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Black Bear Encounter Near Red Lake Ontario Enroute To Manitoba Okay so the title sounds a little dramatic, it wasn't like we stumbled on a black bear along a trail or anything, but we did see one which was casually plodding through the long green grass on the side of the road near Red Lake. June 17, 2008: We said our farewells to our friend Guy today, who had a busy schedule... |
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Norseman Capital Of The World Red Lake Northern Ontario Canada A fairly quiet day with a short jaunt to the nearby Norseman Heritage Park in the town of Red Lake, the Norseman Capital of the World in Northern Ontario, Canada. June 16, 2008: Red Lake has its most recent history founded on gold mining, and nearby... |
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Checking Out An Air Tractor Plane At The Red Lake Airport We take a look at an Air Tractor AT802, a new development in Canadian aviation - right here in Red Lake, Ontario. June 14, 2008: A break in the weather today meant we were able to head out to the Red Lake... |
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Air Tractor AT802 Red Lake Picture of the bright yellow Air Tractor AT802 and it's chief pilot Guy Cannon at the Red Lake Airport, Ontario, Canada. June 14, 2008: With fuel levels low in Sandy Lake in the north of Ontario, Guy Cannon makes... |
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Looking Cool In The Air Tractor Plane Picture of Michelle decked out in the helmet used when flying the AT802 Air Tractor in Red Lake, Ontario, Canada. June 14, 2008: One of the safety requirements of flying the Air Tractor Bulk Fuel Hauling... |
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Flying About In Woodland Caribou Provincial Park Ontario An impromptu flight takes us over the pristine wilderness of Woodland Caribou Provincial Park from Red Lake in Ontario, Canada. June 13, 2008: We spent the day yesterday just driving from Thunder Bay - the plan was to... |
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We Take To The Air For Aerial Pictures Of Lake Superior And Environs Ontario A Cessna plane is our mode of transport as we take in the sights of Thunder Bay and Lake Superior, Ontario from above. June 8, 2008: After another late start - having stayed up all night plus half the morning... |
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Sunset From The Wing Tips Over Lake Superior Commonly seen with ocean like waves on its surface, Lake Superior was flat calm during our sunset flight. June 8, 2008 - cont'd: As organised, we headed back out to the airport and took to the air... |
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City Of Thunder Bay Lake Superior Ontario Canada Aerial picture of the the city of Thunder Bay on the shores of Lake Superior - a major service centre for Northwestern Ontario, Canada. June 8, 2008: Although European settlement began in the 17th century, the city of Thunder... |
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Steeped Sided Ouimet Canyon Ontario Aerial picture of Ouimet Canyon situated 60km northwest of Thunder Bay in Ontario. The canyon, which looks more like a tear in the landscape, is around 2kms long. June 8, 2008: Situated on Lake Superior's northern shore is the spectacular Ouimet Canyon... |
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Islands And Crystal Clear Water Of Lake Superior Ontario Intriguing aerial picture of forested islands surrounded by the crystal clear waters of Lake Superior, Ontario, Canada. June 8, 2008: The view from above was stunning during a flight over Lake Superior. A... |
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Water Water Everywhere At Kakabeka Falls Ontario After several days of torrential rainfall, we braved the elements to visit Kakabeka Falls (aka Niagara of the North) with our friends from Thunder Bay. June 7, 2008: It was a late start for everyone today after the concert last night and... |
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Rainbows Over The Kaministiquia River Gorge Ontario Picture of a pretty rainbow forming over the Kaministiquia River gorge and Kakabeka Falls viewing platform. June 7, 2008: With the mist from the flooded Kakabeka Falls hanging in the air - the... |
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Leaving The Shores Of Lake Superior And Heading West On the move again as we pack up and head west, leaving Agawa Bay and Lake Superior Provincial Park but exploring the shores of the mighty lake as we go. June 5, 2008: We woke this morning to a cold, damp day and a fog shrouded Lake Superior.... |
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Aguasabon Falls Terrace Bay Ontario Canada Picture of the Aguasabon Falls and river gorge in flood after rain in Terrace Bay, Ontario, Canada. June 5, 2008: The flood gates were definitely open today as we passed through the town of... |
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Pictographs On Agawa Rock Lake Superior Provincial Park Picture of Agawa Rock a high cliff face fringing lake Superior which features ancient pictographs June 5, 2008: Situated on a flat rock face - called Agawa Rock, are the ancient pictographs... |
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Beautiful Picture Perfect Lake Superior Ontario Picture of Lake Superior on a serene foggy day looking out from Agawa Rock in the Lake Superior Provincial Park, Ontario. June 5, 2008: On a rough day Lake Superior is more like an ocean sporting large swells which... |
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Sandy Shores Of Agawa Bay Lake Superior Provincial Park The last time we were here on the sandy shores of Agawa Bay in Lake Superior Provincial Park was in early October 2007, when the nights were chilly and the leaves were a glorious medley of colours. May 31 - June 4, 2008: Let's see ... the weather forecast for the next couple of days is for... |
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Rock Art On Agawa Bay Beach Lake Superior Picture of a smooth rock design along the beach in Agawa Bay in the Lake Superior Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada. May 31 - June 4, 2008: Every so often I get a little urge to do something artistic. Today,... |
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Spectacular Lake Superior Sunset Ontario Picture of a man and child watching the spectacular sunset from along the sandy beach of Agawa Bay in Lake Superior Provincial Park, Ontario. May 31 - June 4, 2008: Our second evening out to watch the sunset from along the sandy beach... |
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Leaving Killarney Provincial Park For New Adventures In Ontario This morning we packed up the camper and headed off from Killarney Provincial Park for new adventures even if it was raining! May 30, 2007: Although we'd originally planned to spend just 3 nights at Killarney... |
