CANADA ~ The Fairmont Empress Hotel - Victoria ~

... Beautiful nightview of a luxury waterfront castle-like hotel and national historic site... this impressive Edwardian-style building is probably Victoria’s most recognizable landmark.... being one of the oldest and most famous hotels in Victoria... the hotel has 477 rooms, with most either overlooking the Inner Harbour or the hotel’s rear courtyard gardens... four restaurants, gym facilities, a whirlpool bath, spa and indoor swimming pool... in the basement, the hotel keeps a rarely-visited archive, containing old ledgers, menus, photographs and cutlery... well known for its classic Victorian afternoon tea service... serves afternoon tea in the Lobby to over 800 visitors a day... the Empress is an exquisite throwback to the days when Great Britain ruled the waves... Thanks a lot Glenn!!❁◕ ‿ ◕❁

Designed primarily by architect Francis M. Rattenbury and built between 1904 and 1908, the hotel was intended to cater to the wealthy travellers who used the transcontinental railway and took the CPR cruises that docked in the harbour.  It was part of its network of hotels, which also includes the Banff Springs Hotel, Chateau Lake Louise and Le Château Frontenac.

Since its opening, the hotel has undergone two expansions, the first from 1910 to 1912, and a second expansion in 1928. The Empress underwent a significant restoration between 2015 and 2017.

Stamps:

2X Women in Winter Sports
(Issued 24-01-2018)

 Summer sweet treats
 (Issued 23-09-2019)

CANADA ~ Humpback Whales - Newfoundland and Labrador ~

... Last 3 wonderful postcards from dear postcard friend Glenn💜.... and it's always a great pleasure to get wonderful new whale cards (all showing in this post) for my collection👍... spectacular sights of the "gentle giant of the ocean" the biggest animal on Earth... they are the true “acrobats of the sea” with jumps out of the water and tail and flipper slaps.... the province of Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the most spectacular places in the world for whale watching... whether it's from the deck of a tour boat, the side of your sea kayak, or a seaside trail... to see one of the most majestic and extraordinary animals in the wild must be an unforgettable experience... and you wrote that you saw lots of them ... must admit, I'm a bit jealous😉... whale watching has become a popular Eco-tourism activity worldwide... Big Thanks Glenn!! (✿ ♥‿♥) also for using so many lovely stamps on all postcards!

Stamps:

2X Fauna - Bears
(24-07-2019)

Great Canadian Illustrators
(Issued 05-04-2018)

The world's largest population of feeding humpback whales is found here. Migrating from the Caribbean, they spend from May to September in the waters off Newfoundland and Labrador.

Humpback Whales measure 4 to 5 meters at birth and grow to 19 meters and 48 tons. They come here to feed on capelin, krill, and squid along the coast.

They are often seen "breaching" or jumping out of the water and crashing into the waves.

Stamps:

2X The 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission to the Moon
(Issued 27-05-2019)

Great Canadian Illustrators
(Issued 05-04-2018)

Photo: Dave Snow - Arlene Erven - Monica Fisher
From backside postcard:
These tails from three different humpback whales, each spotting orca bite marks. Newfoundland and Labrador is home to the world's largest gathering of playful humpbacks. With markings as distinctive as fingerprints, the different tail patters are used to identify individuals and study their populations.

The upper left photo shows a B-pod orca, recognizable by its distinctive dorsal fin, checking out a Wildland Tours' guest.

Stamps:

2X Endangered Species
(Issued 29-09-2006

Endangered Turtles
(Issued 23-05-2019)

Great Canadian Illustrators
(Issued 05-04-2018)

CANADA ~ Prince Albert National Park - Saskatchewan ~

... Great postcard showing one more of Canada's 46 national parks👍... Prince Albert National Park is a jewel in the wild... a mix of wilderness and accessibility... specifically designed to serve as an ideal spot for a wide variety of outdoor activities... you can stay at one of 14 designated backcountry campgrounds in the heart of nature... the scenic rolling forested landscape, numerous large lakes, beaches, and rivers, provide opportunities for hiking, camping, and boating... maybe you can even spot the only free-range herd of wild bison (more than 200 head) in Canada that still occupies its ancestral territory... the park is open all year but the most visited period is from May to September...Thanks A lot Glenn!!¯\_(ツ)_/¯

"Crean Lake - Waskesiu River - Beautiful Sunset - Neo-Watin Paddle Wheeler" Photo:© Danny and Judy Boyer
Prince Albert National Park encompasses 3.874 km² in central Saskatchewan and was declared a national park 1927. The Park Headquarters are in Waskesiu.

