Innundation
After decades of negotiation, the Moses-Saunders Power Dam began functioning in 1958 resulting in the creation of Lake St. Lawrence as part of the Saint Lawrence Seaway. As a result, nine communities were permanently submerged underwater.
Waiting for the water to rise across Highway 2 at Mille Roches, looking east, July 1959. Credit: Carl Malcolm, Cornwall.
“where’s the blast,” someone yelled. “I don’t
know,” the answer came.
“five, four, three, two, one…
-boom!-
“Fore Pete’s sake,” came the reply.
“Can’t see a thing,” came the agreement.
“Look over there, that mist of sand.”
“It was an unspectacular whisper but it made history”
Christ Church Anglican, Moulinette, en route to Upper Canada Village. Credit: Ontario Hydro Archives
Lost Villages Historical Society
The current Lost Villages Museum within Ault Park near Long Salut, Ontario.
Second Floor Plan
