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Historic Battle Island Harbour Labrador

Fog settles over Battle Island and the historic fishing village of Battle Harbour in Southern Labrador, Newfoundland Labrador.

Historic Battle Harbour situated on Battle Island in Southern Labrador operates from mid June until mid September (depending on pack ice and weather conditions). A Fishery was established around Battle Harbour in 1770 which was followed by the first ...
UNESCO Old Quebec City

Old cobbled streets and narrow shopping lanes are reminiscent of a historic European village. The city of Quebec is one of the oldest in North America and the ramparts surrounding old Quebec (Vieux-Québec) were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in '85

In UNESCO language, Old Quebec City is known as the "Historic District of Old Quebec". Vieux-Québec or Old Quebec, is a beautiful portion of the City which was founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain. Shops along Rue Sous le Fort, Quartier Petite ...
Socio Cultural Manoir Le Boutillier Historic Site Gaspesie Quebec

The Socio Cultural Manoir Le Boutillier was finally recognized by the Federal Government as a National Historic Site in Gaspesie, Quebec in the year 2000.

The historic building which houses the Socio Cultural Manoir Le Boutillier on the Gaspesie Peninsula in Quebec, Canada is surrounded by the beauty of Forillon National Park. Visitors to the park, can tour through the Socio Cultural Manoir Le Bout ...
Twilight Parliament Hill Ottawa Canada

An evening view of Parliament Hill from Nepean Point in the city of Ottawa.

A beautiful evening view of Parliament Hill from Nepean Point in the city of Ottawa. The clock tower known as Peace Tower stands in the background. The Parliament Buildings are designed in the Gothic Revival style architecture. The round octagonal shaped struct ...
Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel Entrance

The grand entrance of the Fairmont Chauteau Laurier Hotel in downtown Ottawa.

The Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawahas a couple of vehicles sitting at it's entrance. Three flags sit atop of the entrance. This grand hotel is in the Chateausque style, based on the French Renaissance style architecture. This landmark hotel ha ...
Pavilion Library Of Parliament Ottawa

This captivating pavilion sits by the beautifully ornate Library of Parliament on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

This charmingly detailed pavilion looks modest compared to the ornate Library of Parliament in the city of Ottawa. This enchanting pavilion looks like a doll house. The historic library is part of Parliament Hill in the city of Ottawa. The library was construct ...
Centennial Flame At Parliament Hill Ottawa

The Centennial Flame sits along the walkway of the Parliament Buildings on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.

Located at Parliament Hill is the Centennial Flame which sits between Peace Tower and the Queen's Gates in the city of Ottawa. The Centennial Flame was constructed to celebrate the Canadian Centennial in 1967. Peace Tower which is a bell and clock tower, is loc ...
Canadian Flag In Front Of Peace Tower

The bright red and white Canadian flag flies in front of Peace Tower of the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings in the city of Ottawa.

The Canadian flag with its bright red maple leaf flies in front of Government Peace Tower in the city of Ottawa. The tall Gothic style tower has a clock on the front. Another Canadian flag flies at the peak of the tower. The copper roof of Peace Tower has turne ...
Old City Hall Architecture Toronto

A curve in the architecture of the New City Hall frames the Old City Hall building during sunset in downtown Toronto, Ontario.

As the sun sets in downtown Toronto, a view of the Old City Hall building is seen from an architectural curve of the New City Hall. The Old City Hall building shows its classic architectural style. The clock tower of Old City Hall stands tall among the b ...
Church Of The Redeemer Toronto Ontario

The Church of the Redeemer in Toronto was completed in 1879 and is in the Gothic Revival architectural style.

The Church of the Redeemer was completed in 1879. This church shows it old world charm in the Gothic Revival architectural style. Beautiful stain glass sit in arched windows of the church front. A small bell tower sits at the top of the church fr ...
Toronto Union Station Building Night

Union Station building glows at night in the busy downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

In busy downtown Toronto, Union Station's architecture glows from the evening lights. The towering columns and the archway of Union Station are displayed by the lights. Cars drive by leaving their headlights streaked in the street. The CN Tower and high ...
Ontario Legislative Building Facade Toronto

The Romanesque details of the archways and columns of the Ontario Legislative Building's facade in the city of Toronto.

The old world charm of the Romanesque architecture shows in the details of the Ontario Legislative Building. The beautifully curved archways is in contrast to the rough stones of the building. The carved face in perfect detail sits in the arches. ...
Old City Hall Architecture Toronto

The ornate details of the Old City Hall's architecture sits beside the simple lines of a modern glass building in downtown Toronto.

Toronto's Old City Hall is beautiful with its ornate architecture. The Old City Hall sits next to a modern glass building. The glass building's modern architecture is plain in its detail. Beautiful layers of stone of the city hall stand out to th ...
Architectural Columns Toronto Union Station Entrance

At Union Station in Toronto, tall beautifully detailed architectural columns run along the entrance.

