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Ontario Emigration Posting in 1869

An emigration offering from the province of Ontario in 1869.  Offering free land to settlers.

An emigration offering from the province of Ontario in 1869. Offering free land to settlers.


Barrie Population sign located at Highway 27 and Mapleview Avenue.  This stretch is also known as Highway 131.
Population Sign Barrie - 2012

Barrie Population sign located at Highway 27 and Mapleview Avenue. This stretch is also known as Highway 131.

Photo Attributes:Barrie, Canada, Simcoe County, 2012, Highway 131, Highway 27, Ontario,
In these galleries:Population Signs, Roads, Signs

Colorful summer sunset in 2004.
Summer Cloudy Sunset

Colorful summer sunset in 2004.

Photo Attributes:Barrie, Canada, Simcoe County, 2004, Ontario,
In these galleries:Clouds, Skylines, Sunsets

Welcome sign for Barrie Ontario.  Taken on highway 400, near the Duckworth exit.
Barrie Welcome Sign on Highway 400 South

Welcome sign for Barrie Ontario. Taken on highway 400, near the Duckworth exit.

Photo Attributes:Barrie, Canada, Simcoe County, Simcoe County, 2011, Ontario,
In these galleries:City Entrance Signs, Signs

What would have been the entrance gate to Fort Willow.  Located in Ontario near the minesing swamp.
Fort Willow - entrance gate

What would have been the entrance gate to Fort Willow. Located in Ontario near the minesing swamp.

Photo Attributes:Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authourity, Canada, Simcoe County, 2011, Grenfel Road, Fort Willow, Minesing Swamp, Ontario,
In these galleries:Historical, Signs

Describes the area before the existance of Fort Willow.  Shows where the shores of Lake Algonquin would have been. Located in Ontario near the minesing swamp.
Fort Willow Sign - The Beginnings

Describes the area before the existance of Fort Willow. Shows where the shores of Lake Algonquin would have been. Located in Ontario near the minesing swamp.

Photo Attributes:Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authourity, Canada, Simcoe County, 2011, Grenfel Road, Fort Willow, Minesing Swamp, Ontario,
In these galleries:Historical, Signs

Sign describes what happened to Fort Willow after the War of 1812. Located in Ontario near the minesing swamp.
Fort Willow Sign - The Post War Years

Sign describes what happened to Fort Willow after the War of 1812. Located in Ontario near the minesing swamp.

Photo Attributes:Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authourity, Canada, Simcoe County, 2011, Grenfel Road, Fort Willow, Minesing Swamp, Ontario,
In these galleries:Historical, Signs

The Willow Fort layout is shown on this sign within the fort area.  Located in Ontario near the minesing swamp.
Welcome to Fort Willow Sign showing fort layout.

The Willow Fort layout is shown on this sign within the fort area. Located in Ontario near the minesing swamp.

Photo Attributes:Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authourity, Canada, Simcoe County, 2011, Grenfel Road, Fort Willow, Minesing Swamp, Ontario,
In these galleries:Historical, Information Signs, Signs, Site Maps

Describes the Fort Willow involvement in the War of 1812.  Located in Ontario near the minesing swamp.
Fort Willow involvement in the Nottawasaga Route.

Describes the Fort Willow involvement in the War of 1812. Located in Ontario near the minesing swamp.

Photo Attributes:Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authourity, Canada, Simcoe County, 2011, Grenfel Road, Fort Willow, Minesing Swamp, Ontario,
In these galleries:Historical, Signs