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George Fischer is one of Canada’s most renowned and prolific landscape photographers. His work has appeared on the covers of countless international magazines and newspapers worldwide and in the promotional publications of tourism agencies around the world. In November, 2017, George received the Ontario Tourism Award of Excellence in Photography. He has produced more than 55 photographic books and a worldwide collection of over 50 art posters. He is also known for his unique art prints created for various companies, hospitals and private collections – working with the tourism boards of Jordan, France, Italy, Guatemala, Cuba, Canada, the Maldives, Malta, the United States and numerous others.

One of Canada’s Prairie provinces, Manitoba is centrally located, boasting the distinction of being where “Canada’s heart beats.”

In a collage of dazzling photos, George Fischer creates a solid mosaic from the heart.

Sun-kissed cottages, beaches and grain.

Wide-open spaces and big sky. Frosty fields, icy lakes and Arctic tundra. Shadowy shapes and soaring historical monuments.

Fischer’s art juxtaposes Manitoba’s storied past and stellar present in a photographic narrative underlining the elements that form the province’s distinctive personality. Water, wind and voyageurs. Polar bears and wild landscapes. Legendary music and dance; professional sports and recreational pursuits; iconic architecture and abundant heritage.

The publication Canada: 150 Panoramas sold out quickly and was reprinted to help celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial.

George’s book titled Unforgettable Canada was on The Globe and Mail’s bestseller list for eight weeks and sold over 75,000 copies.

Currently George is working on a few books including a new edition of Spectacular Northwest Territories Canada and The Azores, Portugal. He resides in Toronto, Canada. nimbus.ca

See more of George Fischer’s work at georgefischerphotography.com

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From the chilly shores of Hudson Bay to the temperate waters of Lake Winnipeg, the province is veined with rivers that served Aboriginals and traders of yore, and provide countless prospects for outdoor adventurers of today. It echoes with the sounds of skates and pucks that have been heard around the world. Manitoba’s famed music scene has bred popular rockers and country singers – and draws big-name international concerts.

A creative design culture preserves the province’s past and continues to shape its future with architectural vibrancy. And an array of lively festivals adds colour and splash to the cultural landscape.

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The reflection of the iconic Esplanade Riel pedestrian bridge glows in the Red River. Left, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights stakes its claim next to The Forks, where the Red and Assiniboine rivers converge.

The sun sets on Spruce Woods Provincial Park, a 269-square-kilometre habitat for unique flora and fauna.

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Copyright Š 2018 George Fischer All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission from the photographer, George Fischer.

Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication Fischer, George, 1954-, photographer

Design and captions: Catharine Barker National Graphics, Toronto, ON Canada

Manitoba mosaic / George Fischer, photographer.

Copy Editor: E. Lisa Moses

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Foreword

The human side

elevators stand tall above sleek modern grain

Through the images accumulated in

One need only look around the province to

my travels to Manitoba, I have pieced

turn the pages on Manitoba’s history. In the

together my heartfelt impressions of

heart of downtown Winnipeg (the longitudinal

this province, which boasts of being where “Canada’s heart beats.” Rooted in Aboriginal legend, vast natural gifts

centre of Canada), The Forks is rooted in 6,000 years of meetings among Aboriginals and Métis, European traders and settlers, bear and buffalo hunters, riverboat and railway

bins. The imposing 20th-century Canadian Pacific Railway Station in Winnipeg contrasts sharply with the Prairie Dog Central Railway

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stations for steam locomotives, and humble country whistle-stops where stagecoaches

once delivered homesteaders to the region.

And the glossy giant that is the Museum

of Human Rights is a modern architectural

and immense human contributions,

workers, pioneers and immigrants. At the

Manitoba offers a panorama of rare

confluence of the Assiniboine and Red rivers,

visions, diverse geometry and eclectic

it is now one of Canada’s National Historic

elements evoke the spirit of the Prairies and

Sites and a hub where more than four million

symbolize Canada’s dedication to diversity

international visitors annually meet to shop,

and human rights.

dine, party and absorb the culture.

