Bear Wrestling and Beer!

Cecil Shamus Fitzgerald
Cecil transplanted himself from Ireland around the turn of the century. He started to earn money by working on the Canadian railroad by day, and dominating the bare-knuckle boxing circuit by night.

After a few months he saved enough money to build a bar, and acted as its bartender, cook, bouncer, and live entertainment. On every second Tuesday, he would charge a nickel's admission to watch him wrestle a bear, before retiring with a record of 47-2.

Once his bear-wrestling shorts were retired, he decided to set out on a pilgrimage to find the world's best beer for his beloved tavern. His travels have seen him land in all the corners of the globe, with Cecil sending home cases of the ales he's sampled along the way.

Cecil's Eatery and Beer Society is open everyday in North Bay, Ontario. They still provide a great place to eat, and of course drink (90 different kids of beer, plus the 10 on tap)! Cecil's provides live entertainment, though perhaps there isn't as much bear wrestling these days. Now live music acts frequent the bar, nearly every night, and of course on Sunday's everyone can take a turn at the microphone on Kareoke night.



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