This National Park represents the southern boreal forest region of Canada. When the Park was established, its land was occupied by the Cree, who had settled in the area in the mid-19thC. Most of the Cree were then obliged to move east to Montreal Lake.

Although named for the city, the park's main entrance is actually 80 km north of Prince Albert, the third-largest city in Saskatchewan.

Stamps:

Canadians in Flight
 (Issued 27-03-2019)

100th Anniversary of the End of World War I
(Issued 24-10-2018)

 Endangered Turtles
(Issued 23-05-2019)

CANADA ~ Salt Box House ~ Victoria Heritage Village - New Foundland ~

...Lovely view of a timber framed Salt Box House in Victoria Heritage Village... a traditional folk house type found all over Newfoundland... one of the earliest forms of house construction... the Village recreates buildings that were once a big part of Newfoundland’s not-too-distant past... all furnished with items collected and donated by local residents....  these homes were built most frequently from 1865-1920... the saltbox  takes its name from a popular wooden box used to store salt in Colonial times... both the house and the wooden box share the same gable roof shape... Thanks a lot Glenn!! ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

Heritage Village has a general store, salt box house, water wheel, forge, railway stations, carriage house NL pony barn museum, and a country church which is available for weddings.

A 1500ft. boardwalk surrounds the site and hike and walking trails nearby. A NL hydro electric plant built in 1904 still operates near the site.

Heritage Village is built on the site of a World War Two POW camp built in 1940 and dismantled in 1943. The site also has a Village Hall, POW Camp Museum and Fire Hall.

Stamps:

Canadians in Flight
(Issued 27-03-2019)

Women in Winter Sports 24. January
(Issued 24-01-2018)

Endangered Turtles
(Issued 23-05-2019)

CANADA ~ Mistaken Point - New Foundland - UNESCO ~

... After a short "hiatus"🙃 in blogging due to way to hot weather and a few computer problems I'm back with a bunch of Canadian beauties💚... this postcard shows a group on a guided hike exploring Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve... you can walk on strange ancient rocks and view the place where life began... along scattered pathways of rocks, bays and shorelines overlooking the wide-open ocean... this site is the only place in the world where you can find fossils preserved by volcanic ash of 565 million year-old😲 animals of deep marine origin... Thanks a lot Glenn!【ツ】must have been a fascinating place to visit... more to come!!👍

Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve is located at the south-eastern tip of the island of Newfoundland, in eastern Canada.The site was first discovered in 1967

It covers a total land area of 146 ha with a buffer zone of 74 ha and consists of a narrow, 17 km-long strip of rugged coastal cliffs.

 The name "Mistaken Point" apparently comes from past shipwreck events in the area due to sailors mistaking this point for another and the difficultly of navigating in the treacherous waters surrounding the point (over fifty ships are known to have been wrecked in the area).

Mistaken Point is a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada since 2016.


Photo: Ned Pratt

Stamps:

Fauna - Bears
(24-07-2019)

CANADA ~ Glacier National Park ~

... Great Canadian National Park nr 17😃... view of  a "snow shed ", a concrete cover built over the road to protect traffic from avalanches... there are 134 places within 42 km of the Trans-Canada Highway where avalanches can occur... now sheds are designed to withstand the incredible forces involved with vast amounts of sliding snow, however they’re not meant to stop it... instead, the sheds deflect the snow, allowing it to pass over top while traffic continues to flow underneath.... though a threat to travelers in winter, these paths become lush feeding areas for wildlife during summer...  with exceptional alpine scenery and deep valleys filled with ancient forests,deep snow and pristine wilderness Glacier National Park is a year-round paradise... visitors can enjoy cycling, scenic drives, fishing, winter camping, ski-touring and snowshoeing... Thanks a lot Glenn! (✿ ♥‿♥)

TUPPER #1 SNOWSHED Glacier National Park is located in southeastern British Columbia and was established in 1886. The park protects 1.349 km2 and includes a portion of the Selkirk Mountains which are part of the larger grouping of mountains, the Columbia Mountains. It also contains the Rogers Pass National Historic Site.

