Logging Days in Blind River

Originally produced in 1955 by the J. J. McFadden Lumber Company of Blind River, Ontario, Canada, this video overview of the logging process is narrated by Mr. Tom Nash. Known for being the largest white pine sawmill east of the Rocky Mountains, the Blind River mill provided white pine for the United Kingdom's Royal Navy during the Second World War and provided lumber for both domestic and international markets in the post-war construction period. The charming documentary showcases the lumberjacks, river drivers, and sawmill workers who carved a life in the Mississagi Forest and impacted generations to come.