The historic importance of Old Penetanguishene Rd. in the north east section of the County of Simcoe is being celebrated through the installation of storyboards sharing the history of the road and the activities that occurred because of its’ creation. Penetanguishene Road (HWY 93) began at the 9mile portage in Kempenfelt Bay and cut through the dense forest to build and service the War of 1812’s Military Naval Establishment in Penetanguishene.
The road is now known as Hwy 93, but its prominence as one of the main routes of settlement for this area is reflected in locals use of its original title of Old Penetanguishene Rd.