Tag Archives: Orillia

SS Manitoba CPR Steamship

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

From 1912, Port McNicoll was home port of the CPR‘s passenger and package freight steamships, SS Keewatin and Flagship SS Assiniboia.[citation needed] The steamers would take on passengers from the “boat train”, arriving from Toronto, upbound to Port Arthur / … Continue reading →

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Sony H50 shot of the Coldwater Mill 1833

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

Grist mill in Coldwater, Ontario, Canada Plaque Text: In 1830 Indians of the surrounding region were gathered on a reserve along a newly opened road connecting The Narrows (Orillia) and Coldwater. The superintendent, Capt. Thomas Gummersal Anderson and a band … Continue reading →

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Friday reflections

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

Good morning, it is Friday and I am reflecting. To start with, that is Maria Bello to the right. I talk about her new tv show, Prime Suspect, a little further down the post. Well, it is officially Autumn and … Continue reading →

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horse judging line at the Fall Fair

Posted on September 29, 2010 by

judging line Originally uploaded by canuckshutterer “Bill” (W.J. Gibson) Orillia Fall Fair 2010 -Pentax K1oD

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Belgians in line for judge, Fall Fair Orillia

Posted on September 12, 2010 by

judging line Originally uploaded by canuckshutterer “Bill” (W.J. Gibson) Visited the Orillia Fall Fair before noon today and despite some dark clouds found no rain, not too big a crowd, and lots of horses.

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