People who have shaped the province’s

A further look reveals contemporary

multicultural history include Russian

architecture and design rubbing shoulders

Mennonites, Icelanders, French-Canadians

take you on an uplifting journey to the

with ageless testimonials to history. Along

and Europeans. Keeping their legacies alive

“narrows of the Great Spirit.”

old railway lines, remains of ancient grain

are centres such as the New Iceland Heritage

compositions. From the mosaics that greeted me on my road trips and helicopter flights, I composed a collection of enduring impressions to

James Bay

marvel encased in a glass cloud. Its structural

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Museum, Mennonite Heritage Museum and Le

Winnie the Pooh. Churchill, dubbed the “polar

Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum. Across the

bear capital of the world,” is also a beluga

region churches, homesteads and Aboriginal

whale-watching hot spot and birders’ paradise

monuments divulge more tales from behind

offering Arctic safaris to meet these beasts.

the scenes. Pages from the folk narrative are preserved in architecture and art – anything from cathedrals, sand castles and wind turbines to music, dance and ethnic festivals.

The wild side

My side Manitoba’s grand mosaic is cemented by common elements: westerly winds and Arctic waters, boreal forests and Canadian Shield.

The human side adds heritage and artistry,

Nature, too, exhibits a mosaic of art

agriculture and commerce. On the wild side,

and architecture through its terrain and

nature contributes geometry and rhythm, rare

“multicultural” wildlife. The bedrock of the

species and distinctive formations.

province is the Precambrian shield, best seen in the mining region around the city of Flin

And from my side, the cultural experience

Flon. Its features are ice-smoothed hills and

included finding comfort zones in a region

rough-hewn basins filled with lakes or swamps.

where temperatures in winter can drop to

And cascading through rocks and forests are

-40°C. I gravitated toward amazing eateries

powerful waterfalls such as those in Pisew Falls

such as Clementine’s for brunch in Winnipeg

National Park and Wekusko Falls Provincial Park.

and Gypsy’s Bakery for pastries in Churchill.

Natural formations of every ilk dot the province.

Sand dunes at Spruce Woods Provincial Park

I luxuriated in Thermëa Spa, which offers the 2000-year-old Nordic ritual of hot and cold

shape-shift in the winds and provide abodes

therapy along with familiar spa treatments. And

for cacti and snakes. Rolling hills, valleys,

of course cozy lodges, B&Bs, inns and hotels

forests and meadows sculpt the personality of

abound. In summertime, when temperatures can

Riding Mountain National Park on Manitoba’s

climb into the 20s, I found warm spots in the

escarpment, where wildlife and humans roam.

sun, under whose rays visitors can go camping

Framed by the Manitoba Escarpment and

or glamping in tents and Mongolian yurts, or

Precambrian Shield is the Manitoba Lowlands

benefit from authentic learning experiences at

Natural Region, with caves, rock formations and

guest farms and ranches.

crystal-clear waterways replete with wholesome game fish.

I was also intrigued by the widespread body art culture: I saw more tattoos in Manitoba than

Countless species of wildlife add to the

in most other places I’d visited. Perhaps I’ll get

mosaic of the province’s ecosystem: polar

one, too – for “Manitoba Mosaic.”

bears, beluga whales, caribou, elk, eagles and cranes – even black bears like the legendary

—George Fischer

Ice pans create a mosaic of chilly stepping stones for a polar bear.

T h e C h u r c h i l l S i d e . . . . . . .

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Pale alabaster softens the sharp angles of pedestrian ramps in the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. From ground to sky, they stretch eight storeys in a metaphorical human journey from darkness to light.

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The Central Plains Region shows off a picturesque patchwork of fields.

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Opportunities to view polar bears safely in their natural habitat have made Churchill the “polar bear capital of the world.�

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THIS MOSAIC.

