Northeastern Ontario is really mid-central in the province of  Ontario. The province is so big [50%  larger than the state of Texas] that Northwestern Ontario is nearly equal in size to the rest  of Ontario. And in the middle, where the farming begins to dropoff and the Canadian Shield forests and lakes take over is …
Pics of Canada had all sorts of hints and notions as to what Fall colors would be like in Eastern Canada in 2011. But there was no real conviction except for some degree of colorful. The heavy rains and warm weather in August and September suggested a long  Autumn; however the colors could have turned …
PicsofCanada promised you lots of things to see and do at the Warkworth Long Lunch and so here are the photo returns. First, the East Market opened up early Sunday morning  and there were lots of wares, produce, and goodies to be found in the Red Barn on East Street. The weather was still a …
Summer Photo Contests This summer there are dozens of photo contests throughout Canada and the World. Our selections emphasize contests that are free for entry, have judging and not online votes as as the final arbitrer, and have some prizes for the winners. In addition, all of the contests post the winning photos [ and …
Warkworth has a LongLunch on a big, long red+white gingham cloth draped table stretching  down Main Street on Sunday August 21st starting at 11:30AM and going to 3:00PM and you are invited. This is no small shindig – but a hub of activities all day long. Come for the hospitality and fine service as seen …
On County road 29 just outside Warkworth on the way to Highway 30, there is an outdoor art and antiques farm of great delight – Windebank Outdoor Art. The following Rooster Sign chants out the outdoor art available: Royal Rooster among the panoply of the day Now these are outdoor signs and welcome art that …
Bird houses would seem to be a natural – a place of refuge in Canada, especially for the smaller species that do not migrate South for the Winter. Or the bigger ones like Cardinals and some Jays.  But just over 50 species among more than 450 in Canada will consider using a bird house. And  many …
Spring is my favorite time of year because Nature’s colors are a rare delicate and pastel hue. In short it is a season to imbibe and enjoy as a new cycle of vernal  sounds, fragrances and colors cover the landscape. And if ye Editor is not mistaken, there is an invigoration in step and …
If you are driving on the 401 between Toronto and Kingston, Â consider making a pit stop at the Wondrous Textiles Art Show at the Scotts Barn Cultural Center. This is a showing of Textile Art Works by a trio of artists – Susan MacDonald, Sheree Rasmussen and Judith Tinkl. Each artist works in textiles, …
Bloor between the subway line and Dundas West is graffiti country – filled with great drawings and surprising graphics. The common denominator among artworks is their flowing lines and riotous colors. Since all of these are spray painted on the walls this viewer wonders where such a wide palette of colors are gotten from. Not our local …
Alexi Hunter, Kingston Glass and Studio Alexi Hunter is one of the principals in Kingston Glass and Studio. He has exhibited all along the Southeastern Ontario seaway including the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition at Nathan Phillips Square. Alex works often have strong coloration and form as can be seen in the detail from one of …
