Born on the Shawanaga First Nation, Francis Pegahmagabow would become one of the most decorated snipers of World War I, and a fervent activist for native rights. Includes Francis’ early days, ‘Peggy’ the sniper and Chief Pegahmagabow.

When Frank Langford began buying up property North of Parry Sound, rumors of a new goat farm circulated widely. But the explosives plants that evolved instead would prove to have a much bigger impact on the area. Includes Canadian Explosives Limited, Nobel, World War I, Cordite and British...

When J.R. Booth decided to make the dream of a connection from the St. Lawrence to the Upper Great Lakes a reality, it would change the landscape of the Parry Sound area forever. However, Booth’s railway would not be the only one to cross the boundaries of Parry Sound, as both the CNR and CPR...