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Hues of the setting sun tint peaks of translucent ice at the mouth of the Churchill River.

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Designed in 1893 by Hugh McCowan for the Stovel Company printing business and sold in 1940 to dry goods firm Kay’s Limited, this six-storey Romanesque Revival warehouse is now a municipally designated historic site.

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Near the longitudinal centre of Canada, the Portage and Main intersection is known as the “crossroads of Canada.�

A junction of ox-cart paths and a general store marked its humble beginnings in 1862.

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The steel rings of a ladder clinging to the wooden slats of the Paterson Grain Elevator form an abstract mosaic.

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An interior spiral lines the tipi-inspired roof of the Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church, designed by Étienne Gaboury (also designer of the Royal Canadian Mint).

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The Gull Harbour Heritage Lighthouse was built in 1898 as settlement in the region grew. It kept watch over the channel between Hecla Island and Black Island until it was replaced in 1926 by a modern steel tower built nearby.

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A former airplane hangar painted by Winnipeg artist Kal Barteski glamorizes “Polar Bear Jail.” Bears that wander into town posing danger to the community are held safely in the facility’s 28 cells until Hudson Bay freezes over. They are then transported via helicopter to their hunting ground.

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Perched on the edge of Hudson Bay, Cape Merry watches over the mouth of Churchill River and on clear days offers views of Nunavut.

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A classic luxury railway hotel built by the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in 1913, the Fort Garry Hotel was modelled after Ottawa’s Château Laurier.

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Windows on the YMCA building reflect a minimalist architectural style.

BRANDON

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Smoky window panes connect the structural disparities of the elaborate Tache Hall roof and the contemporary Pembina Hall student residence at the University of Manitoba.

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The well-groomed grounds of Lakeview Hecla Golf Course do a double take in a natural water hazard.

Bulrushes thrive in a good wetland habitat.

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The Churchill side

Polar Bear Capital of the World To the Inuit, the polar bear is Nanuk, an animal demanding great respect. To the outside world, polar bears are a curiosity due to

employees and kept in a holding facility (“polar bear jail”) until the bay freezes over.

They are then herded into nets hung from helicopters and transported to the ice for their hunting season.

their bulk, weighing up to 600 kilograms and

Allowing safe encounters with the bears

standing as tall as three metres. While many

in their natural habitat are giant all-terrain

photographs depict them as cute and cuddly,

vehicles (ATVs) specially modified for

the animals take no prisoners if they encounter

studying, viewing and photographing

humans. For safety, Churchill residents often

the beasts. Hot chocolate and lunch are

keep their cars unlocked in case they need to

served on board, with the cooking smells

make a fast getaway from a marauding bear

inadvertently attracting the animals (no

strong enough to roll a passenger vehicle.

feeding allowed). Tours are by licensed

In the olden days of the wild Midwest, humans confronting polar bears took no prisoners, either. Those migrating to Hudson Bay from inland were shot if they showed up in Churchill. Every year between July and November, about 1000 of the furry giants

organizers only, some who offer round-the-clock wildlife viewing, dogsledding and accommodation.

Sea, sky and Canadian Shield

hang around the peninsula until the bay

From June to September, more than

freezes and they can walk onto the ice to

57,000 beluga whales – the world’s largest

hunt for ringed seals. During that time, they

population of the mammals – gravitate to the

can be a nuisance and a danger to Churchill’s

Western Hudson Bay coastline. Their high-

900 residents and 12,000 ecotourists.

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pitched whistles, clicking and chirping have

Churchill Northern Studies Centre, most birders

earned them the nickname of “sea canaries,”

on a four- to seven-day trip can expect to

attracting hordes of tourists to the Churchill

see approximately 100 of the 175 local species

River to watch them frolic and strut their stuff.

Since they are docile sociable creatures, it’s easy to observe them close up from a Zodiac or kayak – even snorkel with them.

without too much difficulty. There is also a Rare Bird Alert (RBA) board at Akudlik that is updated daily throughout the season.

