Majestic Legacy: The Toronto Power Generating Station on the Niagara River

While wandering through Niagara Falls, Ontario, this past summer, I stumbled upon a hidden gem – the stunning Toronto Power Generating Station. This architectural marvel, operational from 1906 to 1974, sits just upstream from the Falls on the Niagara River. Originally built to supply hydro-electric power to Toronto, its history and beauty continue to captivate all who lay eyes on it. This past November Niagara Parks announced that after 50 years of dormancy, it will be transforming this national historic site into a five-star boutique hotel.

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My Optimism of Color Blog

Every Tuesday and Friday, I post a photo or piece of art that I’ve created that reflects what I call the Optimism of Color. Through vibrant colors and bold visceral forms, these works shout out my joy at being alive, and my good fortune at being able to continue to make art after surviving five cardiac arrests in one night in 2011.

Each of the images I post brings a smile to my face. I hope they bring you similar joy and laughter through the Optimism of Color.

All photos © Linda Joyce Ott 2025

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