10 
THE EISIIIXG GAZETTE 
[January 7, 1893 
ZIG-ZAG ROUTES TO CHICAGO 
FOR ANGLERS. 
{Continued from page D45.) 
By Rux. 
The tourist, having arrived at St. John, ■will at 
least spend a day or t'W’o in the capital of New 
Brunswick, when, taking up his quarters at the 
Royal, a comfortable hotel in King-street, he will 
then proceed to visit the lions of the town. The 
best fishing to be had in the immediate vicinity is 
that of Loch Lomond, a very favourite resort, 
about ten miles north-cast of the city. The road 
leading to it crosses the Marsh Bridge, and passes 
near Silver Falls, a pretty cascade on Little 
River. Close to Loch Jjoraond are two inns, 
" Bunkers,” situated at the lower end of the lake, 
and ” Dalzicl's,” three-quarters of a mile beyond. 
The proprietoi s of these establishments provide 
both boats and guide.s for their guests. Loch 
liOmond consists of three small lakes, viz.. First 
liake, four miles long and one-half mile broad, 
being connected by a small stream with Second 
Lake, which is two miles long, and very narrow ; 
Third Lake is much smaller than either of 
the other two. Besides the above, in the 
same vicinity, are the lakelets Ben Lomond, 
Jones’s, Taylor’s, and a few others which afford 
better fishing than the much-frequented waters 
of Loch Lomond. Both white ' and speckled 
trout are caught in these latter miniature lakes, 
which are in easy distance of the hotels named. 
About seven miles distant from the city is Spruce 
Lake, a beautiful sheet of Yvater five miles long. 
It contains plenty of ]:ei-ch, but for trout angling 
cannot compare with those alread}’’ given. The 
trip to Spruce Lake is, however, an enjoyable 
one, and, irre.-pective of fishing, rvill well repay 
the visitor. To reach it the tourist will pass over 
the Suspension Bridge, and then follow what is 
called the Mahogany Road, which leads by the 
bay shore, with a succession of beautiful sea 
views. 
No visitor to St. John should miss taking the 
very chaiming trip up the St. John river, as far 
as Fredericton, and should the state of the water 
permit, to ascend the stream to Woodstock. The 
steamers llavid Weston and Acdia, of the Union 
Line, leave the wharf (Indian Town) of St. John, at 
9 a.m. daily, arriving at Fredericton late in ihe 
afternoon. The fare is SI.00. Without enter¬ 
ing into any graphic description of this river 
excursion, the country through which this stream 
flows abounds in diversity of .'cenery, one of the 
most beautiful points being that of Gagetown, 
which is situated at the mouth of the Washade- 
moak. About seventy miles from St. John is the 
village of Gromocto, situated on the river bearing 
the same name. This is a deep and narrow 
stream, navigable for small craft a distance of 
twenty-two miles. In its upper waters, and 
particulai'ly in Oromocto Lake, good trout fishing 
can be had, and in the lower reaches pickerel are 
plentiful. In the village are tYvo neat little inns 
that afford ample accommodation for anglers. 
The distance from this point to Fredericton is 
about twelve miles. Travellers remaining at this 
latter town for a day or so will find comfort¬ 
able quarters at the Queen Hotel, the tariff of 
which is S‘2.50 per diem. From Fredericton, 
the tourist wishing to visit the very pretty town 
of Woodstock can, as before stated, rvater per¬ 
mitting, proceed by boat. Jhe Florenceville luiis 
between these towns on alternate days, fare 
S2..j(i. A very favourite means of transit, and 
certainly a very delightful drive, is by the coach, 
that skirts the river bank between the above 
points nearly the entire way. It may be well to 
notice that travellers who are so desirous can 
proceed by the Canadian Pacific, from either 
Fredericton or Woodstcck to River du Loup, 
situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. 
'I'he Intercolonial Railway, which will be aftcr- 
Yvards described in the Long Route, passes 
through this torvn, which will convey the pas¬ 
senger to Levis, opjin.site to Quebec, thence to 
Montreal, either by Grand Trunk, or Canadian 
Pacific Railways. Anglers who may adopt this 
plan,can,en ro«/e,stop for a day at Newbury, which 
is situated in a beautiful portion of the St. 