Remnants of history scattered throughout the rocky region augment the stories of the human

Birders to the area are blessed with rare

journey, replete with hardship and adventure.

but accessible varieties. According to the

The 250-year-old Prince of Wales Fort – a

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National Historic Site – was built to protect

I enjoy observing human wildlife, too – and

the fur-trading interests of the Hudson’s Bay

in Churchill encountered everything from

Company. The crash site of the Miss Piggy

photographers with giant lenses (okay, I

plane, named for its oversized cargo loads, and the wreck of the steamship MV Ithaca during a gale reminds us that all aspects

was one of them) to bucket-list adventurers snapping scenes with their iPhones. The Churchillians were gregarious, the libations flowed liberally and the weather was

of nature must be

co-operative. Everything I needed for a

respected.

well-crafted mosaic.

“MOSAIC” is about

what we SEE and what we

DON’T SEE. —GAYLE LINDS

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A flawless agricultural carpet is marred by a large-scale irrigation system.

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The Souris Swinging Bridge, reflected in the Souris River below, takes on a magical quality in the twilight.

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is where Canada’s heart beats. Here, Manitoba you can make friends with the majestic polar bear, take in the vibrant culture of capital city Winnipeg, paddle alongside curious beluga whales, and discover the hospitality and friendliness of our people during at a cultural festival that celebrates our roots.

Polar bears are at the top of the must-see list: see them up close as they await the fall freezing of Hudson Bay near the northern town of Churchill each fall. Unique tundra vehicles, designed to move easily over snow and ice, provide protection while getting you into the perfect position to watch and photograph these majestic bears. Or, you can walk amongst polar bears – an adventure fuelled by adrenaline.

As summer rolls around, Hudson Bay and the warmer waters of the Churchill River Estuary welcome another magnificent creature, the beluga whale. In July and August, as many as 3000 beluga whales are found in the area. Boats equipped with hydrophones let you hear the whales’ clicks and chirps. Curious by nature, they circle your kayak and swim alongside – a welcoming party you will never forget.

Manitoba is home to some of the best sport fishing in North America. From massive northern pike, huge walleye and furious lake trout to giant channel catfish – these trophy fish are photographed for bragging rights and then released back into the wild, sustaining populations and ecosystems.

In Manitoba the opportunities for outdoor adventure are endless. Hikers, cyclists and skiers can choose from hundreds of kilometres of trails winding their way through Manitoba’s provincial and national parks. Make your way to the top of a magnificent waterfall at the northern Pisew Falls

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Provincial Park. Leave tracks in the sand at one of Manitoba’s natural oddities, the ancient dunes of the Spirit Sands in Spruce Woods Provincial Park to the west. Trek across the rugged beauty of the Precambrian Shield in Whiteshell Provincial Park to the east.

Experience Manitoba’s lively festivals and fairs that

For thousands of years, people have been gathering where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet: this is Winnipeg, Manitoba’s capital city. In heart of the city is the new Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Take a journey from darkness to light – a journey told through the stories of inspiring people and echoed by the awesome architecture of the building itself.

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celebrate the cultures, music, flavours and history of this diverse province. Head north to cheer dogsledders on a quest for glory or to marvel at the skills of modern-day trappers. Discover the joie de vivre of the voyageurs and soak up the beat of an Aboriginal powwow or dance under the open skies at a top music festival. Enjoy Manitoba’s refreshing flavours and beautiful blooms. In every corner of the province you’ll find a festival or fair bursting with the energy of our people, eager to share their passions and proud heritage.

Le Manitoba! C’est ici que bat le

cœur du Canada. Ici, vous pouvez côtoyer le majestueux ours polaire, profiter à fond de l’effervescente vie culturelle de Winnipeg, la capitale, pagayer au milieu de bélugas curieux et découvrir l’hospitalité et la gentillesse des Manitobains au cours d’un festival culturel célébrant nos racines.

