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Creiff Hills Outing edited by Liz McNally
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, the Mississauga Camera Club hosted an outing to Crieff Hills Retreat Centre, just east of Cambridge. 16 MCC photographers spent the day wandering the grounds of the 250 acres, exploring lush farmland, the fall colours, historic buildings and a working farm. We were greeted by Emily O’Brien the farmer at Crieff Hills and she gave us the opportunity to photograph the farm animals – pigs and sheep and chickens. Also on site was a labyrinth and numerous walking paths, all leading to some wonderful photographic opportunities. Crieff Hills is a hidden gem in southern Ontario, open to the public and the host of conferences and retreats. A special thank you to Michael Lemiski for introducing us to this beautiful site and for leading our outing. We look forward to returning in the spring to meet the new lambs!
American Southwest Fall 2014 by David and Karen Simmonds
In September 2014, fourteen members of MCC set out to explore the canyons and landscapes of the American Southwest including … The Valley of Fire, Zion National Park, Bryce National Park, the Burr Trail, Goblin National Park, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, Monument Valley, and Page Arizona, followed by visits to the Upper and Lower Antelope Canyons, South Rim of the Grand Canyon, Route 66, Oatman Arizona and finally back to Las Vegas for their flight home.
Yukon by David and Karen Simmonds
In June 2013, David and Karen, along with Peter and Janet Martin and Robbie Robinson flew to Whitehorse, Yukon. There they met Jean and Jeff Weller who had driven their camper from Ontario. Together they ravelled to Dawson City, where the Klondike and Yukon Rivers meet, stopping at various places such as Miles Canyon, Carcross Desert, Kluane National Park, Haines Junction and Keno City to name a few. The rough Dempster highway was a challenge but they made it to Dawson City and also Tombstone Valley. David & Karen created two (2) AV shows of this amazing trip, one entitled Yukon and the other Dawson City.
Dawson City by David and Karen Simmonds
In June 2013, David and Karen, along with Peter and Janet Martin and Robbie Robinson flew to Whitehorse, Yukon. There they met Jean and Jeff Weller who had driven their camper from Ontario. Together they ravelled to Dawson City, where the Klondike and Yukon Rivers meet, stopping at various places such as Miles Canyon, Carcross Desert, Kluane National Park, Haines Junction and Keno City to name a few. The rough Dempster highway was a challenge but they made it to Dawson City and also Tombstone Valley. David & Karen created two (2) AV shows of this amazing trip, one entitled Yukon and the other Dawson City.
The Palouse by David and Karen Simmonds
In September 2016 David & Karen flew to Spokane, Washington with Robbie Robinson, Bruce Peters and Hilarie MacNeil-Smith to begin an exploration of the Palouse. The Palouse is a spectacular agricultural area in SE Washington near the Idaho border east of the Cascade Mountains. On this trip they were exposed to an endless variety of landscapes used to grow one of the largest lentil crops in the world. They managed to get to the top of Steptoe Butte plus attend a full day at the rodeo. All of this is nicely captured in their AV show The Palouse.
Grand Manan Island by David and Karen Simmonds
In this video, David and Karen reminisce about their 2003 visit to Grand Manan Island in the Bay of Fundy, just off the southern-most tip of New Brunswick. With fellow MCC members, they toured the island and had a fun-filled photography adventure. You’ll be treated to idyllic images of fishing ports, sea-side villages, century homes and inns, lighthouses and island scenery. You will also see photos of seals, razorbills and the cute little puffins that inhabit the shoreline. Enjoy sharing their memories !!