Travelling from Upper Canada Village Campground to Morrisburg along the #2 highway which was the main route before the 401 opened up. Then on to Kingston and Prince Edward County.

 

 

 

 

 

“Carman House is a 200-plus-year-old Georgian limestone cottage that has been restored to its original condition. It was built shortly after the War of 1812 by Michael Carman III, son of a Palatine Loyalist. He was bequeathed the property in 1806 from his uncle, who had fought alongside the British during the American Rebellion.” from https://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/en/stormont-dundas-and-glengarry/carman-house-museum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ritchie’s – Brockville’s Oldest Operating Retailer

“Ritchie’s Wholesale opened its doors in 1870 as “Ritchey’s Cigar Store”. Brockville’s second oldest business – second only to the daily newspaper, The Recorder and Times – Ritchie’s has the distinction of being Brockville’s oldest operating retailer.

In it’s heyday, Ritchie’s was Brockville’s hub of entertainment and activity. With a two-lane bowling alley on the lower floor, and a large pool hall on the ground floor, it was the place to be and the place to be seen.

In 1921, Jack Hickling started work at Ritchey’s Cigar Store, and by 1955 had taken it over as the new owner from Francis Ritchie. Since then, the landmark business has remained in the family. Jack’s son John took it over in 1961 and Peter, the grandson, began working at Ritchie’s full-time in 1985. John & Peter, the father and son duo, continue to operate Ritchie’s to this day.

Today, Ritchie’s operates as Ritchie’s Wholesale Ltd., and boasts both a retail outlet at the main entrance on King Street, as well as the wholesale operation throughout the remainder of the building.”

from https://www.shopbrockville.ca/ritchies-wholesale/?listing.action=about

 

 

 

 

 

“Kingston City Hall is the seat of local government in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Occupying a full city block facing Lake Ontario in Kingston’s downtown, the city hall is a prominent building constructed in the Neoclassical style with a landmark tholobate and dome.

The city hall was completed in 1844, with its scale and design reflective of Kingston’s status as capital of the Province of Canada at that time. The architect chosen for the project in 1841 was George Browne, and the building was believed to be one of Browne’s most outstanding works.

The building was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1961.” from Wikipedia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Major-General Sir Isaac Brock KB (6 October 1769 – 13 October 1812) was a British Army officer and colonial administrator from Guernsey. Brock was assigned to Lower Canada in 1802. Despite facing desertions and near-mutinies, he commanded his regiment in Upper Canada (present-day Ontario) successfully for many years. He was promoted to major general, and became responsible for defending Upper Canada against the United States. While many in Canada and Britain believed war could be averted, Brock began to ready the army and militia for what was to come. When the War of 1812 broke out, the populace was prepared, and quick victories at Fort Mackinac and Detroit defeated American invasion efforts.

Brock’s actions, particularly his success at Detroit, earned him accolades including a knighthood in the Order of the Bath and the sobriquet “The Hero of Upper Canada”. His name is often linked with that of the Native American leader Tecumseh, although the two men collaborated in person only for a few days. Brock died at the Battle of Queenston Heights, which the British won.”