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Great Lakes Lighthouses
Great Lakes lighthouses were built in quick succession to meet the safety needs of the growing maritime traffic on the Great Lakes.
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Best Ontario Beach on Georgian Bay on Lake Huron
The sandy beach of Wasaga Beach on Georgian Bay stretches for 14 kilometers along the southern shores of Lake Huron and makes this area a prime destination for swimmers.
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Exploring Georgian Bay's west shore
A photo tour of some of Southwestern Ontario's most breathtaking scenery, and a description of some of the adventures you will find along Georgian Bay's southwestern shore.
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FATHOM FIVE NATIONAL MARINE PARK
In the 1850's, shipping around Tobermorey, Ontario began in earnest. Due to increasing numbers of shipwrecks, improved navigational aids were developed. Three lighthouses, Big Tub, Flowerpot and Cove Island were erected to guide the ships on the lake.
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Blue Mountain's Enchanting Scenic Caves
Canada's Blue Mountain is for more than just ski enthusiasts. Deep within the mountain, part of the Niagara Escarpment, exist the spectacular Scenic Caves.
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Camping the Bruce Peninsula
Between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, this narrow promontory boasts extraordinary scenery, geology and plant life along the northern extent of the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve.
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Mysterious Ghost Lake
Mysterious Ghost Lake's eerie white sheen had both scientific explanations and a native legend to describe its evolution.
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The Tale of Flowerpot Island
The tale of Flowerpot Island evokes thoughts of mystery and intrigue on an island that possesses rich natural and human history.
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SAINTE-MARIE AMONG THE HURONS
In the seventeenth century, Jesuit priests established a wilderness mission in New France. Today, a reconstructed palisade gives testimony to the priest's efforts to convert the aboriginal peoples to Christianity.
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Trent-Severn Waterway Action Plan 2009
Parks Canada receives new priorities for Ontario Rivers, Lakes and Communities along the 386 km waterway connecting Lake Ontario and Georgian Bay.
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The Many Waterfalls of the Niagara Escarpment
There is something about the sight and sound of water cascading over a rocky precipice that stirs our souls, our imagination and our sense of awe.
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Winter EcoTours in Ontario Canada
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre in Midland Ontario Canada is just perfect for Winter Eco Tours with snow shoe treks and cross country skiing for the whole family.
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A Night Out With the Trailer Park Boys
In the early morning hours of June 27, 2009, the news of well-known visitors tore through a small Owen Sound, Ontario bar. "The Trailer Park Boys are here!"
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Alvin Buck Jones
Alvin "Buck" Jones, former NHL defenseman played with Detroit Red Wings dies just a week after celebrating his 90th birthday.
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Blue Mountain Pottery – A Canadian Classic
Blue Mountain Pottery was in business from 1947 to 2004 and created many unique and one of a kind decorative sculptures.
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Canoeing In The Kawarthas
To reconnect with a canoe, or try canoe camping, there's no better time than the present and no better place than the Kawarthas.
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Chapman's Offers Allergen-free Product Choices
Chapman's Ice Cream offers a large variety of tasty treats with allergen-free choices. Options include delicious peanut/nut-free and gluten-free products.
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Etienne Brûlé
Adventurous Etienne Brûlé, paved the way for future explorations of the Canadian wilderness, covering his name in glory until his final act of treason.
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Explorers of Canada, Part XI: Jean Nicolet
The Story of Jean Nicolet, who discovered Lake Michigan
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Summer at Midwest Ski Resorts
In summertime, ski resorts turn to a full range of warm weather adventure alternatives. Here’s a sampling of what's happening in the Midwest U.S and Canada.
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The Tenderness of Wolves--Review
Set in 1867, this invigorating debut pursues themes of love, loss, and loyalty against the backdrop of a murder mystery set in the harsh wilds of the Canadian frontier.
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Trek the Bruce Peninsula
The Bruce Peninsula is home to the Fathom Five National Marine Park, over 500km of pristine shoreline, and the Bruce Trail, meandering through the Niagara Escarpment.
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Wildflowers of the Bruce
The Bruce Peninsula is home to many rare wildflowers. This week we take a photo tour of some of the lovely and unusual species blooming there in late summer.
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Southern Ontario Tornado Outbreak 2009
Declared the largest tornado outbreak in Canadian history, a total of 18 tornadoes touched down. This surpassed the number of tornadoes in the 2006 Ontario outbreak.
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Dr. Frederick Banting and Insulin
Dr. Frederick Banting earned Nobel Prize in 1923 and was knighted in 1934 for Insulin discovery. Sir Banting was also an artist, painting with members of Group of Seven
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Free Music Events and Festivals in Ontario
For the live music lover, here is a regional guide to some of the best free festivals happening in Ontario this summer.
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HURON CHRISTMAS CAROL
The first Canadian Christmas carol was written by a Jesuit missionary in Canada's wilderness in the early 1600's. It was translated into English in the 19th Century and was recorded by Bruce Cockburn. It is a beautiful and haunting piece.
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Larkwhistle garden
Continuing our photo tour of the Bruce Peninsula, we pay a visit to Larkwhistle, the garden of writer Patrick Lima and his partner John Scanlan.
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Mysterious Disappearance of the Bannockburn
Does the ghost of the Canadian freighter Bannockburn still sail the stormy waters of Lake Superior, trying to find a safe harbour for her doomed crew ?
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Shaman Herbs SWEETGRASS
One of The First Nations sacred Herbs, sweetgrass is beautiful, sweet smelling and worth getting to know. It is also very easy to grow.
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Slow Food Picnic at the Brick Works
From gourmet truffles to grilled goat, a little something for everyone into eating well, locally and sustainably in your own backyard!
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The History of Long Branch, Ontario 1884 - 1984
Long Branch Park was once an exclusive summer vacation site catering to Toronto's elite. The reason for its success was also one of the main causes of its decline.
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CORMORANTS AND OTHER FISH EATING BIRDS
CORMORANTS AND OTHER FISH EATING BIRDS The cormorant is in trouble again. With each fleeting day the necessity for cormorant restraining measures become more obvious. We require a nation wide answer to cormorant over population. A complicated conflict continues within the ecosystem of the Great Lakes, their watersheds and inland lakes and the cormorants
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Crossing Canada - Part VI
Moving through Ontario, life on the train, etc.
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First Nations and Inuit of Canada
In 1996, Former Governor General Romeo Leblanc proclaimed June 21st of every year as the National Aboriginal Day. It is the day we celebrate the contribution of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (mixed blood) peoples to Canada.
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The Canadian Martyrs
The Canadian Martyrs were eight Jesuit missionaries who tried to convert the First Nations to Christianity in the mid-17th Century.
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Becoming a Bestselling Author, Part I: An Interview with Barbara Kyle
Award-winning Canadian author Barbara Kyle tells how she became a successful author.
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