A Whispered History:

The Outsiders of Buchanan Township


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Buchanan always knew a steady stream of wealthy outsiders passing through their township for leisure purposes. These ‘Sports,’ as they were called, introduced the residents of Buchanan to a way of life they could only dream about.

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Beginning in the 1850’s, wealthy lumber merchant families from Pembroke would pass by Buchanan Township while enjoying pleasure cruises along the Ottawa River.  

 

The Pleasure Cruisers Who Sailed Past Buchanan
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In the early 1900’s, several wealthy leisure seekers set up impressive summer homes along the Ottawa River in Buchanan.

Cottagers Brought Work For the Settlers, and a Perspective on What They Could Never Have
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Follow the whisper below to hear more stories about life in Buchanan Township....


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The Early Settlers

The Women

The Vagabonds

The Outsiders

The Lost Community

 
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