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'''Unorganized North Algoma District''' is an ] in northeastern ], Canada, comprising all areas in ], north of the ] to ] corridor, which are not part of an incorporated municipality or a ]. It covers {{convert|43,618.95|km2|abbr=on}} of land, and had a population of 6,050 in 2021.<ref name=SCref21/> Many of these communities were/are stations on the ] or were logging/mining towns.
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== Local services boards ==
'''Algoma, Unorganized, North Part''' is an ] in northeastern ], ], comprising all areas in ], north of the ] to ] corridor, which are not part of an incorporated municipality or a ].
* ] (includes Heyden and ])
* ]
* ] (includes Bellevue, Bourdage Corner, Goulais Bay, Goulais River, Karalash Corners, Kirby's Corner and Sand Bay)
* ]
* ]
* ]
* ] (includes Glendale, Northland and Wabos)
* ] (includes Kynoch and Wharncliffe)


== Communities ==
The division had a population of 5,717 in 2006.


==Communities== === Dalton ===
Dalton is an abandoned village in the middle of ] about 27&nbsp;km or 30 minutes from ]. There is a small ] and some old buildings that serve as summer cottages. The ] passes through the little town that has some trails to get to the nearby lakes such as Ogasiwi lake.
===Agawa Bay===
'''Agawa Bay''' ({{coord|47|20|N|84|40|W|display=inline|name=Agawa Bay|region:CA_type:waterbody_source:GNS-enwiki}}) is located along ] at the southern boundary of ].


===Amyot=== === Dunns Valley ===
Dunns Valley is located 30&nbsp;km north of Bruce Mines at the end of Highway 670.
'''Amyot''' ({{coord|48|29|N|84|57|W|display=inline|name=Amyot|region:CA_type:city_source:GNS-enwiki}}) is located on the ] rail line, on the shores of ], around 10 km east of Highway 17.


===Batchawana Bay=== === Franz ===
'''Franz''' (<small>{{Coord|48|28|N|84|25|W|display=inline|name=Franz|region:CA_type:city_source:GNS-enwiki}}</small>) is located at the junction of the ] and ]s near ], {{convert|209|km|mi}} north of ] and {{convert|65|km|mi}} from ]. Franz once had a booming economy in ], ] and ]. The community's original name was Hobon. In 1914, the post office's name was changed to Franz, and the railway station was renamed from Hobon to Franz Station after former ] executive William Charles Franz. The station closed in 1991 and the building was moved to ], where it serves as a library and tourist office. Today, Franz is little more than a forgotten ghost town, with many memories of the past either in complete disrepair or torn down.


===Dalton=== === Frater ===
Frater is an uninhabited dispersed rural community and unincorporated place with a ] on the ] located {{convert|91|km}} north of Sault Ste. Marie.<ref name="CGNDB">{{cite cgndb |id=FBFQW |title=Frater |access-date=2017-11-30}}</ref> It is located on Frater Lake at the boundary with ], {{convert|3.5|km|mi}} from the ] (Trans-Canada Highway) and {{convert|4.3|km|mi}} from the shore of ], and at geographic coordinates {{Coord|47|20|12|N|84|33|02|W|region:CA-ON_type:settlement_source:GeographicalNamesBoardofCanada|display=inline}}.


===Dunns Valley=== === Goudreau ===
'''Goudreau''' (<small>{{Coord|48.250|N|84.533|W|display=inline|name=Goudreau|type:city_region:CA_source:GNS-enwiki}}</small>) was built as a stopping point along the ].


When the Cline mine opened, Goudreau sprang to life with some 200 residents coming to the area to work. Not all of the residents worked in the mine; some of them were prospectors in search of the gold, silver, copper and iron pyrite. During the ], the mine was leased to the ] company for the production of ]. After the war ended, the market fell and the mine ceased operations. Other mines soon set up operations in the area. They went by the names of The Emily, Algold, Algoma Summit and The Edward. Each mine had a town site for their employees.
===Franz===
'''Franz''' ({{coord|48|28|N|84|25|W|display=inline|name=Franz|region:CA_type:city_source:GNS-enwiki}}) is located on ], 130 miles (209 kilometres) north of ] and 65 kilometres (40 miles) from ]. Franz once had a booming economy in ], ] and ]. The community's original name was Hobon. In 1914, the post office's name was changed to Franz, and the railway station was renamed from Hobon to Franz Station after former ] executive William Charles Franz.

===Frater===

===Goudreau===
'''Goudreau''' ({{coord|48.250|N|84.533|W|display=inline|name=Goudreau|type:city_region:CA_source:GNS-enwiki}}) was built as a stopping point along the ].

