#Terrace Bay Ontario

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[upinteriors]

Devil’s Glen by StudioAC

Devils Glen is located on the Bruce Peninsula a few hours north of Toronto. The design process began with a picnic on site where a discussion focused more on the natural elements of site rather than the building, and this inspired an ethic for the project to come. The design began with two fixations, one having the house sited true to a NSEW to take advantage of the solar path throughout the day, the view to the water and to avoid disturbing as much of the natural habitat as possible. The second fixation was to have the roofscape act as a device to shape light, levels of intimacy and vantage points to the treetops, water and sky beyond.

The house is organized in two linear bars, one with sleeping quarters and the other with open living. A modesty to the plan that uses a simple grid of 12’ x 16’ for living spaces and 12’ x 12’ for sleeping allows for unobstructed life to exist within. A simple shift of the two bars produces a covered terrace facing the water and a covered porch at the entry, while simultaneously increasing privacy for both the primary bedroom and the secondary bathroom facilities. This shift in the bars and the siting of the house also conceals the view to the water upon arrival to the site. Once you enter the house the landscape and water are revealed via vignette style windows facing the forest and an expansive glass wall facing the lake.

The plan is capped with a seemingly simple roof that structurally and formally responds to the extensive snowfalls that can happen in the area. A modesty is observed in the roof’s formal and structural concept using framed and clad trusses to increase lateral stability, but these have a dual purpose. While the exterior face of the roof is consistent, a freedom was observed with what could be done with the partition between the two bars above the height of primary walls. Within each bay this partition is allowed to sway from left to right sometimes producing an intimate gable, a grand shed, or a funnel of light. This tactic is played with further in the form a skygazing platform that brings you up into this roofscape to view the treetops, clouds and stars.

The choice of a singular metal building was inspired by farm buildings in the area and a robust galvanized spec free from finish colours increases the robustness and reflects the hues of the landscape and sky throughout the day. On the interior a simple application of white painted drywall and plywood on the roofscape diagrams the architectural device while producing an unfretted backdrop for art, views, and sunlight.

Design: StudioAC Location: Bruce Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Year: 2022 Photography: Felix Michaud

[marcngui]

Repairing an Air Protein Fin in Superior City City workers conduct the operation of construction A.N.T.s (Autonomous Networked Things) as they repair a carbon capture coil near Superior City. The line between work and play is at best a fuzzy affair in Central Shield. Every citizen is expected to participate as a member of the Central Shield’s Civic Corps. Duties run the range from simple park maintenance to more complicated activities like construction and engineering of the megastructures. In exchange for their contribution to the well being of the city, the S.A.B reimburses each citizen for their efforts with a biweekly civic dividend (a form of universal basic income). This dividend is calculated such that those with the lightest duties and time commitments receive a generous living wage while those who commit more time and expertise are rewarded with larger payments. #SpeculativeDesign #SolarPunk #Biomimetics #Swarm #3dPrinting #architecture #engineering #robotics #AI #Ants #termites #carboncapture #airprotein #artificialmuscles #simulation #designfiction #FutureParfait #CentralShield #MarcNgui #LakeSuperior #ubi @cphfutures @instituteforthefuture @mcewenarchitecture @wevolver @cornelluniversity (at Terrace Bay, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoNelLFpcE5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The Pre-Construction Boom: Exploring the Hottest Condos in Ajax

Ajax is the latest hot spot in Durham Region's condo construction frenzy. This exciting east GTA suburb offers an enticing mix of affordable pricing, expanding amenities, and easy Toronto connections. It's no surprise that pre construction condos in Ajax are red-hot among investors and first-time homebuyers. Here's a closer look at some of the buzziest new developments hitting the market.

Lake Pointe Condos

Kicking things off is Lake Pointe Condos by Your Home Developments. This new low-rise condo/townhome project lies just minutes from serene Lake Ontario at 253 Lake Driveway West.

Key Details:

181 units (mix of condos and towns)

3-minute drive to lakefront trails and beaches

Anticipated pricing from mid $500s

Amenities: Outdoor pool/terrace, gym, party room 

It has amazing waterfront-adjacent location and family-sized units. Lake Pointe offers a balance of suburban space with lakeside recreation nearby. An appealing option for families or downsizers craving a peaceful yet convenient lifestyle.  

Garden on the Bay Condos

Garden on the Bay Condos brings modern urban living to Ajax's rapidly developing Rossland Rd West pocket. The project by 95 Developments Inc hits all the hot buttons for today's buyers:

Upscale amenities: Co-working spaces, games lounge, fitness center

Steps to many schools and green spaces  

Easy highway access plus future LRT/GO transit expansion

Trendy open-concept suites with chic interior appointments

This well-rounded development checks boxes for buyers looking for pre construction Condos in Ajax in a family-friendly enclave. Expect pricing details soon!