John Valley, forty-three miles, distant from 
Fredericton. There is hotel accommodation in 
the village, from where knights of the rod can fish 
the Nackarvic River and Falls Brook, both of 
which are good trout streams. Once more starting 
from St. John, the direct course is rid McAdam’s 
Junction to Vanceboro’, where the train passes 
from the Province of New Brunswick into the 
State of Maine. As, however, a slight devia¬ 
tion will lead to some capital angling, the writer 
■will conduct the disciples of old ’Zaak to the 
above point (Vanceboro’), rid St. Andrew and St. 
Stephens. Besides the Shore Line Railway, 
Yvhich runs frem St. John to St. Stephen, steamers 
leave Reeds Point wharf twice a week at 8 a.m., 
and, calling at St. George, reach St. Stephen 
before dark ; fare, 81.7,5. St. George is situated 
on the IMagaguadavic River, at the head of 
tideway four mi'es inland. Near to the village 
are the loYver falls, where the stream passes 
through a narrow gorge 30ft. wide, and having a 
descent of .50ft. About a mile distant from St. 
George is the picturesque lake Utopia. This 
sheet of water is nearly a mile long, and at a point 
three miles from the village is a natural canal 
connecting it with the Magaguadavic River. The 
lake and the several streams in the vicinity afford 
capital trout fishing. On leaving St. George, the 
steamer passes Passamaquoddy Bay and enters 
the St. Croix River, at the mouth of which stands 
the town of St. Andrews, which is picturesquely 
situated on a peninsula. Owing to its romantic 
scenery, and the many facilities the neighbour¬ 
hood affords for boating and fishing, St. Andrew 
dur ng the summer months is a very favourite 
resort. There are four good hotels, of which the 
“Algonguin” is allowed to be one of the best 
es'ablishmcnts on this portion of the Atlantic 
coast. About six miles up stream we pass Oaucet’s 
Island, and four miles further on at a bend in 
the liver Yve enter the spacious Oak Bay sur¬ 
rounded by rugged hills, forming a magnificent 
panorama. Passing the Devil’s Head on the 
left, the steamboat now turns north-west, and 
ploughing her way Ihrough a narrow channel, a 
further journey of about seven miles brings her 
to St. Stephen. On the opposite bank of the 
St. Croix river is Calais, in the State of Maine, 
the two towns being connected by a covered 
bridge. Taking the train at Calais, the traveller 
will then proceed to Princeton, a distance of 
twenty-one miles, where, taking up his quarters 
for a time, he can then explore the lovely region 
of the Schoodic Lakes, The steamer Gipsy plies 
on this sheet of water, and carries passengers 
tYvclve miles to Grand Lake stream. This river, 
four miles in length, connects the Grand and Big 
lakes, all three affording excellent angling. In 
the foimer (the river), salmon-trout are plentiful, 
whilst the lakes hold lake trout, speckled trout, 
and land-locked salmon. 
Close to the foot of Big Lake is a large Indian 
village, where the services of Redskin guides can 
be procured. Returning to Princeton, the tourist 
will once more take the train, when a short run 
will bring him to Vanceboro’, which is another 
favourite point for visiting the Shoodic chain of 
lakes. Leaving here, the train rattles along the 
western line, passing several minor stations till 
it arrives at the village, with the rather curious 
name of Mattawam-keag, which is a favourite 
point for canoeists to ascend the Penobscot River 
in their birch barks to Moosehead Lake, the 
trip affording both good fishing and fine scenery. 
Once more continuing our route, several small 
lakes and streams are traversed in quick 
succession, which are suddenly lost to vietv as 
Yve enter some deep railway cuttings, when 
after a few minutes of gloomy traY'el, we once 
more find our.<-elves in the open, and behold 
the majestic Boarstone Mountain. FolloYving 
the base of this rather remarkable elevation 
in the midst of the most charming scenery, 
wo come to the beautiful Lake Onaway, 
skirting its shore for a considerable distance 
across a romantic ravine, spanned by a bridge 
IfjOOft. long and L50ft. high. Fifteen miles 
further Yvest the irc7i horse carries us through 
some densely wooded country, and, crossing the 
foaming Wilson stream, Yve arrive at the thriving 
toY\n cf ffrcenville, situated on the shores of 
Moosehead Lake. This magnificent sheet cf Yvater 
is forty miles long, and from one to fifteen broad. 
About twenty well-appointed steamers ply upon 
its-surface, and a cruise on one of them will fur¬ 
nish a most enjoyable side trip. Near to 
Greenville, on an elevated part of the shore, a 
large hotel has lately been erected, that affords 
accommodation for over one htindred guests. 
