Yesterday we drove to Charlottetown, the capital of PEI. Our first stop was at Founder's Hall, the visitor's center, where we walked through a narrirated display about the history of the founding of the "Domain of Canada" and the history of all the Provinces of Canada including the newest Province, Nunivut (?). I had to put in the picture about Confederation Day, July 1, 1867. It is now called Canada Day. Before 1867, all the Provinces were independent of one another,but still under the control of Great Britian. The Province of Canada included what is now Ontario and Quebec.
The photo of the boat (The Queen Victoria) in the exhibit represents the polititians from the Province of Canada coming to the first meeting about Confederation. Originally they were not invited to the meeting, but heard of the meeting, and took the first ship to Charlottetown for the meeting.
John McDonald was an important figure in the meetings and became the first Prime Minister of Canada. Connie was able to have a visit with him at one of the park benches in the downtown area.
The Parliment Chambers are pictured, and it should be noted that the Parlimemt only has 27 members, and they won't be in session until October. The photo of the large building is Province House. That is where the first talks about Confederation took place and it is now where the Parliment and House meet.
The Parliment Chambers are pictured, and it should be noted that the Parlimemt only has 27 members, and they won't be in session until October. The photo of the large building is Province House. That is where the first talks about Confederation took place and it is now where the Parliment and House meet.
We had lunch in the harbor area and drove back to Cavandish via the National Park along the bay.
No trip to PEI would be complete without visiting the historic home in the novels/ series, Anne of Green Gables. Connie is shown next to the main character, Anne. She loves watching the series on public television.
Today we hit the road and drove to Baddeck, Nova Scotia. We will travel the Cabot Trail tomorrow.
The biggest event of the day was talking with our son, Toby, and granddaughters, Anna and Mary, on Skype. That was great to see and talk to the girls and Toby. Get with Connie through Facebook, and let's set up a time when we can skype with you.
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