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Community and Government
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The
Village of Rosseau
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Located at the northern tip of Lake
Rosseau along highway 141, the Village of Rosseau is an
inviting little burg, full of charming boutique shops and
eateries. Take an afternoon to poke about the Village's main
street. Check out the surprising variety at the Craft Room,
browse for that perfect Christmas decoration at A Village
Christmas shop, grab a bite at the Tim Horton's or linger
over lunch at the Helmsley Cafe and Tea Room.
Dating back to the 1870's when W.H. Pratt built a
luxury wilderness resort, the Rosseau House, the village
boasts a rich history. Once the Rosseau House Resort was
built other properties quickly grew up nearby including a
second resort, the Monteith House, and the original
Ditchburn Boatworks. Soon Helmsley, the settlement's
original name, was
born.
In 1906 Henry Ditchburn sold his property to Sir John
and Lady Eaton who built the summer estate "Kawandag"
there. In 1926 the village was incorporated and chose the
name Rosseau, which the local people had called it for some
years.
Though the hotels are long gone, lost to fire,
several of the early buildings including the General Store,
the Village Market (now the Rockytop Trading Post), and some
of the homes are still in use today. Fire also
claimed most of the Eaton Estate over the years, though the
property is now home to Rosseau Lake College.
Today's Residents of Rosseau are rekindling the
exuberance of the early pioneers and the village is
experiencing an influx of new businesses and people, and
promises to have an exciting future. For more information
call the General Store at (705) 732-4479.
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