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    View of the Cascades at Kakabeka Falls with a clear view of the underlying rock structure (now eroded).

    In 1885, Heron Bay was known as Heron Bay Subdivision, and was primarily used to supply locomotives with fuel. The steamer would fit between the shore and CPR Island (Coal Island), north of the Pic R

    Photograph showing the village of Jackfish, Ontario, circa 1889. Jackfish began as a fishing village in the 1870's. In 1884, the CPR began using Jackfish as a landing for construction supplies. Along

    CPR archives lists this photo simply as 'Historic North Shore: Lake Superior District, Ontario' It is speculated that the men in this photo could be returning from the west, where they fought in the

    The bustling town of Peninsula in 1884. This was the first landing used in the construction of the CPR. Peninsula was known as 'the wickedest city in America'. Supplies carried by steamers, such as t

    Marathon, Ontario, transportation, railway, railroad

    Black and white photograph of Schreiber, Ontario's first Canadian Pacific Railway station.

    This is the second CPR station in Schreiber, east of the present Town Hall. b&w photo

    A view of Schreiber, looking west, ca 1884. To the right of the photo, note the train going through the town. 4.3'wide x 3.1'high b&w photo

    A black and white photograph showing the Nipigon River completed track.

    First C.P.R. Station, built on the north side of the tracks, east of where the old town hall stood.

    Postcard of the old C.P.R. Station in Schreiber.

    Postcard of an early scene of Schreiber in 1884

    Post of Schreiber's 1st C.P.R. Station in 1886.

    A brown glass bottle with an image of a track etched into it along with the year 1885. Likely used to hold alcohol.

    McKay's Harbour, now known as Rossport. Steamer unloading nails during C.P.R. construction days.

    A photograph showing Schreiber in the late 1880's.

    Jackfish Bridge was constructed by the CPR around 1884-85 with the last spike being driven at mileage 102.7 about three km west of Jackfish, May 16, 1885. The booming railway added to the growth of s

    Photograph of the hotel built by Oliver Daunais ("The Silver King") at Beaver Mountain Mine, a small mining community near Stanley. The boom in silver mining attracted American investors to Northwest

    Photograph of a fishing party aboard the tug the "Hattie Vinton". On board with the others are two of the owners, Harry Servais, shown standing on the right, and Joe Servais, at the back. Joseph Serv