Dive into the wild 1850s world of Bytown (now Ottawa), where timber barons like John Rudolphus Booth and Henry Franklin Bronson turned forests into fortunes, fueling Canada’s economy and shaping a gritty outpost into the nation’s capital. From roaring sawmills to massive land grabs, their ambition built an empire—but at what cost? Explore the wealth, power, and environmental scars of the Ottawa Valley’s timber boom in this episode of The Great Canadian Blueprint. Share your thoughts: Were the barons heroes or villains? Like, subscribe, and join us for more epic Canadian history!