Boshkung Lake History
Our History: The Boshkung Song
Algonquin Highlands - Heritage Map Project
Heritage Map Project
A collaboration of the volunteers in the Oxtongue Lake area, the Dorset Museum, the Stanhope Museum, and you!
This website features cultural and historical maps of the Township; full of interesting information on pioneer settlers and settlements, historic sites, veterans and local lore.
The goal of this project and website is to engage with seniors in capturing, preserving and promoting the culture and heritage of the Township of Algonquin Highlands. Our settlement areas expanded beyond our geographic borders, so we include neighbouring hamlets.
This is a work in progress - your input is welcomed – photos, documents, and stories – as they create a shared record of the history and culture of our communities on this website!
If you click the link named Listings, you’ll see the wonderful stories and pictures that have already been posted about Boshkung Lake and the surrounding area.
If you would like to share anything, please use the Contribute tab found at: Algonquin Highlands Heritage Map.
This project is funded by the New Horizons for Seniors program and supported by the Township of Algonquin Highlands.
[Source: Algonquin Highlands Heritage Map Project]
Historical Publications
Here are two historical publications that we’re able to share. If you have any you can share, please send them to us at artleepc59@gmail.com. High resolution pdf copies are preferred, with a short history of the publication.
Carnarvon Ski Club History
A story about a community effort to overcome the lack of winter cottagers that sustained·the economic balance each summer.
Written by Buddy Walter
The Boshkung Book
In 1999, the Boshkung Millennium Group from the Boshkung Lake Property Owners’ Association, decided to capture the memories of the lake. A true heirloom to be treasured by generations to come.
To order your own copy, please go to Store and follow the instructions provided.
Our Hidden History
There are many interesting historical accounts and stories about Boshkung Lake and the area, including about missing persons in the 1930’s and UFO’s in the 1970s.
If you have any interesting stories about the Lake or the surrounding area that you’d like to share, please email artleepc59@gmail.com. We’ll do our best to include them here.
Here’s just one about the mysterious disappearance of Harold Heaven from his cabin on Horseshoe Lake in 1934:
UFO Activity on Boshkung Lake?
A Reporter Seeks the Truth
UFO MYSTERIES
by Curt Sutherly
2001
Llewellyn Publications
St. Paul, Minnesota, 55164-0383, U.S.A.
Chapter 4, “The Invasion of Boshkung Lake”
Pages 57 - 62