The Park is famous for its bears, including both black bears and grizzlies. Other mammal species include mountain caribou, mountain goats, mule deer, hoary marmots, picas, and the Columbia ground squirrel.

A rich and diverse bird population graces the park. Species include Steller's jays, ravens, four types of chickadees and a number of neotropical migrants like red-eyed vireos. Unlike the park's mammals, however, few bird species are year-round residents of the park.

Stamps:

The 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission to the Moon
(Issued 27-06-2019)

Historic Covered Bridges
(Issued 17-06-2019)

CANADA ~ Maple Syrup ~

... More Canadian beauties❤️... a really special one👍... fantastic new wooden postcard to add to my collection (nr4)... made of two-ply maple veneer... with the maple leaf as the national symbol, the product is synonymous with Canada... the sap of the sugar maple tree is one of the most delicious natural sweeteners in the world... the country produces 71% of the world’s supply... there are more than 8,600 maple syrup businesses in Canada.... the art of tapping maple trees and boiling the sap into a rich syrup was first taught to European settlers by the indigenous peoples of Canada... in dutch it is called "esdoornsiroop or ahornsiroop"... never tasted it... ( gonna look for it at my local supermarket)... I'm sure it will taste delicious on our Belgian waffles😋... Thanks so much Glenn!!【ツ】Must have been great fun, the Calgery Stampede!! YEE HAA🤠

In Canada, syrups must be made exclusively from maple sap to qualify as maple syrup and must also be at least 66 percent sugar.

How maple syrup is made:
In springtime, when the nights are still cold, water from the soil is absorbed into the maple tree. During the day, the warmer temperature creates pressure that pushes the water back down to the bottom of the tree, making it easy to collect the precious maple sap.The sap is gathered over 12 to 20 days, usually between early March and late April, according to the region.

Each maple tree is ‘tapped’ – a hole is drilled into the tree to a depth of around three inches, into which a metal spile is tapped. A lidded metal container is then hung from the spile to collect the sap.

After harvesting in the maple woods, the sap is transported to a sugar house, where it boils down to become pure maple syrup. During cooking, storage tank pipes feed sap to a long and narrow ridged pan called an evaporator. As it boils, water evaporates and becomes denser and sweeter. Sap boils until it reaches the density of maple syrup. About 40 litres (10.5 gallons) of sap boil down to one litre (about 0.25 gallons or one quart) of pure maple syrup. After evaporation, the finished Quebec syrup is taken to be inspected and graded before it is bottled or canned, and shipped.

Stamps:

Historic Covered Bridges
(Issued 17-06-2019)

CANADA ~ Kingston Mill Locks - Rideau Canal - Ottowa - UNESCO ~

... Great aerial view of Kingston the southern mouth of the Rideau Canal...  Kingston Mills is one of 24 lockstations on the Rideau Canal and it serves as the first set of locks... originally designed as a system for naval trade and military supply... Kingston Mills features a lovely set of three locks, a turning basin, and a detached upper lock... a popular destination to see a working lockstation... you can access the locks by foot every season, but the boating season runs from May until October... it offers a location for picnicking, fishing, swimming, walking, and rock climbing... a recreational paradise... The Rideau is the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America and living history... every year, 90,000 boats pass through its locks...Thanks a lot Andrene!! \_(♥‿♥)_/

In 1784, the British Government built a saw mill and a grist mill at this location, the first fall of water up the Cataraqui River, in order to help the new settlers in the fledgling Loyalist settlement of Kingston. By 1826, the grist mill (the second in this location) had gone out of use but a saw mill (the third in this location) was still operating.

