The First Trans-Canada Route - Raith, ON
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jiggs11
N 48° 54.148 W 090° 01.657
15U E 717818 N 5420873
Large marker indicating the history of the first water routes to the west through northern Ontario
Waymark Code: WM134P3
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 09/15/2020
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Large information board mounted by the Ontario Ministry of Communications and Transportation outlining the history of the first water routes across Northern Ontario.
Board reads:
THE FIRST TRANS-CANADA ROUTE
In the early days, lakes and rivers took the place of roads. The dotted green line shows part of the first highway across Canada. This was a very renowned canoe route used by the Indians, celebrated explorers, traders and missionaries. It was first recorded by Jacques de Noyon in 1688 and was used extensively until 1731 when it was abandoned in favour of the Grand Portage Route. This route was reopened by Roderick MacKenzie, a partner of the North-West Company in 1799 and was in use until the Dawson Road was constructed in 1871. Trade to and from the Great West was transported over this historic highway during this period.
The solid green line represents the present highway. The arrow indicates where the old and new HIGHWAYS CROSS.
Group that erected the marker: Ontario Ministry of Communications and Transportation
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Trans Canada Hwy 17
Raith, ON CA
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