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Canada: Sault Ste Marie, Ontario – Photo of Three of the Group of Seven
Here are three of the famous Canadian Group of Seven painters who started painting the Algoma scenery starting in 1918 with J.E.H. Macdonald. The others in the group are: Lawren Harris, Franklin Carmichael, A.Y. Jackson, Franz Johnson, Arhur Lismer, and Frederick Varley. They hitched a boxcar onto the Agawa Canyon train going up to the mines in Northern Ontario.
Canada: Sault Ste Marie, Ontario – Inside Group of Seven Boxcar
The Group of Seven were Canadian painters who, in the early 20th century, especially enjoyed painting Canadian scenery. A few at a time, the men would live in this spartan boxcar which would get hitched to a train. They would be let off on a rail siding for a few days to paint scenery to their hearts content. 
Canada: Sault Ste Marie, Ontario – Group of Seven Boxcar
If you would like to see a reproduction of the Boxcar that the Canadian Group of Seven slept, ate and painted in on the side railings of the 114-mile Agawa Canyon Train, head to Sault Ste. Marie. You can even take a ride on that train to glimpse the scenery they drew. At the end you can get off and enjoy the waterfalls and views and then return the same day.
Canada: Agawa Canyon, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario – Wearing Bridal Veil Falls on my Head
Often people take photos without realizing how things are lined up. Here the Bridal Veil Falls have been placed on my head as a bridal veil. No, I wasn’t getting married in Agawa Canyon Park.
Canada: Sault Ste Marie, Ontario – Bridal Veil Falls in Agawa Canyon
At the end of the Agawa Canyon train ride, there are easy trail walks. Here the Bridal Veil Falls make for nice photography with reflections in the lake.
Canada: Sault Ste Marie, Ontario – Picnic Tables at Agawa Canyon Park
If you want to get away from the crowds, here are 2 picnic tables for you in Agawa Canyon Park. Take the train ride up from Sault Ste. Marie and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Canada: Sault Ste Marie, Ontario – Agawa Canyon Park
After 3 relaxing hours, when you get off the Agawa Canyon train at mile 114, you have opportunities for walks on 3 trails, The Talus Trail, the River Trail or this one: The Lookout Trail goes up 320 wooden steps to panoramic views of the canyon. 
Canada: Agawa Canyon, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario – Painting in Agawa Canyon Park
Canadian famous Group of Seven painters started painting the Algoma scenery starting in 1918 with J.E.H. Macdonald. the others in the group are: Lawren Harris, Franklin Carmichael, A.Y. Jackson, Franz Johnson, Arthur Lismer, and Frederick Varley. They hitched a boxcar onto the train going up to the mines in Northern Ontario.
Canada: Agawa Canyon, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario – Agawa Canyon Tour Train Arrives
After the 114-mile train journey through forests, passing lakes and rivers, you descend 500 feet down the canyon wall for 10 miles to the floor of the canyon. You have a chance to get out and explore the Agawa Canyon Park.
Canada: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario – Agawa Canyon Tour Train
This 114-mile Agawa Canyon Tour Train leaves from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. As the city and your stresses fade away, you experience Northern Ontario wilderness.
