Nolalu, Ontario
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Nolalu is a community in the Whitefish River Valley, in the Unorganized area of Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada. Nolalu stands for "North Land Lumber". Although unincorporated, Nolalu is overseen by a local service board.
[edit] Geography
Nolalu is 44 km south west of the city of Thunder Bay. It sits at Latitude 48.28 and Longitude 89.83 in Lybster Township [1]. The term "Nolalu" is also used to describe a wide area around the village. The Whitefish River flows through the village on its way toward the Kaministiquia River.
[edit] History
The village owes its origins to the Port Arthur, Duluth and Western Railway line that was built to access mineral and timber wealth in the area[2]. The land was opened for homesteading at the turn of 20th century and many people, particularly those from Finland, settled in the area.
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