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Deep Dive: The Lost Highway (2014)

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The Lost Highway
The Lost Highway chronicles the decline of Highway 7, which once connected Toronto and Ottawa. The film presents the story of Howard Gibbs, an 80-year-old gas station owner, who faces the closure of his family business. He hopes to convince his daughter to return from the city to help revitalize the station. This personal narrative is set against the backdrop of a highway marked by abandoned businesses and neglected properties. In parallel, the film follows David and Linda, a couple who have moved from urban life to open an upscale bed and breakfast along this desolate stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway. Their decision raises questions about the potential for renewal in a place that has seen better days. The film captures the aspirations of those trying to breathe new life into a forgotten road, focusing on personal legacy and community revival.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Howard Gibbs, an 80-year-old gas station owner.
  • •Follow David and Linda as they start a bed and breakfast.
  • •See the decline of Highway 7 and its impact on the community.

Did You Know

•Howard Gibbs is 80 years old and owns a gas station on Highway 7.
•The film features a couple, David and Linda, who relocated from urban life.
•Highway 7 was once a vital route connecting Toronto and Ottawa.

Perfect For

Small business enthusiastsCommunity revival advocatesFans of Canadian landscapes