Wednesday, August 17, 2005

A WHOLE LOT OF PHOTOS FROM THE CAUSEWAY's 50th ANNIVERSARY

The Following Photos were submitted by Cal Thistle, Serge Perry and Jim MacLean.
Photos from the Start Point, on The Causeway, Ghost Beach and Pomquett Beach and our BBQ at Clare and Blaise MacNeils home in Craigmore.





More Causeway Photo Opts

A 1950's police car is among the many antique vehicles on parade.








With The Bluenose in the background, Bill is surrounded by Carol, Shirley and Barb
At the Lighthouse the group spent a few moments to wander through the the small cemetery.

NEAR THE WEIGH STATION ON THE MAINLAND SIDE OF THE CAUSEWAY!

Monday, August 15, 2005

CANSO CAUSEWAY SATURDAY, 13 AUGUST 2005


Heather MacLeod from The Central Nova Volkssport Club (Truro)gave us a traditional escort at the Start Point.

50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CANSO CAUSEWAY


SATURDAY, 13 AUGUST, PORT HASTINGS, CAPE BRETON
The Start Point was located across the street from "The Gut of Canso Museum"

Getting Ready to Go across, final directions

Heather MacLeod at the Causeway Start Point

The Start Point

Canso Causeway Start Point

GHOST BEACH, SATURDAY 13 AUGUST 2005


After crossing the causeway to the mainland the group returned to the Island and proceeded along Ghost Beach which is located behind the DFO and Coast Guard Complex at the locks. We then crossed over a Bailey bridge, now known as "Ghost Bridge", that was installed by 45 Field Engineers out of Victoria Park, Sydney.

SUNDAY, 14 AUGUST 2005



Rollie is ready to get walking at Craigmore, The Start Point was located at Blaise and Clare MacNeil's home.

ON THE BEACH AT CRAIGMORE

WALK EVENTS AT CRAIGMORE SUNDAY 14

SUNDAY 14 AUGUST, WALK EVENTS AT CRAIGMORE


The BBQ after the walk hosted by Clare and Blaise MacNeil