The Port Carling Wall
The Port Carling Wall
The Port Carling Wall
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Katherine B
Port Carling, Canada68 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
The Port Carling wall is a great presentation of the history of Port Carling by means of a wall of photos reflective of the years from 1860-1960. The collection of photos are positioned and prepared to take on the shape of the RMS Sagamo steamship which used to pass through the locks in Port Carling. This mural is striking, unique and very worth the stop to see. It is located right at the locks in Port Carling. The close up view allows one to capture the history of the village amongst the collage of photos and when one steps back to view it, it is marvellous to see the shape of the steamship. This wall is well-viewed at all times of the year but even more impressive in the summer when the steamships continue to pass through the locks in Port Carling. The wall is a part of the cultural heritage of Muskoka. Enjoy!
Written December 3, 2014
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2TravelHonies
Toronto, Canada906 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
We were hiking at Huckleberry Rock Lookout and met a local resident. She told us to pay a visit to Port Carling, especially the WALL, which is a few minutes down HWY 118W. So we went. We were glad we visited this place.
This wall is made up of individual photos of the history of this little port town. Then looking from afar, they made up a huge picture of a steam boat.
The town was getting ready to close for the season. Everything would be closed after Thanksgiving. We were glad we made it.
This wall is made up of individual photos of the history of this little port town. Then looking from afar, they made up a huge picture of a steam boat.
The town was getting ready to close for the season. Everything would be closed after Thanksgiving. We were glad we made it.
Written October 14, 2014
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VACATIONER097
Toronto, Canada190 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
From a distance, it appears as one large picture of one of the old Muskoka steamboats. Up close, you will see that the large picture is in fact made up of hundreds of actual photos of old Muskoka scenes. Each photo is about 8 x 10 inches in size. Thanks to all the people who conceived and funded this landmark.
Written May 18, 2019
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Maria D
16 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
You must visit Port Carling and of course to see the 'wall'. It is so artistically done. You must visit and take a close look at how the wall was created....old pictures were used to create this wonderful wonderful piece of art and history.
Written October 2, 2018
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E R
Port Carling, Canada11 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
FYI the township spent over $300 000 on this and it didn't even go to one of the thousands of Muskoka artists the $$$ went to Toronto...waiting for the day the area will elect a local as mayor instead of seasonal residents/crooks!!
Written November 15, 2016
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Karen S
25 contributions
Aug 2016 • Solo
Beautiful piece of art...historic and mesmerizing..the surrounding area of port carling is so awesome
Written August 23, 2016
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Catalina G
Mississauga, Canada26 contributions
The wall is a great exposition of Port Carling's history. We visited the town briefly but this was definitely a highlight. Great idea, and great job putting it al together.
Written April 5, 2015
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LN1946
Varde, Denmark7,769 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
Over 9.000 Port Carling photos/pictures from the period 1860-1960 are placed on the wall in a fantastic mosaic, showing the ship Sagamo in 1922.
Don't drive straight past. Stop and take a look. You will be surprised
Don't drive straight past. Stop and take a look. You will be surprised
Written November 24, 2014
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Meesum A
Toronto, Canada26 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
Driving along the beautiful 118, one will cross the Port Carling Locks and can not miss looking at this beautiful masterpiece.
This Mural can not appreciated in just a look. One needs to look through the entire collections to appreciate a beauty.
a Must Visit!
This Mural can not appreciated in just a look. One needs to look through the entire collections to appreciate a beauty.
a Must Visit!
Written October 14, 2014
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RoadtripTraveller08
Toronto, Canada219 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
You can't just drive by this one. You must get out and examine this wall. It looks like a mural as you drive by, but once you examine it you realize that this mural is made up of thousands of separate photos. Some so old and very interesting. You could spend all day looking at these pictures.
Written October 13, 2014
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