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Only after the choice lands in the north were settled and land was occupied in the south and west did the area in the Norfolk region begin to fill with settlers.
Prior to 1878, John McKinnon came from Scotland and settled in what is known as the Forestville district today, one of the branches of Three Creeks, and a trail ran through his property. A log house was constructed for his own family and was large enough to accommodate travelers along with a large barn to shelter his livestock and the oxen of the travelers. Hundreds of Red River Carts stopped over on their journey west and the people enjoyed food and a rest. Of course, a small remuneration was expected for John's hospitality. A Toll Bridge was constructed before the traffic got too heavy and 25c was collected by two burly sons, who monitored all who wished to cross. Trappers came to the area and settlers started to build log houses. Two log houses still stand on the grounds of the Manitoba Agricultural Museum.

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McKinnon toll bridge located on the Fort Ellice Trail.
Rural Municipality of North Norfolk, Manitoba, Canada

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Native trapper
Rural Municipality of North Norfolk, Manitoba, Canada

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Ox and cart
Rural Municipality of North Norfolk, Manitoba, Canada

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Hunting
20th Century, Circa 1905
Rural Municipality of North Norfolk, Manitoba, Canada