Spring Log Drives plus Canada's Whiskey War
Spring was when the trees downed over the winter in the 1800-1900's were wrangled to their destinations. Plus, Canada's 'Whiskey War' with Denmark that's been called the world's friendliest border dispute.
Spring was when the trees downed over the winter in the 1800-1900's were wrangled to their destinations. Plus, Canada's 'Whiskey War' with Denmark that's been called the world's friendliest border dispute.
This week, Kate talks about the trials of lumber men 'driving' the trees harvested over the winter to their destinations via the thawing lakes and rivers. Focus is on Eldridge Bull who was a 13 year old working the drive around 1911 and was interviewed about his experiences in the 1970's. Plus, Paul talks about Hans Island that sits on the border between Canada and Greenland and how it's caused a 'war' between Canada and Denmark that has some light-hearted aspects.
Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your Haliburton Morning Show 7 - 9 a.m. Fridays on Canoe FM 100.9 and streaming on your devices. Haliburton County is in cottage country about 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto. You can contact us at timewarp@canoefm.com
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