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The Horses of Headwaters – 1

“Horses fly without wings and conquer without swords” – Unknown And so for 3 weekends (2 in September, 1 in October) we drove around the Caledon area chasing the Headwaters Horses. Headwaters Parade of Horses is a whimsical and unique series of outdoor horse sculptures featuring 28 fiberglass horses transformed through Read more…

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All Things ART

Murals of Midland – 3

The last set of murals we spotted on our day trip to Midland, Ontario. Brebeuf Lighthouse Corner of King and Bay Street Livery Stable Corner of Borsa Lane and Dominion Avenue James Playfair Shipyard North/East side of Hugel Avenue H.M. Schooner Bee Corner of King Street and Hugel Avenue The Read more…

By emarene, ago
All Things ART

Murals of Midland – 2

The Midland Mural project started in 1990 initiated by the Downtown Midland Business Improvement Association. Aside from its aesthetic value, each mural represents a significant time in the history of the Georgian Bay area. A pleasant way of knowing a bit of Midland’s history. Midland Post Office and Postmaster – corner Read more…

By emarene, ago
All Things ART

Murals of Midland – 1

Midland is said to have one of Ontario’s largest and most beautiful outdoor galleries, thanks to its more than 35 colorful murals located along the city’s main street. And so we drove to Midland one hot summer day to see the murals. Most murals were located along King Street and Read more…

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Hamlet of Belfountain

We revisited the hamlet of Belfountain after our short stop at the Alton Mills Art Centre. The Conservation area was full with picnickers as this was a warm, humid Sunday. Cooled off with Kawartha ice cream at the Belfountain General Store. (I really wondered if the store existed since 1888). Read more…

By emarene, ago