November 1838. The four day battle fought here was the longest battle fought on Canadian soil.

You're right... Highway 5.

Cartier Square Drill Hall (1879) is the oldest continually operating militia drill hall in Canada. It is the home of the Governor General's Foot Guards and the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa.

Don't know if you were aware of this photo which was taken from almost exactly the same spot as yours.

http://www.shorpy.com/node/8881

It would be over two years ago. The photo was taken in 2005 (almost exactly! 2005-07-16). I will send you a link to the other photos in the series.

The base is now closed and will probably be developed into condominium housing in the next few years.

Now the Canal is known as The World's Largest Skating Rink to balance the narrowness of the Winnipeg efort.

Thanks, Wakefielder. I didn't see your comment until today so have edited my caption to fit your information.

I understand some great babies were born in the upstairs room. (are you a Geggie or was your father in the right place at the right time?)

This picture is actually several blocks West on Richmond road.

I assume you are the same Mudhooks that made the gracious comments about Mr. Leblanc on the CBC site.

Very good of you.

And I like your photos too.