History
Fenlon Falls was originally called Cameron Falls but donned the familiar name after the first land owner Duncan Cameron passed away in 1838 and the subsequent land owners James Wallis and Robert Jameson started to build the township of Fenlon Falls. For years before and after this history-making event, the lands along the Trent-Severn Waterway were host to camps Huron Natives, European Settlers, and other locals who participated in the fur trades, farming and eventually the production of logging camps, railway expansion, and milling plants with the Industrial Boom. Today, Fenlon Falls is known as a tourist town with the Fenlon Falls being the jewel tourist attraction people want to see.
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Bobcaygeon, located in the picturesque Kawartha Lakes region of Ontario, Canada, boasts a rich history deeply intertwined with its natural surroundings and cultural heritage. The area was originally inhabited by Indigenous peoples, notably the Mississauga First Nation, who relied on the abundant resources provided by the surrounding lakes and forests. European settlement began in the early 19th century, spurred by the development of the Trent-Severn Waterway, a crucial transportation route linking Lake Ontario to Georgian Bay. Bobcaygeon grew as a pivotal stop along this route, with its strategic location facilitating trade and commerce. In the late 1800s, the construction of the Bobcaygeon Railway Bridge further bolstered the town's importance as a transportation hub. Today, Bobcaygeon retains its charm as a vibrant community nestled amid stunning natural beauty, attracting visitors with its historic charm, recreational opportunities, and close-knit community spirit.
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A very important person who lived in the Sturgeon Lake and Crane Bay area is Lieutenant-Colonel Cyril McAlpine who owned a mining company, funded a personal expedition to the Arctic, and had the first estate in the area with electrical power. Colonel McAlpine and his family have a history as rich as the history of the Fenlon Falls area and the greater Kawartha Lakes area.
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