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"Portrait of King George VI” (1895-1952) by Sir Gerald Kelly.

When driving down the road, there’s nothing like listening to some tunes. In 1965, car manufacturers began to include 8-track players in cars which enabled travellers to choose their own music. By the early 1980s, compact cassette tapes surpassed the…

Ready for takeoff? As flights became longer and air travel became more popular, passengers needed to pack more for their trip. Larger luggage now needed to be stored in a separate compartment for load balance. As a result, personal items that might…

The Peterborough Airport first began offering commercial flights in 1969, becoming part of the area’s tourism industry. Upon arrival, tourists could easily find the phone numbers of local accommodations and car rentals in this brochure before setting…

Holidays create many memories, and a great way to capture and save these special times is through photographs. In 1900 the Brownie Camera was first released and made photography available for everyone. It sold for around $1, the equivalent of about…

This beautiful hand-painted teacup and saucer depicts the scenic landscape of Banff National Park. Since it opened in 1885, Banff has attracted tourists from all over the world seeking adventure and relaxation. From Peterborough, people could board a…

When the Williams Treaty restricted the hunting and fishing rights of local Indigenous communities in the early 1900s, many Indigenous people turned to tourism to fulfil their needs. Men worked as guides while women made items to sell to visitors.…

The owner of this well-worn suitcase, Belva Woodsworth struggled with depression and anxiety throughout her life. By travelling the world, she sought to ease her suffering and improve her health. In 1932, she set sail, suitcase in hand, on a…

Cruise the Trent-Severn Waterway on the Bessie Butler, a government steamer. This boat took visiting politicians, senators, and foreign dignitaries on trips. It was built in Peterborough in 1907 and spent the next 50 years plying the waterway. This…

Felix Brownscombe, a notable businessman from Peterborough, owned the cottage seen in this image. Between the late 1800s and early 1900s, privately-owned cottages were solely for the upper class. Many tourists stayed at local resorts during this…