Rideau Canal Facts:
- The canal is 202 kilometres long, from Ottawa to Kingston, Ontario and was built between 1826 and 1832
- The construction of the Canal was supervised by Lieutenant-Colonel John By.
- It includes lakes, rivers, locks, and 29 km of canal "cuts"
- There are 45 locks at 24 lockstations. only 2 are electrically operated.
- Canal staff operate the others manually.
- Navigable depth is a minimum of 1.5m. Boats up to 27.4m long and 7.9m wide can use the locks.
- The average time to fill a lock with water is about five minutes.
- The average time to pass through a lock is 15 minutes.
- The locks raise boats until they reach Newboro, the highest point in the system.
- The northern canal has a drainage area of 3740 km² the southern section, 910 km².

The Rideau Canal was designated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO’s World Heritage in 2007.

Stamps:

????

The 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Mission to the Moon
(Issued 27-06-2019)

Canada ~ Nááts'ihch'oh National Park Reserve - National Park ~

... Another wonderful view of Earth's natural wonders💚... don't think you can travel faster from one amazing country to another than in postcard land😍... a peaceful stunning mountain view reflected on the lakes tranquil crystal clear water... one of Canada’s newest national parks... a haven for adventurers who enjoy hiking and paddling through its remote wilderness... the park is home to several endangered species, including grizzly bears and woodland caribou, as well as Canada’s northernmost population of mountain goats... the Park is named after the Nááts'įhch'oh (pronounced NATS-ee-cho) mountain... a powerful place for the the Dene First Nations... the region is rich in cultural history... Thanks a lot Andrene!! ♥(ˆ⌣ˆԅ)...  no problem for me those "really" small letters😃... I always have a magnifying glass🔍 on my desk and using it for years now (mostly for finding the year dates on stamps).

LOWE-MARTIN Design: Stéhane Huot
Nááts'ihch'oh, meaning "the mountain that's sharp like a porcupine," is named for a spine-like peak long sacred to the region's First Nations. Nááts'ihch'oh  is the Northwest Territories' newest national park, officially created in 2014 in collaboration with the Sahtu Dene.

The national park reserve covers an area of 4,850 square kilometres, protecting the Sahtú Settlement Area of the upper South Nahanni River watershed, adjoining Nahanni National Park Reserve.

The Shúhtaot’ine (Mountain Dene) travelled these lands and river corridors as part of their hunting and gathering cycle that took them from Tulita to Nááts’įhch’oh and beyond.

Stamp:

Prepaid  postcard from Post Canada - must see places
(Issued 15-01-201).


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CANADA ~ Mistaken Point - New Foundland - UNESCO ~

... Fascinating  new Canadian UNESCO site👍... one of the world's greatest fossil sites due to the age, variety, and abundance of fossils found there.... a destination shrouded in mystery and full of intrigue and wonder, where you can walk on strange and ancient rocks and view the place where life began... these spectacularly preserved fossils date back hundreds of millions of years... the oldest-known evidence of Earth's first, large, complex, multicellular life forms... the only way to officially access this site is to take part in a guided tour... the name "Mistaken Point" apparently comes from past shipwreck events in the area due to sailors mistaking this point for another and the difficultly of navigating in the treacherous waters surrounding the point (over fifty ships are known to have been wrecked in the area)... Big Thanks Andrene!! ♥(ˆ⌣ˆԅ) (so sorry to hear your leg still isn't healed😪)

© Barrett and MacKay Photography
Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve is located at the south-eastern tip of the island of Newfoundland, in eastern Canada.

It covers a total land area of 146 hectares with a buffer zone of 74 hectares and consists of a narrow, 17 km-long strip of rugged coastal cliffs. Of deep marine origin, these cliffs date to the Ediacaran Period (580-560 million years ago), representing the oldest known assemblages of large fossils anywhere. These fossils illustrate a watershed in the history of life on earth: the appearance of large, biologically complex organisms, after almost three billion years of micro-dominated evolution.

