This photo was posted by Kelly McCaw in Muskoka History and Genealogy.
It is an aerial photo of the Gul Lake region of Gravenhurst but the date is unknown.
A commenter points out that it must have been taken prior to 1959, as the Barge is not visible in the photo
According to the Town of Gravenhurst, the barge’s present, permanent structure was completed just in time for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip to attend its official opening concert on July 4th, 1959. Today, the sounds emerging from “Music on the Barge” range from “big band”, Dixieland, jazz, folk, music from the 50’s and 60’s, as well as today’s country.
Between 1940 and 1946 the government operated a prisoner of war camp in Gravenhurst. Known as Camp 20. By the summer of 1940, the camp held 489 prisoners. The prisoners were taken to work on projects around Gravenhurst, notably at Gull Lake Park where a set of stone steps remain of their workmanship. They also built a lighthouse in the park. Today, all that remains of Camp 20 is concrete pillars, a fire hydrant, and the outline of a fence. There is an information kiosk at the end of Lorne Street where visitors can go to get more information on the camp.
Additionally, From 1942 until 1960, Gull Lake was the centre of ice harvesting during the winter months, until the widespread adoption of electric refrigeration replaced its need.
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