When the ] mine opened, Goudreau sprang to life with some 200 residents coming to the area to work. Not all of the residents worked in the mine, some of them were pospectors in search of the gold, silver, copper and iron pyrite. During the ], the mine was leased to the ] company for the production of ]. After the war ended, the market fell and the mine ceased operations. Other mines soon set up operations in the area. They went by the names of The Emily, Algold, Algoma Summit and The Edward. Each mine had a town site for their employees.


The town continued to grow, with the building of a two-storey railway station, workers homes and a movie theatre. A post office was built in 1915 and closed in 1966. The town continued to grow, with the building of a two-storey railway station, workers homes and a movie theatre. A post office was built in 1915 and closed in 1966.


The ] ultimately led to Goudreau's demise as the demand for gold came second to iron and steel for the war. The mines eventually closed down as costs increased. Located along, ], Goudreau is now a virtual ], still used for logging operations and summer homes. The ] ultimately led to Goudreau's demise as the demand for gold came second to iron and steel for the war. The mines eventually closed down as costs increased. Located along ], Goudreau is now a virtual ], still used for logging operations and summer homes.


===Goulais Bay=== === Goulais Mission ===
{{main|Goulais Bay 15A}}
Goulais Bay is a body of water located south-west of Goulais River, Ontario. It is made up of approximately 50km<sup>2</sup> and is commonly used for fishing and various other recreations, such as boating.


===Goulais River=== ===Harmony Beach===
]
Harmony Beach is a small community built around a beach on Lake Superior.


=== Havilland Bay ===
'''Goulais River''' is located at the western terminus of ], on the ]. The community began in 1882 and was founded by Captain Fred Tilly, for whom the town's Captain Tilly Community Centre is named. The post office was established about 1940. Today, the commercial centre of Goulais River consists of the combination ] and ] but also has a variety of churches, stores and other services in the area. The community was formerly served by the ''Goulaigan Free Press'' community newspaper, but is now only served by the ''Northern Newsletter''.
Havilland Bay is a small unincorporated community built around a beach on ].


===Hawk Junction=== === Island Lake ===
'''Island Lake''' (46.6711° N 84.2687°W) is a rural settlement in the ] of ] in ] ], ]. It is part of the ] local services board and is about 5 kilometres (3&nbsp;mi) northeast of the community of ], which sits on ], and is also 21.1 kilometers (13.1&nbsp;mi) northeast of ], the district seat. The settlement is at the junction of ] and ], and the ] passes through the community. Island Lake was once home to Canadian Military installments—some buildings still remain in the area, however much have been either torn down or completely renovated. Island lake was also once the location of a train station—part of the ]'s Main Line.


To see the full—main article, click below.{{main|Island Lake, Algoma District}}
'''Hawk Junction''' ({{coord|48.083|N|84.550|W|display=inline|name=Hawk Junction|type:city_region:CA_source:GNS-enwiki}}) is located just north of ], about {{km to mi|30|precision=0}} east of ]. The community was established by people of Italian, Scottish and French descent in 1909 when the ] was built through the area. In 1923-1924 it was completely destroyed by fire. The community was rebuilt and is now a terminal for the Algoma Central Railway. <ref name=AlgomaC></ref>


=== Leeburn ===
Hawk Junction has hardly any services and relies on nearby Wawa for its services. It is however a good starting point for wilderness hunting and fishing trips. During the winter Hawk Junction is a major snowmobile drop off point. <ref name=AlgomaC />
]
'''Leeburn''' (<small>{{coord|46|28|00|N|83|48|52|W|display=inline}}</small>) is located along ]. At one time there was a gold mine at Bass Lake, a few kilometres north of Leeburn. The quality of the ore found was not sufficient to make the mine profitable.


=== Lochalsh ===
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'''Lochalsh''' (<small>{{coord|48|21|00|N|84|16|00|W|display=inline}}</small>) is a ] and ] located at the very south end of ], along the ] between ] and Franz. A ] ran between Lochalsh, Goudreau, and the Cline Mine. When the mine closed in 1946, both towns became ghost towns. There are still active mining operations in the area as well as a few ghost mines. The area around Lochalsh has a population of one.
Image:Hawk_Junction_ON.jpg|ACR station in Hawk Junction.
Image:Hawk_Junction_ON_2.jpg|Quiet main street.
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===Heyden=== === Montreal River ===
'''Montreal River''' or '''Montreal River Harbour''' (<small>{{coord|47|14|25|N|84|38|45|W|display=inline}}</small>) is a very small community located at the mouth of the ] just south of ]. Immediately north of the community, the ] is one of the more famous segments of ], simultaneously recognized for both its scenic vistas of the surrounding wilderness and its potential to create a ] in the ] system because winter storms can render it impassable.<ref name=nob>. '']'', May 16, 2006.</ref>
'''Heyden''' is located in the geographic township of Aweres, about 14 km (9 miles) north of ] at the intersection of ] and ]. The area is best known as a recreational resort, with ], ] and ] ]s maintained by the Sault Trailblazers. There are many small lakes in Heyden, including Heyden Lake, Upper and Lower Island Lake, Redrock Lake, Finn Lake and Trout Lake, which are popular ] areas.


