“Dear Auntie . . . don’t be cross”: Scenic British Columbia in Old Postcards

gorge-bridge

Postmarked July 12, 1921 (Note Is Below)

Back in the day writing letters and cards was the routine thing to do if you wanted to stay in touch with distant friends and relatives. Picture postcards also allowed the recipient vicariously to experience what the sender did and saw.  As suggested by the note below on one of these cards of British Columbia, the folks back at home expected a long form letter if possible and sending only a postcard from a trip was an occasion for an apology (being Canadians and all). 🙂

gorge-bridge-note-side

Note Side of Card Above of Gorge Bridge, Victoria, B.C.

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yoho-glacier

Yoho Glacier, near Field, B.C. (About 1910)

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simash-rock

Simash Rock, Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C. (About 1905)

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seven-sisters

Seven Sisters, Stanley Park, Vancouver, B.C. (About 1910)

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lynn-canyon-bridge

Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, B.C. (About 1915)

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fraser-river

Fraser River, Yale B.C. (About 1910)

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capilano-suspension-bridge

Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, B.C. (About 1951)

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