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Saturday, 11 October 2025

Brockville Harbour (3)


It's an old city, by Canadian standards, although there is evidence of First Nations presence dated to 1450, although I'm sure they were here earlier than that. There was an English settlement in 1784. 
Known as the "City of the 1000 Islands", Brockville is situated on the land which was previously inhabited by the St. Lawrence Iroquoians[5] and later by the Oswegatchie people.[6] Brockville is one of Ontario's oldest communities established by Loyalist settlers and is named after the British general Sir Isaac Brock.
American visitors are reminded that people and guns must be declared to customs. 

Look at the ivy!

 

Yes, they uploaded in the wrong order! That said, this is the railway tunnel, which we went through during Gramma Camp Day 4, in August 2019. 

Canada's first railway tunnel, opened in 1860.









Can you see her? She was sitting there, happily reading. We exchanged appreciation for the day, and I asked if I could take her photo! 


This statue is a memorial to woman who suffer abuse.





There was only one duck, but lots of gulls!



Across the way, Morristown, New York. 

McNair Island and Murray Island, just inside the Canadian border.

 








A beautiful walkabout, in the warm sun. A lovely trip. We've company for Thanksgiving, Saturday's Critters will resume next week! In the meantime, I've a turkey to get in the oven. First, coffee!

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11 comments:

  1. Anvilcloud11 October 2025 at 09:07

    That tunnel! We really should get to it someday.

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  2. Yamini MacLean11 October 2025 at 09:24

    Hari OM
    What a pretty spot! You have a wonderful Thanksgiving together... YAM xx

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  3. RedPat11 October 2025 at 11:42

    Enjoy your weekend.

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  4. Barbara Rogers11 October 2025 at 12:08

    I admit I'd never heard of Brockville, so had to look it up on maps. What a nice place to visit! I remember in the 70s driving to Canada at Niagara Falls, and declaring the rifle (a 22 my father had given us - come to think of it I don't remember what happened to it). We were allowed to keep it, as we drove just to see the falls. I loved the statue of women who had left abusive situations, and noted them in long dresses, which reminded me of how long it's been happening.

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  5. Val Ewing11 October 2025 at 12:47

    I love this trip, it looks amazing.
    I also enjoyed the memorial to women who have suffered abuse.

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  6. Nancy J11 October 2025 at 12:55

    A beautiful place, love the trees and open areas with water close by. Lady reading, she was lost in the huge chair.

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  7. DrumMajor11 October 2025 at 13:45

    Thanks for taking us along on your tour! Linda in Kansas

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  8. Mary Kirkland11 October 2025 at 15:00

    You really took in the sights. What a wonderful adventure.

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  9. Shug11 October 2025 at 16:41

    So many unique places and sights that you all visited. I really like the barge!! Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian friends. Turkey sounds good..hope you will post photos of your meal..

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  10. Jeanie11 October 2025 at 17:46

    Happy Thanksgiving, my friend. This looks like such a wonderful excursion. You had a perfect day and that sky, the boats, the water, and I love that little boat!

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  11. Lowcarb team member12 October 2025 at 17:21

    Looks a wonderful trip.

    All the best Jan

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