The Pioneer Trail at East Hereford Thomas Van Dyke
THOMAS VAN DYKE
1851-1914
The forest and the lumber business held no secrets from Thomas Van Dyke. Originally from New Hampshire, this forestry entrepreneur, supervised a business owned by his brother George. While the latter remained on the American side of the border, Mr. Van Dyke moved to East Hereford. A very colourful businessman, he actively participated in the development of the village by hiring forest workers and loggers whose income was mostly taken back across the border. As a result, Thomas Van Dyke founded a ‘cross-border’ tradition which is active to this day, namely the Christmas tree business.
GPS : 45.0780470 N, -71.501950 O
ADDRESS : In front of the Catholic Church
The voices of yesteryear at the heart of our landscapes
FIND OUT MORE …
Go to the center of the village of East Hereford. On Rue de l’Église, across from the church, Thomas Van Dyke will tell you how to hire a Catholic work force when you are a Protestant. It’s worth the detour! Leave yourself plenty of time, as near the church, there is a fir tree interpretation center open every day of the week.
Enjoy a CHARMING and CULTURALLY REWARDING
journey on our lovely roads!