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About Sheguiandah

The name Sheguiandah refers to two communities straddling Highway 6: the Hamlet
of Sheguiandah, settled by Europeans in the 1870s, and the Sheguiandah Reserve/
First Nation established by Treaty in 1866. Both are located on an escapement
overlooking Sheguiandah Bay, which is a part of the North Channel of Lake Huron.

Sheguiandah Bay ~ Fall , Manitoiulin Island

Although the name [of Ojibwe origin], Sheguiandah, has been translated variously
to mean "Home of the Stork," "Place of the Grindstone," or "Bay of Grey Slate," it is
possible that the community was named after an early Native Inhabitant. The
Strawberry Channel, which lies beyond Sheguiandah Bay, was an important Native
travel route, and 'Shegui's Place' may have been a Popular Stopover.

According to the Archeological Evidence, Sheguiandah has a long history as a site of
human habitation. In fact, the history of a human presence in the Sheguiandah area
goes back about 10,000 Years. Archaeologists have dated Artifacts found in the Hills
around Sheguiandah and determined it is one of the oldest Paleo-Indian habitation
sites in North America.

                           Sheguiandah 'Highlands', Manitoulin Island
                              © 2002-6 by SLaF, Cricket Hill ~The Digital Darkroom,
                                 Original Digital Photography, All Rights Reserved

The ‘Sheguiandah Site’ is reckoned to have been a ‘Quarry and Mill,’ where tools, axes,
and other cutting implements were made in large quantities by the Paleo-Indian people.

Over 35 hectares [more than 86 acres] of the Hamlet of Sheguiandah is protected by an
Act of the Ontario Government. Accordingly, land use is restricted on this Site because
of its great Historic Value to the People of Ontario.

The History of the Hamlet of Sheguiandah is that of an often prosperous place, with a
variety of industries: sawmill, box and barrel works, sash and door factory, flour mill,
cheese factory and the Island's only woolen mill, all of which have come and gone.

In recent year’s the Hamlet’s economy has become increasingly based upon Tourism,
which has become the single most important sector of the economy on Manitoulin Island.
Having said this, farming still plays an important role in defining both the look and the
feel of the area.

Old Farm Implements ~ Masked Double Exposure, Manitoulin Island

On a personal note, both our Home and Businesses are located in the lower end of the
Hamlet of Sheguiandah. We live and operate our Businesses from a house, which sits
a distance up the 'Hill' from Sheguiandah Bay. The area is quite Scenic and Peaceful,
and allows us to live the kind of Life-Style that suits us - Simple!

                                   Mallard Ducks, Manitoulin Island
                              © 2002-6 by SLaF, Cricket Hill ~The Digital Darkroom,
                                     Original Digital Photography, All Rights Reserved

Furthermore, we share a Home with three Dogs, all of whom Greatly Appreciate the
Freedom to Frollick and Relax that our Home allows. They also Enjoy the Summer
Visitors, who, in passing along the road, provide them with opportunities to Stare
and Sniff, and otherwise exercise their Canine-Skills and Proclivities .. and their
Good Manners, too.