It’s more a showroom for contemporary Canadian glass work and less a story of Canadian kilns. The only thing historic about the place is the little dioramas of kilns from around the world.
I wish there was more to it; being able to see glass being blown, peek inside an empty kiln, or interact with artists in residence. The Hergiswil Glassworks in Switzerland and Corning Museum of Glass in New York are excellent educational centres.
The Montreal Museum of Fine arts was first founded in 1860 as the Art Association of Montreal. It is the oldest art museum in Canada. However, it didn’t have its own building until a site Read more…
Best described as a giant building with galleries of multiple units and outdoor aircraft hangers, the complex contains the museums of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, Calgary Highlander, King’s Own Calgary Regiment, Lord Strathcona’s Horse, Read more…
I had a moment of reflection when I approached the village plaza. People in North America rebuild what they used to have miles and miles away so they can drive there to enjoy a nice Read more…