The Pigeon River is also steeped in history as it was a main thoroughfare for voyageurs and fur traders who worked for the Northwest Company. The Pigeon River Voyageur Route - part of which runs through the park - was the preferred way west and primary route of these hardy explorers between 1722 and 1797.

At 180 feet in length and 950 horsepower, the James Whalen was built to tow heavy steamers and break ice 40 inches thick. Source of the first marine wireless message ever sent from the Lakehead, today she is a permanently moored feature of the Kaministiquia Riverfront Heritage Park.

Street Corner Syndicate Avenue at Victoria Avenue in Fort William 1890

Chippewa Park Beach 1932

Post Office corner of Red River and Court St in 1892