Beneath The St. Lawrence
Beneath the St. Lawrence explores how the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project reshaped the region—its landscape, its communities, and its identity. At the Saunders Hydro Dam Visitors Centre, visitors discover the engineering achievement that transformed the river. The Lost Villages Museum preserves the stories of the ten communities submerged in the 1950s, while Lost Villages Brewery keeps their memory alive through its welcoming atmosphere, artwork, and locally crafted beer. Visual artist Nathan Goswell adds an emotional layer to the narrative, creating art inspired by the land and the people whose histories remain woven into the area.
Episodes
1. Beneath the St. Lawrence featuring John Wright from Lost Villages Brewery
In this episode, we visit Lost Villages Brewery, where craft beer and local artwork bring the stories of the Lost Villages to life. With its welcoming atmosphere and strong sense of community, it’s a place where history is remembered and shared in every pour.
2. Beneath the St. Lawrence featuring visual artist, Nathan Goswell
In this episode, we feature Nathan Gowsell, the artist behind Lost Villages Brewery’s distinctive beer labels. Through his work, he blends local history with personal storytelling, creating a cohesive and contemporary design that captures the spirit of the Lost Villages.
3. Beneath the St. Lawrence featuring Matt Mulvihill from Ontario Power Generation
In this episode, we explore the story of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project, an engineering marvel that transformed the region and its communities. Through the Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre, we uncover both the scale of the project and the lasting human impact behind it.
4. Beneath the St. Lawrence: Featuring Jim Brownell from the Lost Villages Museum
In this episode, we explore the Lost Villages, ten communities that disappeared in the 1950s with the creation of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project. Through the Lost Villages Museum, we reflect on the history, stories, and lasting legacy of the families and places that were forever changed.