Mistaken Point is a natural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada since 2016.

Stamp:

Prepaid postcard from Post Canada
(Issued 16-01-2017)

CANADA ~ Vuntut National Park - UNESCO Tentative list ~

... Great Canadian National Park nr 15👍... one of the most remote and least visited NP... there are no facilities or services to assist visitors... this park is a destination for experienced, self-sufficient adventurers.... but those who make the effort, will encounter a wilderness adventure unlike any other, in a place pristine and unspoiled... this land is tied to a vibrant First Nation culture and home to one of the great natural wonders of the world, the annual migration of almost 200,000 caribou... also home to grizzly bears, wolves, wolverines, raptors, and many small mammals...  half a million birds make the wetland their homes a year...  a true arctic wilderness....with nice selection of stamps... Thanks a lot Jason!【ツ】

Vuntut National Park was established in 1995 as part of the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Final Land Claim Agreement. Vuntut, which means "among the lakes" in the Gwitchin language, encompasses 4,345. sq. km of wilderness in the northwestern corner of the Yukon Territory above the Arctic Circle.

This National Park is adjacent to another Canadian National Park, Ivvavik National Park. Also, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge lies just across the Canada–US border in Alaska.

Stamps:

2X Old Utensils
(Issued 06-05-1987)

Christmas Plants
(Issued 02-11-1987)

Parliament Building
(Issued 19-05-1987)

 Wild Flowers
(Issued 16-08-1979)

CANADA ~ Miguasha National Park - UNESCO ~

... Nice view of the smallest Canadian National Park... a true natural heritage jewel... it consists of a straight strip of land that follows a fossil-rich cliff... it is one of the most well-known and famous archaeological sites in the world... renowned for its unusually well-preserved fossils from the 'Age of Fishes' or the Devonian Period..... here fish and plant fossils tell the story of life, recounting the origin of the first earthly vertebrates, some 370 million years ago, when strange species began their move from water to land... in addition to the fossil collection it is also known for its rich biodiversity... the museum located in the park houses over 9,000 fossilized flora and fauna specimens and a is major attraction for the visitors... Thanks a lot Jason!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

The Miguasha National Park is a paleontological site located on the Gaspé peninsula’s southern coast in south-eastern Quebec. Miguasha is located on the boundary between the St. Lawrence River and the ocean.

The property covers an area of 87.3 hectares of land area and was established in 1985, it has a buffer zone of 775 hectares in land area. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1999.

The Miguasha fossil beds were discovered in 1842. Starting in the 1880s, thousands of fossil specimens were collected and shipped to museums and universities around the world, helping to confirm the site’s scientific importance.


Stamp:

Prepaid postcard from Post Canada
(Issued 31-03-2014)

CANADA ~ Takakkaw Falls - Yoho National Park - UNESCO

... Its has been a while but today I can add a great new National Park to my collection... an impressive view of Canada's second highest waterfall...  the name “Takakkaw” is from the Cree language and means “magnificent” in English...  this NP host many of the country's most scenic locations... a great place for hiking, snowshoeing, backpacking, whitewater rafting and canoeing... Yoho's steep slopes, flat valleys, and alpine peaks comprise a variety of unique habitats that are home to a diverse mix of plants and animals... with a fantastic selection of stamps...Thanks a lot Jason!【ツ】

Yoho National Park is located in British Columbia.

Established as Canada’s second National Park (one year after Banff National Park) in 1886 and covers an area of  1,313 km2. There are 28 mountain summits in excess of 3,000 m (9,842 ft.).

"Yoho" is the Cree Indian word meaning ‘awe’ or "wonder".

Takakkaw Falls water cascading 254 metres (833 feet down and the falls are fed by Mount Daly Glacier.

It is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain National Parks UNESCO World Heritage Site.

