The Fairmont Château Laurier is the perfect place to take that vacation in Ottawa that you’ve been thinking about. It’s one of the best hotels in Ottawa, and quite possibly in Canada at large.
At the edge of the continent, Atlantic Canada has jaw-dropping vistas, but here are the ones worth writing home about.
LARGE ON BLACK (press F11 for full screen view) Facebook | CTF | Twitter| HDR| Victoria HDR| Top 50 Showcase| My HDR Tutorial Location Info... The first lighthouse on Canada's west coast is still in operation! There hasn't been a keeper here since the light was automated in 1929, but every year many thousands of visitors step inside a real l9th century light, and capture some of the feeling of ships wrecked and lives saved. Built by the British in 1860, when Vancouver Island was not yet part of Canada, Fisgard's red brick house and white tower has stood faithfully at the entrance to Esquimalt harbour. Once a beacon for the British Royal Navy's Pacific Squadron, today Fisgard still marks home base for the Royal Canadian Navy. Inside the building are two floors of exhibits, dealing with shipwrecks, storms, far- flung lights, and the everyday working equipment of the light keeper a century ago. Right next to the tower stirs on the second floor, a specially-made video evokes the loneliness and isolation that was the lot of the l9th century keeper. The waterfront sites at Fisgard Lighthouse and Fort Rodd Hill are extremely photogenic, especially with the scenic backdrop of the Olympic Mountains in neighbouring Washington state. The Strait of Juan de Fuca almost always offers a wide variety of ships, from small sailing vessels, to enormous cargo ships, and the proximity of the Canadian Navy base means that military craft of several nations are often seen at close range. Wildlife at the sites includes Columbian black-tailed deer, river otters, mink, raccoons, harbour seals, and sea lions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Permissions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- © 2010 Brandon Godfrey Not for profit bloggers are welcome. I can always use the free publicity. I do not use Getty Images. If you would like to use any of my photos, please contact me by flickrmail, or e-mail. Thank You ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Shot near Cabri, Saskatchewan, an hour or so before sunset. Cabri is a small town about a 45 minute drive northwest of Swift Current. The wheat looked so different to me from one field to the next. The changing clouds, light positions I stood in obviously made a difference. I love how the wheat looks even warmer here in the evening sun. www.mgreerphoto.blogspot.com
There is something magical about seeing PEI from the air, even before you step off the plane at the Charlottetown Airport. With a bird’s eye view, tilled farmers’ fields resemble a patchwork quilt and pristine sandy beaches seem as if they could go on forever. Here are our top 10…
Celebrating the country we love. * * * Winnipeg At sunset in #beautifulcanada, Winnipeg shows that winter can stun—in the good way, too. * * * Whistler Blackcomb This morning in #beautifulcanada, the skies sunny and crystalline blue over North...
After three amazing days in Banff, we made our way to the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. This is the view we woke up to every morning. How can a place like this even be real?
Looking for something fun and adventurous to do this summer? Why not take a roadtrip across Canada? When I first came to Canada, I fell in love with the flat prairie landscapes and Northern lights. Picture a landscape that's so flat and open -...
The Fundy Trail Parkway is a network of trails along New Brunswick’s Fundy Coast allowing visitors to experience a UNESCO-listed Biosphere in a day-trip from Saint John.
Adventure Travel: Dream Vacation Canada Saskatchewan is dubbed the "bread basket" of Canada, and is famous for its prairies and wheat fields.
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Trees changing their colours in the Acadian forests of Northern New Brunswick, between Bathurst and Cambelton.
Clayoquot Sound, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
If you're visiting Canada, understanding the country's geography is essential to planning your trip. Discover more through these 20 regional maps.
(2014, juin). Il suffit qu’on traverse le pont de l’île pour sentir qu’on arrive à la campagne. On est à quelques kilomètres à peine de Québec, et pourtant on se sent ailleurs. Qu’on entame le tour de l’île vers la gauche ou vers la droite en sortant du pont, les prises de vue bucoliques […]
Last updated: June 23, 2020 Located right on the Arctic Ocean in Canada’s Northwest Territories is a little fishing village called Tuktoyaktuk. Like Easter Island, Tuktoyaktuk is one of those places totally off the beaten path. In fact, up until the end of 2017, Tuktoyaktuk was only accessible via boat, plane, or a winter ice […]
Photo: Jacques Pleau