Tall columns run along the entrance at Union Station. The architectural details of the columns are simplistically detailed. Union Station is located in downtown Toronto. The architectural details continue in the ceiling of the entrance. Columns ...
Union Station Ticket Lobby Flags Toronto

In downtown Toronto, Union Station's ticket lobby wall is lined with flags.

The wall at the ticket lobby of Union Station is lined with flags. Different flags of Canada's heritage is along the lobby wall. In this view, some of the historic architecture can be seen of Union Station. Union Station is part of downtown Toronto in Ontario, Ca ...
Old City Hall Toronto Entrance View

The beautiful arched entrance of the Old City Hall shows a view of the modern architecture of downtown Toronto.

This angle of the Old City Hall arched entrance shows a small section of its beautifully detailed columns. The entrance looks on to the tall modern building. The modern architecture is simplistic in its details. The old world architecture and the ...
Saskatchewan Legislative Building Regina Evening

The Saskatchewan Legislative Building glows during the early evening in the city of Regina.

In the city of Regina, the Saskatchewan Legislative Building glows softly in the early evening. The evening lights display the architectural beauty. The white tower with its dark dome shines in the evening light. Dark evergreen trees sit on each ...
Prince Edward Building Regina

At one time the Prince Edward Building was the post office, now it is a theater in the city of Regina.

In 1906, the Prince Edward Building was built and was the home to the post office. At this time, Globe Theater resides in the building. The Prince Edward Building's architecture is beautifully detailed. A clock tower sits above the building. ...
Regina Legislative Building Architecture

Beautiful details of the historic Legislative Building in the City of Regina.

The Legislative Building is located in the City of Regina. This historic building is filled with architectural details. This beautifully detailed architectural style is Beaux Arts. The large dome sits at the center of the building along with thre ...
Mission De Qu Appelle Church Entrance

In the town of Lebret, a dirt road leads to the small red and white Mission de Qu'Appelle Church.

Along the hillside in Lebret, a small quaint Mission de Qu'Appelle Church sits in the distance. A gateway entrance leads to the church. Three white crosses sit on the hillside. The mission church was founded in 1865. Mission de Qu'Appelle Church ...
Queen Elizabeth II Gardens Regina Saskatchewan

The Legislative Building in the City of Regina has a beautiful view of the Queen Elizabeth II Gardens.

The flowers of the Queen Elizabeth II Gardens show off their colors of red and purple. The well maintained lawn surrounds the gardens. The garden is flanked by large hedges on each side of the manicured lawn. In the distance, the classic details of ...
Architecture Column Details Of Old City Hall Toronto

Wonderfully detailed columns are part of the entrance to the Old City Hall in downtown Toronto.

The entrance to the Old City Hall has three large thick columns together. Part of another set of columns sit in the distance. The columns support the beautifully ornate caps above. Stairs with their hand railings sit between the sets of columns. ...
Gooderham Building Toronto

Beautiful details of the Gooderham Building along with the fire escape stairway in view in downtown Toronto.

Part of the charm of the Gooderham Building is its beautiful architectural details. The Gooderham Building is also known as the Flatiron Building and is located in the Toronto. This angle shows the fire escape stairs along the side of the building. The b ...
Peace Tower Tulips Parliament Building

A garden of beautiful red tulips add to the beauty of Centre Block and Peace Tower of the Parliament Buildings.

Looking up from the bright red tulips is a view of the Government buildings with the Centre Block and Peace Tower in the city of Ottawa. Centre Block and Peace Tower of the Parliament Buildings is located in the City of Ottawa. The Gothic Revival architectural ...
Lunenburg Restaurant Sign Lighthouse Route Nova Scotia

Along the Lighthouse Route in the town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, a bright yellow/orange colored sign hangs outside the Trattoria Della Nonna Restaurant and Pizzeria.

The brightly colored sign hanging from the iron railings marks the entrance to the Trattoria Della Nonna Restaurant and Pizzeria in the town of Lunenburg found along the Lighthouse Route in Nova Scotia, Canada. The dining room is situated in a stately ...
National Press Building Ottawa Ontario Canada

A sign across the street from the National Press Building in the City of Ottawa, Ontario in Canada explains the details of this historic building.

Located on Wellington Street across from the West Block of the Parliament Buildings in the city of Ottawa, Ontario in Canada, stands the National Press Building. Inside the historic building, the parliamentary press corps are found who were once located in the ...
Winnipeg City Legislative Building Flower Gardens Manitoba

The flower gardens outside the Legislative Building in the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba come to life in beautiful colors during the spring and summer.

Soft, billowy clouds float over the Legislative Building in the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba while the sunlight beams down on the beautiful flower gardens surrounding this historic building. Each spring and summer, the gardens become busier as people come out to se ...
Historic Waterfront Lunenburg Town Nova Scotia Canada

From across the water, one can see the historic, colorful buildings which make up the waterfront in the town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia in Canada.

