The Tours Over

Ξ November 30th, 2008 | → 3 Comments | ∇ Tripin around Towns, Uncategorized |

Stumbled upon this Bus parked in a wooded area. It appears the road tour may be over for a while. Not sure if anyone was living in it or not. Please click for a larger size.

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Conn Stafford Smythe R.I.P. in beautiful Muskoka

Ξ November 28th, 2008 | → 12 Comments | ∇ Historic Muskoka, In and Around Muskoka Ontario |

Toronto Maple Leaf fans are hoping for the turning over of a new leaf (no pun intended) with the signing of Brian Burke as the new President and GM announced recently. With this news I thought of Conn Stafford Smythe who rests peacefully across the road from my cottage overlooking Lake Rosseau in Muskoka. Stafford was the son of the great Conn Smythe and only lived to the age of 50 while embroiled in controversy with control of the Leafs and Maple Leaf Gardens.

They have changed Stafford’s headstone in recent years as it used to read; “He was dearly loved by his wife, children, and many friends, he was persecuted to death by his enemies. Now he sleeps peacefully in the quiet north country that loved him for the person he was”

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Henshaw Lake in Muskoka

Ξ November 26th, 2008 | → 10 Comments | ∇ In and Around Muskoka Ontario, On the Water |

I took over 100 new photos last weekend and my CF card crapped out on me.  Thanks to the data recovery software I got them back.   Henshaw Lake on #118 towards Port Carling . Some of the smaller lakes are freezing over. You don’t dare walk on them yet though.

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Winter Road

Ξ November 24th, 2008 | → 2 Comments | ∇ In and Around Muskoka Ontario |

We have snow! There was not as much up north as I thought there would be. I noticed far more snow around the ski hills near Mount St. Louis, Moonstone area with many trees broken and bent over from the weight of  the snow.

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When you come to a fork in the river – take it

Ξ November 18th, 2008 | → 2 Comments | ∇ In and Around Muskoka Ontario |

I have not had a chance to get back up north and take some snow related photos as of yet. Hopefully this weekend. I guess that’s what happens when life gets in the way. Here is a shot up in Caledon, Ontario of the Forks of the Credit River.

 

Fishing off the Parry Sound Wharf

Ξ November 16th, 2008 | → 3 Comments | ∇ In and Around Muskoka Ontario |

It was an ominous day in Parry Sound (birthplace of Bobby Orr) where I spotted these kids fishing off the local wharf.  I blasted off a few shots as they ignored me while they concentrated on baiting their hooks. Then without saying anything to them they turned and smiled.

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The Leaning Doors of Rosseau

Ξ November 13th, 2008 | → 2 Comments | ∇ Historic Muskoka, In and Around Muskoka Ontario, Tripin around Towns |

I posted a similar shot of these doors I found up in Rosseau back in June. Many liked them so I thought I would show from the opposite angle.

 

The Drive Thru on Muskoka Road #38

Ξ November 12th, 2008 | → 2 Comments | ∇ In and Around Muskoka Ontario, Uncategorized |

There are many roadside signs offering up “cheap smokes” as you cruise through Muskoka Road #38. This road starts in Bala and connects to Highway #400 passing through the Wahta Mohawk Reserve. It was raining and I was short on time but managed to snap this photo of a drive thru shop along the way.  Click on the photo for biggie size

 

Lest We Forget

Ξ November 10th, 2008 | → 3 Comments | ∇ In and Around Muskoka Ontario, Tripin around Towns, Uncategorized |

Remembrance Day, also know as Poppy Day. We are so removed and insulated from what it was like for our dads, brothers, uncles, grandfathers and friends to go off to war and never arrive home again or return changed forever. We now take those sacrifices for granted. Please ponder it a moment…

Taken in Bala Ontario overlooking the Moon River

 

The JW Marriott in Muskoka

Ξ November 7th, 2008 | → 1 Comments | ∇ In and Around Muskoka Ontario |

There is only one JW Marriott Hotel in all of Canada and its located at the Red Leaves resort near Minett in Muskoka. This is a massive resort built on 1400 acres and located on the shores of Lake Rosseau. There is a 700 acre nature trail, spa, restaurants, theater and more. It was still under construction when I strolled by but parts of it should be opening soon.

 

Muskoka through the Trees

Ξ November 5th, 2008 | → 3 Comments | ∇ In and Around Muskoka Ontario |

Most of the leaves have dropped off now. A few are still hanging on as the bleakness of fall approaches.

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Looking Back at Bala Falls

Ξ November 3rd, 2008 | → 2 Comments | ∇ Historic Muskoka, In and Around Muskoka Ontario, On the Water, Tripin around Towns |

While taking a drive through the town of Bala in Muskoka its hard not to miss the Save the Bala Falls signs.  Many locals and cottagers are very upset at the possible destruction of  the natural beauty of these falls with a proposed hydroelectric plant being built. This photo was taken “looking back” at the road over the dam and railway bridge near Purks Place and the old stone church.

 

On Frozen Pond

Ξ November 2nd, 2008 | → 1 Comments | ∇ Boathouses of Muskoka, On the Water, Uncategorized |

Last night the temperature went down to about -2C.  When I awoke I noticed the pond out front was frozen and contained some unique patterns in the ice. I knew it was time to get the boats out for November is upon us.

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