The History

Author Dan Kachur has visited more than 140 old lumber camps in Northern Ontario. He writes about his findings.

FAQs

When are books available?

"Elliot Lake - Old Lumber Camps - 1885-1950" will be available June 2026. Book II - Blind River / Iron Bridge will be available in 2027. Book III - Thessalon / Mississagi River including Aubrey Falls will be available in 2027.

What areas do books cover?
Are books available now?
How can I buy the books?
Are there previews available?

Elliot Lake - Old Lumber Camps will be released in June 2026

Sample content is posted regularly to the following Facebook Social Media Site: https://www.facebook.com/dannkachur/

Algoma District East/Central including: Elliot Lake, Blind River, Iron Bridge, Little White River Valley, Thessalon, Highway 129, Mississagi River and the Aubrey Falls region.

Book Signing Events will be announced throughout 2026 in Algoma District. One will be at the end of June in Elliot Lake. More details to follow. After that date, books will be available at various retail sites.

Northern Ontario

Our books focus on the rich history of lumber camps scattered across Northern Ontario's rugged landscapes.

Location

Northern Ontario, Canada

Hours

Available 24/7