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is depleting the forests, and settlements rapidly follow 

 in his steps. This necessitates the making of long 

 and difficult journeys to reach the wilderness. The 

 most satisfactory territory to seek at a minimum of 

 expense, a country affording unlimited and most grati- 

 fying sport, is that found in the Dominion of Canada. 

 At a distance of from 30 to 200 miles north of the 

 St. Lawrence River the wilderness commences and 

 extends to Hudson and St. James bays and beyond. 

 Several railroads have been recently built, extending 

 north from various points, making access to any por- 

 tion comparatively easy. From Quebec, the Quebec 

 and Lake St. John Railroad extends 200 miles. From 

 Three Rivers the Canadian Pacific operates a road 

 some 30 miles up the St. Maurice River, connecting 

 with a small steamer, which ascends about the same 

 distance farther. Another branch of this road runs 

 to St. Gabriel, opening up a fine section. From 

 Ottawa, a road is now being extended, following up 

 the Gatineau Yalley, which opens up an almost un- 

 known country. On the Grand Trunk and Canadian 

 Pacific one can stop at almost any station west of 

 Ottawa, and drive back only a few miles to find prac- 

 tically primeval forests. Georgian Bay and the Ne- 

 pigon are now the favorite resorts for fishermen in 

 that region. 



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