Canadian Confederation, the birth of Canada as a nation, took place on July 1, 1867. Originally just four provinces joined Confederation: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec. There are now 10 provinces and three territories in Canada.
We joined the celebration in Victoria Park, Charlottestown, PEI.
Kim, a well-known local singer in Mountie uniform, sings "O Canada".
Forty step dancers from Newfoundland entertained.
I have two new Canada pins to show off.
After the speeches we stood in line for red & white cupcakes. I was surprised by all the free souvenirs in the tent.
I finally settled on two bookmarks and a pin and had to keep moving along for the long line queuing behind me,
We haven't had any sunshine for several days, but had fun anyway.
In Victoria Park is the Lieutenant Governor's House; the LG represents the Queen in Prince Edward Island.
Mostly entertaining of dignitaries takes place here.
The lovely grounds of the house overlook the bay.
Beaconsfield Historic House is on the edge of the Park. We toured this restored Victorian house.
From the front porch are the beautiful gardens and beyond is the bay.
Adjoining the Beaconsfield house is a small concert hall and inside was this charming poster
July 2, Tuesday morning, we are saying good-by to Prince Edward Island and boarding the ferry for Nova Scotia.
$96 for a twenty-five minute ride across the Northumberland Strait in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
A little blue peeks through on the smooth ride to Nova Scotia.
I love the poster in the concert hall! It's in French! It is melancholy and whimsical at the same time. I love that huge porch at Beaconhouse. As I saw it, I thought (honestly!) "I wonder if we could put a porch like that on our house?"
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Ferry rides always seem so pricey! I bet Nova Scotia is so worth it though!
Wow, I can't believe it cost that much money! Beautiful historic homes. I also like seeing all the Canada flags & things - reminds me of Denmark and their national pride.
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