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james t kirk · 01-02-2007, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fresnelly

Somewhere along the divide of one of these drainage basins?

http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/englis...map_image_view

Nope.

Clue No. 3.....

Look at the vegetation in the area.....notice anything remarkable and consider that Leto is on "the right track"

JJRousseau · 01-02-2007, 11:48 AM

Disregard. I was guessing at a pic 40 pages back...

Leto · 01-03-2007, 08:25 PM

hmm... I see deciduous (birch & Russian willow?) with stunted evergreen much like a taiga environment.

part of the Mackenzie Northern Railway?

james t kirk · 01-04-2007, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leto

hmm... I see deciduous (birch & Russian willow?) with stunted evergreen much like a taiga environment.

part of the Mackenzie Northern Railway?

Getting very warm (in a very cold place).

It used to be part of Mackenzie Northern Railway. That line was built in the mid to late 60's by CNR to haul iron ore out of the north. Then the mine was closed because the ore was too expensive to refine (low grade) and eventually the track was sold to Rail America who ran it as a shortline from Romeo Junction northwards.

CNR has recently bought the track back for some reason.

So the question now is, where on the line is that bridge....

As I initially said, there is a "geographical significance" to this bridge.

Leto · 01-04-2007, 08:40 PM

Okay, I'll give this a reasonable guess. My theory, based on your hints, is that this bridge is at Hay River, which would make it significant in that it is the northernmost point in Canada and all of North America which is connected to the continental railway system.

Hay River is a town on the shores of Great Slave Lake, and is the terminus of the Mackenzie Northern Railway.

IF not this, then I am at a loss. I was thinking It may be the Deh Cho bridge near Fort Providence, But I believe that is a highway bridge only.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hay_Riv...st_Territories :

Hay River is a community in the Northwest Territories, Canada, located on the south shore of Great Slave Lake, at the mouth of the Hay River.

Hay River is the northernmost point in Canada and all of North America which is connected to the continental railway system through the Mackenzie Northern Railway which interchanges with CN in Edmonton. The Alaska Railroad is located farther north but is orphaned from the network. It is in the South Slave Region.

Hay River has a population of 3,510, and the nearby Hay River Reserve another 269, according to the 2001 Census. It is referred to as the Hub of the North since the town is capable of sending goods by land, air and water.

Originally the end of the Mackenzie Highway, the relatively short Highway 2 links the town with this important northern highway. Airport and railway also serve the town, and it is the trans-shipment location for river barges downstream to the Mackenzie Delta.

The First permanent settlement in the area of Hay River was established in what is now the Katl'odeeche Reserve. This was sometime between 1892-93. This first settlement was established by Chief Chiatlo and a group of people by the building of log cabins and bringing dairy cows.

Hay River is also the home of NHL forward Geoff Sanderson.

Sticky · 01-05-2007, 08:08 AM

I was also thinking it may be Hay river based on the hints but I could not find another picture to support it.

james t kirk · 01-05-2007, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leto

Okay, I'll give this a reasonable guess. My theory, based on your hints, is that this bridge is at Hay River, which would make it significant in that it is the northernmost point in Canada and all of North America which is connected to the continental railway system.

Hay River is a town on the shores of Great Slave Lake, and is the terminus of the Mackenzie Northern Railway.

Correct.

Including the Geographical significance. It is the last railway bridge so to speak if you are going northwards in Canada.

I remember driving up that highway with a guy from the railway and it was completely sureal to a guy like me. Most of us have no idea what uninhabited really means. You can drive for an hour on that highway and not even see a mail box at the side of the road. The gas stations are automated at the side of the road every so often on your way up. The entire highway was covered in ice - IN OCTOBER and cars and trucks were just sliding off all over the place. I got home to Toronto and it was warm, the leaves were still on the trees (albeit orange), and people were walking around in their shorts.

Up there, I remember it was 9:00 a.m. and pitch black out.

Hay River surprised me because there was actually an apartment tower. I was thinking...."what, isn't there enough cheap land just to build out rather than up"

The lady running the motel was from Newfoundland and said to me, "Oh, another southerner hearing the call of the wild?" and I said to her, "Noway lady, just passing through"

Good Chinese food in town believe it or not. Town is just on either side of the highway. Usually when I am working on the road in small Canadian communities I avoid Chinese food like the plague, however, I had no choice in Hay River it seemed. It turned out well. Travelling tip for decent food in remote Quebec communities - When ordering dinner, order the pizza or a club sandwhich. For some reason, Quebecers love their pizza and usually make them fresh, so at least they are hot. (With tons of cheese)

Good work Leto, you're up.

