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Mongoose Lake, Seventy-five Miles from the Soo and Center of the Extensive Speckled Trout Country 2 ALGOMA CENTRAL & HUDSON BAY RAIL WAY

A VE you. Mr. Sportsman, ever stood on the edge of a big "clearing" and mourned the vanishing H forests and the wild life they sheltered? Have you ever sat on the banks of a rapid little river where. perhaps. in days that are gone. you have cast your fly for the speckled beauties that were a-leap in its clear, cool waters-but which waters now. alas. have been harnessed to the turbine and the dynamo? Or. perhaps. vou have retraced your ste'ps toward wooded shores and a lonely highland lake. where. in the past. the brooding silences and "Nature Unspoiled" had ministered to your tired body and drooping spirit-only to find there the march of travel and the touch of civilization which travel brings.

But, while "Nature Unspoiled" is constantly retreating, there are still "wilds where the moose and caribou roam;" there are still rollicking streams in whose laughing waters are fish unnumbered; and tucked away in the solitudes are lakes, large and small, deep. translucent and beautiful, whose shores are forest­ fringed and rock-bound-ideal resting places for tired humans. far from the fag of the cities and the exacting demands of society.

Formerly, did you not think of Sault Ste. Marie as "Farthest North?" And did you not believe, when you had made your way thus far into the north country. that you would better stop with the joys you had instead of flying beyond to those you knew not of? Perhaps you, like most others, had a dim, nebulous notion of a great Undiscovered Country around Hudson Bay. but unless you had the hardihood of an Indian or a trapper. how could you hope to penetrate the vast untrod den wilderness, however devoted and enthusiastic your love for sport or for the solitudes?

But a railroad came. The Algoma Central & Hudson Bay Railway, recently built from Sault Ste. Marie, through the District of Algoma, to a connection with the National Trans-Continental Railway at Hearst and connecting with the Canadian Northern at Oba, and the Canadian Pacific at Franz. has opened to the astonished eyes of traveler and sportsman the wondrous beauties and wealth of resources of this vast north country. hitherto exclusi·vely the home and haunts of the wild creatures of forest and stream. Big game and all the fish common to northern waters make this the Mecca for sportsmen from near and far. There are brook trout of great size and in countless numbers in the swiftly Famous Steel Viaduct Across the Montreal River running streams; and black bass. maskinonge. pickerel. salmon trout and whitefish in the more quiet waters-while moose. caribou and deer roam the woods and hills; and grouse. partridge. ducks. geese. etc .. are the lure of the Nimrods of the entire continent. It is a rugged, rocky and broken country. full of mountain streams. falls. rapids and lakes; a country of great. upstanding conifers of every variety-pines. spruce, cedars and balsam fir. plentifully besprinkled with the tender foliage of maple. birch and tamarac. lightening the sombre-hued evergreens. The North Country is famed for its healthful and delightful summer climate. The days are warm. the woods sunshiny and full of the fragrance of the pines-while the nights are cool and the air is always dry and invigorating. Nervous troubles soon disappear in the restful atmosphere. and it is a veritable paradise for hay fever fugitives. That troublesome distemper positively cannot live in this climate and its victims find instant and perma.nent relief from its ravages. The altitude runs from 1.200 to 1.700 feet above tidewater. It is all a paradise for sportsmen and vacationers who love to take their outings hand-in-hand with Nature. The railroad is located for the greater portion of its length along the valleys and streams. That portion of the line. however. between Ogidaki and Frater negotiates a higher and more mountainous country; giving a diversity of land and water scenes-from the verdant lowlands and placid lakes and rivers. to the rugged. broken hills and cliffs and the rapid. joyous highland streams. Throughout Algoma is a continuous succession of lakes-in one township there being over a hundred some of which are fed by springs. making their waters always cool, some too cool for bathing. These. however. are comparatively few. and the fishing in them is always excellent. In the streams and larger lakes of this section. the fishing is best during May. June and July. In the smaller spring-fed lakes and the little rivers Rowing from them. the fishing is ideal throughout the season. F rom Sault Ste. Marie north to Hawk . countless rivers and lakelets are on every hand and you cannot go amiss if you are in search of good sport. Trout fishing is fine in this district. while there are several lakes in which black bass may be found. The line cuts across the lower part of Lake Achigan. on a low trestle. skirting the western and northern shores for three-quarters of its length. This is one of the ideal places in this land of ideal outings.

