"The Rouge: An Urban Wilderness" with Cassandra Smyth
Rouge National Urban Park
Stunning photographs of Rouge National Urban Park taken by Cassandra Smyth, our very own photographer-in-residence. Her work showcases the sandy shores of Lake Ontario, up through the Rouge Valley, to rolling agricultural landscapes, cityscapes and the Oak Ridges Moraine.
Connecting audiences throughout the Greater Toronto Area with the Rouge – Canada’s first and only national urban park that features vast green spaces, diverse wildlife, agriculture and everyday human interactions. A visual showcase of everything this Canadian first has to offer. Think urban meets wilderness.
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Fun fact: The Rouge contains some of the best soil for farming in Canada. The result is delicious farm fresh snacks!
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The Rouge has history as rich as the soil we farm on –this future hiking trail will be paying special attention to that that history.
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Blanding’s turtles are nicknamed the smiling turtles. Now that’s something to smile about!
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Sunrise on the Vista Trail welcome a new day over the hum of the city.
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It’s moments like this that you’ll remember for the years to come.
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Discovering biodiversity within the Park at Month Night.
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With the hustle and bustle of the city- we need a moment to reconnect with ourselves and those around us.
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Meet Emily! She’s the head of the Learn-to Camp program for Rouge National Urban Park. Be sure to check out the Learn-to Camp team at their workshops this summer – or keep up to date with the Learn-to Camp App!
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Exploring the park after dark.
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Wouldn’t you love to wake up and smell the s’mores?
Cassandra Smyth, Rouge National Urban Park’s photographer-in-residence, sees more to an image than just the rolling landscapes and beautiful scenery. She sees the untold story behind the frame.
Cass’s passions for history and storytelling collide in her photographs of the Rouge, which capture the historical significance of the Greater Toronto Area’s agricultural heritage, as well as its scenic landscapes and cityscapes. Cass is particularly interested in images that emphasize the interactions between humans and historical structures that have long been demolished, and the regeneration of natural and wild landscapes.
Cass is also a life-long admirer and enthusiast of the Rouge, having hiked many of the trails throughout the park since she was a child.
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