Sticky · 01-05-2007, 08:32 AM

I found some other pics.

Here is a weird one. It looks like the same bridge but the bridge for the cars looks like it has an overhead supporting structure. Maybe at one point it had one or mayebe it did not before but has one now:

And then I went to google maps to check it out (to see if Leto was correct - before JTK posted the confirmation)

Here it is from sattelite view

And from a little further up:

james t kirk · 01-05-2007, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sticky

I found some other pics.

Here is a weird one. It looks like the same bridge but the bridge for the cars looks like it has an overhead supporting structure. Maybe at one point it had one or mayebe it did not before but has one now:

The old highway bridge has been demolished and replaced since that photo was taken I would guess....

Leto · 01-07-2007, 08:31 PM

Okay Bridge fiends,

Give this underside a shot:

* By the way, I make it a point to sample the local Chinese fare, in as many towns in Canada that I can. In fact, my wife and I are on the search for a town WITHOUT a Chinese restaurant. We think we may have found one in Herbert Saskatchewan...

james t kirk · 01-08-2007, 11:02 AM

That is the soffit of the entrance to Toronto City Hall I believe.

Leto · 01-08-2007, 02:09 PM

Good enough. Game on T. It is the underside of the ramp which leads up to the podium of the city hall.

(yet another in our continuing series of undersides of bridges...)

JJRousseau · 01-08-2007, 08:57 PM

Jeez, JTK, you are fast.

Leto · 01-11-2007, 04:09 AM

while we wait for JTK to post a pic, here's something I saw last month down on Queen Street. and example of 'found' art?

Scorps · 01-11-2007, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leto

hoo haa! I remember my field trip there with the kids in my son's gr 6 class.

Okay, here you go: (ps Festivus for the rest-of-us! Happy Festivus - it's the 23rd!)

LMAO that pics is to easy I see city hall almost everyday.

Leto · 01-11-2007, 02:06 PM

easy for you dude. I noticed that Murphy's Seafood is no longer there on Brock street. So sad.

james t kirk · 01-11-2007, 07:47 PM

Sorry, I've been in Montreal a few days on business, just got home.

I hate travelling for work SO much, it isn't funny. Wake up, 6:00 a.m. Breakfest 7:15, start work 8 a.m. Work till 5:00 p.m. catch cab to airport. Flight leaves Montreal 6:30, blah blah blah, walk in door at 9:30 p.m.

Here's one for you......

fresnelly · 01-12-2007, 07:04 AM

That's the big Anglican Church in Hamilton overlooking the QEW as you come into two town from the East. I think it's called Christ Church, but I also want to say St. Anne's.

When I was in HighSchool, the music teacher hired me to come down and record his choir performance there using his old Reel to Reel. I loaded it wrong and when I hit the button, the tape went spinning off the reel. It took me a couple of minutes to reset it, and he never quite looked at me the same again.

Lucifer · 01-12-2007, 07:20 AM

that's fucking hilarious!

james t kirk · 01-13-2007, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fresnelly

That's the big Anglican Church in Hamilton overlooking the QEW as you come into two town from the East. I think it's called Christ Church, but I also want to say St. Anne's.

When I was in HighSchool, the music teacher hired me to come down and record his choir performance there using his old Reel to Reel. I loaded it wrong and when I hit the button, the tape went spinning off the reel. It took me a couple of minutes to reset it, and he never quite looked at me the same again.

It is in Hamilton,

But, it is not Anglican.

Nor does it overlook the QEW

Nor is it called Christ Church (close though)

Refine your answers to be correct and you will be correct!

JJRousseau · 01-15-2007, 10:40 AM

Cathedral of Christ the King, 714 King Street West. Hamilton Ontario

http://www.christthekingcathedral.org/

james t kirk · 01-15-2007, 02:54 PM

Very good....

Fresnelly was close, however, it is a CATHOLIC church (not Anglican). It overlooks HWY 403 (not the QEW), and the name of the Church is "Christ the King Cathedral"

Therefore, game on JJ Rouseau.....

