Camp Picton Gallery - Historical

An aerial view from the north ca. 1961Source: Base handbook, Courtesy: Sarah Pollock and Ed Soye

An aerial view from the east ca. 1961 Courtesy: Sarah Pollock and Ed Soye
John B. Mac Neil (left) and Lonnie Bourgeois are pictured during bayonet practise at Camp Picton in 1950. Both gentlemen did their basic training in Camp Picton before being transferred to other locations.©Copyright: John B. Mac Neil
This soldier was stationed at Camp Picton in 1956-57. This gentleman, who originated from Toronto, had light brown hair and blue eyes. Before arriving at Camp Picton, he was at stationed at Goose Bay Labrador. He is believed to be living in Toronto and would be in his early eighties now.If you have any information on this gentleman, please contact Thérèse Lévesque, at tl.levesque@rogers.com. They are most anxious to find him.Source: Thérèse Lévesque
This soldier was stationed at Camp Picton in 1956-57. This gentleman, who originated from Toronto, had light brown hair and blue eyes. Before arriving at Camp Picton, he was at stationed at Goose Bay Labrador. He is believed to be living in Toronto and would be in his early eighties now.If you have any information on this gentleman, please contact Thérèse Lévesque, at tl.levesque@rogers.com. They are most anxious to find him.Source: Thérèse Lévesque
The Officers' Mess in 1961. The handsome fireplace, along with a "Ladies Room" that resembled an English pub, were constructed during the RAF occupancy from mess profits. Source: Base handbook, Courtesy: Sarah Pollock and Ed Soye
The Officers' Mess in 1961.Source: Base handbook, Courtesy: Sarah Pollock and Ed Soye

A special thank you to the following individuals for contributing these wonderful archival photos.

Thérèse Lévesque
John B. Mac Neil
Sarah Pollock
Ed Soye

Created: November 29, 2002
Last Revision: August 28, 2010