“CANADA’S CAPITALS” PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS – Winning photos to be featured in exhibit in Canada’s Capital
The National Capital Commission (NCC) and Canadian Geographic are proud to announce the winners of the “Canada’s Capitals” Photo contest. The winning photos will be part of the exhibit Perspectives: Scenes of Canada’s Capitals which will be featured from May to September 2011 on the lower terrace of the Fairmont Château Laurier.
Over 2,000 Canadians from across the country submitted photographs depicting features and landmarks that reflect the unique character of each of Canada’s 14 capital cities. Young photographers were also invited to share their perspectives of our vibrant nation. Here are the winners in each of the Capital cities:
Jordan Camponi, Edmonton (Alberta) (Grand prize winner)
James C. Patterson, Victoria (British Columbia)
Julia Coombs, Edmonton (Alberta)
Wes Tollefson, Regina (Saskatchewan)
Ken Gillespie, Winnipeg (Manitoba)
Sean Ivans, Yellowknife (Northwest Territories)
Ewa Kaczor-Santos, Whitehorse (Yukon)
Lan Hu, Iqualuit (Nunavut)
Thomas Lee, Ottawa (Ontario)
Doug Bisson, Toronto (Ontario)
Philippe Reno, Québec (Québec)
Emily Jackson, Fredericton (New Brunswick)
Derrick Hefford, St. John’s (Newfoundland)
Gilles Chamberland, Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island)
Chris Gidney, Halifax (Nova Scotia)
Katrina Strickland, Victoria (British Columbia) (winner: children category)
“The long-awaited thaw of the North Saskatchewan River means that summer is on its way and we will soon get to enjoy the art, music and theatre festivals that are the best parts of living in Edmonton,” said the grand prize winner, Jordan Camponi, when describing his photo.
The winners and the winning photos will be published on the Canadian Geographic website and in the summer 2011 issue of Canadian Geographic Travel (on newsstands now), and will also be exhibited in Ottawa in the heart of Canada’s Capital Region during the summer. The grand prize winner, Jordan Camponi of Edmonton, earned a trip for two to Canada’s Capital Region for Canada Day 2011.
The NCC and Canadian Geographic wish to thank the following sponsors: Lowepro, Joby and the Fairmont Château Laurier for their generous contribution and participation.
Horizon 2067: The Plan for Canada’s Capital
The NCC has started to plan Canada’s Capital of tomorrow and needs your ideas and opinions to shape your country’s capital towards 2067, year of the 200th anniversary of Canada. Participate and put more of you in Canada’s Capital. Find out more by visiting www.horizon2067.ca!
For more information about the NCC, the public may contact the NCC at 613-239-5000, 1-800- 465-1867, 613-239-5090 (TTY) or 1-866-661-3530 (toll-free TTY) or visit the website at www.canadascapital.gc.ca.
Media Information:
Charles Cardinal
NCC Media Relations
613-239-5227 (office)
613-851-6924 (cellular)
charles.cardinal@ncc-ccn.ca
Denise Leblanc
NCC Media Relations
613-239-5750 (office)
613-851-9465 (cellular)
denise.leblanc@ncc-ccn.ca
Gilles Gagnier
Director of New Media
Canadian Geographic
613-740-2007 (office)
CAPTURE CANADA’S CAPITALS ON CAMERA
Canadians invited to participate to “Canada’s Capitals” Photo Contest Canada’s Capital Region — The National Capital Commission (NCC) and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society invites you to capture the scenes of your capital city for “Canada’s Capitals” Photo Contest.
Canada’s fourteen (14) capital cities each have features and landmarks that reflect their unique character — something that symbolizes their vibrant role in our nation, provinces and territories. Take a moment to capture these scenes and landscapes and submit your photos to “Canada’s Capitals” Photo Contest.
Winners will be published in the summer 2011 issue of Canadian Geographic Travel, and will also be exhibited in Ottawa in the heart of Canada’s Capital Region next summer. Also, one grand-prize winner will receive a free trip for two to Canada’s Capital Region during Canada Day 2011.
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