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Sesekinika

Sesekinika is a small line of about a dozen houses and cottages on road 570, five minutes east of Highway 11. I would call it a hamlet, but it's probably more of a cottage or camp area.

Lonely basketball net in Sesekinika Sesekinika borders the lake of the same name, giving it some quite pretty views - for which my photos definitely do not do justice.

Too big to be a school bus shelter, too small to be a house - what is this? Sesekinika Resort offers some lake-front accommodation and activities just south of town on Highway 11. Sesekinika was also home to Circle Square Ranch of 1980’s mid-morning Canadian children’s television fame (I see now that there are multiple Circle Square ranches in Canada, which makes its location in Sesekinika a lot less cool than I originally thought) but according to a comment below, the ranch has since closed.

Just north of Sesekinika is the official divide between the Atlantic and Arctic watersheds (Sesekinika falls into the former.)

I drove as far as the road was paved and then promptly turned around. Just as I finished my u-turn I found a massive Dodge Durango staring me down through my rear view mirror. My heart started beating. I briefly wondered if I was about to be run out of town for snooping around with a digital camera...and then...the couple in the car...waved and smiled. I guess I gotta get out of the city. ;)

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— Pascal LaRouche from Toronto, Ontario on 2008-11-15 03:17:25

We own a camp on Lake Wewegimok, which is just east of Sesekinika. We take Road 570 through Sesekinika to get to our camp. Nice people in Sesekinka, for the most part. Very helpful and generous. The hamlet runs along the North shore of Lake Sesekinika, but unfortunately, the Ontario Northland Railway line is between the hamlet and the shoreline.

— Sandra Heikkila from Oshawa on 2009-04-04 06:08:51

My Aunt and Uncle had a marina on the lake in the late '60's they stored boats,sold gas,and had a french fry shack.. Auntie Joan's Fries were the best on the lake then.It was about 1972 and they had canoe races.. now the land is all grown over and weeds now cover the old dock area.. but the public beach is still the same a bit smaller but still the same. I still have family who live on that bit of paved road still today.

— Sandra Heikkila from Oshawa on 2009-04-04 06:09:04

My Aunt and Uncle had a marina on the lake in the late \'60\'s they stored boats,sold gas,and had a french fry shack.. Auntie Joan\'s Fries were the best on the lake then.It was about 1972 and they had canoe races.. now the land is all grown over and weeds now cover the old dock area.. but the public beach is still the same a bit smaller but still the same. I still have family who live on that bit of paved road still today.

— Diane Stoodley-Howe from Sault Ste. Marie, On. on 2009-04-28 01:24:03

I grew up at Sesekinika, as a young girl my Grandparents, Dick and Maude Macgregor lived in the village. Their house is the one with the 2 dormers and now has imitation siding. It is at the end of the curve, down through the village. At that time it had white siding with a red front door. The store was the hub of the village and the old timers sat on it:s porch and argued whether the train was on time. There was the owner, Ollie Olson who was quite a character and a fine man. Some names I remember, Lillian Ashby, Gorden Macgregor (Uncle) Demby Scales, Westiguard, The Killans, The Smiths, Richard (Dick)and Maude Macgregor, Jack Head, to name a few. WE lived in K.L. but loved Sese. My parents met there. We had a small cottage in the bush, just before the turn into the village. The stories we could tell. Sesekinika will always be a warm memory. Thanks.....

— Peggy Lou Stoodley/Berg from Millet, AB on 2009-05-09 04:22:44

To whom it may concern. I have information on the Golden Summit Mines Ltd. that was given to me by George Stoodley (my father)who worked there in 1934. Also pictures and newspaper clippings that I would gladly send to you if I have a name and address. They speak volumes and clarifies when the mine was in operation. I have written a novel called, \\\"The General Store\\\" depicting the 1934\\\'s involving the local colourful residents based on personal experiences and stories passed down in the family. To date I haven\\\'t pursued publishing it but it was a pleasure to put to paper. Thanks for reading this Peggy Berg, Box 76 Millet, AB T0C 1Z0

— Martin Wiltsey from Calgary, Alberta on 2009-06-30 23:38:20

Ahhh! Sesekinika….lake of many islands I believe the name means. I stumbled across your site when I was trying to locate an image to prove that there actually is a town called Swastika. My maternal grandparents used to own the marina that Sandra Heikkila referred to. I believe that they sold it to the Heikkilas. Additionally years before they also owned the Sesekinika Resort just off the highway, and had a cottage on one of the islands that they rented out. Eventually he sold/gave/bequeathed(?) it to my mother and it is still owned and in use by her and her kids and grandkids to this day. It has practically become a timeshare it is so in demand in the summer. (Perhaps the Macgregor name rings a bell.) My uncle Lloyd Macgregor used to reside on and maintain the former Easter Seals Camp for crippled children and my cousin, Kenneth still, as far as I am aware, lives in the village. Alas, I have not been out to the cottage since the mid '90's, but there is not a summer day that goes by that I don't think about those idyllic days on Lake Sesekinika. I used to hitchhike from the mine in Noranda to the Easter Seals Camp, then, with my stuff in a green garbage bag sealed tight, I would swim across the narrow gap between the mainland point and the cottage. I do wish I could return to those days. Southern Alberta is virtually devoid of rocks, trees, and lakes.

