Postcard Memories

Steamers plied the bay from Parry Sound to Penetang with a stop at Go Home wharf

Did you know Orville Wright often sought solace on Lambert Island in Georgian Bay?

In 1876, Mark Vasey was appointed postmaster in Victoria Harbour and in 1879, he was stationmaster for  the GTR (Grand Trunk Railway).

Any famous boats built by Gidley? Kitty Hawk, Arnebee, Mona IV and the list goes on

Canadian Fairmile B’s, of which six were built at Midland Boat Works, served the coastal forces of the Royal Canadian Navy

'The Royal Anne was the primary Crealock boat on which Fred was born…in Midland harbour no less.,' author recalls. 'It had been a supply boat up the shore for many years'

Back in the day, there were numerous native or Métis fishing guides to tend to the extensive tourist trade on the Bay.

'It is a bit like my German father on Remembrance Day…full of mixed emotions. I suspect it is a bit like that for those who are native,' author notes

'In 1952, during the growing Cold War, Midland received a gift of specialized tooling, lens designers and some brave souls who pulled up stakes to live in a small town in Ontario,' author notes of Leitz's move to Midland

Ernest, George, Fred and Philwere were the sons of Madame and Monsieur Didace Grisé