There is beauty in my neighbourhood in every season. These photos were all taken on August 5th, 2015, in the Civic Centre area of Kitchener, Ontario.
The Church of the Good Shepherd (Swedenborgian) is known locally for marrying many folk who
might not have the opportunity to wed in other churches. This building was finished in 1935. The first Swedenborgian church in Kitchener, then known as Berlin, was built in 1833.
The Kitchener Fire Fighters' Memorial in Civic Centre Park. The internationally known sculptor is Timothy Schmaltz (www.TimSchmaltz.com).
The Waterloo County Gaol Garden is small but delightful and has a fountain. The stone walls are remnants of the original jail which was built in 1852.
Tall natural grasses in front of the Region of Waterloo headquarters are part of the Naturescape Demonstarion Garden.
A flowered path along the side of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church leads to the contemplative space in the next photo
Tree-lined streets graceful homes,and shaded gardens.
The Hibner Park fountain is also a compass. It was built in 1939 and replaced an earlier fountain which had occupied the same site circa 1897.
Dogs, rabbits, a fox or two, and local people all enjoy this small semi-wild patch of land in the heart of the Civic Centre neighbourhood.
These photos help to explain my fondness for my adopted city. I've lived here for eleven years and hope to enjoy my surroundings for many more years.
