Girl Guides have been a familiar part of community life in Niagara-on-the-Lake, participating in parades, public celebrations and service activities throughout the year. This photograph was taken during the excitement surrounding the 1939 Royal Tour of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the first visit to Canada by a reigning monarch. Across the country, Guides helped welcome the royal couple and took part in commemorative events. For many young women, Guiding offered opportunities to develop leadership skills, serve their community and form lifelong friendships. While Guiding has changed over the years, one tradition remains especially popular: selling Girl Guide cookies. First introduced in Canada in 1927 as a fundraiser, the iconic cookies have become a cherished tradition, helping support Guiding activities while satisfying generations of sweet-toothed Canadians. Today, many residents still look forward to cookie season as much as the Guides themselves.