CHAPTER XLII.

The Indians—Their origin—Pre-historic Canada—Indian relics— Original inhabitants—Les Iroquois du nord—Original names— Peninsula of Upper Canada—Champlain exploring—Ascends the Ottawa—His route to Lake Nippissing—To Lake Huron—French river— The country—Georgian Bay—Lake Simcoe—Down the Trent—A grand trip—Bay Quinté and Lake Ontario discovered—War demonstration— Wintering at the Bay—A contrast—Roundabout way—Erroneous impressions 366