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I suspect this vessel may have sitting in this spot since 1963 when the town of Hay River, Northwest Territories, was devastated by floods and ice flows that destroyed buildings and pushed many boats into the streets. After that disaster, the federal government issued a decree to relocate the town a few kilometers away on the mainland.
-Getting picked up from the airport in a sled at minus forty five.
-Shoveling a subaru out of a ditch with a pizza box.
-Changing a tire at minus forty.
-Metal flashlight frozen to your mouth.
-Running around with water hoses at minus thirty.
-Trees falling on your driveway.
-Vehicles not starting for a week.
-Coming home to a room temperature of minus ten that houses a frozen sink and toliet.
-Snowed into a one room cabin.
'Just another day in the Yukon'
Yukon, Canada.
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With limited amount of daylight hours during the winter months, Yellowknife has some of the most beautiful skies overhead
To us, this river was the heart of Whitehorse. We spent a good deal of time walking along it's path, or even just standing and enjoying the view. The water flowed very quickly and was a beautiful bright blue color.
(Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada)
In September, 1987, I travelled by jigger on these railway tracks between Carcross, Yukon to Skagway, Alaska, along the same route that the Klondike stampeders traversed in 1898. I experienced the breathtaking panorama of mountains, glaciers, gorges and waterfalls. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.
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Film negatives 1987
The story with this cabin is that its owner wanted to build a house so small that he could light the fireplace without getting out of bed. This was the end result.
(Carcross, Yukon, Canada)
Except for the highway leading in and out of town, all of the roads are dirt roads.
(Dawson City, Yukon, Canada)
Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, and sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself. The very nature of the North inspires me. It is very important to me to get a break from civilization every now and then. To find the silence in nature, but also to find the silence in me. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.
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The emerald jewel of the Yukon! The wide range of colours that characterizes Emerald Lake are a result of blue-green light reflecting from the white layer of sediment on the lake bottom. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.
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'No Pencil can draw it, no colors can paint it, and no words can describe it in all its magnificence. And here below stand we poor men and speak of knowledge and progress, and pride ourselves on the understanding with which we extort from Nature her mysteries. We stand and gaze on the mystery which Nature has written for us in flaming letters on the dark vault of night, and ultimately we can only wonder and confess that, in truth, we know nothing of it.'
-Julius von Payer.
Yukon, Canada.
This is the only restaurant in town, so it doesn't even have to be good--but it is. Incredibly good, in fact. It was the best meal we had in the Yukon!
(Carcross, Yukon, Canada)
This is looking south at the Yukon River, with the suspension bridge behind me.
(Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada)
A scenic mountain setting with calm reflection in the Yukon. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.
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Candle ice brings a melodious tinkle to the water's flow on Fox Lake in the Yukon Territory. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.
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Kluane National Park and Reserve in Haines Junction, Yukon Territory is extraordinary. Here in a vast international preserve, are most of the tallest peaks in North America, 17 of Canada’s 20 tallest mountains, and the largest icefields outside of the polar caps. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.
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Self-portrait in Carcross, Yukon Territory, Canada. Copyright © Kim Toews/All Rights Reserved.
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This is Main Street in Whitehorse. The purple building you see is Mac's Fireweed Books, which was our favorite shop in town. They have a super cool staircase leading down to the basement, and its walls are lined with maps of the Yukon and other northern regions.
(Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada)
Why yes, the Yukon Suspension Bridge *is* technically across the border in British Columbia.
(Stikine Region, British Columbia, Canada)
At the Outdoor Adventure Show an exhibitor put a catfish pillow inside a kayak. Company promoting extreme fishing trips to Canada's northland. Catfish is 3-D faux fish art
anna and the stone
Anna Stanisz is the curator of the new exhibition Nunannguaq: In the Likeness of the Earth at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. This exhibition marks the fiftieth anniversary of the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative and celebrates the remarkable achievement of the internationally acclaimed artistic community of Cape Dorset (Kinngait). This exhibition features a large selection of prints, drawings, and sculptures spanning three generations of Cape Dorset artists. Ms. Stanisz stands beside a stone sculpture(The Lone Figure, 2006) carved by Jutai Toonoo.
This little area was full of small artisan shops and a lovely cafe. Sitting here and enjoying the view--being surrounded by mountains--was one of my favorite moments of the trip.
(Carcross, Yukon, Canada)
The Canadian Forces CF-18 Demonstration Jet, piloted by Captain Pat "Paco" Gorbeil, performs at the "Wings over Gatineau" airshow in Gatineau, Quebec (across the river from Ottawa, Ontario) 16 September 2012.
