. Montreal province of Quebec Canada . ? n. Abenakis Springs Hotel. By taking any of the many branch lines at different points,lovely side-trips can be had, and splendid localities for fishingand shooting reached. Its lines into the northern part ofOntario lead into the wonderful scenic region of Muskoka, aname already well known among tourists and lovers of beauti-ful scenery. Here are lakes and streams, varied in characterbut uniform in beauty, which make a trip through this districta continual panorama of loveliness. The yachting centres ofthe Richelieu and of Lake , where the inter
. Montreal province of Quebec Canada . ? n. Abenakis Springs Hotel. By taking any of the many branch lines at different points,lovely side-trips can be had, and splendid localities for fishingand shooting reached. Its lines into the northern part ofOntario lead into the wonderful scenic region of Muskoka, aname already well known among tourists and lovers of beauti-ful scenery. Here are lakes and streams, varied in characterbut uniform in beauty, which make a trip through this districta continual panorama of loveliness. The yachting centres ofthe Richelieu and of Lake , where the internationalraces are held, are all reachedby this line. Perhaps themost enjoyable of the out-ings in the vicinity of Mon-treal is the trip down theLachine rapids. The experi-ence is unique, and thosewho shoot the rapids forthe first time experience thesensation of having comesafely through some danger-ous pass. This is consideredto be one of the feats of navigation of the world,. Young Womens Christian AssociationBuilding, Montreal. 36 MONTREAL The rolling-stock and road-bed of this company are in ex-cellent condition, and everything is done for the comfort andconvenience of their passengers. One of the finest structuresin Montreal is the general offices of the Grand Trunk RailwaySystem, on McGill street, and which is well worthy of a visit. The Abenakis Springs is one of Canadas best knownpleasure and health resorts. These mineral springs rivalthose of Europe in health-giving qualities, so much so, thatthey are known as the Carlsbad of Canada. For centuriesthe Indians have referred to these waters as the Water ofLife, because of its wonderful curative properties. Thehotel accommodation is excellent and the surroundings of theSt. Francois River, Lake St. Peter, etc., delightful. The Canada Atlantic Railway from Montreal to Ottawa,and thence across to Parry Sound, carries the tourist throughthe famous Algonquin National Park of Canada. This Parkis a reserve of
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