Vidal Condominiums

For sophisticated luxury, set your sights on Vidal Condominiums by Matrix Development Group. This stunning boutique 10-storey project occupies a great location at Pickering Beach Rd & Bayly St:

Striking architectural design with curved glass facades 

12,000 sq ft of indulgent indoor/outdoor amenities 

Suites with 9' ceilings, premium finishes and appliances

Steps to lakefront trails, marinas, dining and retail 

Vidal represents that perfect intersection of style, amenity and location. It is for discerning buyers willing to pay a premium for the ultimate lakeside lifestyle.  

More Sizzling Condo Options in Ajax:

27 Harwood Ave South Condos (U Developments): 131 units in downtown core 

Jax Condos by Crystal Glen Homes at 961 Ravenscroft Rd, Ajax

Victoria Tower by OHM Developments at 3 Rossland Road West, Ajax, 10 Stories / 130 units

Plus many other pre construction condos in Ajax's pipeline!

With new transit expanding, plus abundant green space and amenities - Ajax is emerging as a true bedroom community alternative to Toronto. Expect pre construction condos in Ajax to remain red-hot as buyers flock to this value-packed suburb.

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Exploring the Latest Condos for Sale in Barrie: Lakeside Living Meets Modern Comfort

Barrie, Ontario, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, lakeside living, and modern amenities. As this charming city continues to grow and thrive, it has become a hotspot for real estate investment. If you're looking for a contemporary and convenient lifestyle in Barrie, exploring the latest condos for sale in Barrie is a smart choice. In this article, we'll delve into the allure of Barrie, the benefits of condo living, and highlight some of the latest condo offerings in this picturesque lakeside city.

The Charm of Barrie

Barrie, located just an hour's drive north of Toronto, is a city known for its stunning waterfront along Lake Simcoe. Its natural beauty, complete with picturesque beaches, marinas, and parks, attracts residents and visitors alike. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a wide range of activities, from boating to hiking, while cultural and dining options cater to diverse tastes.

Barrie's bustling downtown core offers a thriving arts and cultural scene, as well as numerous shopping and dining opportunities. The city's blend of nature and urban conveniences makes it a desirable location for those seeking a balanced lifestyle.

Condos for sale in Barrie

Low Maintenance: Condos typically require less maintenance than traditional homes. Exterior upkeep, landscaping, and common area maintenance are often taken care of by the condo association, allowing residents to enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle.

Amenities: Many condominiums in Barrie offer a range of amenities such as fitness centers, swimming pools, party rooms, and more. These facilities enhance your quality of life and provide excellent opportunities for socializing with neighbors.

Security: Condos often come with security features like gated access, surveillance, and concierge services, offering peace of mind to residents.

Proximity to Urban Life: Condos in Barrie place you close to the city's shopping districts, restaurants, and cultural attractions, ensuring you can enjoy the urban convenience of the downtown area.

The Latest Condos for Sale in Barrie

The Gallery Condos Situated in the heart of Barrie, The Gallery Condos offers contemporary living with stunning views of Kempenfelt Bay. This high-rise development features a range of floor plans, state-of-the-art amenities, and easy access to the city's vibrant downtown.

The Waterfront Condos For those seeking a lakeside retreat, The Waterfront Condos provide a unique opportunity. These luxurious waterfront condos offer expansive balconies and breathtaking views of Lake Simcoe. Residents can enjoy the serenity of lakeside living while still being close to all the conveniences of downtown Barrie.

The Junction Condos Located in the south end of Barrie, The Junction Condos provide a modern, urban living experience. These condos offer a variety of floor plans and access to amenities like a fitness center and rooftop terrace. With its proximity to Highway 400 and GO Transit, The Junction Condos make commuting a breeze.

Conclusion

Barrie, Ontario, is a city that seamlessly blends the tranquility of lakeside living with the convenience of modern urban amenities. Exploring the latest condos for sale in Barrie presents an opportunity to become a part of this thriving community. Consider your budget, lifestyle, and preferences when searching for your ideal condo, and you'll discover that Barrie offers a wide range of options for those looking to experience lakeside living with all the comforts of modernity.

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North Ontario (3): Neys and Sleeping Giant provincial parks

After stocking up in Marathon, it was only a short drive to Neys provincial park, of which I had never heard of until I researched for this trip, although someone told me that this is the locals' favourite. Unfortunately the lakefront sites had already been booked so I sat a bit further back in the forest with less view but also less wind, which turned out to be of benefit as it was definitely not calm here!