Each year the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) demonstration CF-18 Hornet performs at air shows in Canada and the United States. The CF-18, officially known, but seldom referred to as the CF-188 in the Canadian Forces, is Canada’s multi-role fighter aircraft and is responsible for air sovereignty missions in Canada and for air control and air support missions on behalf of the Government of Canada wherever required.
The CF-18 Demonstration Jet sports a new paint scheme for each new airshow season. For 2012 the theme is is “The True North, Strong and Free.” Under Design Director Mr. Jim Belliveau, the Hornet has been adorned with a striking scheme that includes 13 snowflakes (corresponding to the 10 provinces and three territories of Canada), each of which symbolizes an aspect of Canada’s North.
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The Canadian Forces CF-18 Demonstration Jet, piloted by Captain Pat "Paco" Gorbeil, performs at the "Wings over Gatineau" airshow in Gatineau, Quebec (across the river from Ottawa, Ontario) 16 September 2012.
Each year the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) demonstration CF-18 Hornet performs at air shows in Canada and the United States. The CF-18, officially known, but seldom referred to as the CF-188 in the Canadian Forces, is Canada’s multi-role fighter aircraft and is responsible for air sovereignty missions in Canada and for air control and air support missions on behalf of the Government of Canada wherever required.
The CF-18 Demonstration Jet sports a new paint scheme for each new airshow season. For 2012 the theme is is “The True North, Strong and Free.” Under Design Director Mr. Jim Belliveau, the Hornet has been adorned with a striking scheme that includes 13 snowflakes (corresponding to the 10 provinces and three territories of Canada), each of which symbolizes an aspect of Canada’s North.
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The Canadian Forces CF-18 Demonstration Jet, piloted by Captain Pat "Paco" Gorbeil, performs at the "Wings over Gatineau" airshow in Gatineau, Quebec (across the river from Ottawa, Ontario) 16 September 2012.
Each year the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) demonstration CF-18 Hornet performs at air shows in Canada and the United States. The CF-18, officially known, but seldom referred to as the CF-188 in the Canadian Forces, is Canada’s multi-role fighter aircraft and is responsible for air sovereignty missions in Canada and for air control and air support missions on behalf of the Government of Canada wherever required.
The CF-18 Demonstration Jet sports a new paint scheme for each new airshow season. For 2012 the theme is is “The True North, Strong and Free.” Under Design Director Mr. Jim Belliveau, the Hornet has been adorned with a striking scheme that includes 13 snowflakes (corresponding to the 10 provinces and three territories of Canada), each of which symbolizes an aspect of Canada’s North.
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The Canadian Forces CF-18 Demonstration Jet, piloted by Captain Pat "Paco" Gorbeil, performs at the "Wings over Gatineau" airshow in Gatineau, Quebec (across the river from Ottawa, Ontario) 16 September 2012.
Each year the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) demonstration CF-18 Hornet performs at air shows in Canada and the United States. The CF-18, officially known, but seldom referred to as the CF-188 in the Canadian Forces, is Canada’s multi-role fighter aircraft and is responsible for air sovereignty missions in Canada and for air control and air support missions on behalf of the Government of Canada wherever required.
The CF-18 Demonstration Jet sports a new paint scheme for each new airshow season. For 2012 the theme is is “The True North, Strong and Free.” Under Design Director Mr. Jim Belliveau, the Hornet has been adorned with a striking scheme that includes 13 snowflakes (corresponding to the 10 provinces and three territories of Canada), each of which symbolizes an aspect of Canada’s North.
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The Canadian Forces CF-18 Demonstration Jet, piloted by Captain Pat "Paco" Gorbeil, performs at the "Wings over Gatineau" airshow in Gatineau, Quebec (across the river from Ottawa, Ontario) 16 September 2012.
Each year the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) demonstration CF-18 Hornet performs at air shows in Canada and the United States. The CF-18, officially known, but seldom referred to as the CF-188 in the Canadian Forces, is Canada’s multi-role fighter aircraft and is responsible for air sovereignty missions in Canada and for air control and air support missions on behalf of the Government of Canada wherever required.
The CF-18 Demonstration Jet sports a new paint scheme for each new airshow season. For 2012 the theme is is “The True North, Strong and Free.” Under Design Director Mr. Jim Belliveau, the Hornet has been adorned with a striking scheme that includes 13 snowflakes (corresponding to the 10 provinces and three territories of Canada), each of which symbolizes an aspect of Canada’s North.
