2013 Week 28 Photos

2013 Week 28 Photos

By Corey Lablans Photography

This past week permitted a lot of adventures from caving to ghost towns and mineral show. It was amazing getting back to the Bonnechere Caves, as well as checking out the old abandoned radar station at Foymount. This week ended strong with the annual Prince Edward Country Rock and Mineral Show in Picton. Hope you enjoy this past week’s photos.

2013 07 08 – Workers apply a coating to the Bronze Sir John A statue in City Park at the corner of King Street and West Street. The first Prime Minister of Canada holding office from 1867-73 and 1878-91.

2013 07 09 – Beautiful cumulus clouds fill the sky above Foodland at 337 Hastings Street North in Bancroft. Foodland opened in May of 2011, a branch of Sobeys Ontario. They are open 24/7, making it a convenient place to shop if you need something at the last minute.

2013 07 10 – A women enjoys relaxing in her hammock while listening to the Cris Cuddy Acoustic Unit (CCAU) perform at the Mineral Capital Concert. Every Wednesday night a performer takes to the stage at 7:00 p.m. at Millennium Park.

2013 07 11 - A group of collectors looks through the soil at Millar’s Mine near Tory Hill while out on one of the Bancroft and District Chamber of Commerce Mineral Tours. The particular section of the property they are looking at is good for Tremolite, a light green coloured amphibole.

2013 07 12 – In 1955 the Bonnechere Caves were drained of water and people were able to explore passageways that were once submerged. This is one of the tunnels produced by rushing water, dissolving away the limestone walls. If you’ve never been in a cave and want a comfortable introduction, the Bonnechere Caves are excellent. http://www.bonnecherecaves.com

2013 07 12 - Foymount, Ontario was the site of one of the Royal Canadian Airforce radar stations built in the 1950's, keeping watch for Soviet bombers. The main buildings remain, looking like a post apocalyptic landscape, while newer houses are located close by. Numerous no trespassing sign cover the property.

2013 07 13 – A good number of campers attended this year’s Christmas in July dinner at the Bancroft Tent and Trailer Camp. They served up ham, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables and buns. The scalloped potatoes were excellent, along with all the other food as well. 

2013 07 14 – Two people examine one of the vendors at the 2^nd annual Prince Edward County Rock, Gem and Mineral Show in Picton at the Crystal Palace. A wide variety of minerals, fossils, gems and jewelry were on display for sale.