A week or so ago, I featured an image from Dad’s photo album from his days as a radar man on the remote coast of Labrador during World War 2. That image was a post card of the T.S.S. North Star, a luxury cruise ship that was converted to a military transport ship for the war. Taking up…Continue reading Vintage Postcards of Eastern Canada
Category: Quebec
Granby Quebec: Images of the City and Yamaska River
Granby, Quebec. Located nearly directly between Montreal and Sherbrooke. Birthplace of my father and my three older siblings. My family’s home until 1965 when they moved west to London, Ontario. After the recent passing of my mother, my brother, two sisters and I, along with out father went back to Quebec for a tour. This…Continue reading Granby Quebec: Images of the City and Yamaska River
8 Iconic North American Skyscrapers That Define Their Skylines
When it comes to skyscrapers, it’s not all about the height. Tall buildings are a dime a dozen these days and new ones are popping up around the world on almost a daily basis. Hell, the iconic main tower of the Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan is just the 101st tallest building in the United…Continue reading 8 Iconic North American Skyscrapers That Define Their Skylines
2013 in Images: Part 2
The other day, we posted Part 1 of our ‘2013 in Images’ article. We’ve chosen just one image from each of the 12 months to represent a whole year. Granted, there was not a lot of distant travelling being done by us in 2013. However, there was a lot of exploration close to home and…Continue reading 2013 in Images: Part 2