Western Canada and its Great Resources
The Testimony of Settlers, farmer Delegates and high Authorities

HINTS TO INTENDING SETTLERS. Surely, if any evidence is convincing, the foregoing, taken as a whole must be; and now, without further comment, we will give a few suggestions for the benefit of t ose who may desire to visit the Canadian. North-west, either to make a personal examination of it themselves before finally deciding to settle, or who, being satisfied with the unimpeachable testimony of so many well-qualified parties, desire to come at once and settle : 1st. Read carefully the statements contained in this pamphlet and note what those have said wh > have visited the country. 2nd. V- rite to any of the addresses given below and ask for copies of other publi- cations, such as Government maps and pamphlets. On leading such pamphlets you will find that almost all questions affecting the country are fully and clearly answered in them. . If, however, there remain some points not made clear, a line to any of the addresses given, will bring the necessary information. 3rd. Everything which a farmer has for his own use, and which he lias had in use not less than six months prior to leaving for Canada, will be admitted free of duty. This applies to settlers’ effects, household goods, farming utensils, etc., but it is not in- tended to permit any person to bring in goods for the purpose of selling them after arrival, nor is it intended to cover large herds of stock, which would be brought in either for the purpose of starting a ranch or for slaughtering, but it is intended to cover everything which the settler has had, and which he still requires for his own use. 4th. It is not necessary to become a Canadian citizen in order to homestead land, but in order to vote a person must become a citizen by naturalization if he is not one already by birth. 5th. Any person who is the head of a family or any male eighteen years of age may homestead and obtain a patent after three years’ residence and performing the homestead duties, and by paying $10 entry fee. For full information see “Homestead Laws ” and “Land Regulations ” as published. 6th. Arrangements are made with the Canadian Pacific Railway Company for re- duced rates to Winnipeg and other points to which settlers wish to go in the North- west. These rates will be available from Montreal, Sault Ste. Marie, Emerson, Gretna, and other points along the international boundary line, where it is most convenient for settlers to cross. 7th. We are often asked the question, “ What part of the country would you advise me to settle in ?” That is a .difficult question to answer, and one that can only be satisfactorily answered by the settler himself. So much depends upon the require- ments of the settler, as to what kind of country he would like, whether he would like mixed farming, wheat farming, or stock-raising; whether he has a family and would like a district fairly well settled, with churches, schools, etc., or whether he would like to take up a free “ homestead ” or purchase railway or private lands. If you are in doubt on this point, the better way is not to decide until you reach Winnipeg, where you will soon be able, with the advice and assistance of the proper authorities, to make a choice, or where, if necessary, you can easily take a run out and see for yourself before deciding. All trains are met on arrival at Winnipeg by properly authorized officials, who will direct you to the proper parties for information. Ample accommodation is