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Historical Markers in Wasaga Beach

 
By Cosmos Mariner, June 6, 2024
The Muirhead Cabin (northeast elevation)
1 ► Ontario, Simcoe County, Wasaga Beach — The Muirhead Cabin —
This log cabin was situated on the McIntyre Farm, Osprey Township near the village of McIntyre. It was built around the mid 1800’s and lived in until around 1930. Doors, windows and roof have been replaced and a supporting beam placed under the . . . — — Map (db m259891) HM
2 ► Ontario, Simcoe County, Wasaga Beach — Nottawasaga River Brings First Inhabitants —
Archaeological Excavations Archaeological Excavations were carried out on this site during 1962-63 by Dr. Wilfred Jury and Elsie McLeod Jury and during 1973-74 by Ministry of Natural Resources, Historical Sites Branch staff. Prior to 1 . . . — — Map (db m274884) HM
3 ► Ontario, Simcoe County, Wasaga Beach — Schooner Town —
The Nottawasaga River formed part of a transportation link between Lake Ontario and the upper Great Lakes, which became a vitally important supply route to British western posts during the War of 1812. The base of operations for the Royal Navy's . . . — — Map (db m259880) HM
4 ► Ontario, Simcoe County, Wasaga Beach — Schooner Town as a Naval Establishment —
Archaeological artifacts help give us a picture of the British occupation and way of life during their time in this location from 1814-17. Items found here included ceramics, glass, clay pipes, gun flints, lead shot, files, beads, spoons, buttons, . . . — — Map (db m274892) HM
 
 
  
 
 
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