An Historic Hamlet on the South Shore of Rice Lake

The history of the hamlet of Gore’s Landing begins in 1844, but the first people to enter the Rice Lake area were the Palaeo-Indians – spear points have been found that are thought to be as old as 11,500 years.

The rolling Oak Ridges moraine and recumbent drumlin islands in Rice Lake give Gore’s Landing an enchanting setting. Its aesthetic appeal reminded many British settlers of the lakes and scenery of their homeland. Their legacy of sketches, paintings and writings has given the hamlet a rich heritage. Fortunately, records for the Township of Hamilton have been preserved to an extent greater than those in many municipalities. Catharine Parr Traill, one of Canada’s foremost early writers, was a resident. Her records give an invaluable glimpse of pioneer life at Gore’s Landing.

Today, Gore’s Landing residents are proud of our hamlet’s rich history and pleased to share it with visitors. The walking tour guide covers approx. four kilometers in the main section of the village. There is a photo of each house and a description of its origin.

To order, please send an e-mail. I will reply with the exact cost including postage.

1-10 copies: $5.00 each

10-25 copies: $4.00 each

GORE’S LANDING LINKS

The Victoria Inn (around the corner)
Rice Lake (a listing of many features in the area)
Hamilton Township
Northumberland County Tourism
PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary (in nearby Roseneath):

Other Links

Trent River Pottery (Lynn Rogers, Village of Hastings potter)
Sustainability Store (Directory of socially and environmentally responsible products and services for creating a sustainable future)
Peterborough Green-Up (Good resources for an environmentally healthy lifestyle-the Green-Up store sells some Smallbones’ products)
Ontario Environmental Directory
Hotfrog (Canadian business directory)
Try Canada (Canadian Directory)
Canadian Culture (Canada’s Supportive Network and Resource Directory)