=== Northland Lake ===
Heyden has one elementary school, Aweres Public School, which opened in 1963. The school is a medium-sized (2,407 square metres or 25,910 square feet), single storey building and it serves students from both Heyden and Searchmont. The school also has three baseball fields, a soccer field, a basketball court and an outdoor ice rink that is regularly maintained in the winter time. Heyden is home to one restaurant/motel, "The Mountain Ash Inn", and one gas station. The town also has a pizza shop, a restaurant/bar and a confectionery store.
The community of '''Northland Lake''' (<small>{{coord|46|42|29|N|84|7|20|W|display=inline}}</small>) is located near ] and found by following the Northland Lake Road that intersects it . The community is mostly a collection of summer cottages. The ] also operated a train station in the community by the name of Northland Station. The building still stands to this day but has been converted to a private cottage.


===Island Lake=== === Oba ===
'''Oba''' (<small>{{Coord|49|03|33|N|84|06|14|W|display=inline|name=Oba|type:city_region:CA-ON_source:CGNDB}}</small>) is a dispersed rural community<ref name="CGNDB2">{{cite cgndb |id=FCGLN |title=Oba |access-date=2023-09-19}}</ref> located at the junction of the ] and the ]s, approximately halfway between ] and ], and is a stop for Via Rail's '']''. Oba is 100.92&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> (38.97&nbsp;mi<sup>2</sup>) and its population in 2021 was 5, a 66.7% decrease from 2016; 2 out of the 21 dwellings are occupied. The community is accessible by forest roads extending from ], by train, or by boat; the community is popular with fishers and hunters due to the abundance of forestry and streams or lakes in the area and is the location of a remote Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources, and Forestry office.
Island Lake is a lake located just 1.6km north of Heyden, Ontario. The lake is split into two different sections separated by a causeway. The causeway is used to enable transportation for residents who live on the south-western edge of the lake. In total, Island lake is made up of approximately 2130198m<sup>2</sup>. Residents often refer to each section as either "Upper Island Lake" or "Lower Island Lake", upper being the northern section and lower being the southern section. The lake is often used for various types of recreation, such as fishing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, boating and water-skiing. Various types of fish are found in this lake, such as Perch, Bass and Lake Trout. A large portion of houses located on this lake are used primarily as camps, for occasional residency.


===Karalash Corners=== === Ophir ===
'''Ophir''' (<small>{{Coord|46|27|48|N|83|43|44|W|region:CA_type:city|display=inline|name=Ophir}}</small>) is a sparsely populated farming community located 25&nbsp;km north of ]. It is centered at the intersection of the east–west and north–south portions of ].

===Kirby's Corner===
'''Kirby's Corner''' is located within the unincorporated Van Koughnet Township north of ].

===Leeburn===
'''Leeburn''' is located along ]. There is no ] in this community. The town has a nice background view of the northern Ontario mountains. At one time there was a gold mine at Bass Lake, a few kilometres north of Leeburn. Unfortunately the quality of the ore found was not sufficient to make the mine profitable.

===Lochalsh===
'''Lochalsh''' is a ] located near Goudreau. A ] ran between the two townsites and the mine. When the Cline mine closed in 1946, both towns became ghost towns. There are still active mining operations in the area as well as a few ghost mines.

===MacDuff===

===Missanabie===
'''Missanabie''' ({{coord|48.300|N|84.083|W|display=inline|name=Missanabie|type:city_region:CA_source:GNS-enwiki}}) is located on a local road near the northern terminus of ], just outside the boundaries of the ]. A ] served by a ], the community had a population of 62 in the ].

===Montreal River===

===Oba===
'''Oba''' ({{coord|49.067|N|84.100|W|display=inline|name=Oba|type:city_region:CA_source:GNS-enwiki}}) is located along the ] route approximately halfway between ] and ]. The community is also accessible by a local road network extending from ].

