Genealogy
Simcoe Maps 1881
McGill University County Atlas Project 2001 contains a treasure trove of maps of all Ontario county maps circa 1880. The map of Simcoe County - … [Read More...]
History
A History of Holly – Pieces of the Puzzle.
Modern day Barrie is comprised of a large number of old villages, one of those was the Village of Holly. The following is a history of … [Read More...]
Who Knew?
Bride of New France – Book Review
A first novel by Suzanne Desrochers, Bride Of New France, is a unique mix of a historic tale and academic research that unveils the truth behind the legends of les filles du roi. The novel … [Read More...]
Doors Open Barrie 2011
Once again the fabulous Doors Open is coming to Barrie for the 2011 season. Mark Oct. 1, 2011 in your calender for the annual event. This year's line-up includes a first look a the new Barrie … [Read More...]
Fort Willow & Nine Mile Portage
The Nine Mile Portage is an aboriginal transportation route that existed centuries before Europeans came to Simcoe County. The portage linked Kempenfeldt Bay through Willow Creek, connecting Lake … [Read More...]
Video Wasaga Beach Reenactment
The following are a couple of video clips of the 1812 reenactement that took place recently in Wasaga Bearch (July 24, 2010). Nancy Island was the camping site with those involved in the reenactement … [Read More...]
Got the 1812 Fever Yet? Wasaga Under Siege ! July 23-25
Dateline 1812 : Britain is at war with Napoleon in Europe. The newly founded USA ( 1776) looks north and congress notes the colonies of Upper and Lower Canada (The Canadas), are looking … [Read More...]
