#OTD (Tue, Oct 7) 1913 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Ranger S. Walters arranged a deer run for benefit of [Hon. F. Cochrane] party...took party to point where deer cross to mainland while rangers drove the deer out. This proved to be a most enjoyable pastime." @nichecanada.bsky.social
October 7, 2026 at 12:52 PM
#OTD (Tue, Oct 7) 1913 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Ranger S. Walters arranged a deer run for benefit of [Hon. F. Cochrane] party...took party to point where deer cross to mainland while rangers drove the deer out. This proved to be a most enjoyable pastime." @nichecanada.bsky.social
#OTD (Sat, Sep 30) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I met trains at Joe and Canoe Lake stations. Mrs. Ed Colson went out on train tonight and Algonquin Hotel closes for the season; the help going home today." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
September 30, 2026 at 4:31 PM
#OTD (Sat, Sep 30) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I met trains at Joe and Canoe Lake stations. Mrs. Ed Colson went out on train tonight and Algonquin Hotel closes for the season; the help going home today." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
#OTD (Fri, Sep 30) 1910 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Saw a man acting very suspiciously around P.O. room at S. Fraser’s. Watched proceedings for some time. Come to conclusion there was something crooked going on but failed to discover the same." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
September 30, 2026 at 4:25 PM
#OTD (Fri, Sep 30) 1910 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Saw a man acting very suspiciously around P.O. room at S. Fraser’s. Watched proceedings for some time. Come to conclusion there was something crooked going on but failed to discover the same." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
#OTD (Mon, Sep 28) 1914 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Shot a black duck returning home for bait for mink traps. Evidently, we will also bait ourselves on choice portions. Weather extra fine. Heavy frost last night." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
September 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM
#OTD (Mon, Sep 28) 1914 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Shot a black duck returning home for bait for mink traps. Evidently, we will also bait ourselves on choice portions. Weather extra fine. Heavy frost last night." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
#OTD (Thu, Sep 24) 1914 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Got a supply of coal, firewood. Let a fine snapping turtle out of trap this morning. The old chap travelled off to new stamping grounds. T.W. Gibson, Deputy Minister of Mines, at Algonquin Park." IMG: Turtle, not Gibson. @nichecanada.bsky.social
September 24, 2026 at 4:24 PM
#OTD (Thu, Sep 24) 1914 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Got a supply of coal, firewood. Let a fine snapping turtle out of trap this morning. The old chap travelled off to new stamping grounds. T.W. Gibson, Deputy Minister of Mines, at Algonquin Park." IMG: Turtle, not Gibson. @nichecanada.bsky.social
#OTD (Thu, Sep 23) 1920 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "W’m Needham, station agent at Joe Lake left, Joe Lake station being closed for the season." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
September 23, 2026 at 2:43 PM
#OTD (Thu, Sep 23) 1920 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "W’m Needham, station agent at Joe Lake left, Joe Lake station being closed for the season." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
#OTD (Fri, Sep 22) 1911 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Much rejoicing over election, Mr. Borden (Cons) winning the Dominion by 50 seats. Park Fire Rangers Ballantyne, Brooks came in today feeling fine over election." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social @spaikin.bsky.social
September 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
#OTD (Fri, Sep 22) 1911 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Much rejoicing over election, Mr. Borden (Cons) winning the Dominion by 50 seats. Park Fire Rangers Ballantyne, Brooks came in today feeling fine over election." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social @spaikin.bsky.social
#OTD (Tue, Sep 16) 1913 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I had an interesting experience with wolves. They got almost around my position under cover of the fog. One shot & they disappeared & stopped their howling. I did not see them myself & fired at a stump." @nichecanada.bsky.social
September 16, 2026 at 4:13 PM
#OTD (Tue, Sep 16) 1913 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I had an interesting experience with wolves. They got almost around my position under cover of the fog. One shot & they disappeared & stopped their howling. I did not see them myself & fired at a stump." @nichecanada.bsky.social
#OTD (Mon, Sep 16) 1912 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Preparing for gov't party pitching tents, etc. Government car arrived on late train from west. Hon. Frank Cochrane [IMG], P.W. Ellis, Mr. & Miss Muldrew on car. They remained on car all night at Sims Pit switch." @nichecanada.bsky.social