===Ophir===

'''Ophir''' ({{coord|46|27|48.00|N|83|43|44|W|region:CA_type:city|display=inline|name=Ophir}}) is a sparsely populated farming community located 25 km north of ]. It's centered at the intersection of the east-west and north-south portions of ].


Non-native settlers began farming in the area around the time the mines of Bruce Mines closed in 1875. In November, 1889, William Moor, a farmer prospecting after the fall harvest, found ore containing gold atop a ridge overlooking what was then Lake Ickta (now Havilah Lake). After some ownership dispute, American investors organized the Ophir Non-native settlers began farming in the area around the time the mines of Bruce Mines closed in 1875. In November, 1889, William Moor, a farmer prospecting after the fall harvest, found ore containing gold atop a ridge overlooking what was then Lake Ickta (now Havilah Lake). After some ownership dispute, American investors organized the Ophir
Gold Mining Company (named after the biblical ]) to purchase the land in 1892. A small mining town was built, and gold mining operations commenced in 1893, producing 2489 tons of ore worth $8459. Operations ceased due to a ] in the United States and a fatal mining accident. The name of the mine and lake were changed to ], another biblical reference, as mining resumed from 1910 to 1911, but the operation and its buildings were subsequently abandoned<ref>.</ref><ref></ref></ref> Gold Mining Company (named after the biblical ]) to purchase the land in 1892. A small mining town was built, and gold mining operations commenced in 1893, producing 2489 tons of ore worth $8459. Operations ceased due to a ] in the United States and a fatal mining accident. The name of the mine and lake were changed to ], another biblical reference, as mining resumed from 1910 to 1911, but the operation and its buildings were subsequently abandoned.<ref>.</ref><ref></ref><ref></ref> Ophir and area are still home to abandoned mine shafts and buildings; however, much are on private property and have not been maintained in decade. The area has also been referred to as 'Mcphee's Valley', an ode to a former family who settled in the community. Ophir has a ] and area roads are patrolled by the ]; major government services are delivered either 25&nbsp;km south, via ], in ], or 59&nbsp;km to the east via ] & ], in ].

===Parkinson===


Ophir was the birthplace of the late , a veteran of ] who was shot down from the sky in Germany, he was imprisoned in a German war camp near ], and later escaped—he would ultimately help found the ], where he was chief of staff. McPhee would later serve as president of the ] in 1970–71, he closed his family practice in 1992 but worked as a surgical assistant until he was 84. McPhee died in 2019, at the age of 94, in ], at the ].
===Poplar Dale===
North of Ophir, this region was settled in the late 19th century for primarily agricultural reasons. The community is comprised of all peoples living along the Poplar Dale Rd. and its tributaries, north of the Thessalon River. The community's major exports are beef and timber.


===Ranger Lake=== === Parkinson ===
{{empty-section|date=February 2011}}
* location of an old fire tower.
* located on Highway 556


===Red Rock=== === Poplar Dale ===
North of Ophir, this region was settled in the late 19th century for primarily agricultural reasons. The community comprises all peoples living along the Thessalon River and its tributaries. The community's major exports are beef and timber; Poplar Dale is home to the annual Northern Vibe Festival, a ] related festival consisting of music, art, and cannabis related festivities.


===Searchmont=== === Ranger Lake ===
]
'''Searchmont''' ({{coord|46|47|N|84|03|W|region:CA_type:city_source:GNS-enwiki|display=inline|name=Searchmont}}) is a small community located northeast of ]. It is best-known for the ski resort of the same name located within the community.<ref></ref>
The community of '''Ranger Lake''' (<small>{{coord|46|52|25|N|83|34|50|W|display=inline}}</small>) is located along ] at the south end of the lake with the same name. It is mostly a collection of summer cottages and resorts. There is an old fire tower.


=== Wabos ===
The town of Searchmont received its name in honor of T. C. Search, the treasurer of the consolidated Lake Superior Company. Searchmont was once a bustling community built around the forestry industry. The local sawmill was the livelihood of most of the residents. When the mill closed in the early 1990s, much of the population moved away. Some now consider Searchmont to be a ghost town in comparison to what it once was.
'''Wabos''' (<small>{{coord|46|49|00|N|84|06|55|W|display=inline}}</small>) is a railway siding along the ] located approximately {{convert|8.6|km|mi|1}} north-west of Searchmont.


