Comments on: The Ghost Town of Swords, Ontario (Muskoka)

By: Russell

Russell — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:51:46 +0000

I believe this building in Swords was called Lawson’s General Store years ago

By: Sali

Sali — Sat, 14 May 2011 23:23:29 +0000

It’s wonderful to see these amazing shots of my grandparents house and store. Thank you!

By: Clay

Clay — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:10:41 +0000

Hi there, I finally got to Swords this summer..Can u add this link to your page on ghost towns. Its called “Ontario’s Ghost Towns and Abandoned Places” at http://www.ontarioabandonedplaces.com..Best resource online with tonnes of photos..

By: Donna

Donna — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:55:58 +0000

“they are ghost towns which means they are abandoned. Some may be on private property and if they do not want you there I expect there would be signs. ”

Old buildings are primarily private property and it should be assumed that you need the permission of the owner to visit the property. The Swords General Store is private property and is regularly visited by the family that owns it. It is uninhabited in the same way that a seasonal residence is uninhabited.

By: Clayton

Clayton — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:38:21 +0000

Hi there,
Swords is actually not in Muskoka District, but rather Parry Sound District. I have been to ost ghost towns but still havent gotten to Swords yet..Great pics..

By: nadine

nadine — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:05:43 +0000

i live in the house next to that haunted house )

By: Sandy Wheeler

Sandy Wheeler — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:15:47 +0000

I have purchased the property to the left of the store, I was up there this weekend and it is now up for private sale. I do not know the number but will ge it next time i go up there, if you want to contact me via email. And no you can not walk through the house at any time. Although it would be a plessure if ever given the chance.

By: Muskoka

Muskoka — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:43:32 +0000

Lucas – they are ghost towns which means they are abandoned. Some may be on private property and if they do not want you there I expect there would be signs. Watch out for the ghosts though …

By: lucas

lucas — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:32:26 +0000

i want to know more about visiting a gost town,ware, can i just walk in or are they cut off to genreal public

By: Swords

Swords — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:26:13 +0000

great site… tks for your insight..

By: Michelle (Artscapes)

Michelle (Artscapes) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:33:28 +0000

With the depth of the snow, I never thought to return to the scene of the painting in winter. Nice shots. I love that place…..

By: Jennifer Jilks

Jennifer Jilks — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:34:53 +0000

Wow! Huge shots! Architecture is an interesting photo topic.

By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:18:15 +0000

Great photos Ed…I love to look at old architecture…this building must have been a beauty in its day!

Cheers

By: guild-rez

guild-rez — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 12:12:18 +0000

Just found your website.
Wonderful pictures from a beautiful area in Ontario. We love to visit the Muskoga’s quite often. Always a treat!!
Great pictures!
Cheers from Guildwood (Toronto).