“And there would be a man, dressed as Santa, waving on the hydro building, and then he would, in my mind, hop into the sleigh, and cross the sleigh, slowly, over the falls… ” – Monica Seiler, Almonte, ON

“That was forever, they took the tracks out and everything and that was the end. It’s hard to believe.” – Ollie Ziebarth & Melba Cavanagh, Pakenham, ON

“We would always go to the General Store, we’d get a sticky bun and – a treat, and we’d always go sit by the river and have our treat.” – Lorraine Potter, Pakenham, ON

“And it was a wonderful evening because everyone was out on the street, chatting and relaxing.” – Rodney Bell, Pakenham, ON

“Baker Bob’s is a creation of the town.” – Bob Graff, Almonte, ON