The History

Author Dan Kachur has visited more than 150 old lumber camps in Northern Ontario. He writes about his findings.

FAQs

When are books available?

"Elliot Lake - Old Lumber Camps - 1885-1950" was released and available for sale starting on June 25th. To inquire about purchasing:

email: info@old-camps.ca Price is $29.95 CDN. Flat rate shipping is $8 anywhere across Canada.

Book II - Thessalon / Mississagi River including Aubrey Falls will be available to the public in July 2027 at a Special Events announcement.

Book III - Blind River / Iron Bridge will be available to the public in July 2028 at a Special Events announcement.

What areas do books cover?
How can I purchase a book?
Are there previews available?

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.

To inquire, email: info@old-camps.ca for details. The current method of payment is e-transfer.

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

Contact

Questions? Reach Dan anytime.

Email

info@old-camps.ca

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