Our Destination

After three days of barn photos as we drove through the countryside, you're probably ready for something else, so here it is, our destination - the Kemble Women's Institute Monument and Lookout.  On a sunny day like last Saturday, the view was spectacular!

The Kemble Women's Institute was formed in 1897, the third in the world.  That makes it the oldest remaining active, after 123 years.  This monument was placed in 2007, to mark the 110th Anniversary.

It's the view that makes it such a spectacular setting.  Sitting on the upper escarpment bluff, it provides a very wide view overlooking Owen Sound Bay of Georgian Bay.  The water was a deep blue on the day we were there.

It took me three photos left to right to show the entire view.  You can see the two bluffs of the Niagara Escarpment in the second photo.  In this area it's often separated into two by the underlying geological formations.

The sculptor Marnie Cheyne designed and sculpted the unique tea service and open book which seems very appropriate when you read the story of how the women's institutes operated and what they accomplished.  The open book has the words of the Mary Stewart Collect, the official Women's Institute Creed.  When I read it I'd interpret it to say 'Quit complaining and work to make a difference in your community!'

I think this farm must have a tremendous view!

At the end I did remember to use the wide angle and got one shot of the entire view.  A beautiful place to pause and take a break when you're driving by.