The name "Niagara" (Iroquois Nation pronunciation "Nee-ah-GAh-rah" is said to originate from an Iroquois word "Onguiaahra" meaning "The Strait." Niagara Falls is composed of two major sections separated by Goat Island: Horseshoe Falls, on the Canadian side of the border and American Falls on the United States side. The smaller Bridal Veil Falls also is located on the American side, separated from the main falls by Luna Island. Viewpoints on the American shore generally are astride or behind the falls. The falls face directly toward the Canadian shore. Thus, the most complete views of Niagara Falls are available from the...

Queen's Quay

author: Elicar : Toronto, On

Lover Level

author: Elicar : Toronto, On

It must really be a good life if it is at the lover level. These pictures were taken at the Skywalk that connects Union Station to the CN Tower. I have to take a picture of the CN Tower. And I even included my picture! Errr...The picture of my reflection, I should say! ;)

Spring in January?

author: Elicar : Toronto, ON

Eat your heart out Evil G! Our temperature today rose up to 12 degrees Centigrade. I checked yours. High is 3 degrees Centigrade. Pooh! I took these pictures yesterday and decided to post it to rub it in! ;) Yes, after the snow dump before Christmas and a couple of days in negative double digits, the weather has been fairly mild. It's that or I have a short memory! These planters were at: which was located at: With the warmer weather comes the sad reality:

Buildings on Stilts

author: Elicar : Toronto, ON

Ontario College of Arts and Design and two buildings at U of T.

Tight Squeeze III

author: Elicar : Toronto, ON

The first two postings entitled Tight Squeeze were about cars. But that's all I can think of when I saw this bathroom. I should have measured it. I wonder if they have received complains about the narrowness of the stall? Taken at a coffee shop on College Park, near MARS. Jan 06

Do Not Pile Snow

author: Elicar : Toronto, ON

Scatter them, I guess! The sign was taken at the street car depot on Eastern Avenue. This are the remnants of the Gardiner Expressway east of Don River. It was demolished in 2001 due to high maintenance costs. On to Tommy Thompson Park, the northern section of Outer Harbour East Headland, most commonly known as Leslie Spit.

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