Hidden gem or popular tourist destination? Both? Paris, Ontario is not really on the radar of long time residents of the province. It’s some small town between Cambridge and Brantford that’s a bit out of the way (as far as Southern Ontario standards go). But, more and more, the charms of the Canadian Paris are…Continue reading Penman’s Dam and the Iconic Train Bridge (Paris, Ontario)
Category: Small Town Ontario
McGowan Falls In Durham, Ontario: Up Close And High Speed (September, 2020)
It wasn’t even a planned stop on our day trip. But, McGowan Falls and an empty parking lot were too much to pass up. The waterfall / dam is located on the Saugeen River in the town of Durham, Ontario. From a photographic standpoint, these were the facts: High water volume A dam across the…Continue reading McGowan Falls In Durham, Ontario: Up Close And High Speed (September, 2020)
Fenelon Falls, Ontario: Lock 34 Of The Trent Severn Waterway
It’s only about 20-30 minutes from our summer spot. Yet, rarely do we head over to Fenelon Falls. Bobcaygeon is closer and Peterborough or Lindsay have much more in the way of amenities. But, there was this paddling life vest I needed for the Pelican Magna 100 kayak and it was only available at the…Continue reading Fenelon Falls, Ontario: Lock 34 Of The Trent Severn Waterway
Small Town Ontario: St. Marys (The Stone Town On The Thames River)
A grew up a fairly short drive away from St. Marys. I still live just over an hour away from this town in Perth County, Ontario. Yet, I’ve rarely stopped to visit. But, now that I have, I’m itching to get back for a more thorough photographic tour. The unique stone architecture, using limestone quarried…Continue reading Small Town Ontario: St. Marys (The Stone Town On The Thames River)