My buddy just bought an old canoe that needs a lot of love. It is an old (1946) Peterborough 16 footer that was used by the Lands and Forests. The identification on the bow was LMFC 1730.
 He sent this email off the to the ministry:

Following is an email that I just sent to the minister
in charge of the MNR
 
Dear Sir/Madame,
 
This is being mailed directly to you as a result of the
website not allowing me to complete the process. Please read
 
Hi. I am involved in a labour of love. I recently purchased a
wood/canvas canoe that was built between 1941 and 1956.
This information has been found through the internet because of
the identifier number - 1452 - from Peterborough Canoe Company.
There are also other numbers and letters that identify this boat
as being purchased for the Dept of Lands and Forests.
On the inner keel near the identifier number is the marks
"L & F" . It appears this was completed the same time as the
identifier number because it is the same style.
On the bow there is another engraving in the wood. It is

"LMFC 1730" with the numbers appearing under the letters. I have
a pic of this but am not able to send it through this format.
I am fully aware that this request is not relevant to the daily
activities of the MNR. However, I believe that everyone should
have a connection to the past.
If there is someone in the department that can  find a way - or
direct me -  to pursue this history it would be deeply
appreciated. I would love to go for a paddle in Algonquin Park
- or somewhere - knowing this boat is leading me where it has 
been before. Attached are two relevant pictures.
Any information you can provide would be deeply appreciated.
Thanks in advance. Any effort put into this uncommon project is
preceded with my thanks.
I look forward to hearing from you or anyone in the Dept. that
can help.
Martin Winter
 

Imagine his surprise today when he received a phone call from a fellow who lives in Dwight. His name is Craig Macdonald and that was the canoe he used when he worked in Algonquin park.

The LMFC stands for  The Leslie M. Frost Center

(on Google Maps)


Craig Macdonald: Map Man Of Temagami

Mapman Of Temagami


As a result I have found this great blog to follow :
Reflections On The Outdoors Naturally