Loyalist Lodge

On our epic drive to Pittsburgh via the Canadian Consulate in Detroit (where we turned in our work permits for permanent residency), we stumbled upon loyalists ...

A loyalist parkway -

(photo borrowed ...
we have learned - don't stop the car to take a photo when the baby is sleeping)

A section of highway maintained by loyalists - no photo.

And, a loyalist lodge -


At first we believed this to be the Canadian equivalent of the VFW... but it's not. Just a hotel chain that serves as a proud reminder of an important group of colonists to Canada. A group which we have official joined. Sort of gives one pause...