Ghost towns in Ontario

Aultsville is a ghost town in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is one of Ontario's Lost Villages, which were permanently flooded by the creation of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1958. The town was founded as Charlesville in 1787 by United Empire Loyalists and reached its peak in 1880, when it had 400 residents. It was the second largest town flooded by the new Seaway, with a 1958 population of 312. Before its flooding, the abandoned buildings were burned to study the effects of fire on houses. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aultsville, Ontario"

Balaclava in Renfrew County, Ontario is a near ghost town today, a come down from the bustling lumber town of its heyday. It was begun with a sawmill in 1855 and by the 1860 had acquired a blacksmith shop and hotel to go with its permanent residents. In 1903 a sawdust burner was built so that the sawdust wasn't dumped in the local river polluting it. The sawmill continued to operate until 1959 but by that time the depletion of available timber had reduced production to uneconomically small amounts. ...more on Wikipedia about "Balaclava, Renfrew County, Ontario"

Byng Inlet is a ghost town in Parry Sound District, Ontario. For a period in the nineteenth century it was home to the second largest sawmill operation in Canada. The name of the town came from that of the English Admiral John Byng. As the mill grew, so did the town's population. To accommodate the growing town, a bakery, theatre, hotel and post office were constructed. ...more on Wikipedia about "Byng Inlet, Ontario"

(Cooper's Falls, Ontario) Thomas Cooper had a dream to begin a new life in Canada. In 1864, he and his wife, Emma arrived from the train in Barrie. From there they proceeded to make their way by boat to Washago. There they set off into the bush to find a location to build their home. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cooper's Falls, Ontario"

Corbyville began when a Mr. Henry Corby immigrated to Canada. Mr. Corby had been a baker back in England and when he arrived in Belleville in 1832, set up a small food shop. After serving in the Rebellion of 1837 he bought a St. Lawrence steamer named the "Queen" which he operated for four years. ...more on Wikipedia about "Corbyville, Ontario"

Creighton Mine is a ghost town in the Ontario city of Greater Sudbury. The community was also known as simply Creighton, although there is another Creighton in Simcoe County. ...more on Wikipedia about "Creighton Mine, Ontario"

In 1837, William Taylor and James Smith erected a saw, grist and wool mill on the banks of the Sydenham River near Dresden, Ontario. Early residents at Dawn Mills who had to transport their produce by canoe to Detroit welcomed the new establishments with open arms. An early road was built here near the Sydenham River which connected the once sleepy mill settlements. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dawn Mills, Ontario"

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At one time, Depot Harbour, Ontario was the western terminus of the Ottawa, Arnprior & Parry Sound Railway and a busy port on Georgian Bay. J.R. Booth had been unable to negotiate a suitable price with business interests in Parry Sound, Ontario, so, in 1895, he took advantage of legislation that allowed native-owned land to be expropriated for use as a railway to purchase land on Parry Island, the site of an Ojiway native reserve. It was known as the best natural harbour on the Great Lakes. ...more on Wikipedia about "Depot Harbour, Ontario"

Dickinson's Landing is a ghost town in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is one of Ontario's Lost Villages, which were permanently flooded by the creation of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1958. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dickinson's Landing, Ontario"

Farran's Point is a ghost town in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is one of Ontario's Lost Villages, which were permanently flooded by the creation of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1958. ...more on Wikipedia about "Farran's Point, Ontario"

Happy Valley is a ghost town in the Ontario city of Greater Sudbury. ...more on Wikipedia about "Happy Valley, Greater Sudbury, Ontario"

High Falls is a ghost town in the Ontario city of Greater Sudbury. It is located near the junction of the Spanish River with Agnew Lake, at the very westernmost boundary of the city. ...more on Wikipedia about "High Falls, Ontario"

Horaceville is a ghost town located on the Ottawa River in eastern Ontario. This location is also known as Pinhey's Point. ...more on Wikipedia about "Horaceville, Ontario"

Jackfish is a ghost town in northern Ontario, Canada, located on the north shore of Lake Superior east of Terrace Bay. ...more on Wikipedia about "Jackfish, Ontario" Things Go Better with http://www.shortopedia.com.

Kiosk is a former community on Kioshkokwi Lake in northern Algonquin Park. Kiosk is located in Nipissing District in northeastern Ontario. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kiosk, Ontario"

Lost Channel is a ghost town in Parry Sound District, Ontario. It began when the Lauder, Spears and Howland Company built a small sawmill on the Pickerel River. The lumber was hauled by horses down a rough road to nearby Mowat about 20 km away. ...more on Wikipedia about "Lost Channel, Parry Sound District, Ontario"

Maple Grove is a ghost town in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is one of Ontario's Lost Villages, which were permanently flooded by the creation of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1958. ...more on Wikipedia about "Maple Grove, Ontario (ghost town)"

Milate is a ghost town in the Ontario city of Greater Sudbury. ...more on Wikipedia about "Milate, Ontario"

Mille Roches is a ghost town in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is one of Ontario's Lost Villages, which were permanently flooded by the creation of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1958. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mille Roches, Ontario"

Milnet is a ghost town in the Ontario city of Greater Sudbury. ...more on Wikipedia about "Milnet, Ontario"

Moulinette is a ghost town in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is one of Ontario's Lost Villages, which were permanently flooded by the creation of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1958. ...more on Wikipedia about "Moulinette, Ontario"

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(Nemegos, Ontario) Nemegos was a small community which began around 1900. The residents were a mix of native and settlers, primarily Finnish. The post office opened in 1912 by S.A. Hatch. There was a store, hotel, bunkhouses and one room school. Men worked on the nearby CPR railway. ...more on Wikipedia about "Nemegos, Ontario"

Nobel is a village located on the picturesque shores of Parry Sound. It is located in the Municipality of McDougall in the District of Parry Sound. ...more on Wikipedia about "Nobel, Ontario"

Pakesley, Ontario was the destination point for lumber from the Lost Channel mill. In 1912, the CPR line was established which linked Bolton to Sudbury. The Schroeder Mills and Timber company created a spur line to the CPR railway, named the Key Valley Line. Pakesley was the junction point for the railway to the CPR line. ...more on Wikipedia about "Pakesley, Ontario"

Parker was a settlement in the Canadian province of Ontario, located along the Elora- Saugeen road. Settlers moved to the area to begin new lives and to farm. To provide accommodation for the horse-drawn travellers, a hotel opened in 1850. ...more on Wikipedia about "Parker, Ontario"

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