Kite Flying at the waterfront

Another pleasant day in North Bay!

This photo was snapped from the Kate Pace Way bike path along the Lake Nipissing waterfront. This kite flyer definitely looked comfortable sitting in his chair (and he did get it airborne without moving from his spot!!!).

Heritage Carousel (Horses)

Here's a shot of one of the North Bay Heritage carousels located on the Lake Nipissing waterfront. When you click on the photo you can see a bird at the top of the building, it's real and just happened to want to pose in my photo!!

Here's a bit of the history of the carousel from the Heritage website:

"Todd Goings of Marion, Ohio, was contacted to rebuild a 1908 Herschell-Spillman mechanism. Chuck Kaparich of Missoula, Montana carved 28 horses and the North Bay Wood Carvers carved 9. Each of these horses were put up for adoption and were adopted in about three months. Other parts of the carousel where then put up for adoption, thus raising funds to pay for the horses, and to paint and furbish the Carousel.
Local artists were approached to paint 33 horses and 28 original paintings of local scenes. A rocking chariot, stationary chariot, spinning tub and band organ were carved using local designs that reflect the wildlife of Northern Ontario. The carousel was assembled by its dedicated volunteers."

Boys and their Toys in Thomson Park

Okay so it's not really boys but rather young men at heart racing their radio controlled cars in Thomson Park. The hill in the background is actually used as a great sliding hill during the winter. The guys were racing their cars around and up the hill. The kids who had just finished their soccer game earlier were standing behind and watching all the great fun!!!

Midway @ Lee Park

World's Finest Shows (Conklin Amusements)

Lee Park, North Bay, Ontario