Photos for
Tuesday August 26

Occupied (61 Kb)

The out-of-door facilities appear to be permanently occupied at Whale's Tail.

Our gracious hostess. we woke up to music from the number one man (Elvis). Over a hearty breakfast omelet and toast, Myrna told us all about her parents as lighthouse keepers, how she met Art and life in Canso.

The most painted garage in Canso (55 Kb)

"Stand still long enough and I would probably paint you." - Art Livingston Started painting six years ago and has hardly stopped since. Art repaints the garage twice a year. It's undiscovered art for now.

Woman, Artist, Rib (58 Kb)

Rosanne poses with the artist and one of his whale ribs.

Whitman house museum (56 Kb)

The museum contains a wide and thorough collection of historic artifacts of Canso. The young staff was very knowledgeable about Canso, but too shy to comment on life after hours.

Hanzel Hill, Cable Station (49 Kb)

This abandoned building was the first telegraph station on mainland North American for the transatlantic cable. The message of the sinking of the Titanic was relayed from here to Rye New Hampshire and on to New York.

Don't eat these (69 Kb)

Rosanne knows what these berries are but can't remember.

White Head (44 Kb)

A most peaceful place at the end of a dead end road, off of the marine drive.

Catch of the Day (51 Kb)

Catch of the day restaurant in Larry's River. We had joked about this restaurant on the way by the yesterday, but Jim recommended it for lunch. We had panfried fish and chips - YUMMM!