In the morning, it wasnt much better so went for a paddle on Little Pic River instead, which had some pretty rock faces and two high bridges to cross under (I had already heard the train overnight as it passed by at 4am tooting the horn to scare wildlife off the tracks), but then it quickly became shallow and I couldn't proceed beyond some gravel banks.

This meant that I had plenty of time to show up at the visitor centre for a guided hike of the prisoner of war camp that had operated here during the 2nd World War, during which a total of 3,000 Nazis were held here, on request by the British government to keep them as far away as possible from the front line. The site was later also used as a Japanese-Canadian internment camp, of which I had already heard of during a visit to the Human Rights museum in Winnipeg (which made me realize I'll always only be seen part Canadian with my rights being able to taken away at any moment), but I wasn't aware that Canada had also kept 36,000 mostly German prisoners of war in detention or logging labour camps... under the Geneva convention, if prisoners would be treated well here, Canadian prisoners in Germany should be receiving the same conditions, so in some distorted way, the Nazis were treated exceptionally well here with good food, an ice rink, orchestra etc. The reason that the camp was built here, is that surrounded by a freezing lake and black bears 😝 it would be impossible to escape (which indeed no one did). Although there's hardly any remnants left, overgrown by the forest in the last 80 years, it was one of the most interesting guided hikes I've ever done!

People on the tour were very friendly so we hung around afterwards for quite a while to share tips where to go next, why they loved it so much here (many being repeat visitors since 10-20 years), inquiring about my moving plans etc 😃

Feeling lazy, I sat a bit on the beach for lunch & reading, but the hard wind wasn't pleasant, so I went on another short hike to see logging boats that had been used by the PoW labour camps and just chill on the rocks. 🤗 I followed a group of Canada Geese that were battling the waves to get to a calmer spot and although I don't like them, I was impressed with their swimming capabilities!

It was dreary the next morning, so packed up the tent and went to a viewpoint of the lake... Aware of how quiet I am on a hike, especially compared to a group with children 😝, when there's no other cars parked/ people on the trail, I say the following verse out loud; "Hi hi, I'm a human. If you're a bear, please go away. I know I'm in your home but prefer not to see you today." 🤣🤣 I did hear at some point a loud cracking sound but it could very well have been a squirrel as those also can make a racket!

After a shower & in between rain bouts, I finally also hiked a small dune trail which showed a clear contrast between the planted pine trees in the 60's where the PoW camp had been (left pic) versus the original boreal forest with its shaggy trees and moss undergrowth in open areas (right pic).

On the way further west, I made several pit stops to break up the drive; first up were the Aguasabon falls near Terrace Bay, then a pebble beach at Schreiber (where I tried to use my thermos as a selfie statif with mixed success 😉), followed by a viewing tower at Nipigon (where both the LCBO and beer store were closed on a Sunday so I would be dry for the next few days, not a disaster 😅), and last but not least the majestic Ouimet Canyon. I had heard about the canyon before, and although it's not entirely the Grand Canyon as someone described it to me 😁, it's impressive to see and to realize that the valley bottom is an Artic ecosystem with ice under the moss & rocks that never melts!

At the canyon, I already heard thundering from far, so luckily I managed to set up my tent at Sleeping Giant provincial park before the rain started. It then rained for the rest of the evening so instead of experimenting with a roasted pork tenderloin on the fire, I ate chips in the car until I went to bed 🤨.

Despite the rain all night, next day the sky was very smokey with an orangy bleak sun if it came at all, so I forewent the famous 22k hike up the Giant (which I had already done in 2012 when I was here and although beautiful, wrecked my legs with shin splits from over-exertion). Instead I hiked easily to the Sea Lion arch with the giant as the backdrop (the head is to the right, then the body and completely left are the toes or knees I believe).

It felt good to be on the move so I did another hike after that to a secluded bay where the water was incredibly calm but cold so brought my bikini for nothing and instead really got into my book - thanks Navneet for giving it to me a long time ago as I really liked it! 😍

Back at the campground and after having read some more over a cup of mint tea, my body was up for even more exercise 🙃 so went for a 1.5hr paddle on Marie Louise lake; easy going along the shore to minimize fighting the wind and with the giant in sight. Although I'm definitely fitter than when I was sitting behind a desk all day, it does not translate into a thin body due to too much chips & beer 😜 but hey, I take it as it is!

The wood logs were wet of the rain & were hard to catch fire so I gave up and dove into bed early. In the morning, it was foggy so perfect excuse to finish reading the book in bed until 9am.

Today is 1st August so that means I've been on the road now for two months already! 🎉🎉 Time to leave stunning Lake Superior behind and get myself to the Prairies and the west.

