Tag Archives: History

Happy Simcoe Day 2021

As today is Sir John Graves Simcoe Day in Ontario, I would like to discuss the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada from 1791 to 1796. Of course Upper Canada would later become the Province of Ontario. Born in Cotterstock … Continue reading

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The Adamson Estate

The Adamson Estate is located in south Mississauga.

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Abandoned Stairs in Colonel Samuel Smith Park

One of my pass times is walking.  One enjoyment of walking is the ability to add in the ability to do some amateur photography and to learn about different areas, especially historical sites and locations. One a recent walk through … Continue reading

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The Spengler Cup: A Brief History

The Spengler Cup is scheduled to begin in 10 days in Davos Switzerland.  The tournment starts on December 26th (Boxing Day) and runs until New Year’s.  It started in 1923. The tournament was started by Dr. Carl Spengler as a … Continue reading

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