English-speaking world

22 March 2025

VANDERBIJLPARK

 The geographical centre of the Vaal Triangle. A modern industrial town, on the Vaal River, developed when Iscor erected a steel foundry in the area. 10 km from the town is a small airfield.

ISCOR TOUR
Africa's largest steel making centre. Foundry tour showing the entire steel making process from smelting to rolling of huge plates.

Vanderbijlpark

 Attractions and developments in this modern industrial centre on the Vaal River - where only 40 years ago "Iscor" erected a steel works; and named the model township after the corporation's first chairman. [1983]

 

SPORT
Sports facilities include swimming, tenpin bowling, roller-skating, golf and squash. Within the town are two recreational resorts with barbeque facilities and water sports. The nearby Vaal Dam provides a venue for power boating, sailing, and angling.

08 March 2025

WINDSOR

 With a crucial position on the Detroit River, Windsor was an area of friction between British, French and American interests starting almost with the arrival of the first missionaries around 1640. The city possesses a fine university and attractive parks, especially Jackson Park with its sunken gardens, and Dieppe Gardens, right on the river.

Windsor, Ontario, Canada
 [1968]

THE MOTOR CITY OF CANADA
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Top: Ambassador Bridge
Bottom: Ouellette Avenue


Art Gallery of Windsor.
Three floors of galleries include impressive permanent and touring exhibits. (445 Riverside Dr. West: all year, daily except Mondays and holidays.)
International Peace Fountain. Located in the Detroit River, this floating fountain features constantly changing coloured water patterns. (Coventry Gardens: mid-May - mid-October, daily.)
Windsor Raceway. Top-class harness racing, drawing enthusiasts from both sides of the river. (10 km south on Highway 18: mid-October - March, Tuesday Sunday evenings.)

 

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