Friday, October 28, 2022

Champlain Lookout

 My next destination was the end of the line on one of the parkways in Gatineau Park. There are three lookout points along this stretch, in close succession. The last is the Champlain Lookout, which offers stunning views. This area is also called the Eardley Escarpment, the southern flank of the Gatineau Hills. The steep slope descends to the valley floor, with farms and small villages between here and the Ottawa River. On the Ontario side of the river is the most extreme northwestern portion of Ottawa's city limits, centred around a village called Constance Bay. The last time I was here the lower section had been open to walk among, but was now fenced off, leaving access only for the hiking trail that descends the slope.


I decided to take a couple of panorama shots for good measure.


But mostly I just photographed the view. I couldn't have asked for a better day to be up here.


This close up of the slope off to the west- it would make one hell of a five thousand piece jigsaw puzzle.


Two more shots to round out the day. More from here tomorrow.

48 comments:

  1. A wonderful landscape with already very beautiful autumn colors.

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  2. Breathtaking! The vegetation so different from here. The colours in the trees is stunning. And yes a jigsaw of that scene would be a rather difficult task to complete.

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  3. There is much of Ottawa I have not seen! Have to talk to my daughter about a visit to Gatineau Park when we visit in December.

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  4. Beautiful landscapes! Take care, enjoy your day and weekend!

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  5. What an amazing view! Thank you for sharing it!

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  6. You had a perfect day in an incredible location!

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  7. You certainly did have a fine day for your outing.

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  8. The blues and greens meld so well!

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  9. Cloudless day and awesome scenery. It makes you want to be there.

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  10. Gorgeous photos!
    Amazing how you know the details of an area. It is much appreciated.

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  11. Pretty colours and great views, a wonderful series of photos.

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  12. These are some great views and wonderfully captured.

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  13. Gorgeous autumn colors juxtaposed against that marvelous blue sky ~ great photos ~

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days ~

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  14. That's an amazing hiking trail, I'd be taking loads of photos too.

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  15. Great scenery there. Love the colour variation in the view.

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  16. You got a few really beautiful Autumn scenes here, well done.

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  17. That's a fabulous view -- it's hard to believe something as beautiful and "natural" as that is so very close to the city!

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