Later this week, our nation will be celebrating Canada Day. The forming of a new nation brought many changes in the lives of the people. But did it have an effect of rural farmers such as the Backus family?
Prior to 1867, most farmers received little help from either the provincial or federal governments. Since farms like the Backus’ raised a variety of animals, and grew many different types of grains and vegetables, farming families seldom went hungry. Government assistance, such as what we see now, were not existent. A farm would be responsible for getting products to market the best way that they could.
After July 1, 1867, the new Federal government worked to establish more railway and a better system of transportation for both people and goods. This allowed farmers to have a new and better way of transporting more products to market. A larger market meant more income and the ability to purchase more farmland and increase the farm size.
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Backus-Page House Museum is now open, and we will be open on Canada Day. You can come out and help support our Museum while joining us for a traditional picnic. We will have picnic tables decorated for family groups to rent for $10.00, and tours of our museum, including our two new exhibits for $5.00 per person. Our trails will also be open, as will our wetlands for family bird watching.
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