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Snowbirds
The Snowbirds Demonstration Team (431 Squadron) performs at “Wings over Gatineau” in Gatineau, Quebec, 16 September 2012. Performing across North America, the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Snowbirds are renown for their superb show, uniquely keeping something happening in front of the audience at all times.
The Snowbirds 2012 theme is “We Stand On Guard For Thee”, and the snowflake design on the tail of the team’s aircraft represents the Canadian Forces strategic goal of increasing the profile and awareness of its role in Canada's North.
The Snowbirds fly the CT-114 Tutor jet trainer. Although no longer employed by the Canadian Forces as a trainer, it remains an ideal demonstration aircraft. The red and white paint scheme of the Snowbirds’ aircraft is representative of Canada’s flag.
"Wings over Gatineau" is sponsored by Vintage Wings of Canada in partnership with the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport.
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The Canadian Forces CF-18 Demonstration Jet, piloted by Captain Pat "Paco" Gorbeil, performs at the "Wings over Gatineau" airshow in Gatineau, Quebec (across the river from Ottawa, Ontario) 16 September 2012.
Each year the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) demonstration CF-18 Hornet performs at air shows in Canada and the United States. The CF-18, officially known, but seldom referred to as the CF-188 in the Canadian Forces, is Canada’s multi-role fighter aircraft and is responsible for air sovereignty missions in Canada and for air control and air support missions on behalf of the Government of Canada wherever required.
The CF-18 Demonstration Jet sports a new paint scheme for each new airshow season. For 2012 the theme is is “The True North, Strong and Free.” Under Design Director Mr. Jim Belliveau, the Hornet has been adorned with a striking scheme that includes 13 snowflakes (corresponding to the 10 provinces and three territories of Canada), each of which symbolizes an aspect of Canada’s North.
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The Canadian Forces CF-18 Demonstration Jet, piloted by Captain Pat "Paco" Gorbeil, performs at the "Wings over Gatineau" airshow in Gatineau, Quebec (across the river from Ottawa, Ontario) 16 September 2012.
Each year the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) demonstration CF-18 Hornet performs at air shows in Canada and the United States. The CF-18, officially known, but seldom referred to as the CF-188 in the Canadian Forces, is Canada’s multi-role fighter aircraft and is responsible for air sovereignty missions in Canada and for air control and air support missions on behalf of the Government of Canada wherever required.
The CF-18 Demonstration Jet sports a new paint scheme for each new airshow season. For 2012 the theme is is “The True North, Strong and Free.” Under Design Director Mr. Jim Belliveau, the Hornet has been adorned with a striking scheme that includes 13 snowflakes (corresponding to the 10 provinces and three territories of Canada), each of which symbolizes an aspect of Canada’s North.
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The Canadian Forces CF-18 Demonstration Jet, piloted by Captain Pat "Paco" Gorbeil, performs at the "Wings over Gatineau" airshow in Gatineau, Quebec (across the river from Ottawa, Ontario) 16 September 2012.
Each year the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) demonstration CF-18 Hornet performs at air shows in Canada and the United States. The CF-18, officially known, but seldom referred to as the CF-188 in the Canadian Forces, is Canada’s multi-role fighter aircraft and is responsible for air sovereignty missions in Canada and for air control and air support missions on behalf of the Government of Canada wherever required.
The CF-18 Demonstration Jet sports a new paint scheme for each new airshow season. For 2012 the theme is is “The True North, Strong and Free.” Under Design Director Mr. Jim Belliveau, the Hornet has been adorned with a striking scheme that includes 13 snowflakes (corresponding to the 10 provinces and three territories of Canada), each of which symbolizes an aspect of Canada’s North.
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The Canadian Forces CF-18 Demonstration Jet, piloted by Captain Pat "Paco" Gorbeil, performs at the "Wings over Gatineau" airshow in Gatineau, Quebec (across the river from Ottawa, Ontario) 16 September 2012.
Each year the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) demonstration CF-18 Hornet performs at air shows in Canada and the United States. The CF-18, officially known, but seldom referred to as the CF-188 in the Canadian Forces, is Canada’s multi-role fighter aircraft and is responsible for air sovereignty missions in Canada and for air control and air support missions on behalf of the Government of Canada wherever required.
The CF-18 Demonstration Jet sports a new paint scheme for each new airshow season. For 2012 the theme is is “The True North, Strong and Free.” Under Design Director Mr. Jim Belliveau, the Hornet has been adorned with a striking scheme that includes 13 snowflakes (corresponding to the 10 provinces and three territories of Canada), each of which symbolizes an aspect of Canada’s North.
