Spring Bay’s origins began in Cavemount which is located in the vicinity of the Stanley Park and Mindemoya Cave area.   

 

In August 1897 the Cavemount Post Office was established.

The first postmaster was Benjamin Bock, who also operated a mill in Cavemount for a short period of time.

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Postmaster Benjamin Bock

Name of Office: Cavemount

Opening Date: August 1, 1897

Establishment Name Change: Spring Bay Post Office

Establishment Moving Date: November 1, 1897

Benjamin Bock's Date of Vacancy: February 23, 1903

Cause of Vacancy: Resignation

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Cavemount's name was changed to Spring Bay when the majority of the town relocated to it's present day location.

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