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The article presents information on several historic waterways that can be visited in Canada. The Lake Huron-Georgian Bay in Bruce Peninsula, Ontario remains in top condition and features lighthouses along the Bruce Coast. Visitors in Tsa-Kwa-Luten beach in British Columbia can view traditional regalia in the museum. The Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site in Gaspé in Quebec commemorates the naval battle that delivered control of North America to the British in 1760.

Provides information on the Japanese attack on Estevan Point lighthouse in British Columbia on June 21, 1942. Implementation of the National Resources Mobilization Act by Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King; Comment from Robert Lally, lighthouse keeper, on the Japanese attack of the lighthouse; Details on the submarine I-26 under Japanese commander Minoru Yokota who attacked the Estevan Point.

Reports on the establishment of the West Coast Trail through the construction of lighthouses and installation of a reliable telegraph along the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia following several sea accidents. Result of an investigation on the foundering of Valencia ship; Other ships that foundered off the island.

The article recalls the crash landing of the Bremen Junker 33 airplane, the first plane to cross the Atlantic Ocean from east to west, beside the Greenly Island lighthouse in Canada on April 13, 1928. The aircraft was damaged by people who handled it after the landing. The crewmembers of the flight includes Baron Ehrenfried Guenther Von Huenefeld, pilot Captain Hermann Koehl and Irish co-pilot Major James Fitzmaurice. Among the factors that led to the crash landing of the airplane are the weather condition and compass failure.

The article features several lighthouses in Canada. Cove Island lighthouse has retained its Fresnel lens. Point Clark Lighthouse was built by Scottish-born craftsman John Brown. A local salt and fishing industry is the primary reason for the construction of the Kincardine Lighthouse and Museum. Chantry Island Lighthouse is being restored by volunteers.

Presents an article on a travel to Quadra Island in British Columbia. Information on Kwagiulth and Cowichan traditions in the island; Details of petroglyphs found in the island; Description on the Cape Mudge lighthouse.

Reports on planned renovation of several waterfronts in Canada. Views of Jane Jacobs, author of the "The Death and Life of Great American Cities," about the renovation scheme of Port Dalhousie in Saint Catharines; Information on the planned renovation on the waterfront in Kingston, Ontario; Plan of the Huronia Lightstation Preservation Society regarding the Hope Island lighthouse.

Features the 1908 Fresnel lens from the Cape Forchu lighthouse in Canada that is one of the collections at the Yarmouth County Museum. History of the lens; Country where the lens originated; Description of the lens.

Reports on the plan of the government of Canada to relocate the lighthouse at Coffin Island in Nova Scotia. How the government will relocate the lighthouse.