“It was a community-owned space, and that meant that it was a space for all kinds of queer people.”- Robin Metcalf, Halifax, NS

“Gottingen Street, all the big stores were up there: Discount Shoeland, Woolworth’s. It was booming back in the ’60s.” – Stan Spencer, Halifax, NS

“If you were duty on the ship, you always volunteered to be the driver so you’d go to Mama Camille’s and pick up the fish and chips and chowder ’cause you always got a free one.” – George Degraze, Dartmouth, NS

“I remember we sold cheese. Of course, cheddar cheese. I mean, what else do Nova Scotians eat? I mean, anything else is an affectation.” – Gail Smith, Chester, NS

“He was chasing fish, he was feeding on mackerel, he put on about 200 pounds a day. They was getting worried he might be too big to come out through the gates.” – Annapolis Royal, NS