“ TRIP TO NORTHERN CANADA HOME MOVIES ” OTTAWA QUEBEC 1950s HOME MOVIE TRAVELOGUE (SILENT) 44394

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    Shot by an unknown American tourist, this elaborate home movie -- complete with title cards -- takes viewers on a tour through the northernmost region of Canada (:10). The Laviolette Bridge runs over the St. Lawrence River (:21). This river defined the early course of the city’s layout (:50). A view of the St. Lawrence River is captured by boat (1:12). A small sailboat (1:55) and canoe on the water (1:58). A sign notes the filmmakers are on King’s Highway (2:04). The Parliament buildings in Ottawa were built similar to the Houses of Parliament in London (2:10). These buildings were erected in gothic style architecture (2:29) as the central portion; the Victory Tower, commemorates Canada’s part in WW1. A member of the famous Mounties of the Canadian police force is seen (2:53). The first European to navigate the St. Lawrence River was mariner Jacques Cartier (3:57). He was the first to come into contact with Native Indians here and to provide information about them. His statue is set on the Parliament grounds (4:04). Cartier was also attributed with stating “Mount Royal” which later became the title of the city of Montreal (4:04). The Lachine Rapids of the St. Lawrence River (4:26) and the Lachine Canal are visited. The Shrine of St. Joseph’s; a Roman Catholic minor basilica and national shrine (5:03) is captured on Mount Royal. Canadians walk up the shrine’s steep set of stairs here (5:18). As the French were the first to colonize the area; many French communities exist in Canada (5:43). A stone windmill is captured near one of the early homes of the French settlement (6:11). The St. Lawrence Valley is captured along the St. Lawrence River (6:23). Horse and farmer pull carts of hay through the river waters (7:05). A dairy farm is visited (7:23). Samuel de Champlain; the father of New France, explored the St. Lawrence River in 1603. His statue is erected at the end of Dufferin Terrace (8:03). The Citadelle of Quebec rises over the St. Lawrence River (8:28). Louis-Joseph de Montcalm-Grozon; best known as the commander during the Seven Years War, was buried at the Ursuline Convent (8:36). Chateau Frontenac was constructed in French Chateau style and is situated on the Dufferin Terrace (9:02). A close shot of Quebec follows (9:10). The upper town of Quebec was constructed on a bluff and the lower portion is separated by walls. Pedestrians move past local shops and cobblestone buildings (9:39). The lower town area and old city gates are captured (10:00). The Kent House (10:02); constructed around 1650, has undergone many alterations since. Montmorency Falls (10:17) are pictured with lush landscape falling down and along the slope. The Canadian lumber industry is looked to (10:31) as logs are floated downstream to be used at the paper mill (10:55).
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  • @withershin
    @withershin 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is such a weird video. it feels like someone took their boat up the St. Lawrence and then Ottawa River but didn't really stop to look at much.

  • @spooley
    @spooley 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jacques Cartier, right this way,
    I'll put your coat up on the bed
    -- Tragically Hip

  • @xetalq
    @xetalq 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You can tell this is an American 'documentary' film by the falsehood in the very opening frames.
    Therein , it is claimed that Canada is just a little smaller than the United States, whereas Canada in fact has an area of 3,855,100 sq mi, whilst that of the United States is only 3,796,742 sq mi - making Canada 1.5% LARGER than the US.
    But the United States just has to be biggest just because, well, you know it HAS to be. Even if that requires lying.
    Otherwise, everyone in the US will feel belittled.🤨😏🙄