1895-96.] THE SEASONS, Hudson's strait. IIS 



pletely bare. The snowfall generally is much greater in the Strait than 

 in Toronto. 



On November 8th the ice on the lakes at Cape Prince of Wales was 

 20 inches in thickness, on December 14th it was 22 inches, on the 27th, 27 

 inches, and on April 17th following, it was 72^ inches. On May 3rd, the 

 sea ice in an almost land-locked bay, was 66 inches, this being the maxi- 

 mum of the year. 



Much more might be added relative to the various climatic changes 

 that take place during the winter and other seasons ; it is to be hoped, 

 however, this short description has at least conveyed some idea of the 

 climate of a district that is undoubtedly destined to become of consider- 

 able importance to Canada. 