5 The Lower Aga wa A Portion of Achigan is about four miles long and one and a -half miles wide at its widest point, and is one of the most beautiful along the railway line. Fine views of it are obtained from the car windows as one passes on the trains. Several streams flow into it in whose .waters are gamy trout, so that whether pike, bass or trout is your special fancy, here, within a short distance, you may have your choice, or combine the pleasures of trolling, casting and still-water angling. A number of smaller lakes are also within easy walking distance in this vicinity, and surrounding them all is a country of rare scenic loveliness; the picture is an ever-recurrent pleasant memory-shimmering, silvery waters set with islets of emerald green, white, sandy beaches and the glowing, golden sunlight of the north country. A cabin, located near the south end of the lake, affords good accommodation for campers, and the entire absence of hotel life and it accompanying gayeties promises the utmost seclusion and all the joys of the quiet life in the wilderness. The largest lake trout ever caught in this region have been taken from the waters of Trout Lake, which is very deep, no one knows just how deep, for it has never been fathomed. Brook trout of large size are also nu~erous in the neighboring lakes and streams, especially in the Little Chippewa River, which flows out of Trout Lake and closely follows the railway line for nearly five miles. Countless smaller lakes dot the surrounding country, with good connecting trails and small streams, and as the fishing is always good throughout the summer, the confirmed angler will find new fields and varying sport for each day. Little Chippewa River is an ideal stream and may be fished its entire length. Deep pools, rapids, riffles, sandy bottom, stretches of quiet, alternating with swift waters, and, above all, the fact that the river is easily followed and waded-, makes it a favorite for those who prefer this variety of fishing. You must go to Wartz Lake and go a-fishing, to truly appreciate its beauties and attractions. To get into the spirit of the place and the joy of the sport, you must leave the camp in the dead stillness of the early dawn, while yet the ghostly night mist is on the black water. You must paddle your canoe out into the slowly dissipating gloom, when the voices of the night are hushed and the call of day is not yet sounded, and nothing breaks the silence but the musical drip from the blade, or the sudden, quick alarm as a flock of ducks, disturbed, takes to wing. You will witness the grayness spreading in the east, the upward creep of the crimson and the gold, the gray mist veils lifting, and then the long rays of the rising sun slanting over the wooded hills. You will hear the wild cry of the loon and the awakening of bird and insect life and you

7 Montreal River Fa11s and Steel Viaduct of 8 will cast in a likely spot and have your heart jump as your rod bends double, your reel sings and you feel "a big 'un" ready for battle before you anticipated anything would be doing-and then you will experience, in all its delight, the true joy of the sportsman. The environs of this beautiful lake afford unlimited opportunity for fishing in the many streams and smaller lakes. Beyond is the Big Chippewa River, and, skirted or crossed by the railway, are Spruce and Tamarac lakes, Mongoose Lake, Batchewana and Montreal rivers, and hundreds of other lakes and streams that may not be mentioned for lack of space, but which the enthusiastic angler will find in his wanderings through this "Land of Sports." Sand Lake-the name does little justice to the lake-is one of the most entrancing-beautiful beyond description. A rugged and indented shore line-broad, sandy beaches, alternating with grim rock walls­ confine the limpid waters of this lovely lake. Islands here and there-splashes of living color in the silver expanse of the lake; groves of pine or spruce, offering mute invitation to pitch camp in their fragrant shade. Deep channels-water lanes-the foliage almost meeting overhead-where abound great gamy trout; wide stretches of water, rippling to the cool and gentle breeze:-and every mood of the weather brings out the changing beauteous aspects of this wonderful lake. And Sand River-that Elysian stream-beautiful beyond comparison,-what wealth of scene is in every canoe-length: now flowing evenly between banks of brilliant foliage, now rippling over shallows gleaming gold, reflecting back the sunshine of the years-now dashing in mad race through rocky rapid­ and splendid speckled trout in every pool-every riffle. In this vast Hinterland the adventurous hunter will find game worthy of his mettle-and in the season he may hunt the nimble hare, shoot ruffed grouse on the wing, or geese and duck-even a swan or two. The Game Laws allow the huntsman a trophy or two to demonstrate his prowess, even while they carefully conserve the wild life of these wildernesses. It is the fleet deer, the wary caribou and the King of Canadian game animals, the bull moose, which roam the glades and uplands of this great natural park. While each succeeding year adds to the number of hunters, so vast is the extent of the territory and so easy of access, via the Algoma Central & Hudson Bay Railway, that, as yet, very little of the hunting grounds. and only such portion as lies immediately adjacent to the railway, has been exploited for game.