Leto · 01-18-2007, 09:36 AM

while we are waiting for JJRousseau let's pause for a patriotic moment:

Lucifer · 01-18-2007, 12:44 PM

get a firm grip on that tiller, Leto!

JJRousseau · 01-20-2007, 10:13 PM

Sorry, been sick as a dog all week.. Here's an easy one to start me off:

splck · 01-20-2007, 11:47 PM

...Whistler?

JJRousseau · 01-22-2007, 06:13 AM

Right province. But you're too high.

splck · 01-22-2007, 07:23 AM

Stawamus Chief?

Leto · 01-22-2007, 10:15 AM

wasn't the chief in here, way in the beginning of the thread?

How about Grouse Mtn??? (I see ski poles)

JJRousseau · 01-22-2007, 01:07 PM

Getting very close, Leto! (But those are "Hiking Poles"...)

splck · 01-22-2007, 03:59 PM

How about Baden Powell trail near Cypress?

JJRousseau · 01-22-2007, 05:49 PM

Getting colder. It's a "peak".

Aside to leto. I don't think you can call it sailing just 'cause you are on a sail boat. That thar is "motoring".

Leto · 01-22-2007, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJRousseau

Aside to leto. I don't think you can call it sailing just 'cause you are on a sail boat. That thar is "motoring".

Busted. But I was sailing earlier. We were motoring back to Gibson's at that point

splck · 01-22-2007, 08:43 PM

is it deeks peak?

Leto · 01-23-2007, 09:18 AM

Garibaldi or Mt Seymour?

JJRousseau · 01-23-2007, 02:49 PM

Pump (first) Peak of Mt Seymour.
Over to you Leto

Leto · 01-24-2007, 03:43 AM

ok, here's a gimme for some:

Daval · 01-24-2007, 06:08 AM

that looks like toronto city hall

JJRousseau · 01-24-2007, 08:15 AM

That's what I was thinking but aren't there windows in TO? Or is it too cold?

Leto · 01-24-2007, 08:21 AM

Game on Daval!

It is indeed the Toronto City hall, but this is a view of the towers from the back - the Elizabeth street vantage point. The windows are all on the inner (front) curve of the buildings.

http://www.arthouse.net/images/Toron...ity%20Hall.jpg

http://www.maggiesale.ca/modern_arch...%20Toronto.jpg

http://mused.pixelflake.com/images/2...ity%20hall.jpg

http://www.nursing.ualberta.ca/musigma/STTIToronto.jpg

-- untill this week, it's been colder in Vancouver than here...

01-02-2007, 11:48 AM	#2162 (permalink)
JJRousseau Psycho Location: Vancouver, Canada	Disregard. I was guessing at a pic 40 pages back... __________________ Take from the philosopher the pleasure of being heard and his desire for knowledge ceases.

01-03-2007, 08:25 PM	#2163 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	hmm... I see deciduous (birch & Russian willow?) with stunted evergreen much like a taiga environment. part of the Mackenzie Northern Railway? Last edited by Leto; 01-03-2007 at 08:44 PM..

01-07-2007, 08:31 PM	#2170 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	Okay Bridge fiends, Give this underside a shot: * By the way, I make it a point to sample the local Chinese fare, in as many towns in Canada that I can. In fact, my wife and I are on the search for a town WITHOUT a Chinese restaurant. We think we may have found one in Herbert Saskatchewan... Last edited by Leto; 06-15-2010 at 08:43 AM..

01-08-2007, 08:57 PM	#2173 (permalink)
JJRousseau Psycho Location: Vancouver, Canada	Jeez, JTK, you are fast. __________________ Take from the philosopher the pleasure of being heard and his desire for knowledge ceases.