== Demographics ==
The Searchmont Community Centre recently was renovated in 2002 with the aid of a ] grant provided by the Ontario government.This grant was successfully granted to the community of searchmont because of all the hard work and dedication of Vivian Mccormack(1958-2008)and the Searchmont LSB. Currently the Searchmont Community Centre has a recreation cafe that is run by volunteers to help raise money for community needs, and to help bring the community together. Part of the newly renovated Searchmont Community Centre has been named after Walter Senko, a recently deceased school teacher who is considered to be a hero among many of the locals.<ref></ref>
{{canada_census
|location=Algoma, Unorganized, North Part
|2021_population=6,050 | 2021_pop_delta=+5.4 | 2021_land_area=43618.95 | 2021_pop_density=0.1
|2021_median_age=54.4 | 2021_median_age_m=54.8 | 2021_median_age_f=53.6
|2021_total_pvt_dwell=5,019 |2021_occ_pvt_dwell=2,773 | 2021_mean_hh_income=76,500 |2021_geocode=2021A00053557095 |2021_access_date=2024-11-08
|2016_population=5,739 | 2016_pop_delta=+3.9| 2016_land_area=44077.03 | 2016_pop_density=0.1
|2016_median_age=52.5 | 2016_median_age_m=52.6 | 2016_median_age_f=52.3
|2016_total_pvt_dwell=5,489 | 2016_mean_hh_income=61,277 | 2016_access_date=2016-02-26
|2011_population=5,518 | 2011_pop_delta=-3.5 | 2011_land_area=44077.03 | 2011_pop_density=0.1
|2011_median_age= | 2011_median_age_m= | 2011_median_age_f=
|2011_total_pvt_dwell=5,118 | 2011_mean_hh_income= | 2011_access_date=2012-02-10
|2006_population=5717 |2006_pop_delta=-6.5 |2006_land_area=44096.97 |2006_pop_density=0.1
|2006_median_age=47.2 |2006_median_age_m=47.5 |2006_median_age_f=47.0
|2006_total_pvt_dwell=5307 |2006_mean_hh_income=47,422 |2006_access_date=2009-02-24
|2001_population=6114 | 2001_pop_delta=-0.8 | 2001_land_area=44132.64 | 2001_pop_density=0.1
|2001_median_age=41.4 | 2001_median_age_m=41.6 | 2001_median_age_f=41.2
|2001_total_pvt_dwell=6353 | 2001_mean_hh_income=41,265 | 2001_access_date=2012-02-10
}}


{{Historical populations
===Wabos===
|title = {{Nowrap|Historical census populations –}} {{Nowrap|Algoma, Unorganized, North Part}}
Wabos is a township located approximately 8.6km north-west of Searchmont, Ontario.
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| cols = 2
|footnote = Population counts are not adjusted for boundary changes.
|source = Statistics Canada<ref name=SCref21/><ref>{{SCref |year=2011 |unit=csd |code={{#property:P3012}}}}</ref><ref>]</ref>
|1991|7450
|]|7383
|]|6114
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{| class="wikitable"
===Wharncliffe===
|-
Wharncliffe is home of singer-songwriter Todi Stronghands. His mother, who runs a holistic healing practice in ], maintains a weird cabin in the woods, with her partner, Paul.
! colspan=4 | Visible minority and Aboriginal population (])
|-
! colspan="2" | Population group!! Population !! % of total population
|-
| colspan="2" | ''']''' || '''5,045''' || '''{{Percentage | 5045 | 5725 | 1 }}'''
|-
| rowspan="12" | ] group<BR/><small>Source:<ref>, Community Profiles from the 2006 Census, Statistics Canada - Census Subdivision</ref></small> || ]n || 0 || {{Percentage | 0 | 5725 | 1 }}
|-
| ] || 0 || {{Percentage | 0 | 5725 | 1 }}
|-
| ] || 10 || {{Percentage | 10 | 5725 | 1 }}
|-
| ] || 75 || {{Percentage | 75 | 5725 | 1 }}
|-
| ] || 10 || {{Percentage | 10 | 5725 | 1 }}
|-
| ] || 0 || {{Percentage | 0 | 5725 | 1 }}
|-
| ]n || 0 || {{Percentage | 0 | 5725 | 1 }}
|-
| ] || 0 || {{Percentage | 0 | 5725 | 1 }}
|-
| ] || 0 || {{Percentage | 0 | 5725 | 1 }}
|-
| ] || 0 || {{Percentage | 0 | 5725 | 1 }}
|-
| Visible minority, n.i.e. || 0 || {{Percentage | 0 | 5725 | 1 }}
|-
| ] visible minority || 0 || {{Percentage | 0 | 5725 | 1 }}
|-
| colspan="2" | '''Total visible minority population'''|| '''95''' || '''{{Percentage | 95 | 5725 | 1 }}'''
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| rowspan="5" | ] group<BR/><small>Source:<ref>, Aboriginal Population Profile from the 2006 Census, Statistics Canada - Census Subdivision</ref></small> || ] || 285 || {{Percentage | 285 | 5725 | 1 }}
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| ] || 290 || {{Percentage | 290 | 5725 | 1 }}
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| ] || 0 || {{Percentage | 0 | 5725 | 1 }}
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| Aboriginal, n.i.e. || 10 || {{Percentage | 10 | 5725 | 1 }}
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| Multiple Aboriginal identity || 0 || {{Percentage | 0 | 5725 | 1 }}
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| colspan="2" | '''Total Aboriginal population''' || '''585''' || '''{{Percentage | 585 | 5725 | 1 }}'''
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| colspan="2" | '''''Total population''''' || '''''5,725''''' || '''''100%'''''
|}


