As we visited some ghost towns on our latest camping trip I wondered if the columnist for the Toronto Star just had to get an article in for his deadline. This was an article that pulled me into this excursion and I was thinking that he really didn’t have anything so he decided to just make up some ghost town destinations.
I say that because most of the places we visited had live people living there, not just ghosts. Or maybe it’s just that the housing shortage has forced people to move back to these spaces.
But even with live people, there was still a ghost town element to be seen. I enjoy exploring these places to think about the history behind them. Washed out mines, towns that a railway or 400 series highway bypassed, or just plain forgotten.
The “Wabi-Sabi” is good for my lens and the serenity is good for my soul.
[Lots of photos here so just click on any photo for the slideshow. Please leave comments at the bottom of the page]
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Falkenburg, Muskoka
Falkenburg, Muskoka
Falkenburg, Muskoka
Balaclava
Balaclava
Balaclava
Abandoned ski chalet in Madawaska
Wilno Tavern
Wilno Tavern
Germania
Ashdown Corners, Muskoka
Coopers Falls
Coopers Falls
Eldorado
Eldorado
Eldorado
Eldorado
Eldorado
Eldorado
Allans Mills
Allans Mills
Allans Mills
July 2, 2023 at 11:26 am
Love the photos! Am told the Wilno Tavern has great live music in the cold months.
July 2, 2023 at 11:46 am
Could be Jennifer, it’s a very interesting place and the food was really good.
July 2, 2023 at 4:29 pm
Hey Len,
Did you have any Polish food at Wilno Tavern?
Interesting photos!
Len
July 2, 2023 at 6:50 pm
Polish enough for you?
July 2, 2023 at 9:23 pm
Ghostly feelings seeing all the abandoned places.
George
July 4, 2023 at 3:10 pm
One of my favourite posts so far. I also love old buildings, barns, abandoned cars and tools. Loved it! Thanks, Catherine
Say hello to Chantelle.
July 4, 2023 at 3:25 pm
Nice hearing from you Cathy. Yes, abandoned stuff has always been one of my favourites.