Les ours polaires figurent tout en haut de la liste de ce qu’il faut voir au Manitoba. Voyez-les de près pendant qu’ils attendent le gel de la baie d’Hudson, près de la ville nordique de Churchill, chaque automne. Des véhicules conçus expressément pour la toundra, qui se déplacent facilement sur la neige et la glace, vous offrent la protection voulue tout en vous amenant à l’endroit parfait pour observer ces majestueux ours et les photographier. Vous pouvez aussi marcher au milieu des ours polaires – bouffée d’adrénaline garantie!

Au cours de l’été, la baie d’Hudson et les eaux plus chaudes de l’estuaire du fleuve Churchill accueillent une autre magnifique créature, le béluga. En juillet et août, jusqu’à 3 000 bélugas se réunissent dans la région. Des embarcations munies d’hydrophones vous permettent d’entendre leurs sifflements et cliquetis. Curieux de nature, les bélugas encerclent votre kayak et nagent à vos côtés – un comité d’accueil inoubliable.

On trouve au Manitoba certains des meilleurs endroits pour la pêche sportive. De l’immense grand brochet à l’énorme doré et au poisson-

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chat géant en passant par le vigoureux touladi – ces trophées sont photographiés pour illustrer les histoires de pêche, puis remis à l’eau pour préserver les populations et les écosystèmes.

Le Manitoba offre une gamme infinie d’activités de plein air. Que vous aimiez faire de la randonnée, du cyclisme ou du ski, des centaines de kilomètres de sentiers vous attendent dans les parcs nationaux et provinciaux du Manitoba. Dans le nord, rendezvous au sommet d’une magnifique chute au parc provincial Pisew Falls. Dans l’ouest, dans le parc provincial Spruce Woods, visitez l’une des curiosités naturelles du Manitoba, Spirit Sands, et laissez vos traces dans ses anciennes dunes. Dans l’est, partez en randonnée au milieu de la beauté sauvage du bouclier précambrien dans le parc provincial du Whiteshell.

Depuis des milliers d’années, les gens se réunissent au confluent de la rivière Rouge et de la rivière Assiniboine, là où se trouve aujourd’hui Winnipeg, la capitale du Manitoba. Au cœur de la ville, vous apercevrez le nouveau Musée canadien w 255 T

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pour les droits de la personne. Faites un voyage de l’obscurité à la lumière, voyage illustré par les récits de gens inspirants, auxquels fait écho l’architecture à couper le souffle de l’édifice lui-même.

Découvrez les festivals et les foires animés du Manitoba qui célèbrent les cultures, la musique, les saveurs et l’histoire de cette province caractérisée par la diversité. Rendez-vous dans le nord pour acclamer ceux qui partent en traîneaux à chien en quête de gloire, ou pour vous émerveiller devant le savoir-faire des trappeurs des temps modernes.

Découvrez la joie de vivre des voyageurs et imprégnez-vous de l’esprit de multiculturalisme dont s’enorgueillit le Manitoba. Vibrez au rythme d’un pow-wow autochtone, ou encore, dansez en plein air dans un grand festival de musique.

Profitez des saveurs agréables du Manitoba et de ses magnifiques floraisons. Dans tous les coins de la province, vous trouverez un festival ou une foire qui bat son plein, avec toute l’énergie des Manitobains, avides de vous faire partager leurs passions et le patrimoine dont ils sont si fiers.

George Fischer

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George

various companies, hospitals and private

Born in Sablé-sur-

Fischer is one

collections – working with the tourism boards

Sarthe, France,

of Canada’s

of Jordan, France, Italy, Guatemala, Cuba,

Jean-Louis Lepage

most renowned and prolific landscape photographers.

His work has appeared on the covers of countless international magazines and newspapers worldwide and in the promotional publications of tourism agencies around the

Canada, the Maldives, Malta, the United States and numerous others.