CANADA ~ Humpback Whale - Newfoundland and Labrador ~

....It's always a pleasure to get a wonderful new whale card for my collection💚... spectacular sight of the "gentle giant of the ocean" the biggest animal on Earth... they are the true “acrobats of the sea” with jumps out of the water and tail and flipper slaps.... the province of Newfoundland and Labrador is one of the most spectacular places in the world for whale watching... whether it's from the deck of a tour boat, the side of your sea kayak, or a seaside trail... to see one of the most majestic animals in the wild must be an awesome and unforgettable experience... with nice stamps and postmarked on December 31, the last day of 2018...Thanks a lot Glenn!!  (✿ ♥‿♥)

The world's largest population of feeding humpback whales is found here. Migrating from the Caribbean, they spend from May to September in the waters off Newfoundland and Labrador.

35,000 of these 40 ton and up to 18 meter long giants come here to feed on capelin, krill, and squid along the coast.

They are often seen "breaching" or jumping out of the water and crashing into the waves.

Stamps:

Canada Post Community Foundation
(Issued 24-09-2018)

100th Anniversary of the End of World War I
(Issued 24-10-2018)

Emergency Responders
(Issued 14-09-2018)

CANADA ~Christmas Greetings - Holiday at Town Square~

... Today a wonderful 🌟"traditional" 🌟Christmas greeting card... a glittery 🎄Christmas tree🎄 by Thomas Kinkade, painter of light... thanks so much dear Andrene for sharing 2018 in a lovely family news letter😍... is it a Canadian tradition? I've never read one before... but I think it's a really nice thing to do... hope 2019 will bring even more happiness and luck to you and your family!!💖💝💖

     
         
           
             "With each bright joy,

          with each warm tradition,

    with each memorable moment...

                    may you know 

           the wonder of Christmas."







© Thomas Kinkade
   

Stamp:

 Baby Wildlife

(Issued 31-03-2014)

CANADA ~ Santa Claus Letter - North Pole ~

 🎅H0H 0H0 🎅.... Yes!! I got a personalized letter from Santa Claus coming from his home the North Pole... a wonderful cheering up surprise after a hectic and not so pleasant week with a lot of worries... with the help of his postal elves Santa reply to each and every letter... postmarked at the North Pole... Big Thanks Santa 🎅... and a big hug to the person who made Christmas even more magical to me!!💖💖💖

"On 23 December at 19.00 Santa Claus starts his long journey to deliver gifts to children (and I hope to adults too) around the world on the day before Christmas Eve. We all wish him a safe journey and send our Christmas greetings all over the world. "

CANADA ~ Trent-Severn Waterway ~

.... Day two with a fantastic Canadian National Historic Site... its scenic, meandering route has been called "one of the finest interconnected systems of navigation in the world"... this waterway has two unique large lift locks, a great marine railway, and some interesting art galleries and museums making it a big draw for boaters from everywhere.. it also plays a role in providing water for municipal supplies, hydroelectric-power generation, wildlife-habitat protection and flood control... I've been to the Belgian lifts also a few times and found it very interesting... hope to do a boat trip on it next Summer (and looking for new postcards ツ)... hope your surgery went well and that you're on the way to a speedy recovery... Get well soon!💙Thanks a lot Andrene!! (ô‿ô)

The Trent-Severn Waterway system is a  386 km long canal route connecting the Trent River to Rice Lake, the Otonabee River, the Kawartha Lakes, constructed channels to lakes Simcoe and Couchiching, and the Severn River to Georgian Bay.

The waterway consists of 44 locks, some 75 control dams, 15 swing bridges and 2 marine railways (at Big Chute). Two of the locks, at Peterborough and Kirkfield, are hydraulic-lift locks, which are unique in North America and among the highest in the world. Locks overcome a rise of 182 m to the summit at Balsam Lake and then a drop of 80 m to Lake Huron.

