William McRae is eager to complete his squadron training for the Royal Flying Corps so that he can go on active service to France. Read his candid letters home to his mother for an insightful look at what life was like away from home. These letters are part…
In 1916, William McRae made the decision to combine his passion for flying with his duty as a soldier. He left his family’s farm in Agassiz, British Columbia, and travelled to Vancouver to begin his military training. These letters from William McRae, a Royal Flying Corps pilot from…
This post is all about the Wright siblings first Christmas in Canada in 1896 and how they brought their English traditions to their small community. The Wright’s First Christmas in Canada Christmas in Canada in 1896 looked very different for the Wright siblings than what they had known…
Follow along with the British Columbian settlers, Wright siblings, as they build a new life in Canada while farming on the land their parents had rented. Each week, they write back to their parents in England, updating them on how farming is going and everyday lifein Agassiz, British…
As the first signs of spring begin to emerge and the soil becomes warmer, the planting season officially begins. It is a time of new growth, fresh opportunities, and deep-rooted traditions. For farmers, it marks the start of a long days in the fields and hope for a…
The Wright siblings have landed in Agassiz, British Columbia, far way from their home in England. To make it feel more like home, they brought more than their luggage; they brought their traditions, such as tea time. This post is all about how the siblings kept their…