Within easy distance are many trout streams and 
lakes—the latter locally knoYvn as ponds—that 
offer inducements to the angler. Guides familiar 
with stream and forest can be hired at moderate 
rates, and sportsmen that do not ramble too far 
afield can enjoy their holiday in comparative 
comfort—exploring the tributaries of Moosehead 
by canoe, sailing on the lake, excursions, walks, 
rides, and picnics furnish ample and varied enter¬ 
tainment for visitors. Twenty miles up the lake 
from Greenville is the celebrated Llount Kineo, 
an oddly-shaped mass of solid flint, rising 800ft. 
above the Yvater, and forming one of the most 
interesting features in the State of Maine. At 
the foot of this mountain is the Mount Kinco 
Hotel, standing in beautiful ornamentil grounds, 
with accommodation for about five hundrtd 
guests. Close by it is a w'ell-appointed club-house, 
OYvned by sonic Yvealthy .sportsmen, who annually 
visit this locality for fishing and shooting. 
Once more aboard, the iron way leads by two 
other villages on the shores of the lake, Aloose- 
head and Askwith, at which latter point tin 
Kennelec River flows from the lake. The train 
passes close to its exit, and then, rapidly gliding 
over hill and dale, through ravines, and by spark¬ 
ling streamlets, quickly leaves behind it a fcYV 
minor stations, and approaches the boundary 
mountains that divide the State of Maine from 
the Province of Quebec. Gradually the line 
descends, through deep gorges, over the sides of 
which hang huge moss-clothed boulder.s, Yvhich 
gaze defiantly from ’midst the thick foliaccof the 
trees, YY’hilst roaring torrents vie with each other 
in their race down ttie mountain side. In less than 
two hours from Greenville the train stops at the 
Boundary station, where passengers interview the 
Custom House officers. Having ” spliced the 
Main(e) brace,” or, in other words, partaken of a last 
stirrup-cup (probably an American cocktail), y\'0 
once more mount our steaming steed, which then 
bowls along the iron road to the sea. After a 
short run from Boundarjq we reach the beautiful 
Lake Megantic. Crossing the Chaudiere River, 
Yvhich flows from this splendid sheet of water, the 
lake shore is closely folloYved for several miles, 
till we arrive at the Village of Megantic. This 
little town has good accommodation, and no one 
should fail to break the journey at this charming 
spot, for at least a couple of days. Lake Megantic 
is twelve miles long, and averages aborrt twoand a- 
half miles in breadth, whilst owing to its many bays 
and inlets, its shores wonld measure over forty- 
miles. Its principal feeders are the Lower Spider, 
Arnold, Annance, Victoria, Sandy, and several 
smaller stream.^, its outlet, as before stated, being 
the Chaudiere. Separated from Lake Megantic 
by a short portage of about half a mile is Spider 
Ijake, called by our transatlantic cousins the 
Canadian Geneva. Upon the shores of this pretty 
lakelet stands the house of the Megantic Fish and 
Game Club, the members of which control not only 
the angling rights, but also that of the shooting 
in the immediate vicinity of Spider Lake. All 
the above waters are Yvell stocked with fish, bu*-, 
as there is only one Spider that is amply supplied 
with house flies, those on the outside are seldom 
invited to walk into the parlour. 
On leaving Megantic station we once more 
follow the shore of the lake, and, as the train glides 
along, from the windows delightful vistas catch 
the eye, towering hills, sparkling streamlets, 
shady forests, and green-mossed rivines. Skirt¬ 
ing Sandy Bay, the train soon enters the Kcho 
Vale, at which point we take a parting view of 
Lake Megantic, though the gradually disappear¬ 
ing mountains are kept in sight for some mile.s 
further. On reaching Salmon River the line 
follows the course of this stream, us far as the 
wayside hamlet of Scotstown. Then for several 
miles it leads thi'ough dense forests, Yvith here 
and there broad clearings, on which are situated 
unimportant stations, and from Yvhei-e splendid 
views of the distant mountains can be had. 
Presently the line carries us aci’oss the St. 
Francis River, and, passing the thriving town of 
Lennoxvillc, after' a further trip of three miles YYe 
step at Sherbrooke, Yvhich is situated at tl e 
junction of the St. Fr-ancis and Magog rivers. 
Passengers to Quebec Yvill noYV change train.", 
and proceed by the Quebec Centr-al Railway to 
Levis, which is directly opposite to the quaint old 
fortified town of Quebec. Near to Sherbrooke 
are the Magog Falls, which are well worthy of 