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Unorganized area in Ontario, Canada
Unorganized North Algoma District
Unorganized area
Algoma, Unorganized, North Part
An aerial view of Goulais River.An aerial view of Goulais River.
Coordinates: 47°30′N 84°15′W / 47.500°N 84.250°W / 47.500; -84.250
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
DistrictAlgoma
Government
 • MPsCarol Hughes (NDP)
Terry Sheehan (Liberal)
 • MPPMichael Mantha (NDP)
Area
 • Land43,618.95 km (16,841.37 sq mi)
Population
 • Total6,050
 • Density0.1/km (0.3/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Postal code spanP0L, P0M, P0R
Area code705

Unorganized North Algoma District is an unorganized area in northeastern Ontario, Canada, comprising all areas in Algoma District, north of the Sault Ste. Marie to Elliot Lake corridor, which are not part of an incorporated municipality or a First Nation. It covers 43,618.95 km (16,841.37 sq mi) of land, and had a population of 6,050 in 2021. Many of these communities were/are stations on the Algoma Central Railway or were logging/mining towns.

Local services boards

Communities

Dalton

Dalton is an abandoned village in the middle of Highway 651 about 27 km or 30 minutes from Missanabie. There is a small train station and some old buildings that serve as summer cottages. The railroad passes through the little town that has some trails to get to the nearby lakes such as Ogasiwi lake.

Dunns Valley

Dunns Valley is located 30 km north of Bruce Mines at the end of Highway 670.

Franz

Franz (48°28′N 84°25′W / 48.467°N 84.417°W / 48.467; -84.417 (Franz)) is located at the junction of the Canadian Pacific and Algoma Central Railways near Hobon Lake, 209 kilometres (130 mi) north of Sault Ste. Marie and 65 kilometres (40 mi) from Chapleau. Franz once had a booming economy in forestry, transportation and mining. The community's original name was Hobon. In 1914, the post office's name was changed to Franz, and the railway station was renamed from Hobon to Franz Station after former Algoma Steel executive William Charles Franz. The station closed in 1991 and the building was moved to Dubreuilville, where it serves as a library and tourist office. Today, Franz is little more than a forgotten ghost town, with many memories of the past either in complete disrepair or torn down.

Frater

Frater is an uninhabited dispersed rural community and unincorporated place with a railway siding on the Algoma Central Railway located 91 kilometres (57 mi) north of Sault Ste. Marie. It is located on Frater Lake at the boundary with Lake Superior Provincial Park, 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) from the Ontario Highway 17 (Trans-Canada Highway) and 4.3 kilometres (2.7 mi) from the shore of Lake Superior, and at geographic coordinates 47°20′12″N 84°33′02″W / 47.33667°N 84.55056°W / 47.33667; -84.55056.

Goudreau

Goudreau (48°15′00″N 84°31′59″W / 48.250°N 84.533°W / 48.250; -84.533 (Goudreau)) was built as a stopping point along the Algoma Central Railway.

When the Cline mine opened, Goudreau sprang to life with some 200 residents coming to the area to work. Not all of the residents worked in the mine; some of them were prospectors in search of the gold, silver, copper and iron pyrite. During the First World War, the mine was leased to the Nichols Chemicals company for the production of sulphuric acid. After the war ended, the market fell and the mine ceased operations. Other mines soon set up operations in the area. They went by the names of The Emily, Algold, Algoma Summit and The Edward. Each mine had a town site for their employees.

The town continued to grow, with the building of a two-storey railway station, workers homes and a movie theatre. A post office was built in 1915 and closed in 1966.

