Haileybury in Temiskaming Shores in Timiskaming District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Historic Winter Road
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 2, 2022
1. Historic Winter Road Marker
At the beginning of the 20th Century, when wood was the main heating fuel, Quebec farmers regularly crossed the ice on Lake Temiskaming with sleigh loads of cord wood drawn by teams of horses. Their goal was to sell the wood to Haileybury households.
As they approached the Town they headed for this natural ramp at the foot of Marcella Street. This was the “Winter Entrance” to Haileybury.
But time changes everything. During the 1950s, oil and natural gas began to replace wood as a fuel source. Soon the “Winter Entrance” became obsolete.
About that time, Haileybury Town Councillor Jim Whelan (1957-64), an avid boater himself, noted the trend of tourists trailering their boats. He suggested to Council that the old Winter Road ramp be converted to a boat launching ramp. “Cover the surface with concrete” he said and they agreed.
In 2001, the Town of Haileybury and the Haileybury Heritage Museum decided to recognize the century long dual purpose of this historic entrance to and from the Town of Haileybury. It is dedicated in memory and recognition of Councillor James (Jim) Welan who spearheaded the project which transformed the “Winther Entrance” to Haileybury into a “Summer Entrance from Haileybury to Lake Temiskaming”.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce
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Location. 47° 26.854′ N, 79° 37.81′ W. Marker is in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, in Timiskaming District. It is in Haileybury. It is at the intersection of Farr Drive and Marcella Street, on the right when traveling north on Farr Drive. The marker is near the Haileybury Harbour boat ramp. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 451 Farr Drive, Temiskaming Shores ON P0J 1K0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northeastern Ontario and specifically in Northern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Haileybury Fire (within shouting distance of this marker); Haileybury Waterfront / Le Waterfront de Haileybury (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Convent / Le couvent (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Haileybury World War I Cenotaph (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Court House / Le Palais de Justice (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); IODE Haileybury Chapter (1923-2013) (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Haileybury Fire Department (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Haileybury Jail / Le prison de Haileybury (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Temiskaming Shores.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 2, 2022
2. Historic Winter Road Marker
The Haileybury Harbour boat ramp is on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
