winter of 1615 among the Huron Indians in this -district. His name has 

 been given to a rocky point on Beausoleil island. Following the massacre 

 of the Hurons by the Iroquois in 1649, a number of survivors are believed 

 to have taken refuge on Beausoleil. 



M'any Indian legends exist in connection with this island. According 

 to one of these, -an Indian windigo or supernatural being called Kitchiki- 

 wana, during his labours in creating the Great Lakes system, made an 

 island on which he might have a place to rest. This island according to 

 the legend is Beausoleil, where existing depressions are supposed to mark 

 the spot upon which his shoulders rested. 



One of the finest fishing grounds in Eastern Canada, the Georgian Bay 

 district offers the angler a choice of many varieties of game fish, including 

 bass, maskinonge, pickerel, and lake trout, all of a size and weight to thrill 

 the most ardent fisherman. Guides and boats are readily procurable at 

 any of the many resorts which border the island waters. 



The towns of Midland and Penetanguishene provide the southern gate- 

 ways to the Georgian Bay Island system, and both constitute excellent 

 outfitting centres for the tourist. Launches, boats and canoes in addition 

 to other sport accessories may be secured at very reasonable cost. Through- 

 out the entire Georgian Bay region are found many excellent hotels, board- 

 ing houses and restaurants which cater to visitors at moderate rates. A'M 

 these points are accessible by first-class motor highways from central and 

 western Ontario and are also served by the Canadian National and 

 Canadian Pacific railways. 



Flowerpot Island 



One of the most interesting sections of the Georgian Bay Islands 

 National Park is Flowerpot island, situated at the extreme northern end 

 of Bruce peninisu/la, in the mouth of Georgian bay. The island, owes its 

 name to peculiar rock formations which take the form of two picturesque 

 limestone pillars which stand in bold relief against the lake horizon like two 

 immense flower pots. Smaill trees and bushes growing in the interstices of 

 the tops 'accentuate the resemblance. The larger of these pillars, which 

 stand about 250 yards apart, is approximately forty-five feet high with a 

 base six feet in diameter, while the smaller pillar rises to a height of about 

 twenty-five feet, with a base similar to the other. These unique formations 

 fire the results of erosion by the elements for ages past. 



On the eastern face of the island cliffs of weathered limestone rise to a 

 height of 300 feet above the level of the lake, while the rocky bluffs are 

 covered with heavy growths of spruce, pine and balsam fir. Located in the 

 cliffs of both the northeast and southeast sides are a number of very 

 interesting caves. One cave in particular is fully one hundred feet deep, 

 with a ceiling over twenty feet high, and is formed of three arches through 

 which there are wonderful vistas of Georgian bay. Another large cave 

 contains a pool of water several feet across, which is fed by a continuously 

 running spring. 



Flowerpot island was once the property of the Chippawa Indians, and 

 until its acquisition by the Department of the Interior in 1930 was held ^ in 

 trust by the Department of Indian Affairs. The island is regarded with 



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