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"^ LIBRARY BROCK UNIVERSITY Lo^ac^ ^<AJj^ lA-*^ TOURISTS Are Invited To visit our store either in Quebec or Toronto and examine our magnificent dis- play of Fur and Fur-lined garments. This will not place you under the slightest obligation to purchase. Exclus- ive models are shown in Russian and H. B. Sables, Russian Ermine, Chinchilla, Mink and other Furs. On request visitors will be shown the richest collection of Russian Sable skins in the country HOLT, RENFREW & COMPANY (LIMITED) Furriers to H. M. Queen Alexandria and H. R. H. the Prince of Wales 5 King St. East, Toron(«> 35 to 43 Buade St., Quebec WatermejfsAfbuntamPm FROM NIAGARA TO THE SEA When approaching Victoria-Bridge, at Montreal, the above sign is visible to the right. The letters are 25 feet high and can be seen 10 miles away, marking the location of Our Canadian Factory at St. Lambert. SAFETY TYPE Carry a Waterman's Ideal Safety Pen when Traveling This pen has all the superior features of the regular Waterman's Ideals and is so made that the cap seals the ink barrel in order that the pen may be carried in any position in pocket, trunk or valise and can not spill. The best pen ever made for travellers and sportsmen. No travelling outfit is complete without a Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen. From Dealers Ei'eryiuhere Avoid Substitutes L. E. Waterman Company Limited, 123 St. Francois Xavier Street, Montreal New York London Paris From ** Niagara to the Sea " Official Guide 1910 IflAlGABA. TO THE The Finest Inland Water Trip in the World *^t [ FLEET OF STEAMERS FOR TOURIST TRAFFIC TORONTO-ROCHESTER-MONTREAL tINE Steamers "Kingston," "Toronto," "Rapids Kin^," "Rapids Queen" MONTREAL-QUEBEC LINE Steamers "Montreal," "Quebec" SAGUENAY LINE BELOW QUEBEC Steamers "Murray Bay," "Tadousac," "St. Irenee" NIAGARA-ROCHESTER- 1,000 ISLANDS LINE (American Line) New Steamer "Rochester" Issued by the Passenjier Department of the Richelieu & Ontario Navigation Co. 228 St. Paul Street, Montreal JOHN P. SMITH PRINTING CO., ROCHESTeR, N. Y. RICHELIEU & ONTARIO NAVIGATION CO. General Offices i 228 ST. PAUL STREET. MONTREAL RoDOLPHE Forget, M. P., President C. J. Smith, General Manager F. Percy Smith, Secretary J. V. O'Donahoe, Manager's Assistant ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT J. A. ViLLENEUVE, Comptroller and Treasurer M. CusSEN, Auditor Freight and Passenger Receipts MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT Gilbert Johnston, Mechanical Superintendent TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT Thomas Henry, Traffic Manager - _ - Montreal H. Foster Chaffee, Assistant General Passenger Agent - Toronto R. McEwEN, General Baggage Agent - - Montreal W. F. Cloney, District Passenger Agent - - Rochester, N. Y J. W. Canvin, District Passenger Agent Alexandria Bay, N. Y H. D. Paterson, Travelling Passenger Agent - - Toronto J. F. DoLAN, City Passenger and Ticket Agent - Montreal M. P. Connolly, General Agent . _ Quebec HOTELS Manoir Richelieu, Murray Bay, P. Q. Tadousac Hotel, Tadousac, P. Q., F. B. Bowen, Manager ^ 'v IAGARAto the §ea "/ dreamed not I should ivander here, In musing aive; should tred the ivondrous inorld, See all its store of inland nvater hurled In one fast 'volume dozvn Niagara's Steep, Or calm behold them, in transparent sleep, fVhere the blue hills of old Toronto shed Their evening shadonu o'er Ontario's bed." — TOM MOORE. NOWHERE in the world is there an all-water trip so pictur- esque, or one which embraces as great a variety of attrac- tions for the summer tourist as does the popular trip from Niagara to the Sea. The trip in its entirety begins at the Falls of Niagara and embraces a sail on magnificent modem steam- ers through the blue waters of Lake Ontario, down to and through the famed Thousand Islands, shooting the Rapids, visiting Mon- treal and quaint, picturesque old Quebec, and onward down the salt waters of the mountainous and beautiful Lower St. Lawrence to Murray Bay and Tadousac; thence up through the very heart of the Laurentian Mountains to Chicoutimi, located at the head of navigation on the Saguenay River, which flows from Chicoutimi to Tadousac, through the grandest and most scenic navigable mountain gorge in the world. The Majestic St. Lawrence River, flowing north, connects the world's greatest chain of lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. In purity and clearness its waters surpass those of any river in the world, and its historic environments are a source of intense interest to all travellers, particularly to the soldier, statesman or student. The Richelieu and Ontario Navigation Company The climatic conditionsofthis favored region are, in summer, as near perfec- tion as possible; the days of sun- shine are clear and bright, and are crowned with most beautiful sunsets; the nights are cool and sleep-induc- ing ; and the great body of water, combined Great Gor^e Route Car passing