Fort William Historical Park

Ostrich Fern Forest - Ostrich Ferns have taken over this forest floor. They get their name from their shape, which apparently resembles the large feathers of an Ostrich
Ostrich Fern Height - although there are "Tree Ferns" in topical locations which are literally as big as trees, these Ostrich Ferns are also pretty "tall"!
Fort William Docent - the docents at Fort William take on the roles of real people who lived and worked there around 1816. Here "Fanny Thompson", daughter of mapmaker David Thompson talks about her life at the fort
Beaver Pelt - the fur trade was the heart of activity at Fort William...here a beaver pelt is prepared at a First Nation (Native American) camp...
Black Bear Pelt - ...and here a black bear pelt
Wigwam - a "wigwam" is a permanent shelter covered with tree bark and stuffed with grass for insulation, while a "tipi" (or tepee) is a portable shelter covered with animal skins
Hairy Woodpecker #13 - a Hairy Woodpecker (note the long, stout bill) worked the trees around the camp
Yellow Ladyslipper Orchid #1 - a beautiful flower which we found right along the Trans Canada Highway
Moose Danger Sign - hitting a deer can destroy your car...hitting a moose can kill you