July 11 - Pictures!

Well, Lyle and I are back in Alberta and here are a few pictures from our time in Winnipeg. Until now, I don’t think that I had realized what an interesting city Winnipeg is. Its diverse population is a positive reflection of its history over the years. So, bearing that in mind, here are the pictures.

The first is a photo of the Museum of Human Rights, with its unique architectural design - a huge tower pointing skyward from the main dome shaped base. The displays in the museum extend to an international level with each of the seven floors having a specific focus. 

Museum of Human Rights

 The second picture shows me standing beside an ox cart. I am filled with awe when I think of those early settlers coming across the continent with baggage and all their belongings tucked in and around one of these contraptions. This picture was taken on the bicentennial day at Seven Oaks so I am wearing my red souvenir t-shirt from the day.

Sue beside an ox cart

The third picture shows me standing beside the Seven Oaks monument. The monument was erected in 1861 by the Winnipeg Historical Society.  Could the society members have even imagined that their monument would be a focal point in a national park in 2016!

Sue beside Seven Oaks monument

The fourth and last picture is of me standing beside Nathan. I am wearing my red t-shirt   and Nathan is dressed in Scottish kilt and cap  and holding his bagpipes in front of him.  Many of the Scotish settlers were part of the North West Company. Many of them had arrived due to the influence of Lord Selkirk. His dream was to establish an agricultural settlement in the mid-west. Hence the reason for a Scottish bagpiper being a part of the bicentennial celebration.

Sue with Nathan

I hope that you have enjoyed the pictures and my brief descriptions of them.