In this episode of 'It Happened Downtown', a hear about a teenager who hired contractors to construct a dancehall called 'The Pit', how it made no money, couldn't pay the bills and how this teenager mysteriously is exiled to work off his debts through Italian connections. 

‘It Happened Downtown' is an audio tour that reimagines North Bay through community led stories of amazing feats, quirky happenings, unbelievable tales and heartfelt moments of magic.

For an extra special experience, walk North Bay’s Downtown & Waterfront and find our QR Codes placed at identified locations that pertain directly to the stories OR download DriftScape App for full tour. Rediscover the heart of North Bay as an exciting place of connection and community. A place we are proud of. Where it’s just an extra bit special.

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This project was a collaborative effort led by Creative Industries, with partners Tourism North Bay & Downtown North Bay and collaborators The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound & Yes Employment and funded by Digital Main Street. Special shoutout to interviewer extraordinaire Coal Fournier and content wizard Allison Roberts and all story-tellers and project contributors.