9 Gateway to Aga--;a Crooked Canyon 10 To select the exact point, where you may be sure of good sport, is an easy matter, for the entire length of the line is one vast game reserve. Caribou, for the most part, inhabit the more northerly sections, moose are distributed from the Soo north to Hearst, while deer are very numerous between the Soo and one hundred miles north. Black bear, lynx and fox are often killed, while beaver, fisher, marten, otter and mink are seen everywhere. Most of these fur-bearing animals are protected by law, and you soon find yourself on companionable terms with the little creatures who are sharing with you the hospitality of their wilderness homes. A week or more in the wild fastnesses of this region, enjoying the bracing and ozone-laden air, living near to Nature's heart, and reveling in the Sport of Kings, is to feel that life holds pleasures which are not at the nod and beck of human affairs; and that we, who have within us that love for waters, woods and wilds, looking back, when the journey is nearly done, may feel that the long trail has not always been rough and hard to travel. The Algoma Central & Hudson Bay Railway makes close connections at Sault Ste. Marie with the various rail and steamer lines, and the trip into the great north woods may be made a delightful addition to a summer's cruise. Detailed information concerning this wild and interesting country can be had upon application to H. j. HERROLD, General Passenger Agent, Sault Ste. Marie, Onto

PARTICULAR SPOTS In a country of such universal wealth of sport, it is difficult to particularize any "good spot" for this or that variety of fish or game. But every sportsman knows that the good spots exist, and while he likes, before he is through with his summer's outing, to have found his own likeliest places for his favorite angling, yet as a guide to the newcomer, attention may be directed to the following, commencing at "The Soo" and tra veling northward. Sault Ste. Marie-St. Mary's River Rapids-rainbow and speckled trout of great size. Root River-Mile 4-14-speckled trout.

II Where the Brook Trout are Really Found

12 Little Trout Lake-Mile 13-three miles from railroad-gray trout-and big ones. Island Lake-Mile 16-a group of lakes skirted by the line-gray and speckled trout; a beautiful lake. Maple Camp-Mile 21-several small lakes of sombre beauty within a few minutes' walk-and the fine trout amply repay the little exertion expended in climbing the hills. Glendale-Dam Creek-fair trout stream. Searchmont-Mile 31-The . Achigan Brook. Whitman Creek and a number of small lakes and streams-good trout fishing. Pine Lake-Mile 41-about three-quarters of a mile from line-bass and gray trout. Lake Achigan-pike and bass. Little Chippewa River-Mile 48-S6-good brook trout stream. and may be fished for miles; easily followed and waded. Trout Lake-gray trout-several small lakes in proximity. with good brook trout fishing. Loon and Lily Lakes-Mile 61-good speckled trout fishing-great fighters and big fish. Pine Lakes-Mile 62-speckled trout. Guyette Lake-North Chippewa River-Mile 6869-speckled trout. Wartz Lake-Mile 68-69-splendid speckled trout fishing. Wartz Lake is some four miles from the line. reached by a good tote road or by an hour's walk on trail. A most entrancing lake. lovely beyond description. and with the finest trout fishing. Spruce and Tamarac Lakes-Mile 71,---gray and speckled trout. Mongoose Lake-Mile 75-good speckled trout fishing. Batchewana River-Mile 79-speckled trout. Mitchell Lake-Mile 81-a mountain tarn enclosed by the everlasting hi lis-Pike. Montreal River and Lake-Mile 91-9S-trout in the rapids-grand scenery. Agawa River-Mile 109-133-pike-the line follows this river through the Agawa Caii.on-wild and picturesque-magnificent and imposing. Except at the outlet at . there is no trout in this river.

13 The Wonderful Scenery of Aga wa Canyon

14 Sand Lake-Mile 135-a wonderfully lovely lake of considerable size and full of islands and bays. Scenery is wildly beautiful. Sand River flows out of this lake towards Lake Superior. The trout fishing is excellent in both lake and river. Anjigami Lake-Mile 146-pike-a large lake, with several smaller lakes and streams in the near vicinity, with good trout fishing. Michipicoten River-Mile 151-some very fine trout are caught in this river, which is a series of rapids and rifHes throughout its length. • Morse Creek-Mile 155-158-a good brook trout stream-a small stream, but good fishing-follows railway line. North, there are Hawk Lake, WaWa Lake, Loonskin Lake, Goetz Lake, Josephine Creek and a string of smaller lakes, along the line to Franz, and on through to the Oba River, in some of which the fishing is good. Brown trout are caught in the streams north of Oba. The line to Hearst opens a vast tract of arable country, The Great Clay Belt, extending from the Height of Land. north of Franz. to Hearst. now a forest wilderness, in which caribou and moose roam.

