Monthly Archives: May 2006

“Doors Open 2006” – Distillery District, Toronto, Ontario

Posted on May 28, 2006 by Ron

We were in Toronto to visit a number of the buildings that were open to the public as part of the 2006 “Door Open” event. We had spent one day with members of the Ontario Photo Collective and now we … Continue reading →

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Osgoode Hall – “Doors Open”, Toronto

Posted on May 28, 2006 by Ron

Osgoode Hall – “Doors Open”, Toronto This weekend, we were in Toronto to photograph some of the buildings which would not normally be open to the public for photography. The “Open Doors” weekend provides access to a great many buildings … Continue reading →

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Fort York – “Doors Open”, Toronto

Posted on May 28, 2006 by Ron

Fort York – “Doors Open”, Toronto (2006) The original garrison of Fort York was built by Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe in 1793. During the War of 1812, the fort was abandoned in the face of American advances but re-established … Continue reading →

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“Doors Open 2006” – Press Building, Toronto, Ontario

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Ron

The Press Building was one of the buildings which was open to the public for viewing and photographing as part of the “Doors Open” event in Toronto and we were making the circuit with members of the Ontario Photo Collective … Continue reading →

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“Doors Open 2006” – LCBO/Train Station – Toronto, Ontario

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Ron

One of our selected stops on the Doors Open 2006 tour route was the LCBO retail outlet in the converted train station building on Yonge Street in Toronto. Although the shelves inside house new products in shiny bottles, much of … Continue reading →

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“Doors Open 2006” – Steamwhistle Brewing, Toronto, Ontario

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Ron

In addition to having their facilities open for public viewing during the “Doors Open 2006” event, the Steamwhistle Brewing Company also had their small train operating and giving interested visitors a short, though fun, ride along the rails.

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“Doors Open” – Toronto 2006

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Ron

Very few people visit Toronto, Ontario without at least taking a peek at the CN Tower. I’ve been there often but this was my first time to be there with a digital SLR. The “Doors Open” Toronto 2006 was underway … Continue reading →

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“Doors Open 2006” – Toronto Distillery District Police Station

Posted on May 27, 2006 by Ron

We visited this police station as part of the “Doors Open” event in Toronto. The police station is high tech but doesn’t look high tech from the outside because the current police station has been constructed inside of the exterior … Continue reading →

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Rondeau Provincial Park, Ontario

Posted on May 18, 2006 by Ron

Rondeau Provincial Park, Ontario This was the first time that I had ever seen a May-Apple in blossom so despite the rain this was a treat for me to photograph. The flower has a waxy texture to it and is … Continue reading →

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Point Pelee National Park, Leamington, Ontario

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Ron

The water’s edge at Point Pelee National Park is the southernmost point in mainland Canada. It is located close by Leamington, Ontario, home to the Heinz food company.

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Monthly Archives: May 2006

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