Raymond Garceau

A tongue-in-cheek archival film documenting a day in the life of a veteran horse-drawn carriage driver. Though the tourists that flock to the historic avenues of the Old City have changed considerably, the Old World charm of Québec City is timeless. (nfb.ca)

Nothing is too difficult or scary for Ti-Jean, a ten year old boy living on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River in Québec. Once he hears about it, he decides to travel by horseback on his faithful mount, Princess, to the land of the iron ore on the north side of the river, where he wants to work in the mines. Getting there is not quite as Ti-Jean expects, but no obstacle is too insurmountable. (imdb)

After a farm child becomes sick, a visit from the sanitary inspector points out various precautions for maintaining a clean water supply and preventing the spread of disease. The local school is also given pointers on better sanitation.