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Friday, 22 December 2017

Bala Falls Update #33

UPDATE: Dec. 22, they have a boulder removed that showed evidence of White Colonial Settlers. In the early days, settlers built a dam to make the water levels more consistent to allow for them to exploit it for tourism, ferries, and such.
Here's the backstory on the boulder they dug up during construction.

Piece Of History Unearthed At Bala Falls Dig - Muskoka News Watch

Nov 22, 2017 - A large boulder with words carved into it that appear to date back to 1888 and 1919 has been unearthed at the Bala Falls construction dig. The work, being done in advance of a planned ... There are two engravings on the boulder with the numbers 1888 and 1919. The rock itself is in pretty rough shape, she ...
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4 comments:

  1. Cloudia22 December 2017 at 13:46

    Deff part of your places history!

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  2. Powell River Books22 December 2017 at 20:28

    I love learning about history. Right now there is a lot of inquiry regarding settler activities as it relates to reconciliation. - Margy

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  3. David M. Gascoigne,23 December 2017 at 08:10

    It just makes you wonder what else waits to be unearthed. We have probably buried so much of our early heritage under parking lots and downtown buildings. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

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  4. William Kendall23 December 2017 at 16:40

    That is massive!

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