The Second World War ultimately led to Goudreau's demise as the demand for gold came second to iron and steel for the war. The mines eventually closed down as costs increased. Located along Highway 519, Goudreau is now a virtual ghost town, still used for logging operations and summer homes.

Goulais Mission

Main article: Goulais Bay 15A

Harmony Beach

Harmony Bay

Harmony Beach is a small community built around a beach on Lake Superior.

Havilland Bay

Havilland Bay is a small unincorporated community built around a beach on Lake Superior.

Island Lake

Island Lake (46.6711° N 84.2687°W) is a rural settlement in the Unorganized North Part of Algoma District in northeastern Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Aweres local services board and is about 5 kilometres (3 mi) northeast of the community of Heyden, which sits on Ontario Highway 17, and is also 21.1 kilometers (13.1 mi) northeast of Sault Ste. Marie, the district seat. The settlement is at the junction of Ontario Highway 552 and Ontario Highway 556, and the Algoma Central Railway passes through the community. Island Lake was once home to Canadian Military installments—some buildings still remain in the area, however much have been either torn down or completely renovated. Island lake was also once the location of a train station—part of the Algoma Central and Hudson Bay Railway's Main Line.

To see the full—main article, click below.

Main article: Island Lake, Algoma District

Leeburn

Leeburn

Leeburn (46°28′00″N 83°48′52″W / 46.46667°N 83.81444°W / 46.46667; -83.81444) is located along Highway 638. At one time there was a gold mine at Bass Lake, a few kilometres north of Leeburn. The quality of the ore found was not sufficient to make the mine profitable.

Lochalsh

Lochalsh (48°21′00″N 84°16′00″W / 48.35000°N 84.26667°W / 48.35000; -84.26667) is a ghost town and rail siding located at the very south end of Wabatongushi Lake, along the Canadian Pacific Railway between Missanabie and Franz. A taxi ran between Lochalsh, Goudreau, and the Cline Mine. When the mine closed in 1946, both towns became ghost towns. There are still active mining operations in the area as well as a few ghost mines. The area around Lochalsh has a population of one.

Montreal River

Montreal River or Montreal River Harbour (47°14′25″N 84°38′45″W / 47.24028°N 84.64583°W / 47.24028; -84.64583) is a very small community located at the mouth of the Montreal River just south of Lake Superior Provincial Park. Immediately north of the community, the Montreal River Hill is one of the more famous segments of Ontario Highway 17, simultaneously recognized for both its scenic vistas of the surrounding wilderness and its potential to create a bottleneck in the Trans-Canada Highway system because winter storms can render it impassable.

Northland Lake

The community of Northland Lake (46°42′29″N 84°7′20″W / 46.70806°N 84.12222°W / 46.70806; -84.12222) is located near Highway 556 and found by following the Northland Lake Road that intersects it . The community is mostly a collection of summer cottages. The Algoma Central Railway also operated a train station in the community by the name of Northland Station. The building still stands to this day but has been converted to a private cottage.

Oba

Oba (49°03′33″N 84°06′14″W / 49.05917°N 84.10389°W / 49.05917; -84.10389 (Oba)) is a dispersed rural community located at the junction of the Canadian National and the Algoma Central Railways, approximately halfway between Dubreuilville and Hearst, and is a stop for Via Rail's Canadian. Oba is 100.92 km (38.97 mi) and its population in 2021 was 5, a 66.7% decrease from 2016; 2 out of the 21 dwellings are occupied. The community is accessible by forest roads extending from Highway 583, by train, or by boat; the community is popular with fishers and hunters due to the abundance of forestry and streams or lakes in the area and is the location of a remote Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources, and Forestry office.

Ophir

Ophir (46°27′48″N 83°43′44″W / 46.46333°N 83.72889°W / 46.46333; -83.72889 (Ophir)) is a sparsely populated farming community located 25 km north of Bruce Mines. It is centered at the intersection of the east–west and north–south portions of Highway 638.

Non-native settlers began farming in the area around the time the mines of Bruce Mines closed in 1875. In November, 1889, William Moor, a farmer prospecting after the fall harvest, found ore containing gold atop a ridge overlooking what was then Lake Ickta (now Havilah Lake). After some ownership dispute, American investors organized the Ophir Gold Mining Company (named after the biblical Ophir) to purchase the land in 1892. A small mining town was built, and gold mining operations commenced in 1893, producing 2489 tons of ore worth $8459. Operations ceased due to a financial panic in the United States and a fatal mining accident. The name of the mine and lake were changed to Havilah, another biblical reference, as mining resumed from 1910 to 1911, but the operation and its buildings were subsequently abandoned. Ophir and area are still home to abandoned mine shafts and buildings; however, much are on private property and have not been maintained in decade. The area has also been referred to as 'Mcphee's Valley', an ode to a former family who settled in the community. Ophir has a volunteer fire department and area roads are patrolled by the OPP; major government services are delivered either 25 km south, via Highway 638, in Bruce Mines, or 59 km to the east via 638 & Highway 17, in Sault Ste. Marie.