Wildlife: 3 deer at Sleeping Giant

SUPS: one at Neys & one at Sleeping Giant

Hikes: four at Neys & two at Sleeping Giant

Distance driven this week: 759 km

[loiswolf]

Day 50 July 20 Schreiber - Marathon 100kms

This morning I looked out the window and thought…what an awful day! It had been raining a lot during the night and everything looked quite dismal.

No problem, I was trying to waste time today because the check in time at my Airbnb wasn’t until 6pm. ( I think this is a bit rude since everywhere else is 3 or 4pm.

Anyway, I was able to watch the women’s soccer game against Ireland. Yay! We won! No matter how slowly I tried to get packed I was still ready to go by 9am.

I forgot to mention that this motel/gas station/Robin’s Donuts/Pizza Hut was also a KFC before Covid. When I asked I was told they had scratched out the colonel.

The rain had pretty much stopped by the time I left but it was still very overcast.

Second breakfast was only 15kms up the road at Terrace Bay. I had scoped out a coffee shop but after doing an extra loop around the town I found it didn’t open on Thursdays. 🤨 A few metres down the road was a lovely restaurant attached to the large motel on the highway. I was able to take my time over another coffee ( already had 2 cups in my motel room because the first one disappeared too quickly) and some French toast.

Yay, it was 10:30 when I left and the sun was coming out from behind the clouds. I was wasting lots of time just as intended.

When I had left the motel in Schreiber earlier the cleaning lady had told me there were three big hills today and they were all the same. Wrong! It was a pity Archie from the Gravel River Motel wasn’t there to set her straight.

Today there was 660m of climbing. There was a big climb at around 40kms but the rest was just a lot of up and down. This photo is from the top of the bigger hill.

It’s pretty obvious that there is going to be more hills ahead.

There wasn’t many views of Lake Superior today but there were a lot of little lakes which were quite pretty.

There is still a lot of roadwork here but I was able to ride straight through. The second one was holding up cars from a long way back in both directions. Only half the road was usable and there appeared to be a tractor on a trailer stuck there for some reason. There was just enough room for Shirley and I to roll by and continue past all the trucks and cars held up on the other side. I stopped to talk to a couple of drivers when they waved. They were obviously bored and needed someone to pass the time with.

I knew there wasn’t going to be another coffee stop today so I was glad to see the lookout sign at about 65kms. Naturally there were toilets and a picnic table there. This is Ontario!

Great! I had checked my watch a bit earlier and noticed that I was going too fast. This was going to be a good place to waste time.

I ate a mandarin and settled down with my kindle for a while. Suddenly I realised someone else was sitting at my table. It was another cyclist!

Matthew was from Poland and was heading in the other direction, aiming for Vancouver. I warned him about the winds which were not going to be in his favour. He was foolishly hoping for a coffee place along the road. I knew there was going to be nothing for another 50kms so I offered to make him a coffee if he could heat the water. Yep! That’s what we did.

Another lovely couple travelling in a car came over to talk to us too. We all took photos and exchanged cards etc. ( well I’m the only one with a card but Matthew had a very long instagram account name ) and eventually I headed off.

Another 30kms of ups and downs until the turnoff to Marathon. There was 4kms of downhill which I am going to have to go back up tomorrow morning. I found the Tim Hortons and settled in to write this and do some other things while I waited for my Airbnb. Almost immediately I received an email saying it was ready at 4:30. My map showed it was just up the road and there was a grocery store not too far out of the way. The shop was a dud ( no fruit and vegetables, just Indian stuff) so I’m going to have to go out now to get some fruit for breakfast and something for dinner. 😡

I’m going to have to stop again tomorrow morning because there is no fridge here. Grrrr. Apart from that it’s pretty good.

Somebody asked for a map.

[dangfinecoffee]

This is my home.  Northern Ontario.  A primal, mysterious and magical land of maternal beauty.  An ancient feminine spirit can be felt in these parts.  Her wrath can be witnessed in the rise and fall of Lake Superior’s frothing white mountains.  Her kindness, when she weaves herself a blanket of dancing white stars on a cloudless summers day.  It’s a place where artists come to soak in her spirit and attempt to capture the essence of this ancient force.

It’s the place where Anishnaabe folklore claims the gods split Turtle Island and created all forms of life.  It’s the place where The Anishnaabe have suffered in silence for generations at the hands of the Canadian government.  It’s a place where people are dying everyday due to extreme racism.  It’s a place where the first peoples are now reclaiming their ancient ways.  It’s a place where a cultural war is beginning.  It’s a place that will be home to momentous spiritual shift that will change the way Canadian society operates. 

