Secrets of Lake Simcoe
Fascinating stories from Ontario's past
by Andrew Hind and Maria Da Silva
Secrets of Lake Simcoe tells fascinating stories associated with the lake’s evolution from an ancient Indigenous travel route and strategic fur-trade highway into today’s premier recreational playground.
Secrets of Lake Simcoe recounts the many fascinating stories associated with this iconic Ontario body of water. Long before it became a weekend haven for cottagers and boaters, Lake Simcoe was a vital lifeline—paddled by Indigenous nations, scouted by early French explorers, and fought over in the shadow of impending invasions.
The book highlights some of the most dramatic episodes from the region' s past, including maritime disasters, historical industry, infrastructure projects like the creation of the Holland Marsh, and famed and eccentric figures from its past and murder.
Illustrated with rarely seen archival photographs, this captivating collection will appeal to local history enthusiasts, tourists, cottage residents and locals, as well as those intrigued by true crime and mystery.
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