Estevan Lodge & Peony Garden
The Lodge at Reford Gardens has a long history covering generations.
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Estevan Lodge & House Garden
The House Garden and porch at Reford have a graceful charm harkening back to the turn of the last century
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House Garden and Porch Estavan Lodge
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Alpine Garden
Alpine Garden Views at Reford Garden
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Seed Head for Dryas Octopetala
This is the seed head for the flower, Dryas Octopetalas, which is in the Rosacaea family. The blooms have eight creamy white petals,- hence the specific epithet octopetala.[1] The style is persistent on the fruit with white feathery hairs, functioning as a wind-dispersal agent. This is the seed head of a flower called Dryas Octopetalis. The feathery hairs of the seed head first appear twisted together and glossy before spreading out to an expanded ball which the wind quickly disperses.
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The Azalea Walk
Late afternoon, Reford Gardens, Metis, Gaspe, QC
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Yellow Day Lilies
Late afternoon, Reford Gardens, Metis, Gaspe, QC
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Alpine Garden
Alpine Garden Views at Reford Garden
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Alpine Garden
Alpine Garden Views at Reford Garden
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Seed Head for Dryas Octopetala
This is the seed head for the flower, Dryas Octopetalas, which is in the Rosacaea family. The blooms have eight creamy white petals,- hence the specific epithet octopetala.[1] The style is persistent on the fruit with white feathery hairs, functioning as a wind-dispersal agent. This is the seed head of a flower called Dryas Octopetalis. The feathery hairs of the seed head first appear twisted together and glossy before spreading out to an expanded ball which the wind quickly disperses.
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Tadousac Whale Watch
Tadousac Whale Watch
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Diving Humpback Whale
The region where Charlevoix meets the Saguenay Fjord is rich in marine life and one of Canada's most popular whale watching spots. We had a pure blue day and saw many marine mammals. I think this is a humpback diving.
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Tadousac Whale Watch
The Saguenay FJord is visible on the horizon. The world was blue with a hint of pink.
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Approaching the Fjord Near Tadoussac
Where the St. Lawrence meets the Saguenay River the 'upwelling' forces, at the head of the fjord near Tadoussac, are concentrating food along the 'tide lines' where both whales and seabirds gather to feed.
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Tadoussac from the St. Lawrence
The St. Lawrence Meet the Saguenay river. This water is so productive and pristine. this is also a place with history, it being the place where the Europeans made contact with the First Nations in the 1600's.
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Old Forge
Old gas pump outside historic forge in Baie St. Paul, in the Charlevoix region. The town is known for it's art galleries, it was also the home of the first Cirque du Soleil . The area of Charlevoix has been named a "World Biosphere" by UNESCO.
The Old Artist's House
Charlevoix was formed by the impact of a giant meteor billions of years ago. The crater is what forms the biosphere now with it's mix of people and nature. The rugged landscape was a favourite of the most famous exhibitors’ group in Canada, the Group of Seven, starting in the 1920's and led by A.Y. Jackson.
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Dale the Border Collie
My travel buddy's cousin left Wall Street to start his own farm and raise and train Border Collies. I was overwhelmed by the pristine serenity he'd created. This is Dale, his personal animal companion.
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Warren's Place
This is the herd of sheep that the Border Collies herd around. Dale is incredibly skilled at this and res ponds to Warren's spoken commands brilliantly.
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Flocking Sheep
I don't see any horns, so these must be ewes. Check out the tiny little black and white head in the background, Dale on the job.
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Collie Watching Lambs
Warren's Place
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Love
Warren and Bodie. Bodie is the favorite dog of Warren's wife. I think Bodie loves Warren too.
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