Near North Bay in Nipissing District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
La Vase Portages
Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 11, 2017
1. La Vase Portages Marker
Inscription.
La Vase Portages. . The historic La Vase (Mud) Portages began at the head of the nearby pond. These three portages, connecting Trout Lake and the lower La Vase River, were linked by small navigable streams and ponds. They formed part of the great canoe route via the Ottawa and Mattawa Rivers, Lake Nipissing and the French River, leading to the upper Great Lakes and the West, which was followed by the early explorers, missionaries and fur traders. Among many famous men who passed here were: ,
Étienne Brûlé, 1600; Samuel de Champlain, 1605; , Father Jean de Brébeuf, 1626; Jean Nicolet, 1634; , Pierre de la Vérendrye, 1731; Alexander Henry, 1761; , and Sir Alexander MacKenzie, 1802..
The historic La Vase (Mud) Portages began at the head of the nearby pond. These three portages, connecting Trout Lake and the lower La Vase River, were linked by small navigable streams and ponds. They formed part of the great canoe route via the Ottawa and Mattawa Rivers, Lake Nipissing and the French River, leading to the upper Great Lakes and the West, which was followed by the early explorers, missionaries and fur traders. Among many famous men who passed here were:
Étienne Brûlé, 1600; Samuel de Champlain, 1605; Father Jean de Brébeuf, 1626; Jean Nicolet, 1634; Pierre de la Vérendrye, 1731; Alexander Henry, 1761; and Sir Alexander MacKenzie, 1802.
Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
Location. 46° 18.166′ N, 79° 23.048′ W. Marker is near North Bay, Ontario, in Nipissing District. Marker is on Trans-Canada Highway (Provincial Highway 17) 3.5 kilometers east of Provincial Highway 11, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in a pull-out 3.5 km east of the Highway 11/17 junction. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: North Bay ON P0H 1K0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