ALGOMA EASTERN RAIL WAY The Red Men were ever a fanciful folk and in every wonder and beauty of Nature they saw manifestation of Deity. When the tribesmen beheld the lovely island we know as Grand Manitoulin, they invested it with the sanctity of the Omnipresent-they called it the Home of the Great Spirit-Manitoulin. Through all the intervening years since the white invasion of the north country, Grand Manitoulin has maintained its supremacy as the most beautiful of the islands of the great archipelago of Huron water. Notwithstanding the fact that it was inaccessible, except by steamer, until the construction of the Algoma Eastern Railway from Sudbury, in Ontario. to Little Current, on the island, its paramount attractions for the summer idler or eager sportsman have made its numerous resorts, its countless bays and its deeply indented shores, favorite outing spots for those who love the open, the delightful northern summer climate and the unrivaled opportunities for fishing, boating, bathing and the pleasures of stream, lake, meadow and mountain. The railway projects across the swift current, which divides the mainland from Manitoulin, on a fine, steel

15 Sand Lake and Summer Cottages-Unsurpassed Speckled Trout Fishing

16 drawbridge, and enters Little Current, the present island terminus and the lake port for the line. All the way from Sudbury the route lies through the picturesque LaCloche Mountain country, where the roadbed is for many miles hewn from the cliffs and rock-bound hills. At Little Current are the interesting new coal docks of the Algoma Eastern Railway, for the trans-shipment of coal for the nickel and copper mines served by this railroad; and additional facilities of the most modern type have been put in, anticipating the rapid development of the many natural resources of the island-oil. ore, lime, timber, etc. Grand Manitoulin is the largest island of the fresh-water seas and its magnificent sweep of shore line is a continuous succession of ideal spots for summer vacationers. There are numerous resorts and hundreds of choice locations for campers. The many bays and inlets, and the swift waters that divide the island from the mainland are full of salmon trout, bass, pickerel, maskinonge, etc. Little Current is the center of the bass-fishing waters, and the outfitting point for the countless streams of the interior. where brook trout abound. The Algoma Eastern Railway has brought this earthly paradise within easy reach of travelers and sportsmen and whereas, in the past, steamer service in the summer-and crossing on the ice during the winter. was the Island's only communication with the world-now it may be reached by rail. and the route from Sudbury to The Current is marked by the most diversified and interesting scenic beauty. The valleys and meadows have the peaceful aspect of a prosperous agricultural region-while the rugged hills, the ridges and peaks of LaCloche Mountains make Nature's loveliness complete. The railroad lies through the heart of this range and for a great distance it winds in sinuous length, high on a shelf of living rock, encompassed by a scenic grandeur that is rarely equaled. The wilder portion of this district is a vast natural game preserve. The lordly Canadian moose and the red deer, in great numbers, inhabit the hills and forests. while the innumerable lakes, channels and bays are the resort of wild fowl-shore birds, ducks and geese. whose long flight to the South. during the fall­ hunting season, is delayed in these waters for rest and feed. This is their Half-Way House. Special provision is made for hunting parties. and guides are obtainable for the forests and big game. Thus, so easy of access. so lovely in its every aspect. so sublimely grand and inspiring in its sterner features, this opening section of Ontario spells Opportunity for sportsmen. vacationers and for all who are seeking a new land of resource and wealth. wherein to make a home and a competency in the midst of beautiful surroundings and in a healthful and invigorating climate.

17 A Typical River Scene along the Algoma Central Railway Rapids of the Montreal River I B COTTAGES TO RENT For the accommodation of hunters and fishermen. the Algoma Central & Hudson Bay Railway Company have put up a number of cottages which may be rented for any desired period. They are commodious and comfortable in every respect and are located at some of the many desirable fishing and hunting spots along the line of the railway. The rate is $1.00 per day. which covers the rental for an entire party occupying one cottage. The following specifications cover them all: Log-hewn. Veranda, 2-! feet by 7 feet. Size of cottage. 24 feet by IS feet. Screens on doors and windows. One living room, 17 feet by 13 feet. 9 inches. Two bed rooms, !) feet bv 8 feet, () inches. Six bunks, with springs and mattress. One kitchen table. . Olie dining table. One cook stove, 30 inches bv 30 inches. Six chairs. Six lamps. . The cottages are located as follows: L~ke Achigan. . Cot~~gt' \'" I. 4:2 miles from the Soo. Pine Lake. . . . :2. (j~" " " " Spruce Lake .. " .)" 71 Mongoose Lake .. " 4. 7;) Ylongoose Lake .. ;) . 7t) Lake Mitchell. ... " ti .. 81 Sand Lake .... I .1:3S Sand Lak(' .. " ~ ... 13S Sand Lake .. " ~ ! . .. 13~ Anjigami .. " 10. . ... 14:'; Anjigami ... " 11. . .. 148 Anjigami. " l~. . .14:'; T rains stop at all cottages on signal. The Company has built a very comfortable hotel at Franz for the accommodation of the traveling public. Have your mail addressed in care of the General Passenger Agent of the Algoma Central & Hudson Bay Railway. at Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.• and delivery will be made daily to your cottage. For reservations and further particulars. write to H. j. HERROLD. General Passenger Agent. Sault Ste. Marie. Onto

