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Camping, canoeing, watching the fireworks explode over the Houses of Parliament
Camping, canoeing, watching the fireworks explode over the Houses of Parliament

Camping, canoeing, watching the fireworks explode over the Houses of Parliament

Date12/28/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Camping; canoeing; watching the fireworks explode over the Houses of Parliament ...No; they don't have the allure of that trip to Europe; but then they don't hit the pocketbook so hard. First off; the writer advises; arm yourself with some key travel guides; which are free for the asking from the province's travel offices.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0004295F
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