I think it would have been quite something to travel across Canada in the 50's and 60's. Big cars and motels. Hamburger drive-ins. No collecting air miles and flying off to "exotic" destinations, which is the supposed preferred holiday of choice these days. However, we do have still have trailers and RVs, which gives the summer holiday feel to a Canadian vacation. Some people have a cottage by a lake, but there is something so nice and gypsy-ish about having a compact home on wheels. Next to travelling in a big old car, and staying at quaint little motels, I think this is the best way to roam around the country.
Of course, there were holiday trailers back then too. Notice the kerosene lamp hanging by the dining area?
Check out the old type of gas pumps.
I love the architecture of this motel, especially the entryway. The sign says it all!
Does anyone know if there are any "retro" motels out there. The older motels you can find these days usually quite run-down and musty-smelling. It would be great if some enterprising soul out there built an old-style motel like this. I'd certainly stay there.
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