throuilh Niaiiara Gor^e. with woodland (To connect with Steamer Rochester at Youngstown.) and mountain breezes, cool and purify the air to such a degree that it has a subtle charm for those in search of health, rest and recreation. Niagara Falls is usually the place first visited by tourists who desire to see the world's greatest cataract and make the grand tour of the St. Lawrence. One of Nature's greatest creations, whose shrine commands the homage of wonder-worshippers from every known land, the Falls of Niagara are a singularly fit starting-point for those who purpose making the most scenic and most interesting water-trip in the world; and they are more accessible than any other point of attraction in America, because many great trunk railway lines have made Buffalo and the Falls objective points in their endeavor to secure a portion of the ever increasing stream of summer tourist travel bound for the lordly St. Lawrence River and the beauty spots of Canada. Tickets and information may be obtained at principal Railway, Lake and River Ticket Offices. Among the points of interest at Niagara Falls may be mentioned the beautiful parks on both sides of the river. Goat Island, the Whirlpool, the Cave of the Winds, and the " Home of Shredded Niagara to the Sea 7 Wheat," visited annually by 100,000 tourists from every clime. Niagara Falls is well equipped with hotels, the latest addition to their number being the magnificent new Clifton Hotel, on the Canadian side, facing the Gorge and Falls. The International Hotel on the American side has just been rebuilt and newly furnished throughout. It is under new manage- ment and is modem and first class in every particular. The region of the Falls, above and below, presents a series of delightful pictu"es. One of the most picturesque spots lies between the Whirlpool and Queenston. The Niagara Gorge Railway ffords an exc lent opportunity of seeing the principal points of interest at a ve v moderate outlay. This trip is one of the principal features of a visit to Niagara Falls, and should not be missed. Observation cars are run for seven miles through the beautiful Niagara Gorge, in full view of the Rapids and Whirlpool. Leaving Niagara, it is a short journey, either by rail or electric car, to the historic village of Queenston. The country here is par- Fort Niaiiara at Yonn^stoMrn, N. Y. 8 The Richelieu and Ontario Navigation Company ticularly interesting. On an eminence is the Monument erected by Canada in honor of Sir Isaac Brock, who fell during an engage- ment with the American troops in 1812. On the opposite shore is the American village of Lewiston, reached by a suspension bridge. Twelve miles below the Falls, opposite Fort Niagara, is Niagara-on-the-Lake a popular summer resort, the surroundings of which are full of natural beauty and historical interest. Here is located the Queen's Royal Hotel, under the same management as the Queen's Hotel of Toronto. From Niagara-on-the-Lake we may embark on one of the steamers of the Niagara Navigation Company, which run from Queenston and Lewiston to Toronto. The sail occupies about three hours. Another route from Niagara Falls to Toronto is via the Niagara, St. Catherines and Toronto Railway and Navigation Company, which operates an electric railway to Port Dalhousie, thence steamer. Rail communication between Niagara Falls and Toronto is via Hamilton, Ont., via the Grand Trunk Railway System or New York Central Lines. Connection with the Richelieu & Ontario steamers for Montreal Quebec and the lower St. Lawrence and Saguenay Rivers can also be made via New York Central Railroad from Niagara Falls to Charlotte—lake port of Rochester, N. Y.,—but this route does not allow passengers to stop over at the Thousand Islands, ports of Clayton. Frontenac or Alexandria Bay, unless passengers board the new American Line Steamer "Rochester" at Charlotte. This steamer will carry passengers from any port in New York State to any port in same state. Qneen'a Royal Hotel, Niagara-on-the-Lake. (Enttrtained Prince and Printett of U'aUs, IQOI.) Niagara to the Sea 9 On the American side of the Niagara River Youu^sto-wn is Youngstown and old Fort Niagara. Here Steamer leaves at 4:00 p.m., Mon- La Salle erectcd a palisaded store-house in days, Wednesdays and Saturdays ' 1678, when he was building the "Cataraqui," the first vessel ever launched on Lake Erie. This store-house, after its destruction by the Indians, was rebuilt by the French in 1687, and a stone fort was erected in 1749. Ten years later it was taken by the British, and remained in their possession until the close of the War of Independence, when it was ceded to the United States. It is now garrisoned by American troops. A new American Line from Youngs- Niagara —Rochester town and Rochester to the Thousand Thousand Island Line Islands and Ogdensburg, making through connections for Montreal, Quebec and the lower St.

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