The North has rested for a long time but she’s giving her children the strength to rise again.  She’s ready to put up a fight.

Photo Credit to Goh Iromoto

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'TERRACE BAY, ONTARIO, AUGUST 14, 1974'. Stephen Shore. Chromogenic print

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Terrace Bay, Ontario

[allthecanadianpolitics]

Manitoba's premier says the rules around travel are changing in the province as cases of COVID-19 variants begin to surge in Canada.

During a news conference Tuesday afternoon, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister said Manitoba is amending its public health orders. He said anyone entering Manitoba from other parts of Canada will be required to self-isolate for 14 days.

"There is real reason for concern, and we are acting out of a sense of concern and out of an abundance of caution," Pallister said. "We feel these measures are necessary now."

The health orders will be amended on Jan. 29. The mandatory self-isolation period will be required for people entering the province from anywhere in Canada, including those entering from northern and Western Canada, and from west of Terrace Bay in Ontario.

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[blue-car-road-tripper]

Another gem that I’ve driven by plenty of times before .... but one time I decided to pull into this place and take a look .... was I ever left breathless 🚙

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Aguasabon Falls is an excellent stop along the trans Canada Highway !! Located West of Terrace Bay, this is an easy small walk down to the viewing platform to see the falls and the short boardwalk to the falls is as beautiful as the falls themselves! .

We grabbed some sandwiches from Subway and had our lunch at the picnic tables provided, made friends with a cool black crow and had a little rest here. I look forward to stopping g here again this summer. 😊

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#travel #summer #vacation #roadtrip #ontario #terracebay #aguasabonfalls #falls #transcanadahighway #canada #picnic #vacation #happy #love @ Terrace Bay, Ontario

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Instagrammable Places - Toronto (Pt. 1 )

1. Nathan Philips Square :

Location : 100 Queen St W,Toronto, ON M5H 2N1

Nathan Phillips Square is an urban plaza in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It forms the forecourt to Toronto City Hall, or New City Hall, at the intersection of Queen Street West and Bay Street, and is named for Nathan Phillips, mayor of Toronto from 1955 to 1962.

2. Skyline from Toronto Islands:

Location : Island in Lake Ontario

The Toronto Islands are a chain of 15 small islands in Lake Ontario, south of mainland Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Comprising the only group of islands in the western part of Lake Ontario, the Toronto Islands are located just offshore from the city's downtown and provide shelter for Toronto Harbour.

3. Graffiti Alley:

Whether you just want to experience something new in the city, or you’re looking for some colorful inspiration for your next Instagram post, this is one of the most unique attractions in Toronto.

Location : 753 Queen St. W

4. CN Tower:

The CN Tower is a 553.3 m-high concrete communications and observation tower located in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Built on the former Railway Lands, it was completed in 1976. Its name "CN" originally referred to Canadian National, the railway company that built the tower.

Location: 290 Bremmer Blvd,Toronto,ON M5V 3L9

5. Casa Loma :

Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style mansion and garden in midtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that is now a historic house museum and landmark

Location : 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto , ON M5R 1X8

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Airport Codes – Canada | Airports and Airlines

