Category Archives: history

Quebec – the old Monarch

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Katherine

A 1947 Mercury Monarch outside Gatineau, Quebec

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Rideau Hall – Mungo Martin Totem pole

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Katherine

In 1946 King George VI appointed the then-Viscount Alexander as Governor General of Canada.  Alexander was a hero of the Second World War, and was considered Britain’s greatest military commander since the Duke of Wellington. Lord Alexander saw his role … Continue reading →

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Ottawa – 50th Anniversary of Canadian Governor Generals

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Katherine

Monument for the 50th Anniversary of Canadian Governor Generals Since 1952 when Vincent Massey was appointed as the Governor General of Canada, the position has been held by a Canadian citizen. The monument on the grounds of Rideau Hall celebrates … Continue reading →

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Upper Puntledge Hatchery

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Katherine

Upper Puntedge Hatchery The Upper Puntledge Hatchery (spawning channel) was constructed in 1965 by BC Hydro as compensation for the loss of summer Chinook and steelhead spawning habitat and juvenile turbine mortality following expansion of the hydro facilities on the … Continue reading →

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The Royston Wrecks

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Katherine

The Royston Wrecks are the remnants of 14 (possibly 15) old ships that were once used as a breakwater to protect the log booming grounds of Comox Harbour. In the first half of the 20th century the Comox Valley had … Continue reading →

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Cassidy Inn and Pub

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Katherine

The run down and condemned Cassidy Inn – May 2016 While the exact age of the Cassidu Inn is uncertain and The Nanaimo Regional District estimates that it was built before 1910, it is certain that the building was used … Continue reading →

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On the water – Swartz Bay

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Katherine

An ex RCN YAG at Swartz Bay

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Sidney peacekeeping memorial

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Katherine

A memorial honouring Canada’s peacekeepers stands outside the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada building in Sidney, British Columbia. The bronze statue was designed by local artist Nathan Scott. The memorial is an eight foot statue of two … Continue reading →

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RCAF 23060

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Katherine

RCAF Sabre 5 at the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Association, Sidney, B.C. RCAF 23060 Canadair F-86/CL-13A Sabre Mk. 5 is a Canadian built version of the North American P-86/F-86 Sabre Jet. Manufacturer: Canadair at Montreal, QC Construction Number: … Continue reading →

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Victoria – Chinatown mural

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Katherine

Victoria – Wall murals on Fisgard Street in Chinatown

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