Teatime at the camp of Cap à Jack, c. 1915.
Evans Collection, www.tidesoftadoussac.com.
This wilderness camp was built around 1900 by Dean Lewis Evans on a rocky overhang some 25 feet above the Saguenay River. Only accessible by boat, it was the ideal spot for fishing in absolute tranquility. It had a simple construction with just two bedrooms, one for men and the other for women.
When motorboats became more common during the 1920s, the camp was vandalized. Repeated measures to protect it from break-ins proved useless, and the family eventually gave up and dismantled it.
Many children enjoyed their time at the camp. It was safe place to learn to fire a shotgun—truly an unforgettable experience!