. The picturesque Rideau route ... through the most charming scenery in America. tsRest, on an island at the mouth of German Bay. Winding through the numerous islands, the steamer reaches the RockyNarrows, which has towering granite shores, and later Olivers Ferry. Thisplace is quite a settlement of pretty summer residences, among them that ofHon. Peter McLaren. Three miles from Olivers Ferry is the mouth of theRideau River, where may be seen the ruins of houses built by English officerswho came to this country on hunting expeditions. Years ago deer abounded inthis section. Poonamalie Cut is a
. The picturesque Rideau route ... through the most charming scenery in America. tsRest, on an island at the mouth of German Bay. Winding through the numerous islands, the steamer reaches the RockyNarrows, which has towering granite shores, and later Olivers Ferry. Thisplace is quite a settlement of pretty summer residences, among them that ofHon. Peter McLaren. Three miles from Olivers Ferry is the mouth of theRideau River, where may be seen the ruins of houses built by English officerswho came to this country on hunting expeditions. Years ago deer abounded inthis section. Poonamalie Cut is about three miles down the river. Any personwho has passed through this cut will never forget it. Trees form an arch overthe steamer, and at times the foliage has to be removed in order to make wayfor the smokestack. Two miles farther on is the town of Smiths Falls, whichis about midway between Kingston and Ottawa. The Junctionis here. The town is prosperous, and has a population of 5,000. Twelvemiles farther down the river is the village of Menickville, and between the. Steamer Swift in cut at Chaffeys Lake,Opposite Idyl-Wild Summer Resort i4 The Picturesque Riclean Route.
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