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The Canadian Forces CF-18 Demonstration Jet, piloted by Captain Pat "Paco" Gorbeil, performs at the "Wings over Gatineau" airshow in Gatineau, Quebec (across the river from Ottawa, Ontario) 16 September 2012.
Each year the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) demonstration CF-18 Hornet performs at air shows in Canada and the United States. The CF-18, officially known, but seldom referred to as the CF-188 in the Canadian Forces, is Canada’s multi-role fighter aircraft and is responsible for air sovereignty missions in Canada and for air control and air support missions on behalf of the Government of Canada wherever required.
The CF-18 Demonstration Jet sports a new paint scheme for each new airshow season. For 2012 the theme is is “The True North, Strong and Free.” Under Design Director Mr. Jim Belliveau, the Hornet has been adorned with a striking scheme that includes 13 snowflakes (corresponding to the 10 provinces and three territories of Canada), each of which symbolizes an aspect of Canada’s North.
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The Canadian Forces CF-18 Demnostration Jet, piloted by Captain Pat "Paco" Gorbeil, performs at the "Wings over Gatineau" airshow in Gatineau, Quebec (across the river from Ottawa, Ontario) 16 September 2012.
Each year the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) demonstration CF-18 Hornet performs at air shows in Canada and the United States. The CF-18, officially known, but seldom referred to as the CF-188 in the Canadian Forces, is Canada’s multi-role fighter aircraft and is responsible for air sovereignty missions in Canada and for air control and air support missions on behalf of the Government of Canada wherever required.
The CF-18 Demonstration Jet sports a new paint scheme for each new airshow season. For 2012 the theme is is “The True North, Strong and Free.” Under Design Director Mr. Jim Belliveau, the Hornet has been adorned with a striking scheme that includes 13 snowflakes (corresponding to the 10 provinces and three territories of Canada), each of which symbolizes an aspect of Canada’s North.
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Snowbirds
The Snowbirds Demonstration Team (431 Squadron) performs at “Wings over Gatineau” in Gatineau, Quebec, 16 September 2012. Performing across North America, the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Snowbirds are renown for their superb show, uniquely keeping something happening in front of the audience at all times.
The Snowbirds 2012 theme is “We Stand On Guard For Thee”, and the snowflake design on the tail of the team’s aircraft represents the Canadian Forces strategic goal of increasing the profile and awareness of its role in Canada's North.
The Snowbirds fly the CT-114 Tutor jet trainer. Although no longer employed by the Canadian Forces as a trainer, it remains an ideal demonstration aircraft. The red and white paint scheme of the Snowbirds’ aircraft is representative of Canada’s flag.
"Wings over Gatineau" is sponsored by Vintage Wings of Canada in partnership with the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport.
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Best viewed on Lightbox!
The Canadian Forces CF-18 Demonstration Jet, piloted by Captain Pat "Paco" Gorbeil, performs at the "Wings over Gatineau" airshow in Gatineau, Quebec (across the river from Ottawa, Ontario) 16 September 2012.
Each year the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) demonstration CF-18 Hornet performs at air shows in Canada and the United States. The CF-18, officially known, but seldom referred to as the CF-188 in the Canadian Forces, is Canada’s multi-role fighter aircraft and is responsible for air sovereignty missions in Canada and for air control and air support missions on behalf of the Government of Canada wherever required.
The CF-18 Demonstration Jet sports a new paint scheme for each new airshow season. For 2012 the theme is is “The True North, Strong and Free.” Under Design Director Mr. Jim Belliveau, the Hornet has been adorned with a striking scheme that includes 13 snowflakes (corresponding to the 10 provinces and three territories of Canada), each of which symbolizes an aspect of Canada’s North.
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The Canadian Forces CF-18 Demonstration Jet, piloted by Captain Pat "Paco" Gorbeil, performs at the "Wings over Gatineau" airshow in Gatineau, Quebec (across the river from Ottawa, Ontario) 16 September 2012.
Each year the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) demonstration CF-18 Hornet performs at air shows in Canada and the United States. The CF-18, officially known, but seldom referred to as the CF-188 in the Canadian Forces, is Canada’s multi-role fighter aircraft and is responsible for air sovereignty missions in Canada and for air control and air support missions on behalf of the Government of Canada wherever required.
The CF-18 Demonstration Jet sports a new paint scheme for each new airshow season. For 2012 the theme is is “The True North, Strong and Free.” Under Design Director Mr. Jim Belliveau, the Hornet has been adorned with a striking scheme that includes 13 snowflakes (corresponding to the 10 provinces and three territories of Canada), each of which symbolizes an aspect of Canada’s North.
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