Category: Canada

Hermetic Code Tour – Discovering Winnipeg’s Ancient Temple

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Maniitoba Legislative Assembly Building, Winnipeg.

It was an adventure the likes of the Da Vinci Code, complete with ancient symbols, hidden clues, and secret society rituals. But with one big difference. This code-busting escapade was for real. The unlikely setting was the Manitoba Legislative Assembly building in Winnipeg, its dome topped by the brilliant statue of the Greek god Hermes, commonly called the Golden Boy. It was on the front… Read moreHermetic Code Tour – Discovering Winnipeg’s Ancient Temple

Fort William Historical Park

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Fort William Historical Park, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

Fort William in Thunder Bay, Ontario is considered the world’s largest fur trade post, and one of the largest living historic attractions in North America. This area has long been an important Canadian transport hub. In recent times it has been best known as the western-most port on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway system, where grain and other products are loaded on ships bound for… Read moreFort William Historical Park

Why Photographers Should Visit Ontario’s Neys Provincial Park

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Neys Provincial Park, Lake Superior, Ontario

The north shore of Lake Superior abounds in photogenic places, with Neys Provincial Park being among the best spots to spend a night or two, especially if you’re a photographer. The location couldn’t be more convenient – just off the Trans Canada Highway on the rugged Coldwell Peninsula, and right on one of the finest Lake Superior beaches. This is very much a natural, away-from-it-all… Read moreWhy Photographers Should Visit Ontario’s Neys Provincial Park

Experience the Wild Side of Winnipeg

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Oak Hammock Marsh near Winnipeg, Manitoba

Winnipeg offers a variety of places to get in touch with nature in and around the city, but these two in particular shouldn’t be missed. At Fort Whyte Alive and Oak Hammock Marsh it’s all about enjoying the great outdoors – spotting wildlife, walking trails, and discovering the natural world. Photo opportunities abound, especially for bird photography. Fort Whyte Alive Situated in the city’s southwest,… Read moreExperience the Wild Side of Winnipeg

Photographing Ontario’s Rainbow Falls Provincial Park

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Rainbow Falls Provincial Park, Ontario

While we were only there overnight, Ontario’s Rainbow Falls Provincial Park served up some fantastic photo opportunities during our short stay. The park is near the northern shore of Lake Superior, just a few minutes west of the small town of Shreiber along the Trans Canada Highway, and about 80 km east of Nipigon. The park has two parts which are quite different. The small… Read morePhotographing Ontario’s Rainbow Falls Provincial Park