Ophir was the birthplace of the late Dr. James McPhee, a veteran of World War II who was shot down from the sky in Germany, he was imprisoned in a German war camp near Auschwitz, and later escaped—he would ultimately help found the Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, where he was chief of staff. McPhee would later serve as president of the Ontario College of Family Physicians in 1970–71, he closed his family practice in 1992 but worked as a surgical assistant until he was 84. McPhee died in 2019, at the age of 94, in Barrie, at the Royal Victoria Hospital.

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Poplar Dale

North of Ophir, this region was settled in the late 19th century for primarily agricultural reasons. The community comprises all peoples living along the Thessalon River and its tributaries. The community's major exports are beef and timber; Poplar Dale is home to the annual Northern Vibe Festival, a cannabis related festival consisting of music, art, and cannabis related festivities.

Ranger Lake

Ranger Lake

The community of Ranger Lake (46°52′25″N 83°34′50″W / 46.87361°N 83.58056°W / 46.87361; -83.58056) is located along Highway 556 at the south end of the lake with the same name. It is mostly a collection of summer cottages and resorts. There is an old fire tower.

Wabos

Wabos (46°49′00″N 84°06′55″W / 46.81667°N 84.11528°W / 46.81667; -84.11528) is a railway siding along the Algoma Central Railway located approximately 8.6 kilometres (5.3 mi) north-west of Searchmont.

Demographics

Canada census – Algoma, Unorganized, North Part community profile
202120162011
Population6,050 (+5.4% from 2016)5,739 (+3.9% from 2011)5,518 (-3.5% from 2006)
Land area43,618.95 km (16,841.37 sq mi)44,077.03 km (17,018.24 sq mi)44,077.03 km (17,018.24 sq mi)
Population density0.1/km (0.26/sq mi)0.1/km (0.26/sq mi)0.1/km (0.26/sq mi)
Median age54.4 (M: 54.8, F: 53.6)52.5 (M: 52.6, F: 52.3)
Private dwellings5,019 (total)  2,773 (occupied)5,489 (total)  5,118 (total) 
Median household income$76,500$61,277
References: 2021 2016 2011 earlier
Historical census populations – Algoma, Unorganized, North Part
YearPop.±%
19917,450—    
19967,383−0.9%
20016,114−17.2%
20065,717−6.5%
YearPop.±%
20115,518−3.5%
20165,739+4.0%
20216,050+5.4%
Population counts are not adjusted for boundary changes.
Source: Statistics Canada
Visible minority and Aboriginal population (Canada 2006 Census)
Population group Population % of total population
White 5,045 88.1%
Visible minority group
Source:		 South Asian 0 0%
Chinese 0 0%
Black 10 0.2%
Filipino 75 1.3%
Latin American 10 0.2%
Arab 0 0%
Southeast Asian 0 0%
West Asian 0 0%
Korean 0 0%
Japanese 0 0%
Visible minority, n.i.e. 0 0%
Multiple visible minority 0 0%
Total visible minority population 95 1.7%
Aboriginal group
Source:		 First Nations 285 5%
Métis 290 5.1%
Inuit 0 0%
Aboriginal, n.i.e. 10 0.2%
Multiple Aboriginal identity 0 0%
Total Aboriginal population 585 10.2%
Total population 5,725 100%

See also

References

  1. ^ "Unorganized North Algoma District (Code 3557095) Census Profile". 2021 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  2. "Frater". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
  3. "The Montreal River hill: Nine years for nothing?". Northern Ontario Business, May 16, 2006.
  4. "Oba". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  5. Third Report of the Bureau of Mines, 1893.
  6. Nineteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of Mines, 1910
  7. Forty-fifth Annual Report of the Ontario Department of Mines
  8. "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  9. "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2016-02-26.
  10. "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
  11. "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  12. "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  13. "Unorganized North Algoma District (Code 3557095) Census Profile". 2011 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. 2012.
  14. 1996 census
  15. Unorganized, North Part&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=, Community Profiles from the 2006 Census, Statistics Canada - Census Subdivision
  16. Unorganized, North Part&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=, Aboriginal Population Profile from the 2006 Census, Statistics Canada - Census Subdivision

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