Time Frame: 1909-1910

Gus meets a mysterious woman in Halifax, who he believes holds the secret to his past. The first annual bachelor auction turns sour when Simon Tremayne is misled into believing that Hetty will bid on him. Felix and Izzy purchase a fox farm, but their friendship is threatened when Felix must replace Izzy with another partner. Rachel suffers a stroke and leaves Davey and Dora under Hetty's watch. Upon her return, Rachel struggles to regain her speech and overcome the belief that she is an invalid. Felicity reconsiders medical school after a friend dies during childbirth. Cecily returns from the sanitarium and Felicity learns that tragic news that Gus's ship went down and all hands were lost.

Awards

Emmy Award nominations
Outstanding Children's Program 
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Maureen Stapleton)
Outstanding Costume Design for a Series 

Cable Ace Award Nominations
Best Dramatic Series
Best Writing in a Dramatic Series (Marlene Matthews and Laurie Pearson)
Best Guest Actress in a Dramatic Series (Maureen Stapleton)

Gemini Awards
Best Supporting Actress (Patricia Hamilton) 
Best Original Score