North Bay, Ontario

North Bay ({{coor dm|46|32|N|79|46|W|}}, time zone EST) is a city in Northeastern Ontario, Canada (2001 population 52,771). North Bay takes its name from its position on the shore of Lake Nipissing, and covers an area of 314.92 square kilometres. It is the seat of Nipissing District.

History

The area was first explored by Samuel de Champlain.

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In 1882, John Ferguson decided that the north bay of Lake Nipissing was a promising spot for settlement. North Bay was incorporated as a town in 1891. The first mayor was John Bourke.

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1882 - John Ferguson - 1891 - John Bourke

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The town began to prosper due to the presence of three railway companies and a strong lumber industry. In 1919, John Ferguson was elected mayor of North Bay and continued to serve as mayor until 1922. North Bay was incorporated as a city in August 1925. The Dionne Quintuplets were born on the outskirts of North Bay in 1934. In January 1968 the city of North Bay amalgamated with West Ferris and Widdifield townships.

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1919 - 1922 - 1925 - Dionne Quintuplets - 1934 - 1968

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