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The North Shore of Lake Huron Between Sudbury and the "Soo" a narrow belt of settlement extends along the north shore of Lake Huron. Desbarats, Bruce Mines, Thessalon and Blind River are small towns or villages in this area. Founded as headquarters for forest exploitation they now have much smaller populations than formerly. Nearer Sudbury, there are several settlements along the Spanish River. Espanola is the site of a large pulp and paper mill on the river. It is also the gateway to Manitoulin Island by both railway and highway. Farther downstream, Webbwood and Massey are villages which were formerly important lumbering centres. Upstream at Turbine there is a large hydroelectric installation. The tourist industry becomes more important each year throughout the whole region. Cottage colonies and fishing lodges are found along the shores of Lake Nipissing, French River and the north shore of Lake Huron. Smaller inland lakes are being developed also. The activity carries over into the fall because the fringes of this partially settled area constitute one of the best deer hunting grounds in North America. The Near North is a region of transition. It is the beginning of the north with its emphasis on forests, mining, small part time bush farms and tourist resorts. At the same time its large cities are an important outpost of the south. In spite of their great size the three districts in which this region lies are approximately 60% urban. Even the rural population is strongly nucleated into hamlets at cross roads points and railway stations. Home