The publication Canada: 150 Panoramas sold out quickly and was reprinted to help celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial. George’s book titled Unforgettable Canada was on The Globe and Mail’s bestseller list for eight weeks and sold over 75,000 copies.

Currently George is working on a few books

travelled extensively across Europe between the ages of 18 and 25. He came to Canada in 1966, settling first in Montréal for 18 months, then moving to Toronto. Jean-Louis has visited at least one different country every year for the past 25 years, and has seen more

world. In November, 2017, George received

including a new edition of Spectacular

than 85 countries so far. Since 1991, he has

the Ontario Tourism Award of Excellence in

Northwest Territories Canada and The Azores,

worked as George Fischer’s assistant on more

Photography. He has produced more than

Portugal. He resides in Toronto, Canada.

than 40 photography books featuring various

60 photographic books and a worldwide

countries. He likes to travel to the mountainous

collection of over 50 art posters He is also

See more of George Fischer’s work at

regions of Mexico in the winter and Europe in

known for his unique art prints created for

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the fall. His home base is Toronto, Canada.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I would like to thank Linda Whitfield of Travel Manitoba for her help from idea to print. I am grateful to her for showing me the wonderful opportunities in the province.

Thank you, Stephanie Pinel, for taking the time to provide me with inspiring insights into body art and for allowing me to photograph your tattoos – you are a great model. For the flights over Manitoba, I thank Jordan McLean and Kevin Miao from Harvsair and the reliable Cessna. And to Joan Brauner from Hudson Bay Helicopters in Churchill: I appreciate a great perspective on such a unique area.

For her gifted writing and exacting editing, I am sincerely grateful to E. Lisa Moses. For her unparalleled creativity and art direction, I am once again indebted to Catharine Barker who pulls it all together.

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FISC HER

George Fischer is one of Canada’s most renowned and prolific landscape photographers. His work has appeared on the covers of countless international magazines and newspapers worldwide and in the promotional publications of tourism agencies around the world. In November, 2017, George received the Ontario Tourism Award of Excellence in Photography. He has produced more than 55 photographic books and a worldwide collection of over 50 art posters. He is also known for his unique art prints created for various companies, hospitals and private collections – working with the tourism boards of Jordan, France, Italy, Guatemala, Cuba, Canada, the Maldives, Malta, the United States and numerous others.

One of Canada’s Prairie provinces, Manitoba is centrally located, boasting the distinction of being where “Canada’s heart beats.”

In a collage of dazzling photos, George Fischer creates a solid mosaic from the heart.

Sun-kissed cottages, beaches and grain.

Wide-open spaces and big sky. Frosty fields, icy lakes and Arctic tundra. Shadowy shapes and soaring historical monuments.

Fischer’s art juxtaposes Manitoba’s storied past and stellar present in a photographic narrative underlining the elements that form the province’s distinctive personality. Water, wind and voyageurs. Polar bears and wild landscapes. Legendary music and dance; professional sports and recreational pursuits; iconic architecture and abundant heritage.

The publication Canada: 150 Panoramas sold out quickly and was reprinted to help celebrate Canada’s sesquicentennial.

George’s book titled Unforgettable Canada was on The Globe and Mail’s bestseller list for eight weeks and sold over 75,000 copies.

Currently George is working on a few books including a new edition of Spectacular Northwest Territories Canada and The Azores, Portugal. He resides in Toronto, Canada. nimbus.ca

See more of George Fischer’s work at georgefischerphotography.com

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From the chilly shores of Hudson Bay to the temperate waters of Lake Winnipeg, the province is veined with rivers that served Aboriginals and traders of yore, and provide countless prospects for outdoor adventurers of today. It echoes with the sounds of skates and pucks that have been heard around the world. Manitoba’s famed music scene has bred popular rockers and country singers – and draws big-name international concerts.

A creative design culture preserves the province’s past and continues to shape its future with architectural vibrancy. And an array of lively festivals adds colour and splash to the cultural landscape.