. To Ottawa, Ontario via the Rideau Lakes and River from the Thousand Islands and the territory of the New York Central Lines . n fact, more the ap-pearance of a narrow river, but is decidedly interesting. On thisrun we pass Olivers Ferry, opposite which a drawbridge is usedto allow the passage of boats. This place supports quite asummer population, one of the most conspicuous residences being The New York Centrals that of Senator McLaren. Three miles beyond the ferry wereach the actual head of the RIDEAU RIVER,marked conspicuously by the ruins of residences at one time oc-cupied mainly by Eng
. To Ottawa, Ontario via the Rideau Lakes and River from the Thousand Islands and the territory of the New York Central Lines . n fact, more the ap-pearance of a narrow river, but is decidedly interesting. On thisrun we pass Olivers Ferry, opposite which a drawbridge is usedto allow the passage of boats. This place supports quite asummer population, one of the most conspicuous residences being The New York Centrals that of Senator McLaren. Three miles beyond the ferry wereach the actual head of the RIDEAU RIVER,marked conspicuously by the ruins of residences at one time oc-cupied mainly by English officers, who yearly visited the regionon hunting and fishing expeditions. This whole section was atone time a veritable sportsmans paradise, and was widely knownas such by the early Indian inhabitants. Traces of the occupancyof the latter are still plentiful about the lake, which continues toprove a rich ground for the relic hunter and antiquarian. In fact,one of the best collections of Indian antiquities owned by anyprivate individual in Canada was gathered on this ground, andalmost wholly from surface A TIMBER GLIDE—OTTAWA IN THE DISTANCE—REACHED BY THENEW YORK CENTRAL. POONAMALIE CUT. This cut, which lies about three miles from the head of theRideau, is always a point of closest interest to the tourist. It ispractically a waterway through the virgin bush, and in someseasons the leafy arch overhead has so far encroached upon thepassage as to necessitate the use of axes in order that the steam-ers smokestack may escape damage. There is very little chanceto see much of the outer world, but gradually the entrancing spotis left behind and a run of about two miles brings us to the bust-ling town of SMITHS FALLS. This place, which owed its original settlement to the excellentwater power afforded, is a noted manufacturing center, and withinthe past few years has made rapid strides in wealth and popula-tion, as a result of its advantageous position on the main
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