What with global warming and climate change, nobody knows what to expect anymore from one year to the next. In 2010 Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec have enjoyed the finest Summer in memory, followed by an equally memorable Fall. Here are a few photos to show what I mean: let's all enjoy God's masterpieces! Ive identified a few landmarks in and around Ottawa, but aside from that Ill just leave you to enjoy this joyous bounty of colour.
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What it's all about.
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typical covered bridge ...
in Western Quebec (the Outaouais)
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Gatineau Park This relatively compact National Park of some 363 sq.km. (140 sq. mi.) is...
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Lake Pink Its one of several lakes in the Park, equipped with lookouts and hiking...
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"Huron lookout"
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"Etienne Brule lookout"
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"Champlain lookout" (telephoto about 4X)
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W. L. Mackenzie King Leader of the Liberal Party for 29 years, he was Prime Minister for 21...
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(presented as a digital watercolour)
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Plaisance Falls ...
and park (two photos) On the Quebec side of the Ottawa River,...
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Now we've crossed ... ... the Ottawa River into Eastern Ontario.
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Pakenham This small village in Eastern Ontario is noted for its beautiful...
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(another digital watercolour)
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the National Gallery of Canada (as seen from a hot-air balloon). The bridge joins Ottawa ON and Gatineau QC.
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Rideau Hall plaque This, and the three following photos, show some of the trees on the...
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