19 Typical Summer Cottage for Rent 20 EXTRACTS FROM ONTARIO GAME AND FISHERY LAWS AND REGULATIONS FISH- Angling on Sunday prohibited. Definition of "Angling"-,-The taking of fish with hook and line held 111 the hand, or with hook and line and rod, the latter held in the hanel. Set lines are prohibited. B.-\SS, small or large-mouthed. Open season, June 16th to .-\pril 14th, in following year, both days inclusive. Limit of catch, not more than eight bass in one day. Limit of size, not less than ten inches in length, from point of nose to center of tail. Sale and export. Prohibited until May 30, 1914, but a person from a foreign country, fishing under an angler's permit, on leaving Ontario, when same is accompanied by him, may take with him the lawful catch of two days' fishing. SPECKLED TROUT. Open season, May 1st to September 14th, inclusive. Limit of catch, not more than ten pounds in the aggregate and 110 greater nllmber than thirty speckled or brook trout, though said number weigh less than ten pounds. Limit of size, not less than six inches in length. point of nose to center of tail. Sale and export. Prohibited until May 30th, 1914, but a person from a foreign country, fishing under an angler's permit, may, on leaving Ontario, when same is accompanied by him, take with him the lawful catch of two days' fishing. l\IASKINONGE. Open season, June 16th to .-\pril 14th in following year. inclusive. Limit of catch, not more than four maskinonge in one day. Limit of size, not less than twenty-four inches in length, point of nose to center of tail. PICKEREL. . Open season, May 16th to April .14th, in following year, inclusive. Limit of catch, not more than twelve pickerel in one day. Limit of size. not less than fifteen inches in length, point of nose to center of tail. S.-\UION-TROUT AND WHITEFISH. Open season, December 1st to October 31st, in following year, inclusive. AN'GI.Jl\'G PERMITS. Xon-residents fishing from their own boats, $;j.OO per rod, except in St. Mary's River. Non-residents temporarily domiciled in Province. or fishing in St. Mary's River, $2.00 per rod.

21 A Virgin Paradise for the Devotee of the Canoe 22 GAME- l-hinting on Sunday prohibited. Automatic shotguns prohibited (this does not apply to automatic rifles). Hunting between sunset and sunrise prohibit<:>d. Non-resident licenses for ducks and other small game, $25.80. Guide's licenses, $2.00. DEE R. Open season. November 1st to :\o\'ember 1;3th. both days inclusi\·e. Limit, one deer. License: resident; $2.00; non-resident, $:'50.00. Two' or more persons hunting together in a party may kill an aggrcgatC' of not more than one deer for each member of the party. MOOSE OR CARIBOU. South of -open season, November 1st to l\ovember 1;3th, inclusive. North of Canadian Pacific Railway-open season, October 16th to :\ovember 15th, inclusive. Limit. one bull moose or one bull caribou. License: resident. $5.00; non-resident. $50.00. Cow moose, cow caribou, and fawns of moose and caribou. under age of one year, may not be killed. Aggregate in case of a party. same as for" deer." GROUSE, P.\RTRIDGE. Open 'season, Octoher 15th to :\ovcmber L3th. inclusi\·c. Limit. not more than ten birds in anyone clay. Sale, prohihited until Septcmber 1.5, 1914. SWANS A:\D GEESE. Open sea50n, September 15th to .\pril l;jth, 111 following year. inclusive.

DUCKS, OR ANY OTHER WATER FOWL, SNIPE, RAIL, PLOVER OR A'S, OTHER SHORE BIRD OR \\",.\DER. Open season, September Ist to December 15th, inclusive. May .not be hunted or. killed from a .sail boat, yacht or launch, propelled by steam of other power. SWivel g'uns, guns 01 larger than eight bore. sunken punts or batteries, prohibited. HARES. October 1st to Dcccmber liith, inclusive. 23 Swinging Bridge of Algoma Eastern Railway at Little Current, Connecfing the Grand for the First Time with the Mainland