Wawa, Ontario
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Wawa, Ontario is a town in the north of Ontario, Canada. It is known for its large statue of a Canada goose. Wawa takes its name from the Ojibwe word for "wild goose" and is a major migratory point for these birds.
In 1897, gold was discovered on nearby Wawa Lake which led to a rush to the area. Production had slowed 1906 but as mining technology improved, additional amounts began to be extracted from the area. Iron ore extraction has also been an important industry in the area with the community being served by the Algoma Central Railway.
Wawa suffered a mass exodus after the mine shut down, leaving its main industries as forestry and tourism. In recent months, diamond prospecting has created new excitement in the town.
In the latter half of the 1950's, the town's name was changed to Jamestown, but was changed back to Wawa by the request of the town's residents.
See also
External link
- Government website (http://www.wawa.cc)