Great Canadian Skyline Thread II

[MolsonExport]

'Tis a shame that the plan was never executed. That would have been something.

[Coldrsx]

Prairie city Ltd.

https://twitter.com/kmoorephotos/status/1366878022343696385

[Razor]

Originally Posted by Robertpuant

Just another mid-sized Ontario/ Us city.

I think that that's a little harsh no?

Sure take away the miles and miles of paved biked paths, most of the federal institutions and the green belt and maybe you'll have your typical mid sized city, but whether you want to acknowledge it or not extra money,(your tax dollars) does get pumped into the city to keep it more beautiful and manicured then the average mid sized city. The above average number of federally operated city Parks, cycling paths, and that canal skateway thing aren't cheap to maintain . Because of it being the capital, Ottawa just has the unfair edge when it comes to funding compared to most similar sized cities. It's strengths aren't in super talls. Whether it underwhelms for being the Capital of a 40m nation, can be debated I suppose, but it certainly can't be defined as a normal cookie cutter typical mid sized city as you put it either. Tourist season would tell you otherwise as well. Because of it being the capital, it's just a little spoiled as far as extra budget $$$ goes. Like it or not, thems the facts Jack!

Originally Posted by Coldrsx

Is it me or is everyone maybe jealous of Ottawa?

No.. The few that are are though, are just ignorant/ill informed. They disregard all the stately embassies, Rideau hall, and national museums amongst what I had already mentioned. I mean Madison Wisconsin must have national museums of art, Science and a modern war museum amongst others no?.Ottawa is what it is..While it's certainly no Washington,Moscow, or even Vancouver. it's certainly not "anytown" U.S.A or Ontario either.

Originally Posted by 905er

Density Good!!... Height (lack thereof)... Sigh..

That, I can agree on!

Originally Posted by kool maudit

for a barely-there country.

I guess it should be kicked out of The G7?

[Chadillaccc]

Naturally Calgary by Chadillaccc, on Flickr

Late February Adventures by Chadillaccc, on Flickr

Skiway by Chadillaccc, on Flickr

[Monolith]

61/365 - Vancouver by Jacqueline Sinclair, on Flickr

[Acajack]

Originally Posted by Razor

I think that that's a little harsh no?

Sure take away the miles and miles of paved biked paths, most of the federal institutions and the green belt and maybe you'll have your typical mid sized city, but whether you want to acknowledge it or not extra money,(your tax dollars) does get pumped into the city to keep it more beautiful and manicured then the average mid sized city. The above average number of federally operated city Parks, cycling paths, and that canal skateway thing aren't cheap to maintain . Because of it being the capital, Ottawa just has the unfair edge when it comes to funding compared to most similar sized cities. It's strengths aren't in super talls. Whether it underwhelms for being the Capital of a 40m nation, can be debated I suppose, but it certainly can't be defined as a normal cookie cutter typical mid sized city as you put it either. Tourist season would tell you otherwise as well. Because of it being the capital, it's just a little spoiled as far as extra budget $$$ goes. Like it or not, thems the facts Jack!



No.. The few that are are though, are just ignorant/ill informed. They disregard all the stately embassies, Rideau hall, and national museums amongst what I had already mentioned. I mean Madison Wisconsin must have national museums of art, Science and a modern war museum amongst others no?.Ottawa is what it is..While it's certainly no Washington,Moscow, or even Vancouver. it's certainly not "anytown" U.S.A or Ontario either.



That, I can agree on!



I guess it should be kicked out of The G7?

Compared to most capitals of its size, the capital-esque stuff is actually just a small part of Ottawa's cityscape. I'd agree that part of the city is pretty nice but if you take that away, I'd say you're left with a somewhat nicer-than-average North American city - with basically no blight, which is a big plus.

[megadude]

The two different Hamilton skylines, taken today from Hamilton and Burlington, along Cootes "Paradise" and the north side of the Harbour.


IMG_9852 by alan jonesy, on Flickr

IMG_9888 by alan jonesy, on Flickr

IMG_9889 by alan jonesy, on Flickr

[The Great Scaper]

A few Victoria skyline shots I've taken this year since the beginning of January...
Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Victoria, B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Victoria B.C. Canada Old town by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Victoria B.C. Canada by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

These two photos I took in June of last year...
Victoria B.C. Canada skyline by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

Victoria B.C. Canada skyline by thegreatscaper, on Flickr

[Razor]

Originally Posted by Acajack

Compared to most capitals of its size, the capital-esque stuff is actually just a small part of Ottawa's cityscape. I'd agree that part of the city is pretty nice but if you take that away, I'd say you're left with a somewhat nicer-than-average North American city - with basically no blight, which is a big plus.

Yes. I think you summed it up.I'm no Ottawa booster by any stretch, but am not blind to the fact that extra money is pumped into the city to keep it somewhat nicer for dignitaries, international tourists, etc. hence the NCC.It may a little underwhelming for a G7 capital as some would put it, but it's hardly Anywhere U.S.A or ON. It is what it is..Just call it properly, perhaps without Rose coloured glasses, but not with your drink half empty either. I suppose some people come visit for a day or 2, visit Parliament hill, shrug then leave without seeing the other stuff. Grab your mountain bike next time, and take a ride through Gatineau Park. Parlament Hill is maybe 3 hours.

[TorontoDrew]

Autumn fog in Don Valley by Phil Marion (187 million views), on Flickr

Ice...winter...hockey...skyline by Phil Marion (187 million views), on Flickr

View over Rosedale Valley and subway bridge by Phil Marion (187 million views), on Flickr

City skyline as seen from the Beaches by Phil Marion (187 million views), on Flickr

Yonge and Bloor highrises and the Don Valley by Phil Marion (187 million views), on Flickr

[MolsonExport]

great TO set. the one with the hockey players on a frozen Lake Ontario with Toronto skyscrapers looming belongs on the back of the $5 bill.

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[MonkeyRonin]

From last weekend:

[TorontoDrew]

Nice view, is that from Ossignton or Dufferin?

[davidivivid]

Picture by François Prévost, fantastic photographer from Quebec City.





https://www.instagram.com/francois_pre/

[The Great Scaper]

Great Toronto and Quebec City photos. I love the one with the Hockey Players an amazing photo.

[Martin Mtl]

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[Rico Rommheim]

Originally Posted by Martin Mtl

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There's a lot of drama in this photo.

Originally Posted by thomax

Hamilton Nightscape by AncasterZ, on Flickr


Hamilton Nightscape by AncasterZ, on Flickr

These are some of the best hamilton skyline shots I've seen here.

[niwell]

Originally Posted by TorontoDrew

Nice view, is that from Ossignton or Dufferin?

Pretty sure it's the apartment complex Just SW of Bloor and Dovercourt. A friend lives there - they're quite nice inside and have amazing views. She's lucky enough to have an East facing unit with a very similar view!

https://goo.gl/maps/6LToLHnzaXhbPLiM8