The Canadian Airport Codes are listed alphabetically below the list of Canadian Provinces. 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Rail service (XDG) Halifax, NS – International (YHZ) Hall Beach, NU (YUX) Hamilton, ON (YHM) Havre St Pierre, QC (YGV) Hay River, NT (YHY) Hervey, QC – Rail service (XDU) High Level, AB (YOJ) Holman, NT (YHI) Hopedale, NL (YHO) Houston, BC – Bus station (ZHO) Hudson Bay, SK (YHB) Igloolik, NU (YGT) Iles De La Madeleine, QC (YGR) Ilford, MB (ILF) Ingersoll, ON – Rail service (XIB) Inukjuak, QC (YPH) Inuvik, NT (YEV) Iqaluit, NU (YFB) Island Lake/Garden Hill (YIV) Ivujivik, QC (YIK) Jasper, AB – Rail service (XDH) Joliette, QC – Rail service (XJL) Jonquiere, QC – Rail service (XJQ) Kamloops, BC (YKA) Kangiqsualujjuaq, QC (XGR) Kangiqsujuaq, QC (YWB) Kangirsuk, QC (YKG) Kapuskasing, ON (YYU) Kasabonika, ON (XKS) Kaschechewan, ON (ZKE) Keewaywin, ON (KEW) Kegaska, QC (ZKG) Kelowna, BC (YLW) Kenora, ON (YQK) Kimmirut/Lake Harbour NU (YLC) Kingfisher Lake, ON (KIF) Kingston, ON – Rail service (XEG) Kingston, ON – Norman Rogers Airport (YGK) Kitchener, ON (YKF) Klemtu, BC (YKT) Kugaaruk, NU (YBB) Kugluktuk/Coppermine, NU (YCO) Kuujjuaq, QC (YVP) Kuujjuarapik, QC (YGW) La Grande, QC (YGL) La Ronge, SK (YVC) La Tabatiere, QC (ZLT) La Tuque, QC (YLQ) Lac Brochet, MB (XLB) Lac Edouard, QC – Rail service (XEE) Ladysmith, BC – Rail service (XEH) Langford, BC – Rail service (XEJ) Lansdowne House, ON (YLH) Leaf Rapids, MB (YLR) Lethbridge, AB (YQL) Lloydminister, AB (YLL) London, ON – Rail service (XDQ) London, ON – Municipal Airport (YXU) Lutselke/Snowdrift, NT (YSG) Mary’s Harbour, NL (YMH) Maxville, ON – Rail service (XID) Medicine Hat, AB (YXH) Melville, SK – Rail service (XEK) Miramichi, NB – Rail service (XEY) Moncton, NB – Rail service (XDP) Moncton, NB – Airport (YQM) Mont Joli, QC (YYY) Montreal, QC – Dorval Rail service (XAX) Montreal, QC – Downtown Rail service (YMY) Montreal, QC – St Lambert Rail service (XLM) Montreal, QC – all airports (YMQ) Montreal, QC – Dorval (YUL) Moosonee, ON (YMO) Muskrat Dam, ON (MSA) Nain, NL (YDP) Nakina, ON (YQN) Nanaimo, BC – Harbour Airport (ZNA) Nanaimo, BC – Cassidy Airport (YCD) Nanisivik, NU (YSR) Napanee, ON – Rail service (XIF) Natashquan, QC (YNA) Nemiscau, QC (YNS) New Carlisle, QC – Rail service (XEL) New Richmond, QC – Rail service (XEM) Niagara Falls, ON – Rail service (XLV) Noranda/Rouyn, QC (YUY) Norman Wells, NT (YVQ) North Bay, ON (YYB) North Spirit Lake, ON (YNO) Norway House, MB (YNE) Ogoki, ON (YOG) Old Crow, YT (YOC) Opapamiska Lake, ON (YBS) Oshawa, ON (YOO) Ottawa, ON – Rail service (XDS) Ottawa, ON – International (YOW) Oxford House, MB (YOH) Pakuashipi, QC (YIF) Pangnirtung, NU (YXP) Parent, QC – Rail service (XFE) Parksville, BC – Rail service (XPB) Paulatuk, NT (YPC) Peace River, AB (YPE) Peawanuck, ON (YPO) Pembroke, ON (YTA) Penticton, BC (YYF) Perce, QC – Rail service (XFG) Pickle Lake, ON (YPL) Pikangikum, ON (YPM) Pointe-aux-Trembles, QC – Rail service (XPX) Points North Landing, SK (YNL) Pond Inlet, NU (YIO) Poplar Hill, ON (YHP) Port Alberni, BC (YPB) Port Hardy, BC (YZT) Port Hope Simpson, NL (YHA) Port Meiner, QC (YPN) Postville, NL (YSO) Povungnituk, QC (YPX) Powell River, BC (YPW) Prescott, ON – Rail service (XII) Prince Albert, SK (YPA) Prince George, BC – Rail service (XDV) Prince George, BC (YXS) Prince Rupert, BC – Rail service (XDW) Prince Rupert, BC – Digby Island Airport (YPR) Pukatawagan, MB – (XPK) Qikiqtarjuaq, NU (YVM) Qualicum, BC (XQU) Quaqtaq, QC (YQC) Quebec, QC – International Airport (YQB) Quebec, QC – Charny Rail service (YFZ) Quebec, QC – Levis Rail service (XLK) Quebec, QC – Quebec Station Rail service (XLJ) Quebec, QC – Sainte-Foy Rail service (XFY) Quesnel, BC (YQZ) Rae Lakes, NT (YRA) Rainbow Lake, AB (YOP) Rankin Inlet, NU (YRT) Red Lake, ON (YRL) Red Sucker Lake, MB (YRS) Regina, SK (YQR) Repulse Bay, NU (YUT) Resolute, NU (YRB) Rigolet, NL (YRG) Rimouski, QC (YXK) Riviere-a-Pierre, QC – Rail service (XRP) Roberval, QC (YRJ) Round Lake, ON (ZRJ) Rouyn/Noranda, QC (YUY) Sachigo Lake, ON (ZPB) Sachs Harbour, NT (YSY) Sackville, NB – Rail service (XKV) Saint Hyacinthe, QC – Rail service (XIM) Saint John, NB (YSJ) Saint Johns, NL (YYT) Saint Leonard, NB (YSL) Salluit, QC (YZG) Sandy Lake, ON (ZSJ) Sanikiluaq, NU (YSK) Sarnia, ON – Rail service (XDX) Sarnia, ON (YZR) Saskatoon, SK (YXE) Sault Ste-Marie, ON (YAM) Schefferville, QC (YKL) Senneterre, QC – Rail service (XFK) Sept-Iles, QC (YZV) Shamattawa, MB (ZTM) Shawinigan, QC – Rail service (XFL) Shawnigan, BC – Rail service (XFM) Sioux Lookout, ON (YXL) Smith Falls, ON (YSH) Smithers, BC (YYD) Snare Lake, NT (YFJ) South Indian Lake, MB (XSI) St Anthony, NL (YAY) St Catharines, ON (YCM) St Marys, ON – Rail service (XIO) Ste Therese Point, MB (YST) Stephenville, NL (YJT) Stony Rapids, SK (YSF) Strathroy, ON – Rail service (XTY) Sudbury, ON – Rail service (XDY) Sudbury, ON (YSB) Summer Beaver, ON (SUR) Swan River, MB (ZJN) Sydney, NS (YQY) Tadoule Lake, MB (XTL) Taloyoak, NU (YYH) Tasiujuaq, QC (YTQ) Terrace, BC (YXT) Tete-a-La Baleine, QC (ZTB) The Pas, MB – Rail service (XDZ) The Pas, MB (YQD) Thicket Portage, MB (YTD) Thompson, MB (YTH) Thunder Bay, ON (YQT) Timmins, ON (YTS) Tofino, BC, (YAZ) Toronto, ON – Downtown Rail service (YBZ) Toronto, ON – Guildwood Rail service (XLQ) Toronto, ON – Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) Toronto, ON – International (YYZ) Truro, NS – Rail service (XLZ) Tuktoyaktuk, NT (YUB) Tulita/Fort Norman, NT (ZFN) Umiujag, QC (YUD) Uranium City, SK (YBE) Val-d’Or, QC (YVO) Vancouver, BC – Coal Harbour (CXH) Vancouver, BC – Rail service (XEA) Vancouver, BC – International (YVR) Victoria, BC – Inner Harbor (YWH) Victoria, BC – International (YYJ) Wabush, NL (YWK) Waskaganish, QC (YKQ) Watford, ON – Rail service (XWA) Webequie, ON (YWP) Wemindji, QC (YNC) Weymont, QC – Rail service (XFQ) Wha Ti/Lac La Martre, NT (YLE) Whale Cove, NU (YXN) White River, ON (YWR) Whitehorse, YT (YXY) Williams Harbour, NL (YWM) Williams Lake, BC (YWL) Windsor, ON – Rail service (XEC) Windsor, ON (YQG) Winnipeg, MB – Rail service (XEF) Winnipeg, MB – International (YWG) Wollaston Lake, SK (ZWL) Woodstock, ON – Rail service (XIP) Wunnummin Lake, ON (WNN) Wyoming, ON – Rail service (XWY) Yarmouth, NS (YQI) Yellowknife, NT (YZF) York Landing, MB (ZAC)

