Tag Archives: WW2

Europe & Canada – The Tulip Connection

We travel to Keukenhof Gardens in Holland, Tivoli Gardens in Denmark and Ottawa in Canada to discover the Tulip connection that takes place between … Continue reading

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Canada & Europe: Remembering a Century of War

As the llth hour of the llth day of the llth month approaches, we reflect on a Century of War and visit France, Britain, … Continue reading

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Denmark: The Fairytale Kingdom

Did the Vikings discover the route to China? Findings in the graves of a Viking burial site discovered near Lindholm Høje near Aalborg in … Continue reading

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Brandon, Manitoba – The Commonwealth Air Training Plan

The Commonwealth Air Training Plan was established in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada from 1939 to 1945 where British, Australian, New Zealand and Canadian Air Personnel … Continue reading

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Canada: Ottawa – A Capital Story

We take a balloon trip over Ottawa, originally a work camp for lumberjacks before being made Canada’s Capital City and drop by Kingsmere, the … Continue reading

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The 3 R’s in London, Ontario – Relaxed, Renovated and Restored.

I experienced a terrific overnight trip to London (Ontario) the other week.  An interesting City with some fine architecture and which, but for rivalry between … Continue reading

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Toronto #26: The Canadian National Exhibition

In 1879 an annual fair was begun on Toronto’s waterfront as an industrial exhibition to highlight technology in farming. Over the years the CNE … Continue reading

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Toronto #12: Conflicts and Resolutions

Conflicts and Resolutions takes a look at Toronto’s involvement in times of War starting with Fort York an authentic War of 1812 site from … Continue reading

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