Monthly Archives: September 2016

Ottawa River – the wide view

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Katherine

Two panoramic views of the Ottawa River

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Officers’ Square

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Katherine

Officers’ Square in Fredericton’s Garrison District

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Fredericton’s first bridge

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Katherine

Fredericton’s first bridge across the Saint John River was opened on November 27, 1885, only two years after it had been proposed. It included a swing span for the passage of boats. The bridge was torn down in 1982 when … Continue reading →

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The lighthouse in Fredericton

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Katherine

Fredericton’s lighthouse along the South Riverfront trail near the Saint John River

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William Maxwell Lord Beaverbrook

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Katherine

A statue of William Maxwell Lord Beaverbrook in Fredericton

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Baynes Sound oyster boats

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Katherine

Oyster boats in Baynes Sound at Union Bay

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Comox Logging Co No.11

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Katherine

No. 11 at the Ladysmith Train Station & Railway Museum Built: November 1923, Baldwin Locomotive Works Built For: Donovan Corkery Logging Co. # 4 Construction No.: 57409 Wheels: 2-8-2 Mikado Empty weight: 144,000 pounds Weight on Drivers: 116,000 Driver Diameter: … Continue reading →

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Ladysmith Train Station & Railway Museum

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Katherine

Ladysmith Train Station & Railway Museum is located just below Highway 1 – it’s well worth the short drive to spend some time with some very interesting Vancouver Island history. The image above is linked to a Flickr photo album … Continue reading →

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Train couplers

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Katherine

Train couplers at the Ladysmith Train Station & Railway Museum

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Sometimes…

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Katherine

Sometimes you have to grab the bull by the horns, and sometimes you have to grab the train by the brake lever…

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