. To Ottawa, Ontario via the Rideau Lakes and River from the Thousand Islands and the territory of the New York Central Lines . sage The New York Centrals we see over our heads two bridges, one carrying the rails of theBroekville & Westport Railway, and the other used for thegeneral traffic of the vicinity. Newboro itself has a popula-tion of about 1,000 and, besides affording exceptional fishing, ismuch frequented by sportsmen in September and October, whenexcellent black duck shooting is to be had on the extensive wildrice beds at the foot of the lake. Emerging from the cut men-tioned we at
. To Ottawa, Ontario via the Rideau Lakes and River from the Thousand Islands and the territory of the New York Central Lines . sage The New York Centrals we see over our heads two bridges, one carrying the rails of theBroekville & Westport Railway, and the other used for thegeneral traffic of the vicinity. Newboro itself has a popula-tion of about 1,000 and, besides affording exceptional fishing, ismuch frequented by sportsmen in September and October, whenexcellent black duck shooting is to be had on the extensive wildrice beds at the foot of the lake. Emerging from the cut men-tioned we at once enter LITTLE RIDEAU LAKE. A beautiful sheet of water containing some very fine islands,on which are located many modern and artistic cottages. Onthe north shore of the lake is the Laurentian Range of mountains,at the base of which are several pretty cottages, notably LincolnPlain, owned by G. Frank Reynolds, Decorative Artist. Westport, a village of 1,600 population, is charmingly situ-ated on the west shore of the lake. It is a bustling place, withgood hotels and private boarding houses, fine churches, excellent. RARE SPORT WITH ROD AND GUN ON THE RIDEAU ROUTE. schools and many handsome residences. It is the terminus ofthe Broekville & Westport Railway. Its citizens are progressiveand are a unit in all that tends toward the prosperity of thevillage. To the west of the town limits lies Sand Lake, notedfor its pickerel or wall-eyed pike. On its banks are a numberof summer cottages. About a mile west of Sand Lake is WolfeLake, which has recently attained great prominence as one ofthe best resorts for bass fishing in Ontario. Intending visitorsrequiring any information as to fishing, etc., will receive promptattention by addressing the following business men : D. Foley &Co., Wing & Mulville, I. H Arnold, General Merchants;Scott & Hogan, Dealers in Hardware & Fishing Tackle ; , Druggist; G. Frank Reynolds, Decorative Artist;Adams & North, Liverymen; R. E. G. Burrough
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