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Demographic Shifts of Rural Canada

Many Canadian rural communities are experiencing a major demographic shift. However, each town is experiencing these changes in a unique way. Some populations are getting smaller and older, while others are getting larger and younger. The main determining factor is location. For the past several decades towns around the GTA have been growing to accommodate for the growing urban populations. Towns that were once rural and now completely overcome by subdivisions and commuters. 

The opposite has held true for the town of Terrace Bay in Northern Ontario. This town was established as a result of the forestry industry and it all started with a pulp and paper mill. The industry flourished and many people moved there for work, causing a massive population boom. Unfortunately, after many financial struggles, the pulp and paper industry is not as dominant as it once was, and citizens of Terrace Bay have decided to move to new places. The population in 1991 was 2,477 and 20 years later the population had dropped to 1,471. This decrease can often be quite detrimental to a community. 

https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=3558054&Geo2=PR&Code2=35&Data=Count&SearchText=Terrace%20Bay&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&GeoLevel=PR&GeoCode=3558054&TABID=1

https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Terrace+Bay,+ON/@48.7691178,-87.0863085,12.31z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x4d4353d4424ee84d:0xcdd649ede015c15a!8m2!3d48.783999!4d-87.0966258

Since Terrace Bay is no longer being supported by the pulp and paper industry, it must look for new ways to boost their economy and bring in new residents. The first step, however, is showcasing the town to whoever is interested to prove that it is a quality place to live. This is mainly being done through tourism. 