Stamp:

Lotus Flowers
(01-03-2018)

CANADA ~ Red Bay Basque Whaling Station - Labrador - UNESCO ~

...Beautiful mural by Newfoundland artist Lloyd Pretty... a whaling boat that can be seen at the visitors center of Red Bay National Historic Site... a site that represents a rare, most complete and best preserved testimony of the European whaling tradition's and whaling process in the world... this rowboat is known as a "chalupa"... measuring 8 meters long by 2 meters wide it is one of the greatest achievements in marine technology... its construction has inspired boat builders well into the 21thC... postmarked at Red Bay... Thanks a lot Glenn! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Located on the Strait of Belle Isle, Red Bay comprises the largest known 16thC  Basque whaling station in North America.

Every year from the 1530s to the early 1700C, as many as 2000 Basque men and boys would leave their families in southern France and northern Spain to voyage over 4000 km across the North Atlantic Ocean. These whalers were in search of North Atlantic and Greenland Right whales.

They primarily hunted these whales because they were slow moving, and yield large amounts of oil. Now on the endangered species list, they got their name because they were considered “the right whale to kill,” due to their high blubber content and propensity to float when dead, making retrieval of blubber easier.

The Red Bay Basque Whaling Station in Newfoundland and Labrador became Canada’s 17th World Heritage site in 2013.

Stamps:

2018 Birds of Canada
(20-08-2018)

CANADA ~ The Rooms - St. John's - Newfoundland & Labrador ~

... Wonderful St. John's postcard nr2... one of the primary indoor places to visit on a trip to the oldest and most easterly city in North America... this cultural hub is situated on a ridge above the city, and has an observation deck with spectacular views over the entire harbor... it's a cross between a museum, a gallery, archives, a venue, a lunch spot, and an activity center... 4 floors of historical displays and information about the first settlers and natural history of Newfoundland... Thanks a lot Glenn!! (✿ ♥‿♥)

Photo by David Howells From Backside postcard: "
"An Innovative, cultural institution that tells the story of Newfoundland & Labrador through archival records, art and artifacts."
The Provincial Museum, the Provincial Archives, and the Art Gallery of Newfoundland and Labrador are grouped together as "The Rooms" and opened in 2005.

Built on a hill at a historic location once occupied by Fort Townshend.  Almost 250 years ago, this star-shaped citadel was one of the largest British fortifications in North America at the time, defended Britain's fishing interests. Before construction began on The Rooms, archaeological work was done to ensure none of the history was lost. The Rooms was built in a way that preserved the history beneath it.

The building's name, as well as its architecture, is a reference to the simple gable-roofed sheds (called "fishing rooms") that were once so common at the waterline in Newfoundland fishing villages.

Stamps:

3X Weather Wonders
(Issued 26-07-2018)

CANADA ~ Cabot Tower - St. John's - Newfoundland & Labrador ~

... Great Tower view at the top of Newfoundland’s most famous Hill... a historic symbol and icon in impressive late-Gothic style... located at the highest point of "Signal Hill" it offers breathtaking 360-degree views of St.John's, and ocean vistas.... if time is right, you may watch whales or iceberg's from there....  home to the first wireless transatlantic communication by Marconi and a key location of Newfoundland & Labrador military and communications history... while it no longer functions as an active mast signaler, you can still see the tower’s history at the small museum display...  there are also plenty of trails for hiking... Big Thanks Glenn!! ヽ(ヅ)ノ(maybe a photo of you in the T-shirt?😉 )

Signal Hill overlooks the narrow entrance to St John's harbour. Cabot Tower is sitting on Signal Hill at an impressive 167 meters above sea level. Originally commissioned in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee and also to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Cabot’s discovery of Newfoundland (1497), the historic tower opened its doors in 1900.

Built of irregularly coursed red sandstone and composed of a two storey, 9.4m (30-foot), square structure with a three storey, 15.24m (50-foot) octagonal tower that stands on the southeast corner of the building. The attached tower houses the main entrance,

For 58 years, the tower was used for flag mast signaling as well as a Marconi wireless station, with the latter function continuing until about 1960. Beyond the tower’s general uses, perhaps its most historic moment came when Marconi received the world’s first transatlantic wireless signal at a site very near Cabot Tower in 1901.

Cabot Tower became a “National Historic Site of Canada” in 1958.

Stamps: 

3X Weather Wonders
 (Issued 26-07-2018)