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Magnetic Hill
Dacre, Ontario

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Hill History
There were attempts to popularize the "magnetic hill" near Dacre during the 1960's. The marketing of it was done by some local tourism promoters. The highway was changed in the 1970's. The new road was routed around the area and part of the old highway remained where the magnetic hill was located. Apparently this was done to preserve the "magnetic hill." The abandoned alignment is over a kilometer long, and parts of it are now becoming fairly overgrown. Although the markings were visible on the pavement up to approximately 2000, the area is now practically inaccessible. Caution: There is at least one culvert which may not be strong enough to support an auto.

Directions
Commencing at the intersection of Highway #41 and Highway #132, travel south on Highway #41approximately one mile, the Magnetic Hill Road is on your left and it is the first road or driveway you will come to on Highway #41. You will be ascending what is known locally as Tooey's Hill.

Area History
Dacre is about 25 km southwest of Renfrew on Highway 132.At one time Dacre was the largest town on the Opeongo and was large enough to be divided into Upper and Lower Dacre. Today, it is a small sleepy crossroads hamlet with a few original structures mixed in with modern homes. Of all the villages established along the Ottawa and Opeongo Settlement Road, Dacre remains the most viable.

Credits
Map Expedia.com. Maps and driving directions
Hill History Joe Legris. Cameron Bevers
Directions/Instructions Legris Law Office, Renfrew Ontario.
Pictures .
Area History Compilation
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Magnetic Hill
Dacre, Ontario

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