover? Don't miss Duchesnay Falls. Hike the trails and be rewarded with the breathtaking sight of the falls. It's a great spot for a picnic or just unwinding in the midst of nature.
5. North Bay Farmers'...
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Start your adventure by strolling along the North Bay waterfront. It's a beautiful spot to relax, take in the fresh air, and enjoy the scenic views of Lake Nipissing. You might catch a stunning sunset if you time it right.
2. Discovery North Bay Museum:
Want a dose of local history? Head over to the Discovery North Bay Museum. It's a small but fascinating place that gives you insights into the town's past, from early settlers to more recent times.
3. Laurentian Ski Hill:
If you're there in the winter and up for some outdoor fun, hit the slopes at Laurentian Ski Hill. Whether you're a seasoned skier or a first-timer, they've got slopes for everyone. And if skiing isn't your thing, they've got tubing too!
4. Duchesnay Falls:
Nature lover? Don't miss Duchesnay Falls. Hike the trails and be rewarded with the breathtaking sight of the falls. It's a great spot for a picnic or just unwinding in the midst of nature.
5. North Bay Farmers'...
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