Postcard Memories

Strange sounds, from disembodied voices to phantom footsteps pounding up and down the stairs, have been heard in the theatre

Settler in early 1800s 'witnessed something in the water of Lake Simcoe that profoundly shook him'

William and Mary Kell, who were known for transforming forest into fields, married in 1850 and laid the foundation for generations to come

For a time, Muskoka had a rival for the title of Cottage Country: Lake Simcoe, which boasted its own share of wilderness, water, and welcoming accommodations.

Before mechanized equipment came along, haying was a chore few farmers enjoyed

Some of those aboard the Otonabee had to jump overboard to save themselves

Orchard's death was a tragic end for a life well lived

Joseph Orchard led a remarkable life, even before becoming one of Innisfil’s early settlers

Hayter came to the rescue of friend's wife, kids in Holland Landing during 1837 Rebellion

Hayter was the first warden of the Barrie Jail, retiring after an inmate beat his wife