01-12-2007, 07:04 AM	#2178 (permalink)
fresnelly Functionally Appropriate Location: Toronto	That's the big Anglican Church in Hamilton overlooking the QEW as you come into two town from the East. I think it's called Christ Church, but I also want to say St. Anne's. When I was in HighSchool, the music teacher hired me to come down and record his choir performance there using his old Reel to Reel. I loaded it wrong and when I hit the button, the tape went spinning off the reel. It took me a couple of minutes to reset it, and he never quite looked at me the same again. __________________ Building an artificial intelligence that appreciates Mozart is easy. Building an A.I. that appreciates a theme restaurant is the real challenge - Kit Roebuck - Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life

01-04-2007, 08:40 PM	#2165 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	Okay, I'll give this a reasonable guess. My theory, based on your hints, is that this bridge is at Hay River, which would make it significant in that it is the northernmost point in Canada and all of North America which is connected to the continental railway system. Hay River is a town on the shores of Great Slave Lake, and is the terminus of the Mackenzie Northern Railway. IF not this, then I am at a loss. I was thinking It may be the Deh Cho bridge near Fort Providence, But I believe that is a highway bridge only. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hay_Riv...st_Territories : Hay River is a community in the Northwest Territories, Canada, located on the south shore of Great Slave Lake, at the mouth of the Hay River. Hay River is the northernmost point in Canada and all of North America which is connected to the continental railway system through the Mackenzie Northern Railway which interchanges with CN in Edmonton. The Alaska Railroad is located farther north but is orphaned from the network. It is in the South Slave Region. Hay River has a population of 3,510, and the nearby Hay River Reserve another 269, according to the 2001 Census. It is referred to as the Hub of the North since the town is capable of sending goods by land, air and water. Originally the end of the Mackenzie Highway, the relatively short Highway 2 links the town with this important northern highway. Airport and railway also serve the town, and it is the trans-shipment location for river barges downstream to the Mackenzie Delta. The First permanent settlement in the area of Hay River was established in what is now the Katl'odeeche Reserve. This was sometime between 1892-93. This first settlement was established by Chief Chiatlo and a group of people by the building of log cabins and bringing dairy cows. Hay River is also the home of NHL forward Geoff Sanderson.

01-05-2007, 08:08 AM	#2166 (permalink)
Sticky	I was also thinking it may be Hay river based on the hints but I could not find another picture to support it. __________________ Sticky The Stickman

01-05-2007, 08:32 AM	#2168 (permalink)
Sticky	I found some other pics. Here is a weird one. It looks like the same bridge but the bridge for the cars looks like it has an overhead supporting structure. Maybe at one point it had one or mayebe it did not before but has one now: And then I went to google maps to check it out (to see if Leto was correct - before JTK posted the confirmation) Here it is from sattelite view And from a little further up: __________________ Sticky The Stickman

01-08-2007, 11:02 AM	#2171 (permalink)
james t kirk Junkie Location: Toronto	That is the soffit of the entrance to Toronto City Hall I believe.

01-08-2007, 02:09 PM	#2172 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	Good enough. Game on T. It is the underside of the ramp which leads up to the podium of the city hall. (yet another in our continuing series of undersides of bridges...)

01-11-2007, 04:09 AM	#2174 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	while we wait for JTK to post a pic, here's something I saw last month down on Queen Street. and example of 'found' art?

01-11-2007, 02:06 PM	#2176 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	easy for you dude. I noticed that Murphy's Seafood is no longer there on Brock street. So sad.

01-11-2007, 07:47 PM	#2177 (permalink)
james t kirk Junkie Location: Toronto	Sorry, I've been in Montreal a few days on business, just got home. I hate travelling for work SO much, it isn't funny. Wake up, 6:00 a.m. Breakfest 7:15, start work 8 a.m. Work till 5:00 p.m. catch cab to airport. Flight leaves Montreal 6:30, blah blah blah, walk in door at 9:30 p.m. Here's one for you......

01-12-2007, 07:20 AM	#2179 (permalink)
Lucifer Husband of Seamaiden Location: Nova Scotia	that's fucking hilarious! __________________ I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls. - Job 30:29 1123, 6536, 5321

01-15-2007, 10:40 AM	#2181 (permalink)
JJRousseau Psycho Location: Vancouver, Canada	Cathedral of Christ the King, 714 King Street West. Hamilton Ontario http://www.christthekingcathedral.org/ __________________ Take from the philosopher the pleasure of being heard and his desire for knowledge ceases. Last edited by JJRousseau; 01-15-2007 at 10:45 AM..

01-15-2007, 02:54 PM	#2182 (permalink)
james t kirk Junkie Location: Toronto	Very good.... Fresnelly was close, however, it is a CATHOLIC church (not Anglican). It overlooks HWY 403 (not the QEW), and the name of the Church is "Christ the King Cathedral" Therefore, game on JJ Rouseau.....

