Category Archives: history

Bridgetown Rail Bridge

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Katherine

Part of the Harvest Moon Trailway, this old rail bridge crosses the Annapolis River, slightly upstream of Bridgetown. I like bridges, rivers, and all things related to rail systems. And, I enjoy flying drones as I visit and explore parts … Continue reading →

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Bridgetown Rail Bridge

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Katherine

Part of the Harvest Moon Trailway, the old rail bridge crosses the Annapolis River, slightly upstream of Bridgetown. The bridge has a few interesting features that can be seen if you look up and about the rusting metal of the … Continue reading →

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Jet On A Stick

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Katherine

A nighttime look at the Canadair CF-5 RCAF Memorial in Trenton, Ontario The Canadair CF-5 (officially designated the CF-116 Freedom Fighter) is a Canadian license-built Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter. It is a light, supersonic, twin-engine, daylight air superiority fighter primarily … Continue reading →

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Norampac Quinte West

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Katherine

The Hinde and Dauch Paper Mill opened in 1927 as one of two paper mills in Trenton, producing 30 tons of paper from oat and wheat straw. This method lasted until the 1950s, when they switched to the more convenient … Continue reading →

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Cockshutt 40 Tractor

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Katherine

A Cockshutt 40 Diesel Deluxe tractor. They were also available with gasoline or propane-powered engines.

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Robert Bell Steam Traction Engine

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Katherine

I saw this beautiful wood-burning steam-powered traction engine at the August 2010 Picton fair in Prince Edward County. #378 was manufactured in 1919 by the Robert Bell Engine & Thresher Co. in Seaforth, Ontario.

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Fanning School

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Katherine

Fanning School is valued for its age, as an example of a two-story rural grammar schoolhouse, its association with the history of education on Prince Edward Island, its contribution to the community of Malpeque, and its connection to persons of … Continue reading →

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Cape Bear Lighthouse

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Katherine

Cape Bear Lighthouse and Marconi Station

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Summerside Air Force Heritage Park

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Katherine

CP-121 Tracker 131 at the Slemon Park historical aircraft static display CP-107 Argus 10739 CC-15 Buffalo 115451

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Fort Edward National Historic Site

Posted on August 20, 2025 by Katherine

Fort Edward is North America’s oldest military blockhouse, and a key chapter of Canada’s colonial history is located high above Nova Scotia’s historic Minas Basin in Windsor. Built in 1750, Fort Edward served as a crucial British stronghold during decades … Continue reading →

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