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Fort Ontario, Oswego, NY

Fort Ontario, Oswego, NY I had spent the night in my tent at Selkirk Shores State Park which is located about 20 miles to the east of Oswego, NY. While checking out in the morning, park staff had told me … Continue reading

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St. Lawrence Seaway – Eisenhower Lock – Massena, NY

St. Lawrence Seaway – Eisenhower Lock – Massena, NY (Location) (Enlarge) The Eisenhower Lock near Massena NY (Location) is one of two American-operated locks on the St. Lawrence River. Five other locks are operated along this route on the Canadian … Continue reading

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Fort Wellington National Historic Site, Prescott, Ontario

Fort Wellington National Historic Site, Prescott, Ontario (Location) I arrived at Fort Wellington today after being a spectator at the re-enactment of the French and Indian War at the former site of Fort de la Presentation on the opposite shore … Continue reading

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Fort Niagara, New York State

August 20, 2011 – After stopping in Youngstown, NY for a few minutes so that I could photograph some of Youngstown’s painted fire hydrants, we headed on to the point of land where Fort Niagara was located. It is a … Continue reading

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Fort York – “Doors Open”, Toronto

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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Rondeau Provincial Park, Ontario

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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A Visit to Owl Woods – Amherst Island, Ontario (April, 2006)

Amherst Island is an island on the east end of Lake Ontario and can be reached by a car ferry that leaves from the mainland on the half hour. (Location) The trick, then , is to arrive at the dock … Continue reading

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