Lake Nipigon
Where the Great Lakes Begin
Will be published approx. on 12. March 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-4597-2442-6 (ISBN)
Description
2017 Gertrude H. Dyke Award - Nominated
The history of Lake Nipigon, where the Great Lakes begin.
The name Nipigon is evocative of storied brook trout, cold clear waters, elusive woodland caribou, sweeping vistas, and spectacular scenery. Situated in the heart of Northwestern Ontario, almost every map of North America shows Lake Nipigon as a significant geographic feature, yet few people know its story. As the primary watershed that flows into Lake Superior, Nipigon is the headwaters of the Great Lakes.
This, the first inclusive historical account of Lake Nipigon, provides a fascinating overview of its extensive natural history, including information on species at risk, and interprets the story of human incursion into the area, from its aboriginal prehistory to the colourful fur trade, the harvesting of resources, the coming of the railway, recreational fishing, eventual settlement, and the communities that remain today.
The history of Lake Nipigon, where the Great Lakes begin.
The name Nipigon is evocative of storied brook trout, cold clear waters, elusive woodland caribou, sweeping vistas, and spectacular scenery. Situated in the heart of Northwestern Ontario, almost every map of North America shows Lake Nipigon as a significant geographic feature, yet few people know its story. As the primary watershed that flows into Lake Superior, Nipigon is the headwaters of the Great Lakes.
This, the first inclusive historical account of Lake Nipigon, provides a fascinating overview of its extensive natural history, including information on species at risk, and interprets the story of human incursion into the area, from its aboriginal prehistory to the colourful fur trade, the harvesting of resources, the coming of the railway, recreational fishing, eventual settlement, and the communities that remain today.
Reviews / Votes
Nancy Scott has contributed a splendid volume to the history of Northwestern Ontario. * Chronicle Journal *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
453 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4597-2442-6 (9781459724426)
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Person
Nancy Scott is a park planner with the Ministry of Natural Resources and has worked throughout Northern Ontario. For over 25 years her work has included field reconnaissance and preparing management plans for such provincial parks as Woodland Caribou, Wabakimi, Mississagi, Lake Superior, and Killarney. Nancy lives in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.