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The forestry operations meant work for the local population during the winter and spring months of the year.15
Lumbermen1830's onward
Grand Cascapedia River
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The men from the village left in the fall of the year to travel up river to the lumber camps where they stayed until the spring to come down on the log drive.17
Lumber Mills1830's onward
Cascapedia Valley
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There were several lumber mills that operated in the Cascapedia Valley.19
Montgomery's Mill1830's onward
Cascapedia Valley
20
William Cuthbert and Robert Montgomery were amongst the most influencial pioneers of the economic development of the valley. Their lumber mill, Montgomery and Sons was the largest mill in the region.21
FarmingMid 1700's onward
Cascapedia Valley
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Farming was a necessary part of life in the village. On both sides of the river the land was cleared and subsistent farming provided the locals with a means of survival.23
Religion1780's onward
Cascapedia Valley
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Religion played an important role in the life of the settlers. In the early days the missionaries travelled the Coast by boat in the summer and by foot over ice and snow in the winter.25
Churches1800's onward
Cascapedia Valley
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A Catholic church was built in 1899 in the community of St Jules. A Protestant church was also built around this time in Cascapedia. The influence of both churches caused mixed feelings amongst the people. Families were split and inter-marriage between Catholics and Protestants was frowned upon.27
Sunday Morning ServiceCascapedia St Jules
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