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03/12/2008 10:29:44 AM · #1 |
Hey all....I'm planning on a road trip (as long as my hand has healed from surgery) in the middle of June. Going to Niagra Falls then on to Toronto to visit one of my reps (for the job that pays my photography habit) then I have the rest of the weekend to explore. Would love some suggestions on where to go, what to see or if anyone would like to meet up with me.
Thanks a bunch!! gayle
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03/13/2008 07:22:55 AM · #2 |
bump for the morning crowd
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03/13/2008 12:10:54 PM · #3 |
OK....bump for the afternoon crowd.
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03/13/2008 12:31:07 PM · #4 |
When you are in Niagara Falls (on the Canadian Side), I would recommend going to the Butterfly Conservatory and the Exotic Bird Kindom as they both offer good photo opportunities.
As for specific locations in Toronto, I'm still trying to figure that out myself! I'm sure there are lots of photos to be had downtown just by wondering around. The Historic Distillery District is a great place to visit, and it is photogenic. Center Island is also a good place to go in the summer. The Toronto Zoo is decent, but there are many cages and plastic walls that aren't always helpful from a photographic standpoint. Woodbine racetrack is good if you like horses.
I hope that is helpful. |
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03/13/2008 12:31:57 PM · #5 |
That's a tough one! There are many great places to shoot in the Toronto area in summer.
If you're looking for urban subjects, walking the city core is pretty easy and there are many unique architectural sights to see.
If you're looking for more rural opportunities, pretty much anywhere on the Niagara Escarpment is quite spectacular. Rattlesnake Point and Crawford Lake are about 45 minutes west of Toronto. I also recommend Spencer Gorge and Webster Falls near Dundas. And if you're going to be in the Dundas/Hamilton area...there's the Royal Botanical Gardens. In June they should be in full bloom.
Within an hour's drive of Toronto, there are some favourite spots for photographers: the Cheltenham Badlands, Terra Cotta, Fergus/Elora (the Elora Gorge), downtown Guelph, etc.
Google any of these for more info. I'm sure you'll find something appealing.
Good luck. |
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03/13/2008 01:48:13 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Fromac:
...downtown Guelph... |
That surprised me! :-) If you'll excuse the bluntness, what's so great about downtown Guelph? Maybe I haven't been there enough. I guess it's very pretty, especially in summer.
There are literally dozens of small villages, hamlets, and towns around the area of Guelph/Hamilton/Burlington and Toronto that are picturesque and beautiful, like Lowville, Campellville, Terra Cotta, Glen Williams, Port Credit.
There are innumerable parks and conservation areas, like Hilton Falls, Forks of the Credit, Bronte Creek Park (my favourite place -- we sat in front of an open fire there yesterday while nearby, people were millng around going through all the steps of making maple syrup), Mountsberg bird sanctuary, Mount Nemo (breathtaking).... really so many naturally beautiful places here. |
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03/13/2008 02:08:32 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by Louis:
Originally posted by Fromac:
...downtown Guelph... |
That surprised me! :-) If you'll excuse the bluntness, what's so great about downtown Guelph? Maybe I haven't been there enough. I guess it's very pretty, especially in summer.
There are literally dozens of small villages, hamlets, and towns around the area of Guelph/Hamilton/Burlington and Toronto that are picturesque and beautiful, like Lowville, Campellville, Terra Cotta, Glen Williams, Port Credit.
There are innumerable parks and conservation areas, like Hilton Falls, Forks of the Credit, Bronte Creek Park (my favourite place -- we sat in front of an open fire there yesterday while nearby, people were millng around going through all the steps of making maple syrup), Mountsberg bird sanctuary, Mount Nemo (breathtaking).... really so many naturally beautiful places here. |
I thought you might weigh in on this topic.
Guelph isn't nearly as nice as it was, but there is still some beautiful old architecture, much of it in 19th century limestone. The high concentration of old, interesting churches in the downtown area is another good reason to visit.
I'd forgotten about Bronte Creek and Mountsberg. Good call. |
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03/13/2008 02:11:01 PM · #8 |
thanks guys for the info. I'm looking forward to the travel. Some of the places mentioned would love to see, especially the birds and butterflies! Thanks again!
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