Hello and welcome to my website. My wife Linda and I live in the
Muskoka region of Ontario, Canada. Linda's family dates back to the 1850s in this region
while my family moved up here from Toronto in 1957.
Since the early 1960s, I have developed a keen interest in the area of
Muskoka both in general history and in the postal history as well. What I would like to
attempt in the following pages is to take you on a philatelic and postcard tour of the
area.
The area is well known to Canadians and Americans alike. During the
summer months, we have our population swell to between 5 and 10 times it's normal amount.
The region has been blessed with a multitude of lakes, rivers, streams and waterfalls to
make this a popular spot for the tourist and sportsperson alike. There is also a fine
selection of resorts to stay in while one is touring the area. Some date back about 100+
years and is still operating.
It has been said that I have too many hobbies. Well, this may or may
not be true, but at least they keep me happy. I started collecting stamps in 1956 and have
spread out to postal history and postcards as well. My stamp interests are Canada and
Provinces, (which include revenues and other assortments), Great Britain and colonies, to
independence, Belgium and colonies (t.i.), Germany - States - and colonies, U.S. airmails,
Hawaii and Martial Arts on stamps. My postal history interests are Muskoka / Parry Sound
regions, Canadian military history, 1939 Royal Visit to Canada, Nfld., and U.S.A.,
Canadian R.P.O.s. The postcards I collect are Muskoka / Parry Sound, Canadian military,
steamships, ocean liners worldwide, the steamer Noronic, 1939 Royal Visit and the 1939
N.Y.W.F. I am always interested in acquiring new material.
While I am on the topic of hobbies, my other areas of delight are in
old movies and some modern as well and German beer steins.
All items are from my personal collection unless otherwise noted.
