Trip by boat from New York, arriving at Yarmouth, and traveling to Bear River to attend the Cherry Carnival. Film features shot of New York City, the boat landing at Yarmouth, and a variety of activities at Bear River, including foot races, fishing, canoe races, and various shots of the crowds and performers.
Filmmaker: John Loré
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Wish you could still get to Yarmouth by boat and then take a train ... anywhere!
irwhite62 1 year ago
Awesome Video. Looks like Harry Hill at 9:15...he would have been about 15 at the time. Harry was born in 1913 and died in 2005 at the age of 91. He was considered the Ambassador of Goodwill in Bear River, Nova Scotia.
elisabeast 1 year ago