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Date: 1927
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Had the pleasure to photograph two Canada geese up close this morning, they did not mind us at all as we approached them carefully. They even came closer before going down to the river.
he Canadian Rockies are the easternmost part of the Canadian Cordillera, the collective name for the mountains of Western Canada. They form part of the American Cordillera, an essentially continuous sequence of mountain ranges that runs all the way from Alaska to the very tip of South America. The Cordillera, in turn, is the eastern part of the Pacific Ring of Fire that runs all the way around the Pacific Ocean.
View of Lake Louise in Alberta
The Canadian Rockies are bounded on the east by the Canadian Prairies, on the west by the Rocky Mountain Trench, and on the north by the Liard River. Contrary to popular misconception, the Rockies do not extend north into Yukon or Alaska, or west into central British Columbia. North of the Liard River, the Mackenzie Mountains, which are a distinct mountain range, form a portion of the border between the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. The mountain ranges to the west of the Rocky Mountain Trench in southern British Columbia are called the Columbia Mountains, and are not considered to be part of the Rockies by Canadian geologists.
The Canada goose, sometimes called Canadian goose, is a large wild goose with a black head and neck, white cheeks, white under its chin, and a brown body. It is native to the arctic and temperate regions of North America, and it is occasionally found during migration across the Atlantic in northern Europe. Wikipedia
Mass: 7.1 – 14 lbs (Male, Adult), 5.5 – 12 lbs (Female,
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Happy Canada Day!
The night sky was burst with colour on "Canada Eve" when Harbourfront Centre presented the spectacular fireworks show.
Buckpool and Fens Pool Local Nature Reserve
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The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) is a large, widespread wild goose species native to North America, easily recognizable by its black head and neck with a distinctive white chinstrap. It is found near freshwater areas like ponds, lakes, and marshes, and is well adapted to urban environments.
Key Characteristics
Appearance:
They have a brown body, a black head and neck, white cheek patches, and a black beak and legs. Males and females have similar plumage, though males are slightly larger.
Size:
They typically range from 75 to 110 cm in length, with a wingspan of 1.5 to 1.8 meters.
Diet:
Canada geese are primarily herbivores, or plant-eaters, using their serrated bills to graze on grasses, leaves, roots, seeds, and grains. They will also feed on aquatic vegetation and occasionally small insects or fish.
Behavior:
They are social birds that form large, noisy flocks. They are known for being very territorial and can become aggressive if they feel their nests or young are threatened, hissing and charging at perceived dangers.
Habitat and Distribution:
While native to North America, the Canada goose was introduced to Europe (including the UK) in the 17th century as an ornamental bird and has since established widespread populations there. They prefer open, grassy areas near water, which provides a safe escape route from predators.
Migration:
Canada geese are well-known for their seasonal migrations, often flying in a distinctive V-shaped formation that helps conserve energy by reducing wind resistance. The front position is rotated among the flock members as the lead bird tires.
However, not all populations are migratory. In areas with mild climates and consistent food sources (such as urban parks and agricultural fields in the US and UK), many populations have become non-migratory or sedentary year-round residents.
Reproduction:
Canada geese typically form monogamous pair bonds, often mating for life. The female incubates a clutch of around five eggs in a nest built near water, while the male stands guard. Goslings (baby geese) hatch with their eyes open and are able to walk and swim within 24 hours. Both parents lead and protect the goslings, which may form "gang broods" with other families.
Canada Darner (Aeshna canadensis)
Photo taken at the RBG along the Hendrie Valley boardwalk in Burlington.
After bathing and preening, this female Canada Warbler did some foraging to fuel its autumn migration south. I felt privileged to enjoy such a close view in a quiet corner of Confederation Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
CHÂTEAU FRONTENAC
Diseñado por el arquitecto Bruce Price, el castillo fue uno de una serie de hoteles estilo “château” construidos por la compañía Canadian Pacific Railway a finales del siglo XIX y comienzos del siglo XX.
Abierto desde 1893.
Los Aliados de la Segunda Guerra Mundial se reunieron durante la Primera y Segunda Conferencia de Quebec (en 1943 y 1944 respectivamente). Durante estas conferencias, funcionarios como el presidente estadounidense Franklin Delano Roosevelt, el primer ministro británico Winston Churchill y el primer ministro canadiense William Lyon Mackenzie King, discutieron la estrategia para la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
En 1953, este hotel fue utilizado como lugar de rodaje de la escena final de la película "I Confess" de Alfred Hitchcock, con Montgomery Clift y Anne Baxter.