The colorful buildings along the historic waterfront in the town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia in Canada, a quaint town that was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The architecture in Lunenburg is incredible where churches, houses and businesses ...
Mariner King Accommodation Sign Lunenburg Nova Scotia

The sign outside the Mariner King Accommodation in the town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia is one worth finding to enjoy the elegance and comfort one requires while vacationing.

A historic sign outside the Mariner King Accommodation in the town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, attracts the attention of tourists looking for a place to stay. The Mariner King Accommodation is situated in the centre of this historic town and is within ...
Parliament Hill Night Lights Nepean Point Ottawa City

As night settles in around the City of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada, the lights on Parliament Hill illuminate the area and are beautiful from Nepean Point.

The scenery of Parliament Hill in the city of Ottawa, Ontario is beautiful at night from Nepean Point as the lights illuminate the entire area. The lights glow across Parliament Hill making this one of the highlights of the city at night and a beautiful place t ...
Niagara On The Lake Historic Hotel Blossoming Gardens Ontario

During the spring in the town of Niagara on the Lake in Ontario, Canada, the gardens outside the historic Prince of Wales Hotel are blossoming in an array of colors.

At the entrance to the Prince of Wales Hotel in the town of Niagara on the Lake in Ontario, Canada, the blossoming gardens filled with tulips decorate the landscape around this historic building. Each of the gardens are a mixture of hues, this one blossoming in red/ ...
Historic House Woodside National Historic Site Kitchener Ontario

This historic house located in Woodside National Historic Site in Kitchener, Ontario was once home to Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King during his childhood years.

This historic house situated at the Woodside National Historic Site in Kitchener, Ontario was once a childhood home to Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King. Visitors to this historic site can tour through the house which has been restored t ...
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site Building Cape Breton

Around the exterior of the building which houses the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the gardens are in full bloom and the landscape is perfectly manicured.

The exterior of the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in the town of Baddeck in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia shows the modernized structure of the building. In 1847, a genius by the name of Alexander Graham Bell was born in Edinburgh, Scot ...
Bonsecours Market Exterior Downtown Montreal Quebec

Located in downtown Montreal in Quebec, Canada, the heritage building which houses the Bonsecours Market, is one which stands out along the skyline.

Centered in the downtown core of Montreal, Quebec, the beautiful architecture on the exterior of the Bonsecours Market sparkles in the sunlight. The Bonsecours Market is housed in a heritage building and is home to various restaurants, galleries, ...
Sun Life Building Architecture Centre Ville Montreal Quebec

The architecture on the Sun Life Building in Centre Ville, Montreal in Quebec, glistens in the sunlight where a motorcycle has been parked and the rider relaxes.

Three stages beginning in 1913, were needed to build the historical landmark, home to the Sun Life Building in Centre Ville in Montreal, Quebec, finally being completed in 1931. The architecture on the exterior and interior of the building is stu ...
Blossoming Flowers Queen Elizabeth II Gardens Regina Saskatchewan

Blossoming flowers adorn the Queen Elizabeth II Gardens in the City of Regina, Saskatchewan as the Legislative Building makes up the backdrop.

Blossoming flowers of various hues, neatly trimmed trees and pathways make up the beauty of the Queen Elizabeth II Gardens in the City of Regina, Saskatchewan. At the end of the gardens, the historical building home to the Legislative Building, m ...
Lower Fort Garry General Store Selkirk Manitoba

Wooden shelves in the general store are lined with goods dating back to the 19th century at the Lower Fort Garry - National Historic Site of Canada in Selkirk, Manitoba.

During the 19th century fur trade, the Lower Fort Garry - a National Historic Site in Selkirk, Manitoba in Canada, is the oldest stone fur trading post still intact. One of the buildings in Lower Fort Garry is home to the General Store where the ...
Mennonite Heritage Village Historic Buildings Steinbach Manitoba

The row of historic buildings along the dirt street at the Mennonite Heritage Village in Steinbach, Manitoba begins with the General Store.

Along the dirt street at the Mennonite Heritage Village in Steinbach, Manitoba, visitors can explore the historic buildings, some dating back to 16th century. In the foreground, the General Store was a popular place for the Mennonite people where ...
Legislative Building Manitoba Plaza Fountain Winnipeg City

A fountain in the Manitoba Plaza in the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba highlights the grounds outside of the historic building home to the Legislative Building.

In a circular area at the Manitoba Plaza outside the Legislative Building in the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba, a fountain creates a beautiful display as the water drops into the pool below. Surrounding the fountain is a picturesque park like setting where people ca ...
Legislative Building Golden Boy Statue Manitoba Canada

Atop the dome of the Legislative Building in Manitoba, Canada stands the Golden Boy statue, a gilded 5.25 meter tall figure.

Standing proud amongst the blue sky and white clouds on the top of the dome on the Legislative Building in the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada, is the Golden Boy statue. From the feet on the statue to the top of the torch, the gilded statue stands 5.25 meter ...


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