The Great Canadian Skyline Thread! - Page 70

lio45 · #**1381** Posted **Oct 8, 2014, 11:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chadillaccc

How's that off topic?

Do you actually want the answer to that question?

Chadillaccc · #**1382** Posted **Oct 8, 2014, 11:48 PM**

Another older Regina shot, without Mosaic Tower (the city's new tallest) but still a great core shot. Taken from the historic Hotel Saskatchewan.

Regina Downtown by jordan breckenridge, on Flickr

MolsonExport · #**1383** Posted **Oct 9, 2014, 12:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by Rico Rommheim

Wow I like this one. Look at the C-Lofts adding new density. The Peterson will make its presence heard. The NFB building will also add colour and diversity in this vista.

Oh shit wait, I hope I'm not boring Chad, since I'm kind of off topic here.

Please stay on topic. unless of course you are dissing Montreal, which would be on topic

MolsonExport · #**1384** Posted **Oct 9, 2014, 12:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by Chadillaccc

Love this! It's like watching Sarah Palin try to prove a point she doesn't even have

Keep the comedy show coming Lio, you're a card! Stop being so thin-skinned about totally innocuous things said ages ago.

When trying to assert a truth, first make sure it's not an opinion that you desperately want to be true.

#**1385** Posted **Oct 9, 2014, 12:33 AM**

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MolsonExport · #**1386** Posted **Oct 9, 2014, 12:36 AM**

nice. Cootes paradise?

#**1387** Posted **Oct 9, 2014, 12:37 AM**

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harls · #**1388** Posted **Oct 9, 2014, 1:20 AM**

Ottawa and Gatineau ce soir.

Ottawa/Gatineau by blix613, on Flickr

Razor · #**1389** Posted **Oct 9, 2014, 1:55 AM**

Great shot Harls!

Like Montreal, Ottawa is tough to get good angles..Having a short stumpy skyline doesn't help either.

Attention (certain Calgarians),..You have been good for a long while with this, but be warned any mention of the Okotoks being included into your CMA, or being part of the "big four" will result in me re-posting the above debate on which mountain was visible from Gatineau for as long as this thread is alive. It's bookmarked.

1overcosc · #**1390** Posted **Oct 9, 2014, 2:44 AM**

The best views of Ottawa are always from vantage points in Quebec.

If you want to drive into downtown Ottawa with the best possible skyline view as you approach, the best bet is to come in from the northeast along the A-50 to the A-5.

shreddog · #**1391** Posted **Oct 9, 2014, 3:52 AM**

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Originally Posted by lio45

Vancouver is less coastal than Halifax. And the reason for that is the existence of the Vancouver Island, which is the part of SW BC that is the oceanfront one. That, and nothing more, was the original point of the post you took issue with.

Nope, you said ...

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Originally Posted by lio45

Vancouver isn't actually on the coast.

Anyway, I don't want to pollute this thread. Since I am curious as to whether you think Saint John is more or less coastal than Vancouver (you ignored that one) I started another thread for this exercise. It can either continue or die but at least we can get back to skylines here!

BTW, those Mtrl shots are great ...

Martin Mtl · #**1392** Posted **Oct 9, 2014, 2:07 PM**

Credit: @mtlshot

Martin Mtl · #**1393** Posted **Oct 9, 2014, 3:12 PM**

Flights back / Vuelos de regress by lezumbalaberenjena on Flickr

Ashok · #**1394** Posted **Oct 9, 2014, 3:28 PM**

^ Finally, a nice view of the skyline from the North side of Mount Royal. This picture is also missing the Jewish General Hospital, St. Mary's, Oratory + the Rockhill Apartments. They really form a nice skyline. A different kind of skyline.

harls · #**1395** Posted **Oct 9, 2014, 3:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by 1overcosc

The best views of Ottawa are always from vantage points in Quebec.

If you want to drive into downtown Ottawa with the best possible skyline view as you approach, the best bet is to come in from the northeast along the A-50 to the A-5.

Yep. Best place for sure.

Ottawa | Gatineau | Panorama by blix613, on Flickr

Acajack · #**1396** Posted **Oct 9, 2014, 3:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by harls

Yep. Best place for sure.

Ottawa | Gatineau | Panorama by blix613, on Flickr

There is a good chance my house is in that shot!

MolsonExport · #**1397** Posted **Oct 9, 2014, 4:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ashok

^ Finally, a nice view of the skyline from the North side of Mount Royal. This picture is also missing the Jewish General Hospital, St. Mary's, Oratory + the Rockhill Apartments. They really form a nice skyline. A different kind of skyline.

A view that is almost never depicted, although often seen when flying into Dorval Airport.

MolsonExport · #**1398** Posted **Oct 9, 2014, 4:24 PM**

Love the Ott-Gat pano.

MolsonExport · #**1399** Posted **Oct 9, 2014, 4:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by Martin Mtl

Credit: @mtlshot

tell that captain to turn around. The city is landlocked

nah, I ain't gonna let it go...not just yet.

lio45 · #**1400** Posted **Oct 9, 2014, 4:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by MolsonExport

tell that captain to turn around. The city is landlocked

nah, I ain't gonna let it go...not just yet.

As shreddog pointed out, let's be as fair as possible and literally stick to exactly what was said.

You can totally say "Ask that captain if his next destination is Edmonton."