Adams & Co. Legacy and Estate Services

Up for auction is a fantastic 14-piece collection of vintage mid-20th-century Canadian travel ephemera, tourism brochures, and road maps primarily dating from the mid-1950s. This lot is a treasure trove for collectors of Canadian transport history, roadside Americana/Canadiana, and vintage graphic design. Many pieces feature beautifully illustrated covers, retro advertising, and historic photographic prints showcasing Canada's mid-century tourism boom. **The collection includes:** * **Algonquin Provincial Park Guides:** Two vintage green-cover official park guides issued by the Department of Lands and Forests. * **Esso Road Maps:** Classic Esso "Happy Motoring" maps including Quebec, Maritime Provinces, and specialized dealer service maps. * **Maritime Provinces Tourism:** "Drive to the Island" Prince Edward Island folders, "Where to Stay in Nova Scotia" (1955 edition), and an illustrated Nova Scotia "Canada's Ocean Playground" brochure. * **New Brunswick Ephemera:** Official New Brunswick Tour Map, "New Brunswick and Its People" booklet, a specialized "St. Andrews By-the-Sea" folder, and a unique vintage "Lobsters Every Day of the Year" menu/folder from Conley's Lobsters Ltd. * **Canadian Pacific Travel:** Vibrant red Canadian Pacific Hotels folder ("From Sea to Sea") and a detailed "Canadian Pacific Hotels" informational booklet. * **Cross-Border Travel:** "Go to Canada via Ambassador Bridge" promotional folder (Detroit, Michigan to Windsor, Ontario) featuring regional highway routes. **Condition:** The items are in good vintage condition. Most show light, honest wear consistent with age, including minor edge wear, mild toning, and handling creases. The maps fold out nicely with intact seams. Please examine both front and back photos carefully to assess individual conditions.