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Friendly Raccoons And Awesome Sunsets At Killarney Provincial Park What else could we ask for? Wildlife, scenery, and sunsets to boot at Killarney Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. May 28 & 29, 2008: Over the course of the next two days we focused on re-organising the... |
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Romantic Sunset Killarney Provincial Park Ontario Picture taken during one of the evenings we spent enjoying a romantic sunset over George Lake in Killarney Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada. May 28 & 29, 2008: Besides the nasty biting flies, Rolf and I enjoyed our evenings at... |
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Rocky Raccoon Returns Killarney Provincial Park Ontario Picture of our new found friend Rocky the Raccoon returning to our site for sunset in Killarney Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada. May 29, 2008: Our daily visitor, Rocky Raccoon comes by the campsite a second time today as... |
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Killarney Provincial Park George Lake Sunset Picture of hiking boots and a backpack on the rocky shores of George Lake during sunset in Killarney Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada. May 28, 2008: A spectacular show as the sun sets above the still waters of George Lake in... |
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Snakes And Marine Railways In Big Chute Ontario A close up look at an engineering marvel in Big Chute Ontario, then an encounter with a natural marvel - a snake which crosses our path! May 27, 2008: Before leaving the lower Georgian Bay region, we shot across to check out the... |
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Snake Encounter Big Chute Ontario Picture of the snake we encountered while exploring the Marine Railway in Big Chute, Ontario. May 27, 2008: While walking back to the camper from the Marine Railway in Big Chute,... |
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George Lake Killarney Provincial Park Sunset Ontario Picture of the stunning sunset over George Lake in Killarney Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada. May 27, 2008: George Lake campground in Killarney Provincial Park is a magic place to watch... |
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From Fields Of Yellow To Historical Sites In Ontario A day of mixed experiences and frustrations as we try to explore a few highlights of southern Georgian Bay, Ontario. May 26, 2008: This morning we packed up the camper and headed for the Ford Dealer in the... |
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Sainte Marie Among The Hurons Historical Park Midland Picture of a costumed interpreter tending a pot over a fire in the Native Area of Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons in Midland, Ontario. May 26, 2008: Sainte-Marie among the Hurons is the re-created headquarters of a French... |
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The Crystal Clear Shores Of Lake Huron At Sauble Beach Ontario Waterfalls and sandy beaches were on the agenda for today, as we checked out Sauble Falls Provincial Park and the resort town of Sauble Beach on the sandy shores of Lake Huron, Ontario. May 25, 2008: Our first main stop was at the Sauble Falls Provincial Park. We actually drove... |
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Wind Power Generation On The Bruce Peninsula Ontario Three large turbines positioned along Highway 6 on the Bruce Peninsula produce enough energy for the immediate area as an alternative to fossil fuels, nuclear, or hydro dams. May 25, 2008: We head away from the Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National... |
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Flowerpots Of Flowerpot Island Fathom Five Marine Park Ontario A trip to Flowerpot Island brings us face to face with two natural rock stacks - proof of the erosive powers of Lake Huron in the Fathom Five National Marine Park. May 24, 2008: The boat trip to Flowerpot Island includes a brief tour of the area by water... |
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Shipwrecks And Flowerpots Of The Fathom Five National Marine Park Cruising the pristine waters of Lake Huron as we explore the Fathom Five National Marine Park and its many treasures. May 24, 2008: Today dawned bright and sunny and as well as taking a boat tour out to... |
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Farewell To Brantford Ontario Canada North James and don't spare the horses .. today we said our goodbyes and left Brantford for the Bruce Peninsula and the shores of Lake Huron. May 23, 2008: Wow ... can hardly believe it's nearly the end of May already! We've had a... |
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Spring In Niagara On The Lake Ontario Canada Memories of the grey days of winter fade into our distant memory as we drive the Niagara Parkway to the beautiful town of Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario where spring has sprung. May 16, 2008: With our friend in tow, we head off from Brantford for a day tour of the... |
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Toronto Night Lights Ontario Canada Picture of the CN Tower and city lights in the metropolis of Toronto on a clear spring night. May 16, 2008: The day ends with a night out with our friends at one of their favourite clubs... |
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Tulips Galore In Niagara On The Lake Ontario Canada Picture of the colourful tulips which are in plentiful supply throughout the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake during spring in Ontario, Canada. May 16, 2008: One of my favourite spring time locations in Ontario is the small community of... |
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Spanish Aero Car Niagara River Ontario Picture of the Spanish Aero Car, built in 1913 and opened in August 1916, this cable car is suspended above the Whirlpool Rapids of the Niagara River. May 16, 2008: The fact that it's considered an antique cable car shouldn't put you... |
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Lock 3 Welland Canals St Catharines Ontario Picture of a large freight ship entering Lock 3 of the Welland Canals system in St Catharines, Ontario, Canada. May 16, 2008: We lucked out with a lot of ship traffic at Lock 3 of the Welland Canals... |
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The Extreme South Of Canada Point Pelee National Park Ontario A stroll around one of the smallest National Parks of Canada, Point Pelee and an encounter with a few of the locals - geese, snakes, birds, and turtles. May 13, 2008: Since we were heading so far southwest, a visit to Point Pelee National Park... |
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Canadian Geese Point Pelee National Park Ontario Picture of a pair of Canadian Geese with their goslings next to the Marsh Boardwalk at Point Point National Park, Ontario, Canada. May 13, 2008: We'd just arrived at the Marsh Boardwalk when this family of Canadian Geese... |
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