Category Archives: Quebec

Gatineau, Quebec Balloon Festival/Festival de Montgolfières de Gatineau 2011

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Ron

(UPDATE: Saturday, September 3, 2011 blog entry – Balloons didn’t launch in the evening but it looked promising for awhile. Photographed other things instead.) September 2, 2011:It’s that time of year again and the Festival de Montgolfières de Gatineau starts … Continue reading →

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International Fireworks Competition at Lac Leamy

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Ron

Since returning from Italy three weeks ago,  I have had my camera out of its bag only twice. When I saw Wagboy’s fireworks photos in  a Flickr posting, I decided my shutter finger needed some exercise and off I went … Continue reading →

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MACKENZIE KING ESTATE in GATINEAU PARK

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Ron

In was getting somewhat late in the day when we decided to take a trip up into the Gatineau Hills to see what we could see.  The original plan was to go to the lookout but the main roads in … Continue reading →

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Night Lights of Old Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Ron

A bit chilly on the fingers but fun nonetheless to walk around the darkened streets of Old Montreal looking for interesting night scenes to photograph.

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Montreal, Quebec – The daytime view from Mont Royal

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Ron

After a breakfast/lunch/brunch at Eggspectation in Old Montreal, we hopped in the car, left the cobblestone roadways of Old Montreal behind, and drove to the parking lot atop Mont Royal. The walk from the parking lot to the viewing area … Continue reading →

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Old Montreal, Quebec – Just out wandering on a cold Sunday morning – Part 2

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Ron

Cour d’Appel Du Quebec It was morning. It was cold. The wind made it feel like -20C despite the bright sunshine. Very few people out on the streets. Wandering around the streets of Old Montreal under those conditions is quite … Continue reading →

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Old Montreal, Quebec – Just out wandering on a cold Sunday morning – Part 1

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Ron

It was morning. It was cold. The wind made it feel like -20C despite the bright sunshine. Very few people out on the streets. Wandering around the streets of Old Montreal under those conditions is quite the experience. The quiet … Continue reading →

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Montreal, Quebec

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Ron

My wife and I decided to travel to Montreal, Quebec for a bit of a change. Weather conditions were supposed to be nice but another cold front came through and temperatures dropped abruptly as we were driving along. Gusting winds … Continue reading →

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Pink Lake, Gatineau Hills, Gatineau, Quebec

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Ron

Pink Lake, Gatineau Hills, Gatineau, Quebec Once I had had enough of the heat and humidity of the Butterfly show at the Carleton University Greenhouses Carleton butterflies Day one , I got a bit of fresh air in the Gatineau … Continue reading →

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S.P.C.A. Outaouais: Fund-Raising Modelshoot

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Graeme

S.P.C.A. Outaouais: Fund-raising ModelShoot The S.P.C.A. held a modelshoot to raise funds for animal vaccines. The idea was to go to a Boat and Gym to take pictures of models and give a donation to the charity. I couldn’t resist … Continue reading →

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