01-18-2007, 09:36 AM	#2183 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	while we are waiting for JJRousseau let's pause for a patriotic moment: Last edited by Leto; 06-15-2010 at 08:46 AM..

01-18-2007, 12:44 PM	#2184 (permalink)
Lucifer Husband of Seamaiden Location: Nova Scotia	get a firm grip on that tiller, Leto! __________________ I am a brother to dragons, and a companion to owls. - Job 30:29 1123, 6536, 5321

01-20-2007, 10:13 PM	#2185 (permalink)
JJRousseau Psycho Location: Vancouver, Canada	Sorry, been sick as a dog all week.. Here's an easy one to start me off: __________________ Take from the philosopher the pleasure of being heard and his desire for knowledge ceases.

01-20-2007, 11:47 PM	#2186 (permalink)
splck it's jam Location: Lowerainland BC	...Whistler? __________________ nice line eh?

01-22-2007, 06:13 AM	#2187 (permalink)
JJRousseau Psycho Location: Vancouver, Canada	Right province. But you're too high. __________________ Take from the philosopher the pleasure of being heard and his desire for knowledge ceases.

01-22-2007, 07:23 AM	#2188 (permalink)
splck it's jam Location: Lowerainland BC	Stawamus Chief? __________________ nice line eh?

01-22-2007, 10:15 AM	#2189 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	wasn't the chief in here, way in the beginning of the thread? How about Grouse Mtn??? (I see ski poles)

01-22-2007, 01:07 PM	#2190 (permalink)
JJRousseau Psycho Location: Vancouver, Canada	Getting very close, Leto! (But those are "Hiking Poles"...) __________________ Take from the philosopher the pleasure of being heard and his desire for knowledge ceases.

01-22-2007, 03:59 PM	#2191 (permalink)
splck it's jam Location: Lowerainland BC	How about Baden Powell trail near Cypress? __________________ nice line eh? Last edited by splck; 01-22-2007 at 04:08 PM..

01-22-2007, 05:49 PM	#2192 (permalink)
JJRousseau Psycho Location: Vancouver, Canada	Getting colder. It's a "peak". Aside to leto. I don't think you can call it sailing just 'cause you are on a sail boat. That thar is "motoring". __________________ Take from the philosopher the pleasure of being heard and his desire for knowledge ceases. Last edited by JJRousseau; 01-22-2007 at 05:52 PM..

01-22-2007, 08:43 PM	#2194 (permalink)
splck it's jam Location: Lowerainland BC	is it deeks peak? __________________ nice line eh?

01-23-2007, 09:18 AM	#2195 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	Garibaldi or Mt Seymour?

01-23-2007, 02:49 PM	#2196 (permalink)
JJRousseau Psycho Location: Vancouver, Canada	Pump (first) Peak of Mt Seymour. Over to you Leto __________________ Take from the philosopher the pleasure of being heard and his desire for knowledge ceases.

01-24-2007, 03:43 AM	#2197 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	ok, here's a gimme for some:

01-24-2007, 06:08 AM	#2198 (permalink)
Daval Junkie Location: The True North Strong and Free!	that looks like toronto city hall __________________ "It is impossible to obtain a conviction for sodomy from an English jury. Half of them don't believe that it can physically be done, and the other half are doing it." Winston Churchill

01-24-2007, 08:15 AM	#2199 (permalink)
JJRousseau Psycho Location: Vancouver, Canada	That's what I was thinking but aren't there windows in TO? Or is it too cold? __________________ Take from the philosopher the pleasure of being heard and his desire for knowledge ceases.

01-24-2007, 08:21 AM	#2200 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	Game on Daval! It is indeed the Toronto City hall, but this is a view of the towers from the back - the Elizabeth street vantage point. The windows are all on the inner (front) curve of the buildings. http://www.arthouse.net/images/Toron...ity%20Hall.jpg http://www.maggiesale.ca/modern_arch...%20Toronto.jpg http://mused.pixelflake.com/images/2...ity%20hall.jpg http://www.nursing.ualberta.ca/musigma/STTIToronto.jpg -- untill this week, it's been colder in Vancouver than here... Last edited by Leto; 01-24-2007 at 08:25 AM..