The Dumoine River is one of many rivers in the Ottawa valley that was subject to intense logging starting in the mid-1800s, and it was that logging boom in Canada that brought development, employment and prosperity to the Ottawa Valley. River drives were initially the way to transport logs from the winter cutting limits to the sawmills at Ottawa.

The Dumoine River is one of many rivers in the Ottawa valley that was subject to intense logging starting in the mid-1800s, and it was that logging boom in Canada that brought development, employment and prosperity to the Ottawa Valley. River drives were initially the way to transport logs from the winter cutting limits to the sawmills at Ottawa. This song refers to the riverdrives on the Dumoine with that ended in 1961. It was dangerous work and many men perished. The remains of riverdrive camps, log chutes and cribs can still be found along the rivers, although barely discernable. Enjoy the song cover artwork by Jelly Massee (https://www.facebook.com/jellymasseesgallery).