From Light to Light

I am fascinated by lighthouses. In my nightmares, it was always a lighthouse saved me. There are many lovely lighthouses in Canada to visit. I will start with Mississauga’s Port Credit Lighthouse where I often climb up to enjoy the spectacular views: boats sailing, swans swirling, and Toronto’s skyline in the distance. At night I can see its shining light traversing afar, casting beautiful shadows on Lake Ontario.

Next, I want to visit Fisgard Lighthouse in Victoria, British Columbia. It was the base for the Royal Navy during the war time. I want to imagine its light leading many to home and safety. Even just looking at its images online I can still feel peace in my heart.

Then I will pay homage to Emily Carr House in Victoria, and immerse myself in the footprints of Emily Carr’s great arts, writing, and love for First Peoples. I hope her light will be shed on me as her vision has shone on Canadian art history.

Historic Joy Kogawa House in Vancouver is on my list too. I enjoy Joy’s books and admire her for speaking truth and seeking reconciliation. I dream someday I can be residence at this beautiful notable house to share poetry from my books: Nightlights and Love’s Lighthouse. Emily Dickinson said, “To travel far, there is no better ship than a book.” On our life journey, let us follow the light from great people traveling before us.

 

Anna Yin

 

2020/08/07

 

Note: Photo of the Lighthouse in the cover was taken by Guan Tao, Thanks.

Places

Road Map

Mississauga, Ontario to Vancouver, British Columbia

Popular VisitLists

Atlantic Canada’s Hidden Histories

Shelburne, Nova Scotia to Fredericton, New Brunswick 40 places
geocaches that demonstrate the rich, diverse histories of Atlantic Canada.
View VisitList

Black Islanders

Cardigan, Prince Edward Island to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 4 places
The surprising Black history of Prince Edward Island.
View VisitList

50 Great Saves: The Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act

Duncan, British Columbia to McAdam, New Brunswick 10 places
In 1990, the Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act came into effect after years of lobbying with the help of the National Trust for Canada. The act has granted over 150 railway stations federal legal protection across the country including the Duncan train station in Duncan, BC and the McAdam Railway Station in McAdam, New Brunswick.
View VisitList

Afro-Nova Scotia

Halifax, Nova Scotia to Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia 9 places
The geography of Black urban Halifax and Windsor encompassing the waves of Black migration
View VisitList