Terrace Bay is home to many beautiful features including waterfalls, hiking trails, and beaches. These images have now become the promotional tools to advertise this town to the rest of the country with the hopes of attracting tourists. It also offers many recreational opportunities such as a golf course, canoe rentals, and Slate Islands Provincial Park. 

http://www.terracebay.ca/visiting/attractions/aguasabonfalls/

Even their website seems to be more directed to visitors than to the residents. “Visiting” is the second heading at the top of the page, and I find this unusual compared to other town websites that I have seen in the past. The website also highlights their most popular features and attractions in a very obvious way, which proves their reliance on tourism. 

http://www.terracebay.ca/visiting/attractions/

I believe that Terrace Bay will be successful as a tourist destination because it is a very beautiful part of Northern Ontario and offers a lot of recreation activities. However, I find it disappointing that this town, along with many other Canadian rural towns, has suffered from urbanization leading to their ultimate reliance on tourism. This shift away from primary industries has been very detrimental to rural towns across the country and many have not been able to recover. Fortunately, I do believe that Terrace Bay will be able to attract new residents through the current use of tourism, however that might not be for many years. 

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Union Bay Residence: A Seattle Family Home Perfecting with Two Volumes

When it involves brand new house layout, there are so many choices that you may have. All of this depends on what the owners want and wish for a home. What do you think that are the things that owners imagine sooner than construction or buying a house? of course, the location is one important factor. except that, the several areas of the house also are being considered as to the number of bedrooms, bogs, and others. But that’s now not all. Householders additionally need to be certain that there's privateness in a few areas while there also needs to be a few parts of the home for the public. that is what DeForest Architects did to our featured house. it is a waterfront Seattle place of dwelling that may be both a practical family home and an elegant oasis of area and lightweight. Do you recognize what makes it distinctive? It has volumes or wings. One wing is all about retreat—a cozy den, sumptuous grasp bath, and tranquil main bedroom. the other wing embraces togetherness within the form of a spacious kitchen, family room, and breakfast bay overlooking the water. Among these two volumes is a sequence of lofty open areas for indoor and outdoor pleasing. Sounds great, right? for sure you’ll love the house when you see the photographs under. Region: Seattle, Washington Fashion Designer: DeForest Architects Style: Latest Collection Of Ranges: -storey Distinctive characteristic: The House is made out of two volumes during which one is for personal spaces at the same time as the other is for public areas. Similar Space: Implausible Innovation Made in a home in Peterborough, Ontario

DeForest Architects along with internal layout company NB Design Crew, have not too long ago completed a brand new and brand new area that sits at the website of the landlord’s early life home and looks out to Union Bay in Seattle, Washington.

Its higher-level pavilion incorporates snoozing spaces at the same time as the lower degree houses the kitchen, dining, dwelling areas, and garage.

On the other side of the principle dwelling and dining room is the kitchen. Gentle picket cabinetry has been paired with white counters and stainless-steel home equipment for a modern glance. Next to the kitchen is a calm sitting area with a snug sofa and armchair.

Off to the aspect of the lounge is a spacious home place of business, with room for two other folks and a small sitting space. Ground-to-ceiling home windows provide herbal mild and views of the water.

Beside the kitchen and sitting space is a secondary dining space with water perspectives. Read Additionally: L-Formed Plan of OUNCES House in California

Within, the good room of the house has a large dining area, a double-sided fireside, and a snug lounge.

this huge room opens as much as an expansive terrace and an existing teahouse, which was once preserved as a deferential nod to the previous.

in the grasp toilet, there’s some other wooden accessory wall behind the freestanding bathtub, and floor-to-ceiling home windows supply perspectives of the garden outside.

Subsequent to the kitchen is a set of stairs that result in the second 1/2 the house. Whilst one gets to the opposite part, it has doorways during which one opens to the bathroom at the same time as the opposite one is for the bedroom.

within the master bedroom, there’s a hearth and a wood accessory wall to create a sense of warmth and calmness for the room.

Here’s a look on the stairs that lead up to the second one floor of the house, that features wooden treads and frosted handrails. What are you able to say about this home fromDeForest Architects? It certain is very great, right? Everyone would really like the idea of having separate wings which can be hooked up to every different. As you can see within the photographs above, the areas can also be easily accessed on account of its excellent layout. aside from that, the home also has a seamless indoor and out of doors connection which makes it very perfect for a circle of relatives to live in. the glorious views of the Union Bay are a big plus to the house. needless to say you will accept as true with me that having a home with nature round it makes the whole thing near perfect! So, may you live in a home like this? Read the full article