Retracing our steps from Lake Erie, past the small and modest communities of south western Ontario, following the route that was once taken by the tracks of Port Dover and Lake Huron Railway. A journey from Port Dover on the shores of Lake Erie to Hickson in the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock.
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A Heritage Railway Station – A Vintage General Store
A visit to the farmlands of South Western Ontario to explore the railway heritage of Port Dover and Lake Huron Railway. The story of a village railroad station and a vintage general store in the forgotten hamlets of Otterville and Hawtrey.
Chantry Island Lighthouse
Part 2 of the trip to one of the first imperial towers on Lake Huron. Exploring the tower and the life on Chantry Island.
A Tour to Chantry Island
Off the shores of Lake Huron, to one of the first Imperial Lighthouses, and revisiting the story of first lightkeeper
Town of St Mary’s
A ghost railway line
A junction station
and the Grand Trunk Trail
A Marketplace, a Cathedral & Engine #86
Episode 2 of tales from London. A market, a cathedral, and Railway Engine #86.
Tales from Ontario : Downtown London
Exploring the avenues of Downtown London. A historical park, a reading garden, a bit of history and architecture…