Morning Reflections

 

Signs

  Joining Tom at Signs2

June  2026 - Toronto ON

31 Days in Canada

 In honour of CANADA DAY  I plan to post a daily image of Canada and a link to a random Canadian location we have visited.

The mainland region of Labrador, Canada (known locally as "The Big Land") is one of the last untouched frontiers on earth.

Ferry to Labrador and Vikings - random post

Basque Whaling Station: During the 16th century, over 2,500 Basque whalers traveled annually to Red Bay, Labrador

.Industrial Oil Production: They produced thousands of barrels of whale oil to light up European lamps, serving as North America's first major export industry.

Underwater Treasures: The area is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site protecting 500-year-old sunken whaling ships, including the famed San Juan galleon.

31 Days in Canada

 In honour of CANADA DAY  I plan to post a daily image of Canada and a link to a random Canadian location we have visited.

Lake Louise and Banff Alberta - random post

Royally Named: The lake is named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria.

Indigenous Roots: Before its royal moniker, Stoney First Nations people called it Ho-Run-Num-Nay (Lake of Little Fishes).

High Altitude Living: At 1,600 meters (5,249 feet) above sea level, Lake Louise Village is Canada's highest permanent community.

Strict Residency: To live in Lake Louise, you must either own a business in the area or work there.

Hollywood of the North: Its breathtaking backdrop is widely considered one of the most photographed places in the world.

Frigid Waters: The glacial waters rarely rise above 5°C (41°F), making it entirely too cold for regular swimming.

Bear Country: The area has one of the highest concentrations of grizzly bears to humans in North America, with sightings happening frequently during the summer months.

Manually "Painted": In 1915, the lake bottom was drained and artificially painted with non-toxic blue coloring to enhance the brilliant shade of the water.

Morning Reflections

 

Tuesday Treasures

Tom hosts Tuesday's Treasures.

June 2026 - Toronto ON

Harbourfront. We ate here once, probably in the 90s. It was stuck in a time warp even back then!! Grumpy old men servers carrying plates on a tray. 

 These photos of ours, were taken in 2013!

Sunday Brunch was $19.25!