September 16, 2026 at 4:11 PM
#OTD (Mon, Sep 16) 1912 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Preparing for gov't party pitching tents, etc. Government car arrived on late train from west. Hon. Frank Cochrane [IMG], P.W. Ellis, Mr. & Miss Muldrew on car. They remained on car all night at Sims Pit switch." @nichecanada.bsky.social
#OTD (Fri, Sep 15) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Arthur and I cut wood until 2 p.m., then we brought in three loads to camp with canoes. After supper, we went over to Joe Lake station and swapped yarns beside the campfire until midnight with the guests from the hotel." @nichecanada.bsky.social
September 15, 2026 at 6:04 PM
#OTD (Fri, Sep 15) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Arthur and I cut wood until 2 p.m., then we brought in three loads to camp with canoes. After supper, we went over to Joe Lake station and swapped yarns beside the campfire until midnight with the guests from the hotel." @nichecanada.bsky.social
#OTD (Sun, Sep 15) 1918 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Speckled trout season closed today. Mr. Russell and I talking war all forenoon. Mr. Thorburn came in and we went over the war situation on his map." @csnrec.bsky.social @canwarmuseum.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social
September 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
#OTD (Sun, Sep 15) 1918 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Speckled trout season closed today. Mr. Russell and I talking war all forenoon. Mr. Thorburn came in and we went over the war situation on his map." @csnrec.bsky.social @canwarmuseum.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social
#OTD (Mon, Sep 15) 1913 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I went to Brûlé Lake station on order of Sup’t Bartlett and returned (walking both ways). Weather fine. Mrs. Trainor & daughters went to their home at Huntsville tonight. Wood & olive backthrushes still here." @nichecanada.bsky.social
September 15, 2026 at 5:57 PM
#OTD (Mon, Sep 15) 1913 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I went to Brûlé Lake station on order of Sup’t Bartlett and returned (walking both ways). Weather fine. Mrs. Trainor & daughters went to their home at Huntsville tonight. Wood & olive backthrushes still here." @nichecanada.bsky.social
OTD (Thu, Sep 14) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Morning fine & clear. Considerable rain fell during the past evening & I thank God for this beautiful morning, good health, & strength to do my day’s work. I am cutting hardwood today." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
September 14, 2026 at 4:14 PM
OTD (Thu, Sep 14) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Morning fine & clear. Considerable rain fell during the past evening & I thank God for this beautiful morning, good health, & strength to do my day’s work. I am cutting hardwood today." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
#OTD (Tues, Sep 14) 1909 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Mr. George, Mr. Smith and I went to Wilson’s Lake via Doe and Willow Lakes route. Very hot, 90° in shade. Had an enjoyable trip with much discussion in which the world’s affairs were settled." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social
September 14, 2026 at 4:10 PM
#OTD (Tues, Sep 14) 1909 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Mr. George, Mr. Smith and I went to Wilson’s Lake via Doe and Willow Lakes route. Very hot, 90° in shade. Had an enjoyable trip with much discussion in which the world’s affairs were settled." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social
#OTD (Sun, Sep 11) 1921 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Had a good swim. Migration of warblers: Blackburnian, Canadian black & white, chestnut-side, Nashville, Lawrence, magnolia, myrtle, red-eye vireos & many others in the lot." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
September 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
#OTD (Sun, Sep 11) 1921 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Had a good swim. Migration of warblers: Blackburnian, Canadian black & white, chestnut-side, Nashville, Lawrence, magnolia, myrtle, red-eye vireos & many others in the lot." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
#OTD (Tue, Sep 10) 1918 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Snow fell this morning...the weather cleared toward noon & became fine. Prospects of severe frost tonight. I washed clothing & baked bread." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social
September 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
#OTD (Tue, Sep 10) 1918 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Snow fell this morning...the weather cleared toward noon & became fine. Prospects of severe frost tonight. I washed clothing & baked bread." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social
#OTD (Thu, Aug 27) 1914 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Two more troop trains went through early this morning. Could hear the bagpipes playing and people cheering our soldier boys in Ottawa (over the long-distance phone)." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social @canwarmuseum.bsky.social
