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PARKS.
THOUSAND ISLAND PARK.
In 1873, the Methodists established the Thousand
Island Park on the upper end of Wells Island. The
many natural beauties of the locality were enhanced
by delightful drives and walks along the river bank.
A dock and dock buildings have been constructed
and about one hundred cottages, boat houses and
accommodation of visitors.
Sr. LAWRENCE CENTRAL CAMP GROUND.
This beautiful and healthful summer resort and
Camp Meeting Ground, is situate on a high bluff of
the St. Lawrence, in the first Concession of the Town¬
ship of Elizabethtown. The ground is admirably
located, commanding a fine view of the majestic
river. Nature has done much to make the spota
coveted summer retreat. . The grounds, embracing
some twenty-five acres, are finely wooded, being in
that respect superior to the Parks located on Wells
Island. To the untiring exertion of the Rev. A. D.
Traveller, assisted by other ministers, is due the
upon the Canadian side of the river. In 1875, the
the land was purchased and is now held and con¬
trolled by the Bay of Quinte Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. A spacious Taber¬
nacle, a Boarding House and about thirty beautiful
Cottages have been erected, and others are in
process of completion. Two sessions of religious
services are held each year, one in June and the
other in September. Among the contemplated im¬
provements is the establishment of a Telegraph
Office, a Post Office and a Custom’s Office. At the
close of the season (1878), six series of religious
meetings had been held upon the grounds. It
certainly is not asking too much of Canadians to
expect them to cordially assist the undertaking.
The Park is only three and a half miles from Brock¬
ville, with which it is in constant communication
through the medium of a comfortable steamer,
during the sessions of religious service.
feature of attraction is the establishment of a Sunday
School Parliament, which assembles annually during
the June Session. The price of lots has been placed
very low, to enable all classes to secure a summer
home, the intention being to make the Park not only
a Camp Ground but also a permanent place of re¬
(See view of
A special
Park and Tabernacle.)
WESTMINSTER PARK.
In 1878, a Presbyterian Stock Company secured a
directly opposite Alexandria Bay. A boarding
been completed. It is the intention of the pro¬
prietors to construct fifteen miles of winding drives
and charming walks overlooking the scenery, and
otherwise beautify the place.
THE INTERNATIONAL CAMP GROUND.
The grounds of this association are situated about
one mile below the village of Morristown, N.Y., and
comprise ten acres of land, on the southern bank of
the St. Lawrence. In 1874, the Park was opened ; an
extensive dock was built, also a pavillion for holding
religious services, and an extensive dining hall. The
project is under the direction of the Methodists of
the State of New York and Canada, acting jointly
through Trustees appointed from each side of the
line. Both Ogdensburg and Morristown have
erected extensive tabernacles for holding special
One general meeting is held each year,
Fifty
cottages have been put up and many of them are
occupied during the entire summer.
services.
RIVER'S CLIFF.
This lovely spot is the property of J. W. B. Rivers,
Esq., Manager of Molson’s Bank, Brockville. The
grounds are about forty acres in extent, upon which
he has erected summer cottages of very pretty
design. The situation is most beautiful, facing the
magnificent river and only one mile from the centre
of Brockville. The shore in front of the cottages is
most picturesque and diversified—indeed all that an
artist could desire. In summer, the rocks are
carpeted with moss, and shaded by second growth
pines of luxuriant foliage. In the foreground is that
amphi-theatre of the St. Lawrence, which, once seen, .
can never be forgotten. The islands, preserved by
the Canadian Government as a National Park, are
numerous in the vicinity, and the continually passing
steamers, yachts and countless miniature crafts, from
early morn till dewy eve, give an air of life and
vivacity to this charming scene. The land to the
rear of the Park is laid out with serpentine drives
and shady walks, terminating at the rocky pinnacle
which overlooks the river. There are two entrances
to the grounds, one at the western and the other at
the eastern extremity. On the beach, a landing is
provided where boat houses are situated. Indeed, it
has been remarked, with justice, that nature has
done much for the lovely spot, and that with a
trifling outlay River’s Cliff could be made one of the
finest Parks in the Dominion. |
During the past season fully ten thousand persons
visited Alexandria Bay, N.Y., and indications are
not wanting that every succeeding year will see the