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Walking the dogs
This is another scene along the Mississippi River in Carleton place: the railroad underpass and narrow road leading to the back bridges – single lane bridges across the river – all providing a quiet area to walk your dog. It’s … Continue reading
Vanishing point
Carleton Place was once served by trains. Now the train station is a day care centre and the main track right-of-way into Ottawa is a bike path. This track, that recently carried freight through the town (without stopping), is now … Continue reading
Doggy take 2
Bonnie liked this version of the dog in the window better than the one I posted yesterday. I liked yesterday’s version because of the way the dog’s head formed a triangle that matched the triangle formed by the gap between … Continue reading
Doggy in the window
I’ve seen a dog in this window across the street several times recently while at The Good Food Company. This is the first time I’ve managed to get a picture.
Taylor’s Hardware
Another commercial sign from Carleton Place’s past.
Patterson & Son
Carleton Place is preserving many of it’s old commercial signs even though the businesses are no longer with us. With the arrival of the big box stores on the outskirts, the smaller local businesses are struggling and keeping our heritage … Continue reading
Meet me on the Mississippi
This shot is along the Bridge Street in Carleton Place from the bridge over our Mississippi River.
Storm over the curling club
After I left the Orangemen’s parade yesterday I saw these very dark clouds approaching. I was right by the Curling Club, where I spend most of my time in the winter. I included the Club in the picture, but when … Continue reading
July 12
Carleton Place had its Orangemen’s parade today to commemorate William of Orange’s (Protestant) victory over James VI (Catholic) at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. Although there were a few young and middle aged people watching the parade, the … Continue reading
Gothic Church
St James Church seems to me to be in the Gothic style. Perhaps it is neo Gothic or Gothic revival, or something else completely different. Whatever its architectural style is called, the lighting at night, shining up on the steeple … Continue reading