— Syl Corsini from Lynden on 2009-07-18 17:54:26

Well I woke up early one Saturday morning, sipped on my coffee and flipped through photos of cottages I wasn't really looking for in the first place. A lovely photo of a cottage atop an island rock with a guest cabin caught my eye. I visited it two days later and bought the place! I never really expected to see such fine northern country and never anticipated the rest, relaxation and wonderful moments I have enjoyed here as a newcomer!

— from Oshawa, ON on 2009-08-11 20:43:48

I too am a Heikkila, and a Nord.Sandra is my sister. My aunt and uncle (Joan & Tony Heikkila) owned the marina when I was a kid growing up. When I married we came up to Ses to stay in one of the little cottages they had on the point. It was so awesome. And the wild blueberries that grew there, awww nothing like them anywhere else..mmmm. My paternal grandparents owned the land (The Nords) just after the railroad tracks and before you hit town(on the right side) I have no idea who owns it now, my uncle Pat Nord owned it, but has passed away, so I am not sure now?? Also my dad (Carl Nord) had a house on the main drag in Ses, but I believe it was Jan/64 that his house burned down and his wife Erline and his 4 youngest children died. I believe someone owns it now as he couldn't go back and let it go for taxes and my uncle Bill (John, Jack)Nord bought it and I'm not sure what happened after that. I believe someone else owns the land. I would really like to know what happened to all the land, and there is also Nord Island in Lake Sesekinika, if anyone knows any info and would like to add to this please post it. Thanks, Carolyn (Heikkila/Nord)Fillatrau

— Pascal LaRouche from Toronto, Ontario on 2009-08-17 15:00:26

Well, I see that my missive has opened a few memories. Great! Sesekinika is just a hamlet realy. Yes, Ken Macgregor and his wife are residents. He owns the local Weed Man franchise and has a cottage on Kapakita Lake. As we take the bush trail to Kapakita, we pass the old gold mine site and I would love to get more info about it. As we are part owners of the Kapakita Wewegimok Inc., I will pass the info on to the other 11 owners. We have spent many weeks at our camp on Wewegimok so far this year. The beaver dam between Kapakita and Wewegimok has kept us very busy trying to keep the waterway open. We see very few boats (other than our own) on the lake. The area is pristine. No civilization noise (save the occasional train whistle from the ONR Polar Bear Express ("Express !" Ha! about 50 km/hour and stops at any trail crossing where a trapper might want to unload his canoe or traps!), a bit of light reflection on the horizon from Kirkland Lake. Moose, beaver, loons, ducks, bear, wolves, an osprey family, and American Bald Eagle family and the other usual Northern Ontario fauna. The Northen Lights can be spectacular. Our entire family loves the place. The 6+ hour drive from Toronto just seems to fly by. Looking fwd. to reading more memories re: Sesekinika area. Pascal LaRouche 95 Hillcrest Drive Toronto Ont M6G 2E5

— Ken McGregor from Sesekinika on 2009-08-25 21:02:32

Just a clarification on some comments on this site. First of all, Sesekinika is on Highway 570,not 572. Sesekinika resort is closed as well as Circle Square Ranch. Myself and Lois have dropped The Weed Man franchise, and we are now called McGregor's Total Lawn Care. That's about all the updates as of now. Ken McGregor

— David Shortt from Windsor/Sesekinika on 2009-08-29 00:38:06

I lived in Sesekinika from 1944 until 1956, completed my grade eight at the 1 room school (still standing now I believe although I think being used as a private home) then to KLCVI. I return every once in a while to keep in touch with childhood friends, but those friends old and young are sure dweindling now. Most of the names mentioned I know as well, the older ones that lived there during the years '44 to 56. Wish I could meet them all again but so many have passed away. David shortt

— Chris Sheculski from London, Ontario on 2009-10-19 03:36:20

I have many happy memories of summers in Sesekinika. I spent a few weeks their each summer when I was about age 4 to 14 (mid 70's to early 80's). My Grandmother's (Cora Sheculski) sister Thelma Code had a place on an island in the lake. I believe my father (Brian)and uncle (Wayne) spent time their when they were kids in the 60's. Thelma had three sons, Larry, Greg, and Dennis. I understand that Dennis still owns the cottage. The other Codes have pasted away. The name Heikkila sounds very familiar as I remember the marina. The name Casey sticks in my head. I found this site after searching for info on Sesekinika.

— Judy Ann from Thorold, ON on 2010-01-15 23:34:12

I lived in Holtyre for most of my life and was on the school bus that picked up kids from Sesekinika, Bourkes, Wavell going to KLCVI...and dropped kids off at King George School??? and Queen Elizabeth maybe??? good Lord...sooooo long ago..1968 to 1971 I guess!!! I won't even do the math to put a number to how long ago!!!!

— Dave McGowan from Trenton on 2010-01-23 20:11:17

My family had a cottage there for years. The McGowans Harold(Hank) and Dorothy. My Aunt had a cottage just down the road from us her name was Jane West and people my remember my cousin Dale he had a learning disability. As well my Uncle had a cottage on the lake as well his name was Fred West. I love that place miss it lots and really enjoed my summers there.

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