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Discover the rich history of Gillies Depot, a once-thriving community along the Montreal River in Northern Ontario. Through detailed storytelling, historic photographs, and personal accounts, Peter Fancy brings to life the people, families, and industries that shaped this important Temiskaming settlement. From early fur trading routes and lumber camps to railways, schools, and the everyday lives of local pioneers, this book captures the spirit and heritage of a community built on hard work and resilience.
Discover the rich history of Gillies Depot, a once-thriving community along the Montreal River in Northern Ontario. Through detailed storytelling, historic photographs, and personal accounts, Peter Fancy brings to life the people, families, and industries that shaped this important Temiskaming settlement. From early fur trading routes and lumber camps to railways, schools, and the everyday lives of local pioneers, this book captures the spirit and heritage of a community built on hard work and resilience.