To snowshoe or to ski? That is the question when considering Winter Transportation. Show Notes- https://backuspagehouse.ca/2024/12/18/podcast-episode-65-winter-transportation/

Today’s episode takes a break from our usual historical focus as we talk about our local insects. Not the bothersome insects outlined in our Pests, Prey, and Predators episode, but the longstanding members of our ecosystem that gain traction every year here at John E. Pearce Provincial Park’s restored wetlands. Show Notes- https://backuspagehouse.ca/2024/11/06/podcast-episode-64-enjoyable-insects/

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Listen as we discuss the cheese making process from the mid 1800’s and local dairy and cheese factories, with a focus on Keillor’s Cheese Factory from Wallacetown.

Show Notes- https://backuspagehouse.ca/2024/09/18/podcast-episode-63-wallacetown-cheese-factory/

Have you ever been told that beds were shorter in the 1800s? Or that old window panes are thicker at the bottom due to the glass sagging over time? Well, these are in fact myths and we're going to debunk them in today's episode!

Show Notes- https://backuspagehouse.ca/2024/09/04/podcast-episode-62-debunking-history-myths/

Oh were the days when the Winter edition of the Sears catalogue arrived in the mail, its pages smelling of ink and paper. The immense joy it brought to many of us while circling the newest toys or clothing items we wanted for Christmas. In today's episode, learn all about mail order catalogues from the 1800's!

Show Notes: https://backuspagehouse.ca/2024/08/21/podcast-episode-61-mail-order-catalogues/

Today’s episode we will be sharing some stories passed down through local residents, the Willey’s.

Show Notes: https://backuspagehouse.ca/2024/08/07/podcast-episode-60-willey-family-stories/

Today we will be discussing the history of the Dutton Flour Mills. Since its start in 1874, the mills grew rapidly and remained an important business for the Dutton and surrounding area till its close in 1967.

Show Notes-

https://backuspagehouse.ca/2024/07/24/podcast-episode-59-the-history-of-the-dutton-flour-mills/

In today’s episode, we will be learning about a few local businesses that were very important to our area!

Show Notes-https://backuspagehouse.ca/2024/07/10/podcast-episode-58-local-businesses/