Maria da Piedade Portrait
An archival portrait honouring the family matriarch and the roots of the Boal story.
Memories & moments
Photo Gallery
Photos organized by era, event, and person, hover to see the story
Village Wedding
A sepia family wedding scene set against the limestone hills of central Portugal.
Boal Family Gathering
A warm gathering around the family table, carrying stories forward generation by generation.
Portugal Departure
The turning-point journey from Portugal toward a new life abroad.
North Vancouver Arrival
Arrival on the Pacific coast, where the next Boal chapter took root in Canada.
Batista Holiday Dinner
A living-family gathering that carries Portuguese warmth into the Canadian chapter.
Cousins in France
The France branch remains close through memory, letters, and visits across continents.
Christmas Portrait
A festive family portrait that bridges Portugal, Canada, and the generations between.