Designed by architect Bruce Price, the castle was one of a series of château-style hotels built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Open since 1893.
The Allies of World War II met here during the First and Second Quebec Conferences (in 1943 and 1944 respectively). During these conferences, officials such as US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King discussed strategy for World War II.
In 1953, this hotel was used as a filming location for the final scene of Alfred Hitchcock's film "I Confess," starring Montgomery Clift and Anne Baxter.
Canadian Penny
1876 - 2013
R.I.P.
For this week's FlickrFriday theme of "Made No More" I chose the penny as a subject. The life (and death) of the Canadian Penny is so full of fun facts that they cannot all be listed here. But here are a few:
*** For the first 32 years of its life, 1876 - 1908, the penny was minted in Britain and shipped over.
*** Nicknamed a "copper", the penny was not actually made of copper from 1997 on. It was copper-plated zinc or steel.
*** Even with the reduced copper content, pennies in their final years were costing 1.6 cents to make.
*** The Canadian federal government has saved millions of dollars by discontinuing the minting of pennies.
CHÂTEAU FRONTENAC
Diseñado por el arquitecto Bruce Price, el castillo fue uno de una serie de hoteles estilo “château” construidos por la compañía Canadian Pacific Railway a finales del siglo XIX y comienzos del siglo XX.
Abierto desde 1893.
Los Aliados de la Segunda Guerra Mundial se reunieron durante la Primera y Segunda Conferencia de Quebec (en 1943 y 1944 respectivamente). Durante estas conferencias, funcionarios como el presidente estadounidense Franklin Delano Roosevelt, el primer ministro británico Winston Churchill y el primer ministro canadiense William Lyon Mackenzie King, discutieron la estrategia para la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
En 1953, este hotel fue utilizado como lugar de rodaje de la escena final de la película "I Confess" de Alfred Hitchcock, con Montgomery Clift y Anne Baxter.
Designed by architect Bruce Price, the castle was one of a series of château-style hotels built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Open since 1893.
The Allies of World War II met here during the First and Second Quebec Conferences (in 1943 and 1944 respectively). During these conferences, officials such as US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King discussed strategy for World War II.
In 1953, this hotel was used as a filming location for the final scene of Alfred Hitchcock's film "I Confess," starring Montgomery Clift and Anne Baxter.
The Gooderham Building, also known as the Flatiron Building, is an historic office building at 49 Wellington Street East in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the eastern edge of the city's Financial District (east of Yonge Street) in the St. Lawrence neighbourhood, wedged between Front Street and Wellington Street in Downtown Toronto, where they join up to form a triangular intersection. Completed in 1892, the red-brick edifice was an early example of a prominent flatiron building.
The Gooderham Building is the focal point of one of Toronto's most iconic vistas: looking west down Front Street towards the building's prominent rounded corner, framed on the sides by the heritage commercial blocks along Front Street, and with the skyscrapers of the Financial District towering in the background. The CN Tower is also visible from certain angles behind Brookfield Place. This vista frequently appears in imagery of the city.
Smile on Saturday theme: Flag unflagged
.....no flags just colours
... Canadian flag colours and more
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The Intact Centre is an office building located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that serves as the head offices of Ontario Power Generation and Intact Financial. It was originally built in 1975 for Ontario Hydro (of which OPG is a successor company) and has been previously known as Hydro Place, Ontario Hydro Building and Ontario Power Building. The building is owned by Triovest.
It was designed by the architect Kenneth Raymond Cooper with Consulting Architect Kenneth H. Candy, Chief Architect of Ontario Hydro, and Adamson Associates. Located at 700 University Avenue at the intersection of College Street in Downtown Toronto, the International Style building stands at 80.0 m and 19 floors with 113,898 m2 (1,225,990 sq ft) of space.
The building is served by Queen's Park station on the Toronto subway. The subway station connects the building to the MaRS Discovery District.
The building has a food court on the main floor which has restaurants such as Swiss Chalet, Subway, Tim Hortons, and Mr. Souvlaki. It also contains an INS convenience store, dental and eye offices. This food court is very popular among the people who work in the building as well as older students who go to Orde Street Junior Public School.
A beautiful group of Canada Geese enjoying the wonderful landscape of Andrew Haydon Park. Best viewed large =)
I got the look for about 1/2 second !
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