At more than 100 feet tall, this white pine is believed to be the 3rd tallest of its kind in Ontario. It has stood tall in the Irondale forest for over 100 years.
On the top of a hill in the forest surrounding Irondale in Haliburton County, a majestic white pine stands strong against the wind and the rain. At more than 100 years old and over 100 feet in height, the tree has survived several threats, including a devastating fire and the logging trade. The tree is the third tallest white pine tree in Ontario and a source of pride to many locals.
Long-time local resident George Simmons has taken many a curious soul to see the tree up close and on a rainy November day, he invited CanoeFM to see it firsthand. While its location is a well-kept secret, it really isn’t hard to find, but the impact of seeing it standing tall is truly breathtaking.
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