Places

The St. Lawrence Valley Primitive Snowshoe Biathlon

Each year, on the first weekend in March, the Fort La Presentation Association hosts a Primitive Snowshoe Biathlon where participants snowshoe along a 1½ mile trail through the woods.

Volume 19, Issue 2, February 2024
Dallas Robinson

From the Editor, January 2024!

Why the ! Mark? Plus Seaway closes; Save the River Weekend; Tribute to Dennis Honeywell; and more.

Volume 19, Issue 1, January 2024
Susan W. Smith

The Origins of Gananoque, Part Two

“Gananoque has with justice been called the Birmingham of Eastern Ontario, the Gananoque River furnishing an almost unlimited waterpower . . . thus passing from one factory to another as motive power in setting in motion the wheels of industry.

Volume 19, Issue 1, January 2024
Paul Coté

Patriot Chronicles: Nepotism and Mr. Noyes

After the Patriot War of 1838, 150 men were captured, convicted of high treason and then sent to Australia as prisoners. This is the story of one of those who was responsible for these prisoners.

Volume 19, Issue 1, January 2024
John C. Carter

"Walking Through Fire" - in Kingston

This show is described as a musical multimedia experience that includes Métis fiddling, an East Coast Kitchen Party, rumba and rock rhythms, and the drumming of the Pacific Northwest

Volume 19, Issue 1, January 2024
Susan W. Smith

"SS Delphine" – A 257-foot Steam Yacht

History of the "SS Delphine" built in 1921 for Horace Dodge Sr. co-founder of the Dodge Brothers Automobile Company.

Volume 18, Issue 12, December 2023
Rick Casali

Sledding Adventures on Grindstone in the 40s

This packed-down snow path would become a slick, solid sheet of ice when slightly melted by the sun. This path then became an Olympic Sled Run for us kids . . .

Volume 18, Issue 12, December 2023
Manley L. Rusho

Growing Up on an Island

If I was asked to do a test to qualify as a "River Rat," I probably would pass hands down. From the age of nine, I grew up on Island No. 9 in all seasons . . .

Volume 18, Issue 12, December 2023
Darryl Jeanne Lindsey King

2023 Report for "Last Chance"

l am pleased to report that, so far, this has been a relatively quiet season for the fireboat . . .

Volume 18, Issue 12, December 2023
Richard L. Withington

The Origins of Gananoque, Part I

How Gananoque got its name is a minefield and not for the faint of heart. Several authors have taken a crack at unravelling this quagmire and have only come up with maybes.

Volume 18, Issue 12, December 2023
Paul Coté

Caution Swans Ahead!

Have you ever had an altercation with a swan? I have and so has another TIA member whose story I am sharing here.

Volume 18, Issue 12, December 2023
Janet Smith Staples

Site It Right - A New Rallying Call

Clayton’s Dockside Cottages site is the latest property under serious consideration by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). To that end, a new petition is circulating. If every river-lover signed the petition, it would send a big message to CBP.

Volume 18, Issue 12, December 2023
Jennifer J. Caddick

New Reference Resources about the 1838 Upper Canadian Rebellion/Patriot War

New research and the latest interpretations on topics abut the Rebellions/Patriot War, fought in the North Country and in Upper Canada . . .

Volume 18, Issue 11, November 2023
John C. Carter

Santa Claus is coming to town . . .

For the 8th year, River Santa and his team of elves will be welcoming Santa Claus when he arrives by boat at the village of Alexandria Bay, NY, on Saturday December 16th

Volume 18, Issue 11, November 2023
Doug Tulloch

Simcoe Islander Ferry

Memories of life on Simcoe Island and the arrival of the new "Simcoe Islander II".

Volume 18, Issue 11, November 2023
Brian Johnson & Shauna Kingstone

Clayton's Premier "Citizen of the Year"

I knew a man who lived his entire life in Clayton. He was born, lived, and died in the same house. He said it was “his” village, and he wasn't too happy when the summer people came . . .

Volume 18, Issue 11, November 2023
Cary R. Brick

130 Years of Armstrong - Street Friendships

Happy 90th, Skippy. We go back awhile. Skippy, our cottages go back a lot further than 78 years, and I wondered if there might be an untold story here that could be created for you on this birthday. So, with the help of two Gananoque researchers . . .

Volume 18, Issue 10, October 2023
Robert H. Street

Thousand Islands Adventures

The engine turned over but did not start. My Dad, getting annoyed, jumped aboard, brushed my sister to the leeward side of the boat, and went to start the engine. What happened next was like something out of a horror story.

Volume 18, Issue 10, October 2023
Alexandra O’Rourke