First Impressions of the Bruce Peninsula

"This country is fine and pleasant, for the most part cleared, shaped like Brittany and similarly situated, being almost surrounded by la Mer Douce."

Samuel Sierur de Champlain, Winter 1616

"The whole coast of this projecting Point being a steep rock Cliff without any Camp Ground or Landing Place is extremely dangerous for Boats or Canoes to go round and is therefore rarely attemped. Of those who have ventured several have perished."

Gother Mann, 1788 on viewing the Peninsula from offshore when choosing points of defense in the event of a war with the United States.

" All the land here represented is covered with stunted Timber, but has no soil whatsoever, being loose Rock and Moss only. "

Captain Owen, 1815

"What then, shall we do with the Bruce? The answer is not far to seek. Enjoy it, I say, for it abounds in wonderful things."

W. Sherwood Fox in "The Bruce Beckons", 1952

 

 

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