August 27, 2026 at 8:36 PM
#OTD (Thu, Aug 27) 1914 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Two more troop trains went through early this morning. Could hear the bagpipes playing and people cheering our soldier boys in Ottawa (over the long-distance phone)." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social @canwarmuseum.bsky.social
#OTD (Tue, Aug 27) 1912 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "man giving name Ja’s Smith, New York City claimed to be working on railroad, broke in sleeping car and stole a small sum of money. Man was under influence of liquor." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
August 27, 2026 at 8:32 PM
#OTD (Tue, Aug 27) 1912 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "man giving name Ja’s Smith, New York City claimed to be working on railroad, broke in sleeping car and stole a small sum of money. Man was under influence of liquor." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
#OTD (Fri, Aug 26) 1921 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I met trains, etc. Visited Mr. Field’s camp at evening. Found all very clean and sanitary. Jack Miner & Mrs. Miner & son Jasper called this morning and had lunch with us." IMG: Miner & son. @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
August 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM
#OTD (Fri, Aug 26) 1921 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I met trains, etc. Visited Mr. Field’s camp at evening. Found all very clean and sanitary. Jack Miner & Mrs. Miner & son Jasper called this morning and had lunch with us." IMG: Miner & son. @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
#OTD (Wed, Aug 26) 1914 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Went to arrest a suspect near Potter Lake. Party proved to [be] Paddy M**** of Maniwaki, Gatineau District, and a friend of government. Troop trains went through today from Winnipeg." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
August 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
#OTD (Wed, Aug 26) 1914 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Went to arrest a suspect near Potter Lake. Party proved to [be] Paddy M**** of Maniwaki, Gatineau District, and a friend of government. Troop trains went through today from Winnipeg." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
#OTD (Thu, Aug 24) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Robins flocking and many of the smaller species moving south." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
August 24, 2026 at 9:44 PM
#OTD (Thu, Aug 24) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Robins flocking and many of the smaller species moving south." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
#OTD (Tue, Aug 19) 1919 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I went with ladies up Joe Lake to Ahmek camp and beaver dam. Prof. Calandar and Mr. Elias, artist in Dep’t of Interior called and spent evening." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
August 19, 2026 at 12:01 PM
#OTD (Tue, Aug 19) 1919 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I went with ladies up Joe Lake to Ahmek camp and beaver dam. Prof. Calandar and Mr. Elias, artist in Dep’t of Interior called and spent evening." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
#OTD (Thu, Aug 19) 1915 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Got word of my appointment as enumerator for Nipissing District. I cannot accept same, as Sup’t and Deputy Minister objects." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
August 19, 2026 at 11:50 AM
#OTD (Thu, Aug 19) 1915 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Got word of my appointment as enumerator for Nipissing District. I cannot accept same, as Sup’t and Deputy Minister objects." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
#OTD (Fri, Aug 18) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Ernest Thompson Seton called upon me & we had a long talk. Mrs. A.M. Cunningham having failed to come in for lunch, I organized a search party. The good lady was located about 4:30 p.m. en route home." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
August 18, 2026 at 2:48 PM
#OTD (Fri, Aug 18) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Ernest Thompson Seton called upon me & we had a long talk. Mrs. A.M. Cunningham having failed to come in for lunch, I organized a search party. The good lady was located about 4:30 p.m. en route home." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social
#OTD (Wed, Aug 14) 1918 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Weather fine & cool, a real late summer day. One of the best on record. Tannis MacLaren, Irma, & Jack & I joined Mr Stevenson of Oshawa High School in a hunt for ferns & were very successful in finding several varieties." @nichecanada.bsky.social
August 14, 2026 at 3:55 PM
#OTD (Wed, Aug 14) 1918 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Weather fine & cool, a real late summer day. One of the best on record. Tannis MacLaren, Irma, & Jack & I joined Mr Stevenson of Oshawa High School in a hunt for ferns & were very successful in finding several varieties." @nichecanada.bsky.social