Observation tower atop Tower Hill, Parry Sound, Ontario
Parry Sound - approximately 2 hours north of Toronto - is situated on Georgian Bay, a huge arm of Lake Huron, one of the 5 Great Lakes. In fact, Georgian Bay is nearly as large as Lake Ontario, another of the 5 Great Lakes.
The sound from which the town Parry Sound takes its name
This photo was taken from about halfway up the 96-foot tall tower. There are many, many islands out there - some say 30,000.
Canadian Pacific Railway runs over and through the middle of town
As I climbed the steps to the top of the tower, I could hear the train but could not see it...until I reached the summit...and this was all I saw! Too late!
Rectangles I had to poke my camera through to take photos
Hmmm. I might have gotten a better shot of the train if I hadn't had to quickly adjust my camera to fit the lens through the openings.
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41 friends stopped by to say:
I've been climbing old firetowers in Ohio and you can't even get to the top platform the trapdoor to the top is locked shut. I've been past Parry Sound a lot of times but never stopped excpt for gas.
You climbed all those stairs? I'd be huffing and puffing. The photos make it all worth it tho.
Darla
I can almost hear Gordon Lightfoot playing. Nice post.
That's quite a tower to climb. Los of steps and you did it. YAY!!!
Nice shots though. MB
I love B Squared's comment about Gordon Lightfoot! Great view from the top of the tower, in spite of the restrictions!
Looks like a fun hike. Rather breathtaking ~ in more than one way!
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Wow, what a view! But that's alot of steps to climb. The lake and scenery is beautiful.
That looks like quite a climb! But what a view :D
I admire your dedication. That looks like a lot of steps to climb.
That tower gives you a great view, perfect place for shooting. Nice photos.
Wish you a happy week:-)
So Beautiful content on the traveling and visiting worth place for individual and family as well.
Some alluring photographs.
I think you did a good job with the photography during a climb like that. I usually have to stop shooting when climbing because my focus is on breathing, LOL. Looks like a beautiful place.
Climbing towers is fun but also a little scary. Love the views from up top!
That is quite a climb, but your photos are definitely worth it! Beautiful! Enjoy your day!
Sylvia
My first thought as I was looking at your photos was of Gordon Lightfoot; I think you can guess why. Then as I got to the end of your post and read your frustration about missing the train shot, I laughed, as I daily softly curse the shots I am MISSing. I figure for each one good shot I get, there are 100 that come out so-so to bad, and there are 1000 I see and miss to take. C'est la vie! Let it go, let it go, let it go... as my yoga instructor reminds me each class. :-D
I like the photo showing the rail wagons with piled containers, must be quite something to be the conductor...
God bless you!
Cezar
I am impressed with your stair climbing abilities.
What a great view!
That is a lot of climbing but well worth the effort for that view.
I am impressed that you got as high up as you did! don't think I've ever made it past the second flight on one of these towers. Great photos.
Waah! that is a tall tower! Don't know if I can handle the climb. But it has its rewards seeing a somewhat "aerial view".
I had no idea about the tower! What a wonderful perspective from which to see the landscape below, especially the trains that bring back fond memories and always make me think of adventure.
Ooh, I could never make that climb. Good for you. Great views!
K
I love the view of the lake through the trees.
Do you live near Synpatico?
Have a wonderful day.
wow, that must have been too high for my liking :D
i can imagine all the other shots you took that did not make this post. what a lovely spot.
I hope the climb to the top of the tower was worthwhile, even if you did almost miss the train. I appreciated the views from the way up.
That looks like quite a workout getting to the top! But, well worth the effort for such a spectacular view...delightful, to say the least!
Wow, that is a lot of steps. The view looks fantastic and well worth the climb.
Wow, that is a lot of steps. The view looks fantastic and well worth the climb.
That is really cool. There were a lot of stairs to climb. ;)
Great shots. Love the variety.
You captured some wonderful vistas by climbing up that tower! I would be exhausted climbing up all thsoe stairs.
Lookout towers are cool. I used to go on them when I was a kid in Payson, Arizona and Dad was a Forest Ranger.
Great shots, I like the grilled window shots... a reminder we have caged ourselves.
the view is well worth the climb.:p
You can have that tower all to yourself. That number of steps is totally our of the question for me.
I like the views of the Sound though.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos
Have a nice week,
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That's a great lookout.
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Nice ones - I enjoyed that last one especially. It showed a sense of humour I like.
You had a great view from up there. Amazing!
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